Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 13

WARNING: To prevent accidental start-
ing and/or battery discharge, remove the
key from the key switch when the tractor
is not in use.
REVERSE PUSH BUTTON — The orange/triangular
button at the top/right corner of the key switch module
activates the system that allows the tractor's blades
(PTO) to remain engaged when the tractor is driven in
the reverse direction. The key must be turned to the
"REVERSE CAUTION MODE" and the operator must
be in the tractor seat prior to depressing the button to
activate the system.
The RED INDICATOR LIGHT at the top/left corner of
the key switch module comes "ON" to alert the
operator that the key has been turned to the "Reverse
Caution Mode" position, the "Reverse Push Button"
has been depressed, and that the blades will remain
engaged when the machine is driven in reverse.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
D. POWER TAKE–OFF (PTO) CONTROL SWITCH
The power take-off (PTO) switch operates the front
electric PTO clutch. Pull the switch knob upward to en-
gage, or push downward to disengage the PTO clutch.
E. THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
This lever controls the speed of the engine. When
set in a given position, the control cable will maintain
a uniform engine speed.
NOTE: When using PTO operated equipment, the
throttle lever must be in the "FAST" position.
This symbol shows slow position.
This symbol shows fast position.
F. CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is operated manually. Pull the
knob out to choke the engine; push the knob in to
open the choke.
G. PARKING BRAKE /CRUISE CONTROL LEVER
The parking brake/cruise control lever is located in the
center of the dash panel below the steering wheel. This
is a single lever that is used to engage both the parking
brake and the cruise control feature.
To engage the parking brake, fully depress the brake
pedal and push downward on the parking brake/cruise
control lever. Hold the lever down while releasing the
brake pedal. The lever should lock in the down position
and the parking brake should be engaged.
NOTE: Always engage the parking brake when dis-
mounting the tractor.
To engage the cruise control, depress the forward con-
trol pedal to attain your desired speed; then push the
parking brake/cruise control lever downward. While
holding the lever down, release pressure from the drive
pedal. This will engage the cruise control and allow the
tractor to remain at approximately that same speed
while removing your foot from the forward drive pedal.
Refer to Section II- OPERATION for more instructions
regarding the cruise control
H. BRAKE PEDAL
The brake pedal is located at the front of the right run-
ning board above the forward control pedal. Press
down to stop the tractor and disengage the cruise con-
trol. The brake pedal must be fully depressed to acti-
vate the safety interlock switch when starting the
tractor.
I. FORWARD CONTROL PEDAL
The forward control pedal is located at the front of the
right running board below the brake pedal. Slowly
press down on the pedal to start moving forward. The
forward ground speed of the tractor is directly affected
by the distance the pedal is depressed.
J. REVERSE CONTROL PEDAL
WARNING:
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 control pedal is located in the right front
running board rearward of the brake and forward con-
trol pedals. Press the pedal downward to move in re-
verse.
K. SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
The seat adjustment lever (See Figure 8) is used to
move the seat forward or rearward to a comfortable op-
erating position. See ADJUSTING THE SEAT in Sec-
tion III.
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Always look down
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
Figure 8
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