Cub Cadet GTX 2154 Garden Tractor GTX 2154 Operator's Manual - Page 11

Controls & Features

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Controls & Features 4 Choke Control Cruise Control/ Parking Brake Lever Throttle Control Brake Pedal Steering Tilt Lever Cup Holder Storage Compartment Fuel Cap LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter PTO/Blade Engage Lever Ignition Switch Module Forward Drive Pedal Reverse Drive Pedal Electric Lift Switch Manual Lift Handle Cutting Height Lever Hydrostatic Transmission Dipstick/Fill Tube Low Gas Window Transmission Bypass Rod NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may differ from yours. WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with all safety rules and instructions may result in personal injury. Choke Control The choke control can be found on the left side of the dash panel and is activated by sliding the lever forward. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine. Refer to Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this manual for detailed starting instructions. Throttle Control Lever The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the tractor's dash panel and slides between the FAST FAST (rabbit) and SLOW (turtle) positions. This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. 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 SLOW throttle may lead to shortened battery life and poor cut quality. Brake Pedal The brake pedal is located on the left front side of the tractor. The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake. NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor. 11

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Controls & Features
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LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter
Cruise Control/
Parking Brake Lever
Brake Pedal
Cup Holder
Storage Compartment
Fuel Cap
PTO/Blade Engage Lever
Ignition Switch Module
Forward Drive Pedal
Reverse Drive Pedal
Manual Lift
Handle
Transmission
Bypass Rod
Hydrostatic Transmission
Dipstick/Fill Tube
Low Gas Window
Choke Control
Throttle Control
Cutting Height Lever
Electric Lift Switch
Steering Tilt Lever
NOTE:
This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor
features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are
applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may
differ from yours.
WARNING!
Read and follow all safety rules and
instructions in this manual, including the entire
Operation section, before attempting to operate
this machine. Failure to comply with all safety rules
and instructions may result in personal injury.
Choke Control
The choke control can be found on the left side
of the dash panel and is activated by sliding the
lever forward. Activating the choke control closes
the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in
starting the engine. Refer to Starting The Engine in the Operation
section of this manual for detailed starting instructions.
Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is located on the left side of
the tractor’s dash panel and slides between the FAST
(rabbit) and SLOW
(turtle) positions. This
lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in
a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform
engine speed.
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 shortened battery life and poor
cut quality.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the left
front side of the tractor. The brake pedal
can be used for sudden stops or setting
the parking brake.
NOTE:
The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate
the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor.
FAST
SLOW