Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 with IntelliPower Operation Manual - Page 13

OPERATION Push the cap downward on the fuel tank filler neck and turn at least two clicks clockwise to tighten. Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing. • The engine will automatically shut OFF if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) switch or PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the ENGAGED (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged. WARNING Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is running. If the engine is hot from recently running, allow to cool for at least five minutes before refueling. Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine and cause a fire. 14 Storage Tray The storage tray is located to the left of the operator's seat. 15 Cup Holder The cup holder is located to the left of the operator's seat. 16 Differential Lock Pedal (If equipped) Activating the differential lock increases traction by maintaining equal wheel speed on the rear tires. See the Differential Lock section for more information on using the differential lock. 17 Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever allows for adjustment forward or backward of the operator's seat. Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the seat position. Headlights (Not Shown) On turn-key tractors the lights are ON whenever the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position. The lights turn OFF when the ignition key is moved to the STOP position. On PBS tractors the lights are ON whenever the PBS module is on. Headlights can be activated for 15 seconds without being on the seat by pressing the ignition key once. To keep the headlights active you can sit in the seat or start/run the engine. Operation • With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) switch or PTO (Blade Engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in position for Reverse travel. Checking the Safety Interlock Circuits Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working properly. If a safety circuit is not working as designed, contact your authorized service dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO NOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not functioning properly. To check the safety circuits, proceed as follows: 1. With the engine off and sitting in the seat, place the PTO control (PTO switch or PTO lever) to the ENGAGED (ON) position. Momentarily turn the ignition switch to the START position; the engine should not crank. 2. With the tractor running, and the parking brake not engaged; lift upward from the operator's seat. The engine should stop. 3. With the parking brake engaged, engage the PTO. Lift upward from the operator's seat; the engine should stop. Starting the Engine CAUTION The operator should be sitting in the tractor seat when starting the engine. Continue below for turn-key ignitions, skip ahead to the PBS Ignition Section for Push-Button Start ignitions. Turn-Key Ignition with Separate Throttle and Choke Control 1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. 2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) switch or PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the OFF position. Before Operating Your Tractor 3. • Before operation, refer to Maintenance Schedule chart located in this manual 4. for regularly scheduled service items. • This engine is certified to operate only on clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. Fill only with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 5. 87 or higher. • Do not use gasoline left over from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in the fuel system. • Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is an 6. approved fuel. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved. Engage the tractor's parking brake. Engage the choke control (if equipped). Note: If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary to choke the engine. Move the throttle control lever to midway between the FAST and SLOW positions. Note: When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST position. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the NORMAL MOWING position. • 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. Safety Interlock System CAUTION Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine's electric starter. WARNING 8. As the engine warms up, disengage the choke control. Do not use the choke control to enrich the fuel mixture, except as necessary to start the engine. Do not operate the tractor if the safety interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. 9. Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid-throttle before putting the engine under load. This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the safety interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized service dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged or the operator is in the seat and the brake pedal is fully depressed, with the PTO (Blade Engage) switch or PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position. Note: When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST position. 10. Observe the hour meter/indicator panel. If the battery indicator light or oil pressure light comes on, immediately stop the engine. Have the tractor inspected by your authorized service dealer. Turn-Key Ignition with Throttle/Choke Control • The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake. 1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. 2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) switch or PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the OFF position. 13