Controls - Cub Cadet Commercial Tank S6031 Operator's And Service Manual

grounds, parking lots, other machines, ani-
mals, and other people.
e. Avoid operation or use extreme care if the
traction surface is wet, unstable, or slippery.
f. Use extra care when grass clippings, leaves,
pine needles, or debris are present as traction
can be reduced.
g. Slow-down before turning and come to a com-
plete stop before any zero turn maneuver.
h. Do not stop machine or park machine over
combustible materials such as dry grass,
leaves, debris, etc.
3. To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pattern
a. Pick a point on the opposite side of the area to
be mowed (post, tree, shrub, etc.).
b. If on an hillside, start at the bottom so that the
turns are uphill rather than downhill.
c. Align the mower so as to head directly toward
the object on the far side.
d. Slowly increase the speed of the machine to
match cutting conditions, terrain, and operator
familiarity with the controls and keep the
machine headed directly toward the alignment
object. Do not go fast as to reduce cut quality
or to be uncomfortable in controlling the speed
and direction of the machine.
e. When approaching the other end of a strip,
slow down or stop before turning. A U-turn is
recommended unless a zero turn is required.
The speed of a U-turn that will allow for
machine controllability and minimal turf
defacement will be dependent on several fac-
tors including: the speed of the turn, the radius
of the turn, the tire tread pattern, the traction
coefficient of the tire to the traction surface,
the slope of the traction surface.
f. Remember, a zero turn requires that the for-
ward or reverse travel of the machine be
stopped prior to the initiation of the turn or
severe turf defacement can occur.
g. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf,
change the direction that the strips are mowed
by approximately 45 degrees the next and
each subsequent time that the area is mowed.
B.Controls
1. Engine Ignition and Start Switch: (See Figure
4.) Located on the instrument housing below the
right side of the operator's seat. When the key is
inserted and turned clockwise, 45 degrees, the
ignition circuit is closed. Turning the switch fur-
ther against spring pressure starts the engine.
The engine will only start if the blade clutch
switch is in the "off" position, the parking brake is
engaged and the speed control pedals are in
their neutral position. The key should always be
removed from the switch if the operator leaves
the mower's seat.
2. Engine Throttle Control: (See Figure 4.)
Located on the right side of the mower next to the
operator's seat. Moving the throttle control from
the rear to the front will increase the engine
speed from slow to fast.
3. Speed Control Pedals: (See Figure 6.) The ped-
als control all of the speed and direction move-
ments of the mower. Pushing the forward pedal
causes the mower to move forward. Pushing the
reverse pedal causes the mower to move back-
ward.
In order to start the engine, the speed control
pedals must be in the neutral position; the
parking brake must be engaged; and the blade
clutch switch must be "off". However, once the
engine starts, the parking brake must be
released before the operator moves the speed
control pedals, since they are interlocked.
Parking
Brake
Forward Pedal
Figure. 6
Note:
The speed control pedals will return
toward neutral when released.
4. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 4.)
Located on the right side of the mower beside the
ignition switch. This is an "on/off" push pull switch
that controls the electric blade clutch which sup-
plies power to the cutting blades through the
PTO. The switch must be turned off to start the
engine and should be turned off for safety any
time another person approaches the mower or
the mowing deck is raised to the transport posi-
tion. Power to the electric clutch will also be cut
off if the operator leaves the operator's seat.
5. Parking Brake: (See Figure 6.) Located on the
left side of the traction unit. The Park brake pedal
applies the drum-type brake on each of the drive
wheels when the pedal is pushed. The park
brake must be engaged in order to start the
engine. To engage, push the latch on the side of
the pedal and the pedal downward until it latches.
To release, push the pedal downward (not the
latch) and release.
6. Power Implement Lift: (See Figure 5.) Located
on the left control panel, a lever controls a
hydraulic valve which activates a hydraulic cylin-
der which lifts the implement (usually the mower
deck). For changing implement height, at least
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Reverse Pedal