Cub Cadet 2000 Series Owner's Manual page 10

A. LOW OIL INDICATOR
This indicator will illuminate when the oil level is low.
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CAUTION
When LOW OIL indicator illuminates, stop
the tractor and check the oil level. Continu¬
ing to operate the tractor could result in
severe damage to the engine.
B. HOUR METER
The hour meter indicates the actual hours of engine
operation. This enables the operator to determine
when lubrication, change of oil or periodic inspections
are necessary. It also provides a means of computing
cost of specific jobs. The hour meter operates when¬
ever the engine is running or the ignition key is in the
"ON" position.
F. BRAKE PEDAL LOCK
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WARNING
The hydrostatic transmission will not hold the
tractor on a hill. In a short period of time
(depending on the steepness of the hill) the
oil will drain from the transmission and allow
the tractor to roll downhill. To avoid an
accident and/or possible injury, engage the
brake pedal lock.
Always engage the brake pedal lock when dismount¬
ing the tractor. To engage the brake pedal lock
depress brake pedal and push down on the brake
pedal lock lever. Hold the lever down while releasing
the brake pedal. Release the brake pedal lock lever
last.
C. AMP INDICATOR
This indicator will illuminate when a problem exists
with the charging system or the battery. If this indica¬
tor illuminates, stop the tractor and contact your Cub
Cadet Dealer.
G. THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set
in a given position, it will maintain a uniform engine
speed.
D. POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) CONTROL SWITCH
The power take-off (PTO) control switch, which is
located on the right side of the instrument panel (see
Figure 3), operates an electric clutch. This electric
clutch controls the engagement ("RUN") or disengage¬
ment ("OFF") of the front PTO.
E. IGNITION/LIGHT SWITCH
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WARNING
Remove the key from the tractor when the
tractor is not in use to prevent accidental
starting and battery discharge.
NOTE
When using power take-off operated equip¬
ment, best performance is achieved with the
throttle lever in the "FAST' position.
This symbol shows slow position.
This symbol shows fast position.
H. CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is operated manually. Pull knob out
to choke engine. Push knob in to open choke. (See
Figure 3.)
The combination lights and ignition switch is a four-
position switch. (See Figure 4.)
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I. BRAKE PEDAL
Brake pedal is located in the right front running board
above the forward control pedal. Press down to stop
tractor or disengage cruise control. Brake pedal must
be pressed all the way down to activate the safety
starting switch.
J. FORWARD CONTROL PEDAL
Forward control pedal is located in the right front run¬
ning board below the brake pedal. Slowly press down
on pedal to move forward.
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