Driving The Tractor; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Cub Cadet i1050 Operator's Manual

6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the Normal
Mowing position.
7. 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.

Starting the Engine

WARNING!
Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
NOTE: Refer to the engine Owner's Manual for gasoline and oil
fill-up instructions.
1. Insert the tractor key into the key switch module.
2. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage) lever/knob.
3. Engage the tractor's parking brake.
4. Pull the choke control knob outward into the full choke
position (a warm engine may not require choking).
5. Move the throttle control lever to midway between the
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, gradually push the choke knob fully
inward as the engine warms up.
NOTE: Do not use the choke control to enrich the fuel mixture,
except as necessary to start and warm up the engine.

Stopping the Engine

WARNING!
If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).
Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage.
Repair the damage before restarting and operating
1. If the blades are engaged, disengage the PTO.
2. Move the throttle control lever to midway between
the half and full throttle. Then turn the ignition key
counterclockwise to the OFF position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.

Driving The Tractor

WARNING!
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
1. Briefly depress the brake pedal to release the parking
brake. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit)
position.
2. To travel forward: Slowly depress the forward drive control pedal
until the desired speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-2.
Brake Pedal
Figure 5-2
3. To travel in reverse: Check that the area behind is clear, then
slowly depress the reverse drive control pedal until the
desired speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-2.
4. Release the depressed drive pedal and depress the brake pedal
to stop the tractor.
WARNING!
Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in
the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the
parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.
Steering the Tractor
Your i1000 series tractor is equipped with an innovative steering
system. Turning the steering wheel not only turns the front
wheels, but also adjusts the position of the drive control linkage
of the two hydro transmissions that drive the tractor. This
steering system allows you to vary the radius of turns from a
normal wide U-turn down to a zero turn. Some practice may be
needed to become accustomed to the steering of your tractor.
The steering works as follows:
• The steering wheel turns approximately two turns stop
to stop. With the center position being the straight ahead
position.
• Minor turns of the steering wheel from the center position
(approximately 10º to 15º) turn only the front axles and will
result in wider turns.
Forward Drive Pedal
Reverse Drive Pedal
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