Cub Cadet 414 Operator's Manual page 11

4x2 utility vehicle
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Operating The Headlights
To turn the utility vehicle's headlights on:
Start the engine following the instructions earlier in
this section.
Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into the
On/Lights position of the ignition switch. Refer to
Figure 4.
To turn the utility vehicle's headlights off:
Turn the key either into the On position (to leave the
engine running) or the Stop position (to shut the
engine off). Refer to Figure 4.
NOTE: Never move the key into the Start position while
the engine is running. Doing so may cause damage to
your engine's electric starter.
Engaging Differential Lock
Stop or slow vehicle speed and push button to lock
differential. The button will illuminate and the
differential will remain engaged.
Engage the differential when the left and
IMPORTANT:
right side wheels are turning at slightly different speeds.
WARNING: To avoid transaxle damage,
injury, or turf damage, go slow when
operating
vehicle
engaged as steering response is noticeably
reduced.
Disengaging Differential Lock
To disengage the differential lock, simply push the
button again. The light will go off.
Torque must be equal on both axles for differential lock
to release. It is best to slow down and drive straight
ahead at a constant speed when disengaging the
differential.
Raising and Lowering Cargo Box
WARNING: To prevent the possibility of
bodily injury from unintentional lowering of
the cargo box, be sure vehicle is on a level
and stable surface and parking brake is
locked before raising cargo box.
Manual Lift
Park the vehicle safely on level ground and set
parking brake.
Empty cargo by hand and unhook cargo box latch
located in front of box. See Figure 12.
(Optional)
with
differential
lock
(Optional)
Lift cargo box.
Lower and relatch cargo box before operating unit.
Electric Lift
(Optional)
Park the vehicle safely and turn key to the RUN
position.
Raise cargo box by pressing and holding top of
electric lift switch. Release switch when box is at
desired dump height or when maximum height is
reached.
NOTE: A ratcheting noise will indicate cargo box is at
full extension. The same noise will also be heard when
cargo box is at the full down position. If lift capacity of
the power lift is exceeded, a ratcheting will also be
heard.
To lower cargo box, push on bottom of electric lift
switch. Turn ignition switch to the STOP position.
Dumping Load From Cargo Box
Back up the vehicle to the dump site and apply
parking brake.
Unhook the tailgate from cargo box.
If using an electric lift, raise cargo box to dump load
and lower box when empty.
WARNING: The center of gravity changes as
a loaded cargo box is raised. Do not allow
rear wheel to hang over the edge of a loading
dock or ravine. The cargo box weight may
shift over center and vehicle could tip over
backwards.
WARNING: A loaded cargo box can be very
heavy. Do not attempt to dump a loaded
cargo box unless vehicle is equipped with an
electric lift option.
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Gas Spring
Cargo Latch
Figure 12

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