Operation - Cub Cadet i1046 Operator's Manual

Operation

WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND
BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND
SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE
BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE
PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Headlights
The tractor headlights are turned on whenever the ignition
switch is turned to either of the run positions.
Safety Interlock System
The safety interlock system is designed for safe operation
of the tractor. If this system should ever malfunction, do
not operate the tractor, immediately contact your Cub
Cadet dealer.
• The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
starting unless the parking brake is engaged and the
PTO switch is in the disengaged (OFF) position.
• The safety interlock system will automatically shut
off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before
engaging the parking brake.
• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off
the engine if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with
the PTO (Blade Engage) switch engaged, regardless of
whether the parking brake is engaged.
• With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position,
the electric PTO clutch will automatically shut off if the
PTO switch is in the engaged (ON) position and the
drive pedal is depressed for Reverse travel.
WARNING: Tampering with or attempting
to bypass the Safety Interlock Switches in any
way will void your tractor's warranty. Do not
operate the tractor if the interlock system is
malfunctioning.
Reverse Caution Mode
WARNING: Use extreme caution while operating
the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
Always look down and behind before and
while backing. Do not operate the tractor when
children or others are around. Stop the tractor
immediately if someone enters the area.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch
module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with
the blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start engine as instructed in the following sub section.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green)
position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow)
position of the key switch module. See Figure 5-1.
Indicator
Light
Stop
Position
Figure 5-1
3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch
module. The red indicator light at the top, left corner of
the key switch module will be ON while activated. See
Figure 5-1.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be
driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while
backing to make sure no children are around.
6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain
activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
position or STOP position.
b. The operator leaves the seat. Follow the previous
instructions to re-activate.
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Reverse
Push Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Start
Position
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