Cub Cadet PRO Z 972S KW Operation Manual - Page 12

Controls & Operation Deck Lift Pedal Deck Height Index Transport Lock Choke † Parking Brake Lever Hydrostatic Bypass Lever Fuel Gauge † Reverse Drive Pedal Forward Drive Pedal Steering Column Adjustment Lever Fuel Gauge † Throttle † Ignition Hour Meter & Service Minder PTO Switch Fuel Valve Accessory Switch Receptacles Cup Holder Fuel Gauge † Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Valve Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Valve † - If Equipped Figure 3-1 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. Ignition Switch FF ON STAR O T The ignition switch is located on the RH console to the rear of the throttle control. The ignition switch has three positions as follows: 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 WARNING Do not tow the tractor, even with the bypass valves engaged. Serious transmission damage will result from doing so. 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. 12 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 The hour meter and service minder is located on the RH 0.0 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. 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 three (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 tractor operation, regardless of whether the engine is started. 3 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 (full throttle)position 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) Lever (If equipped) The electronic throttle (E-governor) lever is used to control engine speed and RPM's. FAST It also helps control fuel efficiency. The electronic throttle lever moves between the FAST and slow positions. The SLOW position is used for basic transportation of the tractor with the PTO disengaged and uses the least fuel. The START FAST position should be used when the PTO is engaged and uses the most fuel. The tractor should be started in the START position, but should always be in the FAST position when the PTO/deck is being used. SLOW 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 CHOKE 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 ON P 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. OFF Forward Drive Pedal The forward drive pedal is located on the right side of the machine, directly to the right of the steering column and along the running board. Press the forward drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to travel forward. Ground speed is also controlled with the forward drive pedal. The further forward the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original/neutral position when it's not pressed.