Driving The Tractor - Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ Operator's Manual

Driving The Tractor

WARNING!
and sudden stops.
1. Release the parking brake. Move the throttle control lever
into the FAST position.
2. To travel FORWARD, slowly press the forward drive pedal
forward until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 5-1.
Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever
3. To stop or slow down the tractor, take your foot off of the
forward or reverse drive pedal . To lock the parking
brake, press forward on the brake pedal, then press down
on the parking break/cruise control lever and then release
the brake pedal
4. To use the cruise control:
e. Press down on the forward drive pedal .
f. While maintaining the desired speed press down on
the parking break/cruise control lever then release
the forward drive pedal
control.
7. To release the cruise control, press the brake
forward drive pedal .
NOTE: The forward
be used when the brake is partially engaged. When the
brake is locked the drive belt is disengaged but if the brake
is only part way back then the brakes are engaged but so
is the drive belt so transmission damage will occur if you
push forward or reverse.
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Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
Forward Drive Pedal
Reverse Drive Pedal
Figure 5-1
.
to activate the cruise
or the
and reverse drive pedals
8. To travel in reverse, check that the area behind is clear then
slowly push down on the reverse drive pedal
ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired speed is
achieved. See Figure 5-1.
CAUTION:
of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always bring
the tractor to a complete stop before moving the
tractor from forward to reverse or vice versa.
WARNING!
without first placing the PTO 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.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes
where you may operate the tractor safely.
WARNING!
excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2
feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and
cause serious injury.
• Mow across slopes, not up and down.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then turn slowly
uphill and use extra care while turning. Turning up a slope
greatly increases the chance of a rollover.
• Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary
to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and
carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor
over backward.
Operating The PTO
Operate the PTO clutch as follows:
1. Move the throttle control lever to approximately the mid
throttle position.
2. Pull the PTO switch upward to the ENGAGED position.
3. Advance the throttle lever to the operating speed (full
engine speed).
4. The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If
the operator should leave the seat without disengaging the
PTO, the tractor's engine will shut off.
must not
5. The PTO clutch cannot be operated when the tractor is
driving in the reverse direction. The PTO will disengage
when both drive control levers are moved to the reverse
position and will re-engage when one (or both) control
lever(s) is moved to the neutral or forward position.
with the
Do NOT attempt to change the direction
Do not leave the seat of the tractor
Do not mow on inclines with a slope in