Cub Cadet PRO Z 760 L Operation Manual - Page 14

OPERATION Hour Meter & Service Minder with MODE Button (if equipped) The hour meter and service minder is activated whenever the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Keep a record of the actual hours of operation 0.0 to assure all maintenance procedures are completed according to the instructions in this Operator's Manual and the Engine Operator's Manual. The hour meter and service minder is equipped with a MODE button that can toggle between available functions and can be used to reset service alerts. Press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds while in service alert mode or when in a service alarm mode to reset. NOTE: When the ignition key is out of the STOP position the hourglass symbol is illuminated/blinks to indicate it is recording the hours of mower operation, regardless of whether the engine is started. F. THROTTLE Manual Throttle (if equipped) 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. The throttle control moves between the FAST and SLOW positions. Push the throttle control handle forward to increase the engine speed. The mower is designed to operate with the throttle control in the FAST (full throttle) position when the mower is being driven and the mower deck is engaged. Pull the throttle control handle rearward to decrease the engine speed. Electronic Throttle (E-Governor) Knob (if equipped) The electronic throttle (E-governor) knob is used to control engine speed and RPM's. It also helps control fuel efficiency. The electronic throttle knob can be rotated between an ECONOMY mode and a MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE mode. The ECONOMY mode is used for basic transportation of the mower with the PTO disengaged and uses the least fuel. The MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE mode should be used when the PTO is engaged and uses the most fuel. The mower should be started in the STARTING POSITION, but should always be in the MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE mode when the PTO/deck is being used. The mower will run in any position between the two modes, but mowing quality may suffer if mowing is done at less than MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. G. CHOKE KNOB (IF EQUIPPED)/MIL (IF EQUIPPED) Choke Knob (if equipped) - The choke knob is located on the left side of the mower next to the operator's seat. Pull the knob out to choke the engine; push the knob in/down to open the choke. Having the choke in the ON position helps the engine to start during initial start-up. During normal operation the choke should be OFF. MIL (if equipped) - The Multifunction Indicator Light (MIL) provides diagnostic information for the engine. If the MIL lights up and/or flashes see the service manual or contact your service center. H. PARKING BRAKE LEVER The parking brake lever is located to the left of the operator's seat. When pulled up it engages the parking brake and when pushed down it releases the brake. NOTE: If the forward or reverse drive lever is engaged when engaging the parking brake, the engine will stop. The parking brake must be placed in the engaged position when starting the engine. I. FUEL TANK CAPS The fuel tank caps are located on the top of the fuel tank on the left and right side of the seat. Turn the fill cap counterclockwise to remove and clockwise until it clicks three times to tighten. 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. J. SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER (NOT SHOWN) The seat adjustment lever is located below the front/right of the seat. The lever allows for adjustment forward or rearward of the operator's seat. Refer to the Set-Up section for instructions on adjusting the seat position. K. SEAT TILT KNOB (NOT SHOWN) The seat tilt knob is located on the left side of the seat. Refer to the Set-Up section for instructions on adjusting the seat tilt. L. ARM REST HEIGHT KNOBS (NOT SHOWN, IF EQUIPPED) The arm height knobs are located under the seat arms and can be used to adjust the height of the arm rests. Refer to the Set-Up section for instructions on adjusting the arm rest position. M.MECHANICAL SUSPENSION MECHANISM/AIR RIDE (NOT SHOWN, IF EQUIPPED) The mechanical suspension mechanism is located on the front of the seat and can adjust the weight/ride adjustment for operators in the 125- to 275-pound weight range. Refer to the Set-Up section for instructions on adjusting the mechanical suspension mechanism. N. LUMBAR SUPPORT LEVER (NOT SHOWN, IF EQUIPPED) The lumbar support lever is located on the right side of the seat on the seat back. Refer to the Set-Up section for instructions on adjusting the lumbar support. O. SEAT PROP (NOT SHOWN) The seat prop is located on the left, rear side of the operator's seat. It is used to prop the seat forward. P. SEAT LATCH (NOT SHOWN) The seat latch is located below the rear, center of the operator's seat. The latch is used to secure the seat into the operating position. Lift the latch and tilt the seat forward to access the area under the seat. 14