Cub Cadet TANK LZ 60 KW TANK LZ 48 Operator's Manual - Page 18

Operation 5 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 1⁄2" 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 1/4" above the bottom of the reservoir. If the oil level is low, fill with Castrol™ (Syntec®) Edge™. 6. Check the tire inflation pressures - 12 psi for the rear tires, 14 psi 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. 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 deck. If deck needs to be leveled, refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments section. 10. Lubricate all pivot points listed in the Maintenance & Adjustments section. 11. Adjust the seat for operator's maximum comfort, visibility and for maintaining complete control of the machine. Refer to the Assembly & 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 Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents 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 the 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. • The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the PTO engaged, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged. NOTE: The PTO must be disengaged to restart the engine. Starting the Engine WARNING! This machine is equipped with a safety interlock system designed for the 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. WARNING! For personal safety, the operator must be sitting in the tractor seat when starting the engine. 1. Open the fuel valve and select one of the two tanks. 2. Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat with both drive control levers in the neutral/start position. 3. Engage the parking brake. 4. Make certain the PTO is in the disengaged (down) position. 5. Lift the choke knob into the on position. NOTE: If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary to choke the engine. 6. Move the throttle control to midway between the SLOW and FAST positions. 18