Cub Cadet Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual page 85

DrivingTheTractor
i_lk WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
1. Release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the
FAST (rabbit) position.
2. To travel FORWARD, slowly press the drive pedal forward
until the desired speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-2.
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_ Travel Forward'
Travel in Reverse _
Figure 5-2
3. To stop or slow down the tractor, take your foot off of the
forward or reverse drive pedal. To lock the parking brake,
pull the lever fully rearward and to the right; then into the
short"J" slot to engage the brake. Pull the lever up out
of the "J" slot and to the left; then completely forward to
disengage the parking brake.
NOTE:The forward and reverse pedals must not be used when
the brake is partially engaged. When the brake is locked in the
"J" 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.
4. To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear
then slowly reverse pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT
your heel) until the desired speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-2.
i_ CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to change the
direction 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! Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in
the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the
parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the engine offand remove the ignition key.
Reverse Caution Mode
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module
allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO)
engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating
the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always
look down and behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children or others are
around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
To use the REVERSECAUTION MODE:
NOTE:The
operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous
page.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position
to the REVERSECAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the
key switch module. See Fig. 5-3.
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Indicator CHILDREN AROUND
REVERSEPUSH
Light BUTTON===_
Stop
Position
Reverse
Push Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Start
Position
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Figure 5-3
3. Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key
switch module will be ON while activated. See Fig. 5-3.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be
driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to
make sure no children are around. After resuming forward
motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
position or STOP position or
b. The operator leaves the seat.
SECTION S -- OPERATION
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