Cub Cadet XT2 GX50 Operation Manual - Page 21
Setting the Cruise Control, Reverse Caution Mode
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OPERATION 3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal. 4. Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control lever. After completing Step 3, the brake pedal should remain in the down position. If it doesn't, the parking brake is not engaged. Repeat Steps 1-4 to engage the parking brake. To disengage the parking brake, depress the brake pedal. Setting the Cruise Control (d) (c) (e) (a) (b) WARNING Do not attempt to engage the cruise control lever while traveling in reverse. The cruise control will not engage while traveling in reverse. To set the cruise control: 1. Depress the forward drive pedal with your right foot until the desired speed is achieved. 2. Press down on the parking brake/cruise control lever and hold it in that position. 3. Remove your foot from the forward drive pedal. 4. Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control lever. The forward drive pedal should remain in the down position and the tractor will maintain the same forward drive speed. If it doesn't, the cruise control is not engaged. Repeat Steps 1-4 again to engage the cruise control. To disengage the cruise control, lightly depress the forward drive pedal or the brake pedal. Reverse Caution Mode REVERSE CAUTION MODE (TURN-KEY IGNITION) The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the ignition switch allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the PTO (Blade Engage) Lever in the engaged (ON) position. 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. To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE: NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat. 1. Start the engine as previously instructed. 2. Turn the ignition key from the NORMAL MOWING (a) position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (b) position of the ignition switch. See Figure 27. Figure 27 3. Press and hold the REVERSE CAUTION MODE BUTTON (c) at the top, right corner of the ignition module for 3 seconds. The red indicator light (d) at the top, left corner of the ignition module will be ON while activated. See Figure 27. 4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with the PTO (Blade Engage) Lever in the engaged (ON) position. 5. Always look down and behind before and while backing up slowly to make sure no children are around. After resuming forward motion, return key to the NORMAL MOWING (a) position to return to normal mowing operation. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE (b) will remain activated until: • The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING (a) position or STOP (e) position. • The operator leaves the seat (electric PTO)/the parking brake is set (manual PTO). REVERSE CAUTION MODE (PBS IGNITION) The REVERSE CAUTION MODE allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the PTO (Blade Engage) Lever in the engaged (ON) position. 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. 21