Cub Cadet XT2 SLX54 Operation Manual - Page 15

OPERATION 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: 1. Depress the brake pedal completely down with your left foot and hold it in that position. 2. Depress 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, depress the brake pedal . Setting The Cruise Control 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: a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING (a) position or STOP (e) position. b. 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) in the engaged (ON) position. Note: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. WARNING 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) into 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 (d) (c) MOWING (a) position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (b) position switch. See Figure 28. of the ignition (e) (b) (a) 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 28. 4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with the PTO (Blade Engage) in the engaged (ON) position. Figure 28 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 Ignition light will flash for 3 seconds Key and will stay on when the REVERSE CAUTION MODE is activated. See Figure 29. INSERT KEY AND PUSH START / STOP BUTTON TO START: DEPRESS BRAKE, PUSH& HOLD START/STOP BUTTON FOR 0.5 SEC. REVERSE CAUTION MODE TO OPERATE IN REVERSE WITH BLADES ENGAGED: PUSH & HOLD ORANGE BUTTON FOR 3 SEC. LIGHT WILL FLASH THENSTAY ON TO TURN OFF : PRESS HOURS Indicator TO STOP ENGINE: PUSH START/STOP BUTTON Light Reverse Caution Mode Button 3. The indicator light above the REVERSE CAUTION MODE button will be ON while activated. See Figure 29. Figure 29 4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with the cutting PTO (Blade Engage) in the engaged (ON) position. 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. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until: a. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE button is pressed again. b. The ignition key is pressed or removed. c. The operator leaves the seat. Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage)(Electric PTO tractors) Engaging the PTO (Blade Engage) 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 (Blade Engage) switch outward into the engaged (ON) position. See Figure 26. 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 (Blade Engage), push the PTO switch inward to the disengaged (OFF) position. 15