Cub Cadet ZTX4 54 Operation Manual - Page 14

OPERATION Driving the Tractor In Reverse WARNING Always look behind and down on both sides of the tractor before backing up. Always look behind while traveling in the reverse direction. Mowing in reverse is not recommended. 1. Slowly and evenly move both lapbar drive control levers rearward. The tractor will start to move in the reverse direction. See Figure 23. Neutral Position 2. As the lapbar drive control levers are pushed farther rearward the speed of the tractor will increase. Slower 3. To slow the tractor move the lapbar drive control levers forward to attain the desired speed, or move the lapbar drive control levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor. Turning While Driving Rearward Figure 23 Faster To turn the tractor while driving rearward, move the lapbar drive control levers as necessary so that one drive control lever is forward of the other. The tractor will turn in the direction of the forward lapbar drive control lever. 1. To turn to the left while traveling in reverse, move the left drive control lever forward of the right drive Rearward Left Turn control lever. See Figure 24. Figure 24 2. To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, move the right drive control lever forward of the left drive control lever. See Figure 25. The greater the distance between the two lapbar drive control levers, the sharper the tractor will turn. Rearward Right Turn 3. To execute a "pivot turn," move the turn side drive control lever to the neutral Figure 25 position, while moving the other drive control lever rearward. Note: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf. Executing a Zero Turn 1. Stop the forward or reverse motion of the tractor by moving the two lapbar drive control levers to neutral. Clockwise Zero Turn 2. To turn clockwise, move the left lapbar drive control lever forward while simultaneously moving the right lapbar drive control lever rearward. See Figure 26. 3. To turn counterclockwise, move the lapbar right drive control lever forward while simultaneously moving the left lapbar drive control lever rearward. See Figure 27. Figure 26 Counterclockwise Zero Turn Stopping the Tractor Figure 27 1. Move both lapbar drive control levers to the neutral position to stop the motion of the tractor. 2. Push the PTO downward to the OFF position. 3. Use the deck lift knob/handle to raise the deck to its highest position. 4. If dismounting the tractor, move the lapbar drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position which also engages the parking brake, move the throttle to the FAST position, turn the key to STOP and remove the from the ignition module. WARNING Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging the PTO and moving lapbar drive control levers fully outward into the Park Brake engaged position. If leaving the tractor unattended, turn the ignition key to the STOP position and remove key. Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO 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 switch up/out into the ENGAGED (ON) position. 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, push the PTO switch down/in to the DISENGAGED (OFF) position. 14