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engine does not start within this time, turn the key
to "OFF" and wait at least 15 seconds to allow the
engine's starter motor to cool. Try again after
waiting. If after a few attempts the engine fails to
start, do not keep trying to start it with the choke
dosed as this will cause flooding and make start-
ing more difficult.
As the engine warms up, gradually push the
choke knob downward to open the choke. Do not
use the choke to enrich the fuel mixture, except
as necessary to start the engine.
Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid
throttle before putting the engine under load.
Observe the hour meter/indicator
panel. If the
battery indicator light or oil pressure light come
on, immediately stop the engine. Have the tractor
inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
•
When starting the engine at temperatures near or
below freezing, ensure the correct viscosity motor
oil is used in the engine and the battery is fully
charged. Start the engine as follows:
°
Be sure the battery is in good condition. A warm
battery has much more starting capacity than a
cold battery.
•
Use fresh
winter grade fuel.
Winter
grade
gasoline has higher volatility to improve starting.
Do not use gasoline left over from summer.
•
Follow the previous instruction for STARTING
THE ENGINE.
USING JUMPER
CABLES TO START ENGINE
WARNING:
Batteries contain sulfuric acid
and
produce
explosive
gasses.
Make
certain
the area is well ventilated,
wear
gloves
and
eye
protection,
and
avoid
sparks or flames near the battery,
If the battery
charge
is not sufficient
to crank
the
engine,
recharge
the battery.
If a battery
charger
is
unavailable
and the tractor must be started, the aid of
a booster
battery
will be necessary.
Connect
the
booster battery as follows:
°
Connect
the end of one cable to the disabled
tractor
battery's
positive
terminal;
then
connect
the
other
end
of that
cable
to
the
booster
battery's positive terminal.
°
Connect one end of the other cable to the booster
battery's
negative
terminal;
then
connect
the
other end of that cable to the
frame of the dis-
abled tractor, as far from the battery as possible.
•
Start the disabled
tractor
following
the normal
starting
instructions
previously
provided;
then
disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse
order of their connection.
Have the tractor's electrical system checked and
repaired as soon as possible to eliminate the
need for jump starting.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
"
Place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position.
°
Move the
RH and LH drive control levers fully
outward in the neutral position.
°
Engage the parking brake.
•
Move the throttle control to the SLOW position
and allow the engine to idle for about one minute.
°
Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and
remove the key from the ignition switch.
NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition
switch to prevent
accidental
starting
or battery
discharge if the equipment is left unattended.
PRACTICE OPERATION (INITIAL USE)
Operating a zero-turn tractor is not like operating a
conventional type riding tractor. Although and be-
cause a zero turn tractor is more maneuverable, get-
ting used to operating the control levers takes some
practice.
We strongly recommend that you locate a reason-
ably large, level and open "practice area" where there
are no obstructions, pedestrians, or animals. You
should practiceoperatingthe tractor for a minimum_of
30 minutes.
Carefully
move
(or have moved)
the tractor
to the
practice area. When performing
the practice session,
the PTO should
not be engaged.
While
practicing,
operate
the tractor at approximately
1/2-3/4 throttle
and at less
than
full
speed
in both
forward
and
reverse.
Carefully
practice
maneuvering
the tractor
using the
instructions
in the following
section
"Driving the Trac-
tor."
Practice
until you are confident
that you can
safely operate the tractor.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, exces-
sive speed and sudden stops.
WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the
tractor
without disengaging
the PTO,
moving drive control levers fully outward
in the neutral position, and engaging the
parking
brake, if
leaving the tractor
unattended, turn the ignition key off and
remove key.
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