Cub Cadet TANK LZ 54 TANK LZ 48 Operator's Manual - Page 16

Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch The PTO switch is located on the LH console to the left 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 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. Digital Tachometer and Hour Meter 0.0 The tachometer/hour meter panel is located on the LH console to the left of the operator's seat. The hour meter records the hours that the tractor has been operated in the digital display. The tachometer provides engine speed (RPM), and service reminders (oil, lube) in the digital display. The tachometer/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. Throttle Control Parking Brake Lever The parking brake lever is located on the LH console to OFF the left of the operator's seat. When pulled up it engages the parking brake and when pushed down it releases the brake. NOTE: If the forward and reverse neutral position when engaging the parking brake, the engine will stop. The parking brake must be placed in the engaged position when starting the tractor engine. P PARK BRAKE ON Fuel Tank Cap The fuel tank caps are located on the top of the left and right fuel tanks. Turn the fill cap counter-clockwise to remove and 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. Cup Holder The cup holder is located on the LH console to the left of the operator's seat. Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever is located below the seat. The lever allows for adjustment of the fore to aft position of the operator's seat. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on adjusting the seat position. Deck Height Index The throttle control is located on the RH console to the right of the operator's seat. When set in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained. The throttle control moves between the fast and slow positions. 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 Knob The choke knob is located on the right side of the mower next to the operator's seat. Pull the CHOKE knob out to choke the engine; push the knob in to open the choke. Having the choke in the ON (up) position helps the engine to start during initial start-up. During normal operation the choke should be OFF (down). 4.25" 3.25" 2.25" 1.25" 4.50" 3.50" 2.50" 1.50" 4.75" 3.75" 2.75" 1.75" 5" 4" 3" 2" 1" The deck height index consists of several holes located on the left of the foot platform. Each hole corresponds to a 1⁄4" change in the deck height position ranging from 1" at the lowest notch to 5" at the highest notch. Deck Lift Pedal The deck lift pedal is located on the left front corner of the foot platform, and is used to raise and lower the mower deck. To raise the mowing deck to the transport position, push the pedal all the way forward until the deck lock rod snaps into position. To remove the deck from the transport position push forward on the deck lift pedal and pull up on the deck lock rod. To position the deck push the pedal all the way forward, remove the clevis pin and reinsert it in the desired cutting height and slowly release pressure on the pedal until you reach the clevis pin. 16 Section 4- Controls & Features