Ignition Switch; Hour Meter; Throttle Control - Cub Cadet Z-Force 54-KH Operator's Manual

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is located on
the RH console to the right of
the operator's seat. The ignition
switch has three positions as
follows:
OFF — The engine and electrical
system is turned off.
RUN — The tractor electrical system is energized.
START — The starter motor will turn over the engine. Release the
key immediately when the engine starts
NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge,
remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not
in use.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
The PTO switch is located on the RH console
to the right of the operator's seat next to the
ignition switch.
The PTO switch operates the electric PTO
clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine
crankshaft. Pull the switch knob upward to
engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob
downward to disengage the clutch.
The PTO switch must be in the "disengaged"
position when starting the engine.

Hour Meter

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The hour meter/indicator panel is located on the RH console to
the right of the operator's seat. The hour meter records the hours
that the tractor has been operated in the digital display.
The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch is
turned to the "ON" position. Keep a record of the actual hours of
operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed
according to the instructions in this manual and the engine
manual.
NOTE: An optional meter provides engine speed (RPM), service
reminders (oil, lube), and running time (hours).

Throttle Control

SLOW
The throttle control is located on the LH console to the left of the
operator's seat. When set in a given position, a uniform engine
speed will be maintained.
Push the throttle control handle forward to increase the engine
speed. The tractor is designed to operate with the throttle
control in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being
driven and the mower deck is engaged.
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Pull the throttle control handle rearward to decrease the engine
speed.
Choke Knob
The choke knob is located on the left side of
the mower next to the operator's seat. The
choke knob controls the position of the engine
choke. Pull the knob out to choke the engine;
push the knob in to open the choke.
Parking Brake Engagement Lever
ON
The parking brake engagement lever is located on the LH
console to the left of the operator's seat., and when pulled to the
rear, engages the parking brake.
NOTE: If the LH and RH drive control levers are not in the
neutral position and locked when engaging the parking brake,
the engine will stop. The parking brake must be placed in the
engaged position when starting the tractor engine.
Fuel Tank
The fuel tanks are located to the right and left of the operator's
seat. Turn the fill cap counter-clockwise to remove.
Turn the cap clockwise to tighten Always re-install the fuel cap
tightly onto the fuel tank after removing.
WARNING!
Never fill the fuel tank when the engine
is running. If the engine is hot from recently running,
allow to cool for several minutes before refueling.
Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the
engine and cause a fire.
Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown)
The seat adjustment lever is located below the front/left of the
seat. The lever allows for adjustment of the fore to aft position
of the operator's seat. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments
section for instructions on adjusting the seat position.
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