Cub Cadet C21 769-10224C Manual page 18

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Starting the engine D E F
Note on the choke
The choke F is used for starting the device
with a cold engine. Some models have no
choke. The engine is automatically set to
the particular starting process. Follow the
separate instructions in the engine operating
manual.
Open the fuel tap (for the left or right fuel tank).
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Sit down on the driver's seat.
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Switch the cutter deck off.
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Switch the parking brake on.
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Set the throttle to
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If the engine is cold, pull the choke or set the
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throttle to .
Press the ignition key D (depending on the ignition
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lock):
Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
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Turn the ignition keyto
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up.
Release the ignition key.
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Set the ignition key to
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Note
A start attempt should take a maximum of
5 seconds. Wait 10 seconds before trying
again.
Reset the choke / throttle slowly until the engine is
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running smoothly.
Stop the engine D E
Set the throttle to the middle position.
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Let the engine run for approx. 20 seconds.
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Set the ignition key to
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Remove the ignition key.
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Switch the parking brake on.
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until the engine starts
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Driving M
WARNING !
Risk posed by abrupt starting, sudden
stopping and driving at an excessively high
speed.
ÂRisk of accidents
¾ Drive slowly and brake slowly.
¾ Do not drive at excessive speed.
¾ Be particularly careful when reversing.
¾ Never change the direction of travel with-
out first bringing the unit to a standstill.
¾ When entering corners, always reduce
your speed and adjust the speed to the
turning radius (the tighter the corner, the
lower the speed).
¾ Never adjust the steering column or the
driver's seat when in motion.
¾ Never operate the device without the
cutter deck.
Attention !
¾ Do not step on the forward or reverse pedal
while you are activating the brake pedal or the
parking brake is activated. This may damage the
gears.
Brake pedal
A
Forward pedal
B
Reverse pedal
C
Switch for parking brake/Speed control
D
Sit down on the driver's seat.
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Start the engine.
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Release the parking brake by pushing right
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through the brake pedal and then releasing it
again.
To drive off, press on the accelerator [B] or [C]
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Note
The further you step on the accelerator
pedal, the quicker the machine will go.
Operation