Cub Cadet PRO Z 972L KW Owners Manual - Page 13

Controls & Operation Deck Height Index Deck Lift Pedal Choke † Parking Brake Lever Hydrostatic Bypass Lever Fuel Guage † RH & LH Drive Control Levers Fuel Gauge † Throttle † Ignition Hour Meter & Service Minder PTO Switch Power Bagger Assist Receptacle Accessory Switch Receptacles Fuel Guage † Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Valve Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Valve Figure 3-1 † - If Equipped NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the operator's seat. NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may differ from yours. RH and LH Drive Control Levers The RH and LH control levers are located on each side of the operator's seat. These hinged levers pivot outward to open space to permit the operator to either sit in the tractor seat, or to dismount the tractor. The levers must be fully opened out and in the neutral position to start the tractor engine. Each lever controls the respective RH or LH transmission. These levers control all of the movements of the tractor. Driving and steering utilizing these control levers is quite different from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to master. Refer to Operation for instructions on using the control levers. T Ignition Switch The ignition switch is located on the RH console to the rear of the throttle control. The ignition switch has three positions as follows: O FF ON STAR OFF - The engine and electrical system are turned off. ON - The tractor electrical system is energized. START - The starter motor will turn over the engine. Release the key immediately when the engine starts NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not in use. Transmission Bypass Lever The transmission bypass lever is located next to the LH console to the left of the operator's seat. When engaged the valves open a bypass within the hydrostatic transmissions. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on using the bypass feature. 3 Power Take-Off (PTO) Knob The PTO knob is located on the RH console to the right of the operator's seat. The PTO knob operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine crankshaft. Pull the knob upward to engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob downward to disengage the clutch. The PTO knob must be in the "OFF" position when starting the engine. Hour Meter & Service Minder 0.0 The hour meter and service minder is located on the RH console to the right of the operator's seat. It records the hours that the tractor has been operated , engine speed (RPM), and service reminders (oil, lube) in the digital display. 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 to assure all maintenance procedures are completed according to the instructions in this Operator's Manual and the Engine Operator's Manual. Throttle Manual Throttle (If equipped) The throttle control is located on the RH FAST 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 tractor is designed to operate with the throttle control in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is engaged. Pull the throttle control handle rearward to SLOW decrease the engine speed. Electronic Throttle (E-Governor) Knob (If equipped) STAR TI NG PO SI TI ON 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 tractor 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 tractor should be started in the STARTING POSITION, but should always be in the MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE mode when the PTO/deck is being used. The tractor will run in any position between the two modes, but mowing quality may suffer if mowing is done at less than MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. 13