Cub Cadet PRO Z 760L KW Owners Manual - Page 14

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S

ECTION

3 — C

ONTROLS

& O

PERATION

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”.

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

pedal

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.

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 counter-clockwise 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.

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 Assembly & Set-Up section for

instructions on adjusting the seat position.

Seat Tilt Knob (Not Shown)

The seat tilt knob is located on the left side of the

seat. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for

instructions on adjusting the seat tilt.

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 Assembly & Set-Up section

for instructions on adjusting the arm rest position.

Mechanical Suspension Mechanism (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 Assembly

& Set-Up section for instructions on adjusting the

mechanical suspension mechanism.

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

Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on

adjusting the lumbar support.

CHOKE

ON

OFF

P

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.

Seat Latch (Not Shown)

The seat latch is located below the rear, center of

the operators seat. The latch is used to secure the

seat into the operating position. Lift the latch and

tilt the seat forward access the area under the seat.

Deck Height Index

4.50"

3.50"

2.50"

1.50"

4.75"

3.75"

2.75"

1.75"

5"

4"

3"

2"

1"

3.25"

4.25"

2.25"

1.25"

The deck height index consists of several holes

located on the left of the foot platform. Each hole

corresponds to a ±⁄²” change in the deck height

position ranging from 1” at the lowest

notch to 5”

at the highest notch.

Deck Lift Pedal

The deck lift pedal is located on the right front

corner of the foot platform, and is used to raise and

lower the mowing deck.

To raise the mowing deck to the transport position,

push the pedal all the way forward until the deck

transportation lock snaps into position. To remove

the deck from the transport position push forward

on the deck lift pedal and pull up on the deck lock

rod. To position the deck push the pedal all the way

forward, remove the clevis pin and reinsert it in the

desired cutting height and slowly release pressure

on the pedal until you reach the clevis pin.

Transport Lock (Not Shown)

The transport lock is located

on the left side of the

operator’s seat and is used to

lock the deck in the transport

position. Press down on the

deck lift pedal and lift up on

the deck lift release lever to

release the deck.

Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir

(Not Shown, If Equipped)

The transmission oil expansion reservoir is

connected by hoses to the RH and LH transmission

assemblies, and is located under the seat. The

function of the reservoir is to hold the natural

expansion of transmission oil that occurs as the

transmission warms up during operation. DO NOT

FILL THE RESERVOIR.

Under normal operating conditions, no oil should

be added to the reservoir. The COLD oil level

should be approximately ±⁄²” above the bottom of

the reservoir.

NOTE:

Prior to the initial operation of the tractor,

the oil level in the reservoir may be slightly higher

than the maximum due to air in the oil lines.

Operation of the tractor will eventually purge the

air from the lines and the oil level will settle to the

maximum.

TRANSPORT LOCK

Fuel Gauge(s)

There is a fuel gauge on top

of each of the two fuel tanks

or a single gauge to the right

of the operator’s seat on

the RH console. The gauges

measure the fuel level in each

tank.

Fuel Valves

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 clockwise

to open the flow from the tank(s). Rotate the

valve conterclockwise to stop the flow from the

tank(s). The fuel tanks can be operated together,

independantly 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.

Accessory Switch/Power Bagger Assist/12

Volt Accessories Receptacles

The receptacles for optional accessories are on the

RH console. See the Attachments & Accessories

section for information. The receptacles are for

switches for an optional electric deck lift, lights,

power bagger assist, 12 volt outlet and/or an

auxiliary switch.

Before Operating Your Machine

1.

Before you operate the tractor, 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.

2.

Fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh,

unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker

octane rating of 87 or higher. When the

fuel reaches ±⁄³” below the bottom of the fill

neck, stop. DO NOT OVERFILL. Space must

be left for expansion.

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. The

transmission oil expansion 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 a ±⁄²” above

the bottom of the reservoir. If the oil level is

low, fill with Castrol™ (Syntec®) Edge™.

6.

Check the tire inflation pressures 10-

12

psi

for the rear tires, 20-25 psi for the front tires.

NOTE:

New tires are over-inflated in order to

properly seat the bead to the rim.

7.

Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight.

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