Cub Cadet PRO Z 760 L Operation Manual - Page 16

OPERATION X. FUEL VALVES 1. Dual Valve Models (if equipped) - The fuel valves are located near the rear of each fuel tank. The valve controls the fuel flow from the right and left tank and also can shut off fuel flow to the engine. Rotate the valve counterclockwise to open the flow from the tank(s). Rotate the valve clockwise to stop the flow from the tank(s). The fuel tanks can be operated together, independently or shut the fuel flow off completely. NOTE: If both tanks are on, and one is empty, the engine will not start. Be certain to make sure both tanks have fuel or that the empty tank's fuel valve is closed. 2.Single Valve Models (if equipped) - The fuel valve is located on the right side of the mower, between the right fuel tank and engine. The valve controls the fuel flow from the right and left tank and can also shut off fuel flow to the engine. Rotate the valve clockwise to open the flow from the right tank (valve pointing at right tank). Rotate the valve counterclockwise to open the flow from the left tank (valve pointing at left tank). Rotate the valve halfway (valve pointing at operator's seat) to shut fuel flow off completely. NOTE: If fuel flow is shut off, the engine will not start. 8. Check the tension of the deck drive belts. a. Remove the deck cover. b. The tension of the deck drive belts are maintained by a spring mechanism that adjusts for wear and stretch. c. Examine the belts for cuts, fraying and excessive wear. Replace if any of these are detected. d. Replace the deck cover. 9. Check if deck is level. When correctly adjusted the mower deck should be level side to side, and the front of the deck should be approximately 1/4" lower than the rear of the deck. If deck needs to be leveled, refer to the Product Care section. 10.Lubricate all pivot points listed in the Product Care section. 11. Adjust the seat for operator's maximum comfort, visibility and for maintaining complete control of the machine. Refer to the Set-Up section for instructions on adjusting the seat. SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This machine is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the machine. Contact your authorized service dealer. Y. ACCESSORY SWITCH/POWER BAGGER ASSIST/12 VOLT ACCESSORIES RECEPTACLES The receptacles for optional accessories are on the RH console. See the Replacement Parts and Accessories section for information. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER 1. Before you operate the mower, study this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the operation of all the instruments and controls. It has been prepared to help you operate and maintain your machine efficiently. • The safety interlock system will prevent the engine from cranking or starting unless the RH and LH drive control levers are moved fully outward in the neutral position, the parking brake is engaged and the PTO is disengaged. • To avoid sudden movement when disengaging the parking brake, the safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the RH and/or LH drive control levers are moved to a position other than fully out in the neutral position when the parking brake is engaged. • The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake. 2. Fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker • The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat octane rating of 87 or higher. When the fuel reaches 1/2" below the bottom of with the PTO engaged, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged. the fill neck, stop. DO NOT OVERFILL. Space must be left for expansion. NOTE: The PTO must be disengaged to restart the engine. 3. Never use gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol or methanol. 4. Check the engine oil level as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. 5. Check the transmission oil level. STARTING THE ENGINE For throttle/choke or throttle/automatic EFI engines proceed below, for electronic throttle/EFI engines, skip ahead to the Electronic Throttle (E-Governor)/EFI a. Parker Transmission (if equipped) - The transmission oil expansion (Electronic Fuel Injection) Engines section. reservoir is located beneath the operator's seat. Always wipe off the area around the reservoir fill neck before checking the oil level to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil. Remove the cap and make sure the oil level is 1/4" above the bottom of the reservoir. If the oil level is low, fill with Castrol™ Manual Throttle/Choke or Throttle/Automatic EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) Engines WARNING (Syntec®) Edge™. This machine is equipped with a safety interlock system designed for b. Hydro-Gear Transmission (if equipped) - The transmission oil expansion reservoirs are located behind the operator's seat, to the right and left of the engine. Always wipe off the area around the reservoir fill neck before checking protection of the operator. Do not operate the machine if any part of the interlock system is malfunctioning. Periodically check the functions of the interlock system for proper operation. the oil level to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil. Remove the cap and make sure the oil level is at the "FULL COLD" line. If the oil level is low, fill with 20W50 oil. 6. Check the tire inflation pressures. 10-12 psi for the rear tires, 20-25 psi for the front tires. WARNING For personal safety, the operator must be sitting in the mower seat when starting the engine. 1. Open the fuel valve(s). NOTE: New tires are over-inflated in order to properly seat the bead to the rim. NOTE: For dual valve models (if equipped), if both tanks are on, and one is empty, the engine will not start. Be certain to make sure both tanks have fuel or that 7. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight. the empty tank's fuel valve is closed. For single valve models (if equipped), if fuel flow is shut off, the engine will not start. 16