Cub Cadet Z Force S 54 Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual - Page 13

PTO (Power Take-Off ) Switch The PTO switch is located on the LH console to the left of the operator's seat. The PTO switch operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine crankshaft. 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. Transmission Bypass Rods (Not Visible) The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH transmission) are located on the rear of the tractor, just inside each rear wheel, below the fuel tank and the storage tray. When engaged, the two rods open a bypass within the hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed short distances by hand. CAUTION: Never tow your tractor. Towing the tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may cause severe damage to the transmissions. Fuel Tank Cap The fuel tank cap is located on the right console. Turn the fill cap to remove. 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. Hour Meter/Indicator Panel The hour meter/indicator panel is located on the LH console to the left of the operator's seat. Hour Meter Features The hour meter records the hours that the tractor has been operated in the digital display (tenths of an hour - right most digit). BATT. OIL HOURS 1/10 PTO / BLADE PARK BRAKE NOTE: The 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. When key is turned to the "ON" position, the battery indicator light briefly illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly displayed. The display then changes to the accumulated hours. The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The LCD will alternately flash, "CHG" ; "OIL" and the recorded hours for five minutes after every 50 hours of recorded operation. The maintenance interval lasts for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The LCD will flash as described for five minutes every time the tractor's engine is started during this maintenance interval. Follow the oil change intervals provided in the engine manual. Indicator Panel Features Battery Indicator Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the ignition switch it turned to the "ON" position. Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below 11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) volts. The battery voltage is also displayed on the hour meter. If this indicator and display come on during operation, check the battery and charging system for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer. Oil Pressure Indicator (If Engine So Equipped) This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If the indicator comes on while the engine is running, stop the engine immediately and check for possible causes. Do not run the engine while this indicator is illuminated. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected. NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the ignition switch is in the ON position, but should turn off when the engine is started. PTO Engaged Indicator This indicator illuminates when the PTO switch is pulled upward in the "ENGAGED" position and the ignition switch is turned to the "START" position. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the ignition switch in the "START" position. If necessary, move the PTO switch to the "DISENGAGED" position. Parking Brake Engaged Indicator This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the DISENGAGED position and the ignition switch is turned to the "START" position. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the ignition switch in the "START" position. If necessary, move the parking brake to the ENGAGED position. This indicator also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the "START" position and the RH and/or LH drive control levers are in a position other than the fully out in neutral position. Move the control levers fully outward. Throttle Control 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. 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. FAST SW Section 4 - Controls & Features 13