Operation; Starting The Engine; Safety Interlock Switches - Cub Cadet LTX1042 Operator's Manual

Operation

TO 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.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND
SWITCHES, ETC.) 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), ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE, SHUT OFF AND
REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Safety Interlock Switches

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the
protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever
malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet
dealer.
• The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged,
and the PTO (Blade Engage) handle is in the disengaged
(OFF) position.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
the seat before engaging the parking brake.
WARNING!
Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.

Starting the Engine

NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for
Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module.
2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
3. Engage the tractor's parking brake.
4. Activate the choke control by moving the throttle/choke
control all the way forward into the choke position.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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, place the PTO/Blade Engage
lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.
2. Place the throttle control near the SLOW position.
3. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
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