Cub Cadet TANK LZ 60 TANK L 60 KW Operator's Manual - Page 24

Executing a Zero Turn WARNING! When executing a zero turn, the tractor MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is moving can significantly reduce your control of the tractor and will cause severe turf defacement to occur. 1. Stop the forward or reverse motion of the tractor by moving the two drive control levers to neutral. 2. To turn clockwise, move the left control lever forward while simultaneously moving the right control lever rearward. See Figure 5-8. Clockwise Zero Turn Figure 5-8 3. To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever forward while simultaneously moving the left control lever rearward. See Figure 5-9. Counterclockwise Zero Turn Stopping the Tractor 1. Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to stop the motion of the machine. 2. Push the PTO down to the disengaged position. 3. Use the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to its highest position. 4. If dismounting the machine, move the drive control handles fully outward in the neutral position, engage the parking brake, move the throttle control lever to the fast Position, turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key from the switch. WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging the PTO, moving drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position, and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, turn the ignition key off and remove key. Driving On Slopes Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING! Do not operate on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet). The machine could overturn and cause serious injury. 1. Always drive across slopes, never up and down. Control the speed and direction of the tractor using primarily the control lever on the downhill side of the tractor, with the uphill control lever remaining essentially in a fixed position. 2. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at the bottom of a slope and work upward. Always slow down before turning. 3. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill. Operating The PTO Operate the PTO as follows: 1. Move the throttle control lever to approximately the midthrottle position. 2. Pull the PTO upward to the "ENGAGED" position. 3. Advance the throttle lever to the operating speed (full engine speed). 4. The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If the operator should leave the seat without turning off the power take-off switch, the tractor's engine will shut off. Figure 5-9 24 Section 5- Operation