Cub Cadet XT2 SLX54 Operation Manual - Page 4

SAFE OPERATIONS PRACTICES Hauling 1. Use properly secured full width ramps for loading and unloading a tractor for transport. 2. Use extra care when loading or unloading the tractor into a trailer or truck. This tractor should not be driven up or down ramp(s), because the tractor could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The tractor must be pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly. 3. Raise the deck to the highest position for loading clearance. Towing With Your Tractor 1. Do not tow a load that exceeds 250 lbs (113 kg) rolling weight and never exceed 50 lbs (22 kg) tongue weight. 2. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point of the tractor. 3. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment. 4. Do not tow on slopes greater than 5 degrees (9%). On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control and/or the ability to stop. 5. Always use extra caution when towing with a tractor capable of making tight turns (e.g. tight-turn tractor). Make wide turns to avoid jack-knifing. 6. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. Service 1. Keep machine in good working order. Do not use the tractor until worn or damaged parts are replaced. 2. To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine. 3. Tractor blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 4. Tractors with hydraulic pumps, hoses or motors; and/or diesel injections systems have fluid systems under pressure. Fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury. If fluid is injected into the skin, seek immediate medical attention. Keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles that eject fluid under high pressure. If a leak occurs, have the tractor immediately serviced by an authorized dealer. 5. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting. 6. Check to make sure the blades come to complete stop in not more than (5) five seconds after disengaging the blade disengagement control per the shedule shown on the Maintenance Schedule chart in the Service and Maintenance section of this manual. Measure the stopping time with a stop watch. If the blades do not stop completely in less than five seconds, your tractor should be serviced professionally by an authorized dealer. 7. Check the safety interlock system for proper function per the schedule shown on the Maintenance Schedule chart in the Service and Maintenance section of this manual. If the safety interlock system does not function properly, have your tractor serviced professionally by an authorized dealer. 8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. 9. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolt torque in accordance to Maintenance Schedule chart in this manual. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only. 10. Use of service parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety. 11. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Review the Maintenance Schedule chart in this manual for service interval information. 12. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the tractor for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 13. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the tractor while the engine is running. 14. Grass catcher components and the chute deflector are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only. 15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. 16. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment. Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped. When required, models are equipped with low permeation fuel lines and fuel tanks for evaporative emission control. California models may also include a carbon canister. Please contact Customer Support for information regarding the evaporative emission control configuration for your model. Spark Arrestor WARNING This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. 4