Cub Cadet TANK SZ 60 TANK SZ 48 Operator's Manual - Page 21

Driving the Tractor Forward WARNING! Keep all movement of the drive pedals slow and smooth. Abrupt movement of the pedals can affect the stability of the tractor and could cause the tractor to flip over, which may result in serious injury or death to the operator. 1. Slowly push the forward drive pedal forward. The tractor will start to move forward. See Fig. 5-1. Driving the Tractor In Reverse WARNING! Always look behind and down on both sides of the tractor before backing up. Always look behind while traveling in the reverse direction. 1. Slowly push the reverse drive pedal forward. The tractor will start to move in the reverse direction. See Fig. 5-2. Figure 5-1 2. As the forward drive pedal is pushed farther forward the speed of the tractor will increase. 3. To slow the tractor, slowly release the forward drive pedal to attain the desired speed, or allow to pedal to return the neutral position to stop the tractor. Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward WARNING! When reversing the direction of travel, we recommend performing gradual 'U' turns where possible. Sharper turns increase the possibility of turf defacement, and could affect control of the tractor. ALWAYS slow the tractor before making sharp turns. To turn the tractor while driving forward, use the steering wheel to turn in the direction you wish to travel. 1. To turn to the left, turn the steering wheel counterclockwise (to the operator's left). 2. To turn to the right, turn the steering wheel clockwise (to the operator's right). 3. The greater the distance the steering wheel is turned, the sharper the tractor will turn. 4. To execute a "pivot turn," move the steering wheel so that the inside wheel is angled at approximately 88 degrees and the turn side tire will not rotate. NOTE: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf as well as potential damages to the traction surface and the tire. Figure 5-2 2. As the reverse drive pedal is pushed farther forward the speed of the tractor will increase. 3. To slow the tractor release the reverse drive pedal to attain the desired speed, or allow the pedal to return to the neutral position to stop the tractor. Turning While Driving Rearward To turn the tractor while driving rearward, use the steering wheel to turn in the direction you wish to travel. 1. To turn to the left while traveling in reverse, turn the steering wheel clockwise (to the operator's right). 2. To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, turn the steering wheel counter-clockwise. 3. The greater the distance the steering wheel is turned, the sharper the tractor will turn. 4. To execute a "pivot turn," move the steering wheel so that the inside wheel is angled at approximately 88 degrees and the turn side tire will not rotate. NOTE: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf as well as potential damages to the traction surface and the tire. Section 5 - Operation 21