Know Your Riding Mower - Cub Cadet 1027 Operator's Manual

SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR RIDER MOWER
Compare the illustrations in Figure 8 with your rider mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various
controls and adjustments. The operation of any rider mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
operator's eyes, causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses before operating the mower, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Grass Fill Level
Indicator
Ignition
Switch
Blade
Engagement
Pedal
Throttle/Choke Control
Use to regulate the engine speed and to start the
engine.
"Go" Pedal
Use to regulate the ground speed of the rider mower.
Ignition Switch
Use to turn the engine ON or OFF.
Shift Lever
Use to change direction of the mower.
Throttle/Choke
Seat
Side Discharge
Chute
Cutting
Deck
Grass
Parking
Catcher
Brake
Blade
Lock
Steering Wheel
Control
"Go"
Pedal
Figure 8
Grass Fill Level Indicator
Use to determine the level of grass clipping in the bag
and when to stop and empty it.
Parking Brake
Use to stop the mower from moving while parked.
Blade Engagement Pedal
Use to engage or disengage the blade.
Blade Lock
Use to lock blade at the engaged position.
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Shift Lever
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Blade Engagement
Pedal
Brake
Pedal
Hood
Assembly
Engine
Battery