Cub Cadet PRO Z 760S KW Owners Manual - Page 17

where there are no obstructions, pedestrians, or animals. You should practice operating the tractor for a minimum of 30 minutes. Carefully move (or have moved) the tractor to the practice area. When performing the practice session, the PTO knob should not be engaged. While practicing, operate the tractor at approximately 1⁄2-3⁄4 throttle and at less than full speed in both forward and reverse. Always wear appropriate clothing and personal protection equipment (e.g. safety glasses, long pants, gloves, hearing protection, safety shoes, hard hat) when operating or maintaining this machine. Follow all federal, state and local guidelines regarding the use of personal protective equipment. Carefully practice maneuvering the machine using the instructions in the following section "Driving the Tractor." Practice until you are confident that you can safely operate the tractor. Driving the Tractor 1. Ensure that the area is free of animals and bystanders, especially children! 2. Survey the area where the equipment is to be used to make sure it is free of debris, sticks, stones, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which could cause injury to bystanders, damage to the machine, or damage to nearby facilities. Warning! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 3. Adjust the operator's seat to the most comfortable position that allows you to operate the controls. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on adjusting the seat. 4. Adjust the steering wheel tilt with the steering column adjustment lever. 5. Release the parking brake. 6. Move the throttle control lever (if equipped) forward to the FAST position. NOTE: The tractor's engine is designed to run at full throttle, but when performing a practice session the tractor must be operated at less than full throttle. This only applies to practice. Warning! Always maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel. 7. To drive the tractor, firmly grasp the steering wheel with your right and left hands and continue with Driving the Tractor Forward. Driving the Tractor Forward Warning! Keep all movement of the drive pedals slow and smooth. Abrupt movement of the pedals can affect the stability of the tractor and could cause the tractor to flip over, which may result in serious injury or death to the operator. 1. Slowly push the forward drive pedal forward. The tractor will start to move forward. See Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 2. As the forward drive pedal is pushed farther forward the speed of the tractor will increase. 3. To slow the tractor, slowly release the forward drive pedal to attain the desired speed, or allow to pedal to return the neutral position to stop the tractor. Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward Warning! When reversing the direction of travel, we recommend performing gradual 'U' turns where possible. Sharper turns increase the possibility of turf defacement, and could affect control of the tractor. ALWAYS slow the tractor before making sharp turns. To turn the tractor while driving forward, use the steering wheel to turn in the direction you wish to travel. 1. To turn to the left, turn the steering wheel counter-clockwise (to the operator's left). 2. To turn to the right, turn the steering wheel clockwise (to the operator's right). 3. The greater the distance the steering wheel is turned, the sharper the tractor will turn. 4. To execute a "pivot turn," move the steering wheel so that the inside wheel is angled at approximately 88 degrees and the turn side tire will not rotate. NOTE: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf as well as potential damages to the traction surface and the tire. Driving the Tractor In Reverse Warning! Always look behind and down on both sides of the tractor before backing up. Always look behind while traveling in the reverse direction. 1. Slowly push the reverse drive pedal forward. The tractor will start to move in the reverse direction. See Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2 2. As the reverse drive pedal is pushed farther forward the speed of the tractor will increase. 3. To slow the tractor release the reverse drive pedal to attain the desired speed, or allow the pedal to return to the neutral position to stop the tractor. Turning While Driving Rearward To turn the tractor while driving rearward, use the steering wheel to turn in the direction you wish to travel. 1. To turn to the left while traveling in reverse, turn the steering wheel clockwise (to the operator's right). 2. To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, turn the steering wheel counterclockwise. 3. The greater the distance the steering wheel is turned, the sharper the tractor will turn. 4. To execute a "pivot turn," move the steering wheel so that the inside wheel is angled at approximately 88 degrees and the turn side tire will not rotate. NOTE: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf as well as potential damages to the traction surface and the tire. Section 3 - Controls & Operation 17