Cub Cadet i1050 User Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Zero Turn Riding Mower

Time Saver Models

i1046 i1050

IMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

769-02708A 01/2007

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble,

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CUB CADET LLC P. O. BOX

361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER:

877-282-8684

prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of Contents

Slope Gauge............................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices .......................................... 4

Setup and Adjustment .............................................. 8

Operating Your Lawn Mower ................................... 10

Making Adjustments .............................................. 17

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................................ 20

Off-Season Storage ................................................. 29

Optional Attachments ............................................ 29

Safety Labels .......................................................... 30

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 31

Replacement Parts ................................................. 33

Warranties ............................................................... 34

Recording Model Serial Number

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the tractor model plate and engine mode plate on the equipment and copy the information to the sample model plates provided to the below. You can locate the tractor model plate either beneath the seat pivot plate, or on the front/right side of the frame. The engine identification is located on a decal (or decals) affixed to the engine shrouding. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site, to obtain assistance from the Customer Support Department, or when contacting an authorized service dealer.

IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPAAND CA 2005 AND LATER AND EC STAGE II (SN:4) EMISSION REGS

Model Number Serial Number

FOR SI SMALL OFF–ROAD ENGINES

FAMILY TYPE APP

DISPL. (CC) MODEL NO SPEC. NO. SERIAL NO. BUILD DATE OEM PROD. NO.

EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD: EPA: CARB: CERTIFIED ON: REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR HP RATING, SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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Customer Support

If you have difficulty operating this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this unit, you can contact the dealer you purchased the unit from or choose from the options below:

1. Visit www.cubcadet.com for many useful suggestions. Click on

Customer Service or the Service Locator to find the nearest Cub

Cadet service dealer in your area.

2. To reach the Customer Dealer Referral Line, please call 1-877-282-

8684.

3. The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues

with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty

and service. Please refer to the engine Owner’s/Operator’s Manual for

more information.

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Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes.

Slope

Gauge

WARNING

Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walkbehind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.

Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.

Safe

Operation

WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Practices

WARNING

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrict the use

of this power machine

to persons who read,

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

Children

1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

a. Keep children out of the mowing area and in

watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

b. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters

the area.

c. Before and while backing, look behind and

down for small children.

d. Never carry children, even with the blade(s)

shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

e. Use extreme care when approaching blind

corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the machine.

f. To avoid back-over accidents, always

disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting into Reverse. If equipped, the “Reverse Caution Mode” should not be used when children or others are around.

g. Keep children away from hot or running

engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.

h. Remove key when machine is unattended to

prevent unauthorized operation.

2. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

Operation

Safe Handling of Gasoline:

1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use

extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline

is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

a. Use only an approved gasoline container.

b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a

truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

c. When practical, remove gas-powered

equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of

the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and

other sources of ignition.

f. Never fuel machine indoors.

g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the

engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more

than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.

i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

j. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine

and equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.

k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of

grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.

l. Never store the machine or fuel container

inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

m. Allow a machine to cool at least five minutes

before storing.

General Operation:

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.

5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.

7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.

8. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.

10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place.

11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.

12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries.

13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass.

14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any public roadway.

15. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

17. Never carry passengers.

18. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.

19. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.

20. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade (s) come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any adjustments.

21. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.

22. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should not be driven up or down ramp (s), because the unit could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The unit must be pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly.

23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious injury.

25. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine.

26. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10”. Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard.

27. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory or attachment.

28. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

29. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your customer service representative for assistance.

Safe

Operation

Practices

WARNING

HEED ITS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrict the use

of this power machine

to persons who read,

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

Safe

Operation

Practices

HEED ITS WARNING

Slope Operation:

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.

Do:

1. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

3. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

4. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.

5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine.

6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury.

7. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

Do Not:

1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

2. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.

3. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

4. Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.

5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over-speeding may cause the operator to lose control of the machine resulting in serious injury or death.

7. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 5 degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends to push the tractor and may cause you to loose control. (e.g. tractor may speed up, braking and steering ability are reduced, attachment may jack-knife and cause tractor to overturn).

Towing:

1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.

2. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.

3. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.

4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.

5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

Your

Responsibility

Restrict the use

of this power machine

to persons who read,

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

Service

1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.

2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your unit should be serviced professionally by an authorized MTD Service Dealer.

4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service as required.

5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade (s) for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety! ”

6. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

7. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating.

10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running.

11. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety !”

12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

Safe

Operation

Practices

HEED ITS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrict the use

of this power machine

to persons who read,

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

Setting Up Your Lawn

Tractor

WARNING

Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

Make sure the riding mower’s engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake before removing the shipping brace.

The deck chute shipping brace, used for shipping purposes only, must be removed and discarded before operating your riding mower.

Opening the Tractor Hood

To attach the negative battery cable and check the engine oil level the hood must be open. Locate the hood lift notch (Refer to Figure 4 on page 10) at the front/center of the dash panel. Grasping the hood at the notch, lift and pivot the hood forward to open.

Attaching the Battery Cables

The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery. The positive battery cable is factory connected. The negative cable must be connected. The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).

IMPORTANT: Make sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position before attaching the battery cables.

• From the center notch at the front of the dash panel, lift the tractor hood and pivot forward to open.

• Remove the hex shoulder bolt and wing nut from the negative (black)cable.

Wing Nut

Negative

Battery

Cable

Shoulder Bolt

Figure 1

• Pull the protective cap, if present, off the negative battery terminal. Attach the negative cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery terminal ( –) with the bolt and wing nut. See Figure 1.

