Cub Cadet ZTS1 42 Operation Manual - Page 19

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OPERATION WARNING Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways. Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to the highest position before crossing. NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass. Premature wear and possible failure of the 'V' belt and PTO clutch will result. Fully raise the deck or move to a non-grassy area before engaging the mower deck. • Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing a slope, start at bottom and work upward to ensure turns are made uphill. • Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed. • Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather. • Always operate the tractor with the throttle in the FAST position while mowing. • On the first pass pick a point on the opposite side of the area to be mowed. Follow the point to maintain a straight line. • Move the throttle control or throttle/choke control to the FAST position and engage the PTO. • Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting. • Slowly and evenly push the forward drive control pedal forward to move the tractor forward, and keep the tractor headed directly toward the alignment point. • For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn. NOTE: The speed of the tractor will affect cut quality of the lawn. Mowing at full speed will adversely affect a high quality cut lawn. Control the ground speed with the drive pedals. • Your tractor is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10" (25 cm). Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the tractor. • Do not attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. • When approaching the other end of the strip, slow down or stop before turning. A U-turn is recommended unless a pivot or zero turn is required. • Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and overlap approximately 3" (7.6 cm). • Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to align with a previously cut strip. • To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible, change the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45° for the next and each subsequent mowing. When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass surface, always: • Engage the parking brake. • Shut engine off and remove the key. • Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn ''browned'' by hot exhaust from your tractor's running engine. 19

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OPERATION
WARNING
Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways.
Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to the highest
position before crossing.
NOTE:
Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass.
Premature wear and possible failure of the ‘V’ belt and PTO clutch
will result. Fully raise the deck or move to a non-grassy area
before engaging the mower deck.
•
Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing a slope, start
at bottom and work upward to ensure turns are made uphill.
•
Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or
grass collector is installed.
•
Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to weed
growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
•
Always operate the tractor with the throttle in the FAST
position while mowing.
•
On the first pass pick a point on the opposite side of the area
to be mowed. Follow the point to maintain a straight line.
•
Move the throttle control or throttle/choke control to the
FAST position and engage the PTO.
•
Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting.
•
Slowly and evenly push the forward drive control pedal
forward to move the tractor forward, and keep the tractor
headed directly toward the alignment point.
•
For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be
cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the
first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to
the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better
appearance to the lawn.
NOTE:
The speed of the tractor will affect cut quality of
the lawn. Mowing at full speed will adversely affect a
high quality cut lawn. Control the ground speed with the
drive pedals.
•
Your tractor is designed to cut normal residential grass of a
height no more than 10” (25 cm). Do not attempt to mow
through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry
leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust
and/or build up on the tractor.
•
Do not attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely
tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns, NOT
clear brush.
•
Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn.
•
When approaching the other end of the strip, slow down or
stop before turning. A U-turn is recommended unless a pivot
or zero turn is required.
•
Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and
overlap approximately 3” (7.6 cm).
•
Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to align with a
previously cut strip.
•
To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible, change
the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45°
for the next and each subsequent mowing.
When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass
surface, always:
•
Engage the parking brake.
•
Shut engine off and remove the key.
•
Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your
lawn ‘‘browned’’ by hot exhaust from your tractor’s
running engine.