Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 EFI Operation Manual - Page 14
Operating the Headlights, Engaging the PTO Electric PTO tractors, Engaging the PTO Manual PTO
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Driving On Slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 6 to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury. • Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across. • Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of a roll over. • Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward. Engaging the Parking Brake Note: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off. To set the parking brake: To set the parking brake: 1. Press the brake pedal completely down with your left foot and hold it in that position. 2. Press down on the parking brake/cruise control lever and hold it in that position. 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, lightly press the brake pedal . After completing step 3, the forward drive pedal should remain in the down position and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed. If it doesn't, the cruise control is not engaged. Repeat steps 1-4 to engage the cruise control. To disengage the cruise control, lightly press the forward drive pedal or the brake pedal. Note: Cruise control can not be set 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. To change the direction of travel from forward to reverse when cruise control is engaged, press the brake pedal to disengage and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then slowly press the reverse drive pedal with the ball of your foot to travel in reverse. Using the Deck Lift Lever To raise or lower the cutting deck, move the lift lever to the left, then place it in the notch best suited for your application. Operating the Headlights On turn-key tractors the lamps are ON whenever the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position. The lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is moved to the STOP position. On PBS tractors The lamps are ON whenever the engine is on. If the ignition key is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds, the headlights will remain on for 15 seconds. The lamps turn OFF when the engine is turned OFF. Engaging the PTO (Electric PTO tractors) Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: 1. Move the throttle to the FAST position. 2. Pull the PTO switch up/out into the engaged (ON) position. See Figure 3-4. OFF WARNING Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Setting The Cruise Control ON WARNING Never engage the cruise control lever while traveling in reverse. To set the cruise control: 1. Slowly press the forward drive pedal with your right foot until the desired speed is achieved. 3. 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 . 14 Section 3 - Controls & Operation Figure 3-4 Note: When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle is always in the FAST position. Operating with the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to premature battery wear and a poor quality cut. To disengage the PTO, push the PTO switch down/in to the disengaged (OFF) position. Engaging the PTO (Manual PTO tractors) Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: 1. Move the throttle to the FAST position. 2. Push the PTO handle forward into the engaged (ON) position. See Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5 Note: When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle is always in the FAST position. Operating with the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to premature battery wear and a poor quality cut. 3. To disengage the PTO, pull the PTO handle rearward into the disengaged (OFF) position. Using the Differential Lock (If equipped) WARNING When the differential lock is on, be sure to allow for a larger turning radius and greater steering effort. WARNING Engage the differential lock only when the vehicle is stationary. Do not use the differential lock when traveling downhill. Note: The system should only be used when poor traction is encountered. It should be disengaged when traveling on solid surfaces. In some instances, the tractor may be driven in slippery or low-traction situations and it may be necessary to activate the differential lock. To use the differential lock proceed as follows. 1. Stop the motion of the tractor. 2. Press down on the pedal to engage the differential lock. Note: The differential lock only works while the pedal is pressed. Note: Engagement may be delayed. The differential lock will engage when different wheel speeds are detected. Note: Disengagement may be delayed. The differential lock will disengage when the rear wheel speeds allow it to release. 3. To disengage the differential lock, release the pedal.