• The positive cable (red cable) is secured to the positive battery terminal (+) with a carriage bolt and hex sems nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber boot covers the positive battery terminal.

NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top of battery, charge the battery as instructed on page 24 of this manual prior to operating the tractor.

Gas and Oil Fill-up

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

NOTE: Purchase gasoline in small quantities. Do not use gasoline left over from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in the fuel system.

• This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. For best results, fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. In countries using the Research method, it should be 90 octane minimum.

• Unleaded gasoline is recommended because it leaves less combustion chamber deposits and reduces harmful exhaust emissions. Leaded gasoline is not recommended and must not be used where exhaust emissions are regulated.

• Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is an approved fuel. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved.

• Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are approved fuels. Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved.

The gasoline tank is under the rear fender, with the fuel fill cap located in the center of the rear fender. The fuel cap is tethered to the tractor to prevent its loss. Do not attempt to remove the cap from the tractor.

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Refer to ‘checking the oil level in the Maintaining your Tractor - Section 6 of this manual. Be careful not to overfill.

Mulching Plug and Shipping Brace Removal

WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s engine is off, remove the

ignition key, and set the parking brake before removing the shipping brace.

WARNING: The shipping brace, used for packaging purposes only, must be removed and discarded before operating

your riding mower.

WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector in its down position, even with the mulching plug installed. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

50" Mower Deck

Chute Deflector

Setting Up

Removing Mulching Plug and Shipping Brace From 46" Decks ONLY

• Remove the wing nut and carriage bolt securing the mulching plug in the deck discharge opening, and pull the mulching plug from the deck. See Figure 2.

46” Mower Deck

Carriage

Bolt

Wing

Nut

Your Lawn

Tractor

Mulching Plug

WARNING

The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding mower without the chute deflector in the down operating position could result in serious personal injury and /or property damage.

Figure 3

• Locate the shipping brace and tag, if present, between the chute deflector and the cutting deck. Holding the chute deflector fully upward, remove the shipping brace by grasping it and rotating it. Lower the chute deflector. Refer to Figure 2.

Store the mulching plug for future use. Refer to “Mulching” in Section 4 : Operation for instructions on installing and using the mulching feature.

Figure 2

• Locate the shipping brace and tag, if present, between the chute deflector and the cutting deck. Holding the chute deflector fully upward, remove the shipping by grasping it and rotating it clockwise. Lower the chute deflector. Refer to Figure 2.

Removing Mulching Plug and Shipping Brace From 50" Decks ONLY

• Fully raise and hold the chute deflector; then slide the mulching plug out of the deck discharge opening. Lower the chute deflector.

Tire Pressure

WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 25 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times.

The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i. for the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.

Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 25 psi. The recommended tire pressure should be maintained at all times.

Operation

NOTE:

Any reference in this

manual to the RIGHT

or LEFT side of the

tractor is observed from

operator’s position.

KNOW THE CONTROLS

Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the figure below with your lawn tractor to learn about the location and purpose of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. It is very important to follow the instructions and operate the controls properly.

Figure 4

A Systems Indicator Monitor/ Hour Meter J Deck Lift Lever

B Throttle Control Lever K Cup Holder

C Key Switch Module L Seat Adjustment Lever

D Choke Control Knob M Fuel Fill Cap

E PTO (Blade Engage)Control Switch N Hydro Transmission Bypass Rods

F Parking Brake Lever O Fuel Level Window

G 12 volt Power Outlet P Cargo Net

H Drive Pedal Q Hood Lift Notch

I Brake Pedal

NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position.

Throttle Control Lever

The throttle control lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged, throttle control lever must always be in the FAST (rabbit) position.

Choke Control

The choke control knob is located on the lower left side of the dash panel and is activated by pulling outward. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.

Fast Position

Slow Position

Brake Pedal

The brake pedal is located at the front of the right running board and is used for quick stops, or setting the parking brake. This pedal must be FULLY depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor.

Parking Brake Lever

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running; otherwise the engine will automatically shut off.

• To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal and push the bottom of parking brake lever inward. See the image to the right for parking brake identification. Hold the lever in while removing your foot from the brake pedal. Both parking brake lever and brake pedal will stay depressed.

• To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly. The parking brake lever will then return to its original position.

IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

Drive Pedal

The drive pedal is located on the right side of the tractor, along the running board. Depress the upper portion of the drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to travel forward. Depress the lower portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your right foot (NOT your heel) to cause the tractor to travel in reverse. Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal. The further forward or rearward that the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. The tractor will slow and the pedal will return to its original position when the pedal is not depressed.

PTO (Blade Engage) Control Switch

To engage the electric PTO and provide power to the cutting deck, pull outward on the PTO control switch knob. Push the switch knob inward to disengage the PTO and stop the cutting deck. NOTE: The PTO Control Switch must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine.

Key Switch Module

The key switch module is used to start and stop the engine. It is also used to activate the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Insert key into the key switch module and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the NORMAL MOWING position once engine has started.

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position.

WARNING: Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both

Safety Interlock Switches on page 13 and Starting The Engine on page 14 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.

WARNING: Never move the key into the Start position while the engine is running. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s starter.

12V Power Outlet

The 12V power outlet is located below the choke control on the left side of the dash panel. It is used for the convenience of plugging in accessories that require a power source with a maximum load of 5 amps at 12 volts.

Operation

WARNING

Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

IMPORTANT

When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged, throttle control lever must always be in the FAST (rabbit) position. Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended. Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches on page 13 and Starting The Engine on page 14 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Key Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.

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