Cub Cadet CC 800 Operation Manual - Page 15

Engaging the Drive WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. Start the engine as instructed earlier in this section and move the throttle/choke control into the FAST (rabbit) position. 2. To travel FORWARD: a. Place the gear shift lever in any of the four Forward ground speeds. Select a speed appropriate for the conditions and a pace you're comfortable with. b. Slowly squeeze the drive control against the left handle grip and the mower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop. To travel in REVERSE: a. Check that the area behind is clear. b. Place the gear shift lever in Reverse (R). c. Slowly squeeze the drive control against the left handle grip and the mower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop. CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to change the direction of travel when the mower is in motion. Always release the drive control and bring the mower to a complete stop before repositioning the gear shift lever from a Forward gear into Reverse. Failure to do so may result in serious damage to your transmission WARNING! Do not leave the operator's position without first releasing the Blade Control. If leaving the mower unattended, also turn the engine OFF and remove the ignition key (if equipped). Engaging the Blades WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. 1. Move the throttle/choke control to the FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Slowly squeeze the blade control against the right handle grip and the blades will engage. Release it and the blades will stop. Operating on Slopes Refer to the Slope Gauge on page 8 to help determine slopes where you may operate the mower safely. WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The mower could overturn and cause serious injury. • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. • Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your balance, release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you could lose your footing or balance. • Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge. • Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping. Using the Deck Height Lever To raise or lower the cutting deck, move the deck height lever to the left, then place it in the notch best suited for your application. Refer to page 11 in the Controls and Features section of this manual. Section 5 - Operation 15