Cub Cadet Pro Z 160L EFI Owners Manual - Page 12

Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown) The seat adjustment lever is located below the front/right of the seat. The lever allows for adjustment forward or backward of the operator's seat. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on adjusting the seat position. Fuel Tank Caps The fuel tank caps are located near the middle of the RH and LH console. Turn the fill cap to remove. The fuel cap is tethered to the tractor to prevent its loss. Do not attempt to remove the cap from the tractor. Fill tank to the bottom of the filler neck, allowing some space in the tank for fuel expansion. Do not overfill the tank. Turn clockwise until it clicks 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. Fuel Level Windows The fuel level windows are located on the outside of the LH and RH consoles and shows the level of fuel in the gas tank. Fuel Valve The fuel valve is located on the inner side of the RH console. The valve switches the fuel flow from the right and left tank and also can shut off fuel flow to the engine. Rotate the valve to the rear to open the flow from the right fuel tank . Rotate the valve to the front to open the flow from the left tank . To shut off fuel from both tanks rotate the valve towards the right of the tractor and the OFF position. Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir The transmission oil expansion reservoir is connected by hoses to the RH and LH transmission assemblies, and is located behind the seat box. The function of the reservoir is to hold the natural expansion of transmission oil that occurs as the transmission warms up during operation. See the Maintenance & Adjustments section for more information on the transmission oil expansion reservoir. Control Panel PTO Switch (a) The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch is located on the RH console to the left of the hour meter/indicator panel. The PTO switch operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine crankshaft and engages the mower blades. 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. Throttle Control (b) The throttle control is located on the RH FAST console. 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. Pull the throttle control handle rearward to decrease the engine speed Choke Control (If Equipped) (c) SLOW The choke control is located on the RH console. The choke control determines the position of the engine choke. Pull the knob out to choke the engine; push the knob in to open the choke. LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter (d) When the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position but not into the START position, the LCD Service Minder and Hour Meter will briefly display the battery voltage, followed by the tractor's accumulated hours. NOTE: Hours of tractor operation are recorded any time the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position, regardless of whether the engine is started. The LCD Service Minder will remind the operator of maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil, air filter service, low engine and low battery warnings. Change Oil The LCD will display the letters "CHG", followed by the letters "OIL", followed by the letters "SOON", then finally followed by the meter's accumulated time. "CHG/OIL/SOON/TIME" will alternate on the display for 7 minutes after the meter reaches 50 hours. This oil service minder interval will occur every 50 hours. Before the interval expires, change the engine oil as instructed in the Maintenance section of this Operator's Manual. Low Battery At startup, the battery voltage is briefly displayed then changes to accumulated hours. The letters "LO" will display followed by the letters "BATT" and then followed by the meter's accumulated time. "LO/BATT/TIME" is displayed on the LCD when the voltage drops below 11.5 volts. When this occurs, the battery is in need of a charge or the engine's charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Charge the battery as instructed in the Service section of this manual or have the charging system checked by your local service dealer. Air Filter Service The letters "CLN" will display, followed by the letters "AIR", followed by "FILT", then followed by the meter's accumulated time. "CLN/AIR/FILT/TIME" will alternate on the display for 7 minutes after the meter reaches 25 hours. This air filter service minder time interval will be every 25 hours. On intervals that are common with oil service, the oil message will be displayed first followed by the air filter message. Light Switch Receptacle (e) Optional light switch available. See page 12. 12V Outlet Receptacle (f) Optional light switch available. See page 12. Power Assist Bagger Receptacle (g) Optional light switch available. See page 12. General Safety • RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Entirely read this Operator's Manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk INJURY or DEATH. Allow only those who have become competent in its usage to operate this tractor. • Before starting the engine or beginning operation, be familiar with the controls. The operator should be in the operator's seat. The PTO switch must be in the disengaged position and the RH and LH drive control levers moved to the neutral position engaging the parking brake. • Keep all shields in place. Keep away from moving parts. • NO RIDERS! Keep all people and pets a safe distance away. Look behind and down to both sides of the tractor before and while backing up. • DO NOT direct the mower discharge at people. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of the mower when the engine is running. Turn OFF the PTO if another person approaches while you are operating the mower. 12 Section 3 - Controls & Operation