Cub Cadet ENDURO XT Series Operator's Manual page 2

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others.
Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this tractor. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal
injury. When you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!
This tractor was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error
on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This tractor is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes, and feet and throwing debris. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and must be performed only by a qualified service technician. For repair or service take the tractor to your
nearest authorized service dealer. Always use original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) replacement parts when servicing.
General Information
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the tractor and in
the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop
the tractor and disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this tractor. Children
14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation
practices in this manual and on the tractor and should be trained and
supervised by an adult.
4. Never allow adults to operate this tractor without proper instruction.
5. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
judgment. Contact your customer service representative for assistance.
6. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an estimated
useful life of seven (7) years, under ordinary use conditions. At the end of
its useful life, have the product inspected annually to ensure all mechanical,
electrical and safety systems are operating properly, safely, and are not worn
excessively. Failure to do so may result in accident, injury, or death.
Preparation Before Operating
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tractor is to be used. Remove all
stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could be
picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious
personal injury.
2. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders,
helpers, children, and pets at least 75 feet (23 meters) from the tractor
while it is in operation. Keep bystanders, children, and pets inside during
operation. Stop tractor if anyone enters the area.
3. Be aware of the tractor discharge direction and do not point it at anyone.
4. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while
performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects
which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
5. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts.
Loose fitting clothes, jewelry, and long hair can be caught in movable parts.
Never operate this tractor in bare feet or sandals.
6. Do not charge or operate the tractor in the rain or wet conditions.
7. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this tractor by the tractor
manufacturer. Read, understand, and follow all instructions provided with
the approved accessory or attachment.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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Data indicates that operators, age 65 years and above, are involved in a large
percentage of tractor-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their
ability to operate the tractor safely enough to protect themselves and others
from serious injury.
Set the parking brake before attempting to start the tractor.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders, and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against
a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
In case of a system fault or a complete loss of battery power, the tractor on a
hill can freewheel. Depress the brake pedal to maintain control and stop the
tractor. Restart the tractor. If the system fault problem persists, contact your
authorized service dealer.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck.
Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain
could overturn the tractor. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree
branches, wires, door openings, etc., where the operator may be struck or
pulled from the tractor, which could result in serious injury.
Never leave a running tractor unattended. Always turn off blade(s), set the
parking brake, press Start/Stop button, and remove key before dismounting.
Turn off blade(s), set parking brake, press Start/Stop button and wait
until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher,
emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making
any adjustments.
Your tractor is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more
than 10" (25.4 cm). Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry
grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact
hot surfaces and/or build up on the tractor deck presenting a potential
fire hazard.
Turn off blade(s) before traveling in reverse. Back up slowly. Always look
down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.
Never carry passengers.
Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) from drop-offs, ditches, embankments, or
the edge of water. The tractor could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the
edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.
A missing or damaged chute deflector, mulch plug, or entire grass catcher
can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries.