Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 EFI Operation Manual - Page 13

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S

ECTION

3 — C

ONTROLS

& O

PERATION

PBS Ignition

1.

Place the PTO in the DISENGAGED (OFF)

position.

2.

Fully engage the tractor’s brake.

3.

Move the throttle into the FAST

position.

4.

Insert the ignition key and press the ignition

key.

Note:

When operating the tractor be certain

that the throttle lever is always in the FAST

position. Operating with the throttle at

less than full throttle may lead to shortened

battery life.

Stopping the Engine

WARNING

If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine and

disconnect the spark plug wire(s). Thoroughly inspect

the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before

restarting and operating.

1.

If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/

Blade Engage lever

in the OFF position.

2.

Place the throttle control near the SLOW

position.

3.

Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to

the STOP

position or on PBS units, press

or remove the ignition key.

4.

Remove the key from the ignition module to

prevent unintended starting.

Reverse Caution Mode (Turn-Key)

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE

position of the

ignition module allows the tractor to be operated in

reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.

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 key from the NORMAL MOWING

(a) position to the REVERSE CAUTION

MODE

(b) position of the ignition

module. See Figure 3-1.

(d)

(e)

(c)

(a)

(b)

Figure 3-1

3.

Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON

(c) at

the top, right corner of the ignition module.

The red indicator light (d) at the top, left

corner of the ignition module will be ON

while activated. See Figure 3-1.

4.

Once activated (indicator light ON), the

tractor can be driven in reverse with the

cutting blades (PTO) engaged.

5.

Always look down and behind before and

while backing to make sure no children are

around. After resuming forward motion,

return key to the NORMAL MOWING

(a)

position.


±b²

will remain

activated until:

a.

The key is placed in either the

NORMAL MOWING

(a) position

or STOP

(e) position or

b.

The operator leaves the seat.

Reverse Caution Mode (PBS)


allows the

tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades

(PTO) engaged.

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 instructed above.

2.

Press the REVERSE CAUTION MODE

button and hold for 3 seconds. The indicator

light will flash for 3 seconds and will stay on

when the REVERSE CAUTION MODE

is

activated. See Figure 3-2.

Ignition Key

Reverse

Caution

Mode

Button

Figure 3-2

3.

The indicator light above the REVERSE

CAUTION MODE

button will be ON while

activated. See Figure 3-2.

4.

Once activated (indicator light ON), the

tractor can be driven in reverse with the

cutting blades (PTO) engaged.

5.

Always look down and behind before and

while backing to make sure no children are

around. After resuming forward motion,

press the REVERSE CAUTION MODE

button to return to NORMAL MOWING.

6.


will

remain activated until:

a.


button is pressed or the ignition key

is pressed or removed.

b.

The operator leaves the seat (electric

PTO)/the parking brake is set

(manual PTO).

Driving The Tractor

WARNING

Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.

1.

Lightly press the brake pedal

to release the

parking brake. Move the throttle into the

FAST

position.

2.

To travel FORWARD, slowly press the

forward drive pedal (a) forward until the

desired speed is achieved. See Figure 3-3.

(b)

(a)

Figure 3-3

3.

To travel in REVERSE, check that the area

behind is clear then slowly depress the reverse

drive pedal (b)

until the desired speed is

achieved. See Figure 3-3.

CAUTION

Do NOT attempt to change the direction of travel when the

tractor is in motion. Always bring the tractor to a complete

stop before changing from forward to reverse or vice versa.

WARNING

Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing

the PTO in the DISENGAGED (OFF) position and engaging the

parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn

the engine off and remove the ignition key.

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