Cub Cadet XT1 LT42e Operation Manual - Page 10

OPERATION (I) (I) (J) (B) (A) (E) (C) (F) (K) (D) (G) (L) (H) Figure 14 Note: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the operator's seat. Vehicle Control Module (VCM) (A) WARNING Never leave a running tractor unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop tractor and remove the key to prevent unintended starting. The vehicle control module (VCM) is located on the right side of the dash. The VCM is the location of several control buttons for your tractor. The VCM includes the START/STOP button, PTO (blades ON/OFF) button , Reverse Caution Mode (RCM) button, Headlight button, Cruise Control button, LCD Screen and the Battery PTO RCM Level Indicator. F RF 1 3 sec. sec. CAUTION Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Tractor in the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the VCM and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Start/Stop Button Located on the VCM, the start/stop button is used to start and stop the tractor. PTO (Blades ON/OFF) Button Located on the VCM, the PTO button is used to operate the blades. To engage the cutting deck (blades ON), press and hold the PTO button for one second. The green indicator light below the PTO button is ON and the LCD Screen displays "CUT DECK ON" for two (2) seconds then returns to the hour meter. Pressing the PTO button again will disengage the cutting deck (Blades OFF). The green indicator light below the PTO button is OFF. Reverse Caution Mode (RCM) Button Located on the VCM, the RCM button allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blade(s) engaged (ON). To activate the RCM, press and hold the RCM button down for three seconds. When activated, the red indicator light is illuminated. To de-activate the RCM, press the RCM button again. When the RCM is not activated, the red indicator light is not illuminated. Refer to Reverse Caution Mode (RCM) for more information on operating the tractor in the reverse caution mode. Note: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. WARNING Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area. Headlight Button Located on the VCM the headlight button is used to turn the headlights on or off. Cruise Control Button Located on the VCM, pressing the cruise control button while the tractor is in motion allows the tractor to remain at a constant ground speed without applying pressure to the forward drive pedal, the LCD Screen displays "CRUISE ON" when the cruise control is activated. The cruise control can be disengaged by pressing either the cruise control button, the brake pedal or the forward drive pedal. Note: Cruise control will not engage at the tractor's fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. Note: Cruise control will not engage in reverse. LCD Screen & Battery Level Indicator Located on the VCM, the LCD display & battery level indicator are used to provide instructions, warnings and information about your tractor systems and the battery level of your tractor. Key Switch (B) The key switch is located on the left side of the dash and powers the VCM when the key is in the ON (I) position. The tractor cannot be started unless the key is in the ON (I) position and the START/ STOP button is depressed. Turning the key to the OFF (O) position turns the tractor off. Do Not Remove Label While On Display Ne pas Supprimer l'étiquette Pendant l'affichage i m em er ov l'é e ti I 25799 L abel quette To po S u t r ar d t é m arrer Note: Before your tractor can be started, the safety label covering the key switch must be removed. This label is in place to prevent unintended starting when the tractor is on display. Peel off the label to access the key switch. R S uppr 10