Cub Cadet GT 2550 Operator's Manual page 12

A. HOUR METER/BATTERY DISPLAY
The hour meter records and digitally displays the
hours that the tractor has been operated (tenths of an
hour-right most digit).
NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the igni-
tion switch is turned to an 'On' position. Keep a record
of the actual hours of operation to assure all mainte-
nance procedures are completed according to the
instructions in this manual.
• When key is turned to the "ON" position, the
battery indicator light briefly illuminates and the
battery voltage is briefly displayed. The display
then changes to the accumulated hours.
• The hour meter display will also remind the
operator of maintenance intervals for changing
the engine oil. The LCD display will alternately
flash, "CHG" ; "OIL"; and the accumulated hours
for five minutes after every 50 hours of recorded
operation. The maintenance interval lasts for two
hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The
LCD will flash as described for five minutes every
time the tractor's engine is started during this
maintenance interval. Follow the oil change
intervals provided in this manual.
B. INDICATOR PANEL/HOUR METER
The indicator panel/hour meter uses indicator lights to
display the status of various functions of the tractor,
and also records the accumulated hours of operation.
Battery
Indicator
PTO
Engaged
Indicator
Figure 5
Indicator Panel Features
Battery Indicator (Refer to Figure 5)
• Illuminates when the ignition switch it turned to an
ON position and the engine is not started.
• Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has
dropped below 11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) DC volts (battery
voltage is also displayed on the hour meter). If
this indicator/display comes on during operation,
check the battery and charging system for possi-
ble causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
Oil Pressure Indicator (Refer to Figure 5)
• This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pres-
sure. If this indicator illuminates, stop the tractor
immediately and check the engine oil level. If the
oil level is within the operating range, but the light
remains on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
PTO Engaged Indicator (Refer to Figure 5)
•
Brake Engaged Indicator (Refer to Figure 5)
•
C. KEY SWITCH MODULE
The key switch module consist of a four position key
switch, the "Reverse Push Button", and a red indica-
tor light. See Figure 6.
Oil
Pressure
Indicator
KEY IN START
Hour Meter/
Battery Display
KEY IN NORMAL
Parking Brake
Engaged
Indicator
The four key positions of key switch module (Refer to
Figure 6) and their functions are as follows:
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•
•
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NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate
when the key switch is turned to an on position,
but should turn off when the engine is started.
This indicator illuminates when the key switch is
turned to the "Start" position while the PTO switch
is in the "Engaged" position. Check this indicator
if the engine will not crank with the key switch in
the "Start" position. If necessary, move the PTO
switch to the "Disengaged" position.
This indicator illuminates when the key switch is
turned to the "Start" position and the brake pedal
is not fully depressed. Check this indicator if the
engine will not crank with the key switch in the
"Start" position. Fully depress the brake pedal.
KEY SWITCH MODULE
INDICATOR
LIGHT
POSITION
MOWING MODE
Figure 6
STOP — Stops the tractor engine and shuts
down the tractor's electrical circuits.
REVERSE CAUTION MODE — This position
allows the machine to be operated in reverse with
the blades (PTO) engaged.
NORMAL MOWING — The normal operating
position. All safety interlock circuits are activated
and the blades (PTO) will disengage when the
tractor is driven in the reverse direction.
START — Energizes the starter motor to crank
and start the tractor engine. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts and the key will return
to "NORMAL MOWING" position.
REVERSE
PUSH
BUTTON
KEY IN STOP
POSITION
KEY IN REVERSE
CAUTION MODE