Cub Cadet Z-Force SX 54 Operation Manual - Page 11

When engaged, the two rods open a bypass within the hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed short distances by hand. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on using the bypass feature. CAUTION Never tow your tractor. Towing the tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may cause severe damage to the transmissions. Cup Holder (J) The cup holder is located to the left of the operator's seat on the LH console. Seat Adjustment Lever (K) The seat adjustment lever is located below the seat. The seat adjustment lever allows for adjustment forward or backward of the operator's seat. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on adjusting the seat position. Fuel Tank Cap(s) (L) The fuel tank cap(s) are located near the middle of the LH console on some models and the LH and RH console on some models. Turn the fill cap to remove. The fuel cap is tethered to the tractor to prevent its loss. Do not attempt to remove the cap from the tractor. Fill tank to the bottom of the filler neck, allowing some space in the tank for fuel expansion. Do not overfill the tank. Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn clockwise until it clicks to tighten. Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing. WARNING Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is running. If the engine is hot from recently running, allow to cool for several minutes before refueling. Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine and cause a fire. Fuel Level Windows (M) The fuel level windows are located on the outside of the LH and RH consoles and shows the level of fuel in the gas tank. Throttle Control (N) The throttle control is located on the RH FAST console. When set in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained. Push the throttle control handle forward to increase the engine speed. The tractor is designed to operate with the throttle control in the fast position (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the tractor deck is engaged. Pull the throttle control handle rearward to decrease the engine speed. SLOW Choke Control (O) The choke control is located on the RH console. The choke control determines the position of the engine choke. Pull the knob out to choke the engine; push the knob in to open the choke. Fuel Valve (P) (If equipped) The fuel valve is located on the inner side of the RH console. The valve switches the fuel flow from the right and left tank and also can shut off fuel flow to the engine. Rotate the valve to the rear to open the flow from the right fuel tank . Rotate the valve to the front to open the flow from the left tank . To shut off fuel from both tanks rotate the valve towards the right of the tractor and the OFF position. See the Operation section for more information on using the fuel valve. LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter (Q) When the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position but not into the START position, the LCD Service Minder and Hour Meter will briefly display the battery voltage, followed by the tractor's accumulated hours. Note: Hours of tractor operation are recorded any time the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position, regardless of whether the engine is started. The LCD Service Minder will remind the operator of maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil, air filter service, low engine and low battery warnings. Change Oil The LCD will display the letters "CHG", followed by the letters "OIL", followed by the letters "SOON", then finally followed by the meter's accumulated time. "CHG/OIL/SOON/TIME" will alternate on the display for 7 minutes after the meter reaches 50 hours. This oil service minder interval will occur every 50 hours. Before the interval expires, change the engine oil as instructed in the Product Care section of this Operator's Manual. Low Oil The letters "LO" followed by the letters "OIL", then followed by the meter's accumulated time will indicate the tractor is low on oil. Stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level as instructed in this Operator's Manual. Note: The "LOW OIL" function only works if the engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch. Low Battery At startup, the battery voltage is briefly displayed then changes to accumulated hours. The letters "LO" will display followed by the letters "BATT" and then followed by the meter's accumulated time. "LO/BATT/TIME" is displayed on the LCD when the voltage drops below 11.5 volts. When this occurs, the battery is in need of a charge or the engine's charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Charge the battery as instructed in the Product Care section of this manual or have the charging system checked by your local service dealer. Air Filter Service The letters "CLN" will display, followed by the letters "AIR", followed by "FILT", then followed by the meter's accumulated time. "CLN/AIR/FILT/ TIME" will alternate on the display for 7 minutes after the meter reaches 25 hours. This air filter service minder time interval will be every 25 hours. On intervals that are common with oil service, the oil message will be displayed first followed by the air filter message. Park Brake/Cruise Control Lock Pedal (R) CRUISE CONTROL The park brake/cruise control lock pedal is located at the base of the steering column. It is used to engage the park brake when the tractor is at rest. Engaging the lever while the tractor is in motion allows the tractor to remain at a constant ground speed without applying pressure to the forward drive pedal. Refer to the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake as well as the cruise control feature. PARK BRAKE Note: Cruise control can NOT be engaged 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 Note: The park brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off. Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir (Not shown) The transmission oil expansion reservoir is connected by hoses to the RH and LH transmission assemblies, and is located behind the seat box. The function of the reservoir is to hold the natural expansion of transmission oil that occurs as the transmission warms up during operation. See the Assembly & SetUp section for more information on the transmission oil expansion reservoir. Section 3 - Controls & Operation 11