Cub Cadet i1042 Operator's Manual page 10

Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter
Your tractor is equipped with a Systems Indicator Monitor as
shown in Figure 5. The monitor records the accumulated hours
of tractor operation, and displays the information on the lCD hour
meter display (tenths of an hour - right most digit). The monitor
also has four indicator lights that show the status of various
functions of the tractor.
Battery
LCD Hour Meter
PTO
The system indicator monitor features are as follows:
LCD Hour Meter Display
The hour meter display is activated when the key switch is
turned to either the "NORMAl MOWING" or the "REvERSE
CAuTION MODE" switch positions. When the key switch is
turned to an on position, the battery indicator light briefly
illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly displayed. The
display then changes to the accumulated hours.
NOTE: A record of the actual hours of operation should be kept
to assure maintenance procedures are completed according to
the schedule in this manual.
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of main-
tenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The lCD will
alternately flash the recorded hours, "CHG" and "OIl" for five
minutes, after every 50 hours of recorded operation elapse. The
maintenance interval lasts for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102,
150-152, etc.). The lCD will flash as described for five minutes
every time the tractor's engine is started during this maintenance
interval. Follow the oil change intervals provided in the engine
manual this the Maintaining your Tractor section of this Manual.
Battery Indicator Light
Illuminates when the ignition switch it turned to an ON position and
the engine is not started.
Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below 11.5
(+0.5/-1.0) DC volts (the battery voltage is also displayed on the
hour meter). If this indicator and display come on during operation,
check the battery and charging system for possible causes and/or
contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
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Oil Pressure Indicator Light
This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If this
indicator illuminates, stop the tractor immediately and check the
engine oil level. If the oil level is within the operating range, but the
light remains on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. NOTE: The oil
pressure indicator may illuminate when the key switch is turned to
an on position, but should turn off when the engine is started.
PTO Engaged Indicator Light
This indicator illuminates when the key switch is turned to the
"START" position while the PTO switch is in the "ENGAGED"
position. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the
key switch in the "START" position. Move the PTO switch to the
"DISENGAGED" position.
Brake Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the key switch is turned to the
"START" position and the brake pedal is not fully depressed. Check
this indicator if the engine will not crank with the key switch in the
"START" position. If necessary, fully depress the brake pedal. ..
Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever controls the speed
of the engine. When set in a given position,
the throttle will maintain a uniform engine
speed.
IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor
with the cutting deck engaged, throttle
control lever must always be in the FAST
(rabbit) position.
Key Switch Module
The key switch module is used to
start and stop the engine. It is also
used to activate the REvERSE
CAuTION MODE. Insert key into
the key switch module and turn
clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the NORMAl
MOWING position once engine
has started.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition
key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
WARNING: Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift
lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop
engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both "Safety
Interlock System" on page 12 and "Starting The Engine" on page
13 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition
Switch Module and operating the tractor in REvERSE CAuTION
MODE.
Fast
Position
Slow
Position