Cub Cadet LTX 1045 Operation Manual - Page 87
TO AVOID SERIOUS, INJURY OR DEATH, Interlock, Starting, Engine - seat switch
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Operation Startingthe Engine TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions. • GOUPANDDOWNSLOPES,NOTACROSS. 1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module. • AVOIDSUDDENTURNS. 2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) • DONOTOPERATETHEUNITWHEREIT COULDSLIPORTIP. position. • IF MACHINESTOPSGOINGUPHILL,STOPBLADE(S) AND BACKDOWNHILLSLOWLY. • KEEPSAFETYDEVICES(GUARDS,SHIELDS,AND SWITCHES,ETC.)IN PLACEANDWORKING. • REMOVOE BJECTTSHATCOULDBETHROWNBYTHEBLADE(S). • KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONOFALLCONTROLS. • BESUREBLADE(S)AND ENGINEARE STOPPEDBEFORE PLACINGHANDSORFEETNEARBLADE(S). • BEFORELEAVINGOPERATOR'PSOSITIOND, ISENGAGE BLADE(S),ENGAGEPARKINGBRAKE,SHUTOFFAND REMOVEKEY. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Safety InterlockSwitches 3. Engage the tractor's parking brake. 4. Activate the choke control by moving the throttle/choke control all the way forward into the choke position. 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. position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing _ CsoAmUaTy IOcaNus:eDdoamNOagTe hotlod ytohuer keenygiinne'tshe elSeTctAriRcT starter. 6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control. NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly. This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position. The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake. interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was WdeAsRigNneINdG!for Dyoournostafoeptyeraatend thperotetrcatciotonr. if the Stopping the Engine engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). _i ThoArRouNgINhlGy ! inIfspyeocut sthrieke maacfohrineeign forobajencyt, dasmtoapget.he Repair the damage before restarting and operating. 1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Place the throttle control near the SLOW position. 3. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position. 4. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting. 15