Hood And Side Panels - Cub Cadet 2000 Series Owner's Manual

The safety interlock system will automatically disen¬
gage the PTO if the operator leaves the seat with the
PTO in the "RUN" position, or the unit is shifted into
reverse with the PTO in the "RUN" position. To reen¬
gage the PTO, shift into neutral ("N">, move the PTO
switch into the "OFF" position and then engage the
PTO while seated.
FUEL TANK
The fuel tank is located in the rear of the tractor. The
fuel tank filler cap is located on the center of the
fender. (See Figure 7.)
Figure 7
HOOD AND SIDE PANELS
The tractor hood is arranged to swing up and forward
for easy access to the engine compartment. (See
Figure 8.) Whenever engine maintenance is required,
the side panels can be removed.
A
WARNING
If engine is hot, use caution not to burn your¬
self when removing the side panels.
To remove either right or left side panel, refer to Fig¬
ure 8 and proceed as follows:
1. Engage the brake lock and raise the hood.
2. Loosen rear wing nut and upper front wing nut.
3. Pull front of side panel from between retainers on
grille.
4. Slide side panel forward and out of groove in
dash panel.
To install either right or left side panel, refer to Figure
8 and proceed as follows:
1. Slide rear of panel into groove in dash panel.
2. Place rear tab between rear wing nut and bulk¬
head.
3. Slide slots, on front flange of panel, onto retainers
on grille making sure flange is between tapered
guide and grille.
4. Tighten rear and upper front wing nuts and close
hood.
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