Cub Cadet ZT1 42E Operation Manual - Page 15

OPERATION F. BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal is located in the center of the tractor, in front of the floor pan. The brake pedal can be used for stopping the tractor or setting the parking brake. Setting The Parking Brake 1. Push the brake pedal (a) all the way forward and to the right (Figure 18). 2. Rotate the brake pedal pad (b) forward to engage the parking brake latch (c). 3. Ensure the brake pedal is fully engaged with the parking brake latch. 4. To disengage the parking brake, push the brake pedal forward and rotate the pedal back. NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to start the tractor. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches for more information. b a c Figure 18 G. USB CHARGING PORTS (IF EQUIPPED) If equipped, a pair of USB power sources are located to the right of the operator's seat. The two USB ports are both rated 2.1A. The ports can be used to charge your phone or power up other USB devices. H. CUP HOLDER The cup holder is located to the right of the operator's seat. I. STORAGE TRAY The storage tray is located to the right of the operator's seat. J. CHARGING PORT The charging port is located to the left of the operator's seat. To access the charging port, lift up on the charging port cover. WARNING Do not have any devices plugged into your USB charging port when starting the tractor. Doing so may cause damage to your device. K. SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER (NOT SHOWN/IF EQUIPPED) The seat adjustment lever is located under 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. Note: If your tractor is not equipped with a seat adjustment lever, it can be adjusted using the knobs on the underside of the seat. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for instruction on adjusting the seat. Operation Safety Interlock System WARNING Do not operate the tractor if the safety interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact an authorized service dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the operator from turning the tractor ON unless the operator is in the seat with the lapbar drive control levers fully out and in the park position. • The tractor will not operate with the charger cord plugged into the charging port and/or the charging port cover open or removed. • The tractor will automatically shut off the blade(s) and drive motors if the operator leaves the seat. CHECKING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK CIRCUITS • With the tractor running, move both lapbar drive control levers fully inward in the neutral position. Lift upward from the operator's seat; the tractor should stop. • With both lapbar drive control levers fully outward and the parking brake engaged, press the PTO button to engage the blades. Lift upward from the operator's seat; the tractor should stop. 15