Starting The Engine - Cub Cadet Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual

Engaging the PTO
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO:
1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST
2. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged
(ON) position. See Figure 5-1.
OFF
NOTE: Always operate the tractor with the throttle lever in the
FAST position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or
other (separately available) attachments.
Using the Deck Lift Pedal
Push the pedal forward until it locks into the transport position,
locking behind the notch on the front of the index plate. Remove
and replace the lock pin into the desired height index hole, then
press down on the lift pedal and slowly allow the pedal to move
back until it reaches the lock pin.

Starting the Engine

WARNING!
interlock system designed for the protection of the
operator. Do not operate the tractor if any part of
the interlock system is malfunctioning. Periodically
check the functions of the interlock system for
proper operation.
WARNING!
be sitting in the tractor seat when starting the
engine.
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for oil fill-up
instructions and refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for
gasoline fill-up instructions.
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Figure 5-1
This tractor is equipped with a safety
For personal safety, the operator must
1. Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat.
2. Engage the parking brake. Refer to Figure 5-2.
PTO Down
Engage the Parking Brake
Figure 5-2
3. Make certain the PTO switch is in the disengaged (down)
position. Refer to Figure 5-2.
4. Pull the choke control upward into the full choke position
NOTE: If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary
to place the choke control in the choke position.
5. Move the throttle control to midway between its SLOW
and FAST positions.
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
CAUTION:
Do NOT hold the key in the START
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing
so may cause damage to your engine's electric
starter.
7. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating
the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and
cause the engine to run poorly.