Cub Cadet XT2 GX50 Operation Manual - Page 19

Governor Control, Pbs Ignition, Choke Control

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OPERATION 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. 3. Engage the tractor's parking brake. 4. Engage the choke control (if equipped). NOTE: If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary to choke the engine. 5. 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. 6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the NORMAL MOWING position. 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. 7. 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. 8. Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid-throttle before putting the engine under load. NOTE: When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle control lever is always in the FAST position. 9. 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. NOTE: There will be no oil pressure when the engine is not running and this may be indicated by oil pressure light. TURN-KEY IGNITION WITH THROTTLE/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. 3. Engage the tractor's parking brake. 4. Push the throttle control lever upward, past the detent, to engage the choke. NOTE: If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary to choke the engine. 5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the NORMAL MOWING position. 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. 6. As the engine warms up, gradually pull the throttle/choke control lever rearward past the choke detent position. Do not use the choke position to enrich the fuel mixture, except as necessary to start the engine. 7. Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid-throttle before putting the engine under load. NOTE: When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST position. 8. 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. NOTE: There will be no oil pressure when the engine is not running and this may be indicated by oil pressure light. TURN-KEY IGNITION WITH ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR 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. 3. Engage the tractor parking brake. 4. Set the Electronic Governor Control dial to the desired engine speed setting. NOTE: If the tractor is equipped with an Electronic Governor Control, the tractor can be started at any speed setting along the dial and will automatically adjust to the desired engine speed setting. 5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the NORMAL MOWING position. NOTE: It may take a few seconds after starting for the engine to adjust to the proper engine speed. This is normal. PBS IGNITION 1. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) Switch or PTO (Blade engage) Lever in the OFF position and sit in the seat. You must be in the seat for the PBS ignition to work. 2. Insert the ignition key. 3. Engage tractor parking brake. 4. Move the throttle into the FAST position. 5. Press and hold the ignition key. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to an extended position. NOTE: When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle control lever is always in the FAST position. Operating with the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to shortened battery life. 19

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OPERATION
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.
6.
As the engine warms up, gradually pull the throttle/choke
control lever rearward past the choke detent position. Do not
use the choke position to enrich the fuel mixture, except as
necessary to start the engine.
7.
Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid-throttle
before putting the engine under load.
NOTE:
When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle
lever is always in the FAST position.
8.
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.
NOTE:
There will be no oil pressure when the engine is not
running and this may be indicated by oil pressure light.
TURN³KEY IGNITION WITH ELECTRONIC
GOVERNOR 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.
3.
Engage the tractor parking brake.
4.
Set the Electronic Governor Control dial to the desired engine
speed setting.
NOTE:
If the tractor is equipped with an Electronic Governor
Control, the tractor can be started at any speed setting along
the dial and will automatically adjust to the desired engine
speed setting.
5.
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
NOTE:
It may take a few seconds after starting for the engine to
adjust to the proper engine speed. This is normal.
PBS IGNITION
1.
Place the PTO (Blade Engage) Switch or PTO (Blade engage)
Lever in the OFF position and sit in the seat. You must be in
the seat for the PBS ignition to work.
2.
Insert the ignition key.
3.
Engage tractor parking brake.
4.
Move the throttle into the FAST position.
5.
Press and hold the ignition key. After the engine starts,
release the key. It will return to an extended position.
NOTE:
When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle
control lever is always in the FAST position. Operating with
the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to shortened
battery life.
TURN³KEY 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.
3.
Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
4.
Engage the choke control (if equipped).
NOTE:
If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary to
choke the engine.
5.
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.
6.
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
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.
7.
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.
8.
Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid-throttle
before putting the engine under load.
NOTE:
When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle
control lever is always in the FAST position.
9.
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.
NOTE:
There will be no oil pressure when the engine is not
running and this may be indicated by oil pressure light.
TURN³KEY IGNITION WITH THROTTLE/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.
3.
Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
4.
Push the throttle control lever upward, past the detent, to
engage the choke.
NOTE:
If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary to
choke the engine.
5.
Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the
NORMAL MOWING position.