Cub Cadet GT 2148 Garden Tractor GT 2148 Operator's Manual - Page 17

Operating the Headlights The lamps are ON whenever the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position. The lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is moved to the STOP position. Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: 1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST position. 2. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage lever position. See Figure 5-3. upward into the ON Mowing WARNING! Make certain the area to be mowed is free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects that can be thrown by the rotating blades. NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass. Premature wear and possible failure of the 'V" belt and PTO clutch will result. Fully raise the deck or move to a non grassy area before engaging the mower deck. 1. Mow up and down slopes, not across. 2. Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of a roll over. 3. Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward 4. Engage the PTO and move the throttle control to the FAST position. 5. Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting using the deck lift handle. Figure 5-3 NOTE: When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST (rabbit) position. Operating with the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to premature battery wear and a poor quality cut. 6. Slowly press the forward drive pedal with your right foot until the desired speed is achieved. NOTE: The speed of the tractor will affect the quality of the mower cut. Mowing at full speed will adversely affect the cut quality. Control the ground speed with forward drive pedal . 7. When approaching the other end of the strip, slow down or stop before turning. A U-turn is recommended unless a pivot or zero turn is required. 8. Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3". 9. Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to align with a previously cut strip. 10. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible, change the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45° for the next and each subsequent mowing. WARNING! Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways. Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to the highest position before crossing. NOTE: When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass surface, always: • Make sure the drive pedals are in neutral. • Engage the parking brake. • Shut engine off and remove the key. • Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn ''browned'' by hot exhaust from your tractor's running engine. Section 5 - Operation 17