Cub Cadet XT3 enduro series Operator's Manual page 12

Manual Lift Lever (If so equipped)
The lift lever is located in the right fender and is used to raise
and lower the deck. Pull the handle to the left out of the index
notch and push downward to lower the deck, or pull upward to
raise the deck. When the desired height is attained, move the lift
handle to the right until fully in the index notch.
Electric Lift Switch (If so equipped)
The electric lift switch located in the right fender and is used to
raise and lower the deck. To lower the deck press down on the
front of the switch and to raise the deck push down on the rear of
the switch.
Cutting Height Lever (If so equipped)
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The cutting height lever is used to set the distance the deck can
be lowered. The cutting height lever can be set to six different
positions by moving the lever up or down to the desired setting.
Ignition Switch Module
WARNING!
leave a running
machine unattended.
Always disengage
PTO, set parking brake, stop
engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
To start the engine, insert the
key into the ignition switch and
turn clockwise to the START
position. Release the key into the
NORMAL MOWING MODE
position once the engine has fired.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
STOP position.
CAUTION:
both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The
Engine in the Operation section of this manual for
detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch
Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE
CAUTION MODE
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Forward Drive Pedal
The forward drive pedal is located on the right side of
the tractor, along the running board. Press the drive
pedal forward to cause the tractor to travel forward.
Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal.
The further forward the pedal is pivoted, the faster
the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its
original position when it's not pressed.
Reverse Pedal
The reverse drive pedal is located on the right side of
the tractor along the running board. Ground speed
is also controlled with the reverse pedal. The further
downward the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor
will travel. The pedal will return to its original position
when it's not pressed.
PTO/Blade Engage Lever
Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting
deck or other (separately available) attachments.
Lift up on the PTO/Blade Engage lever to activate
it. Push down on the PTO/ Blade Engage lever to
disengage the power to the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments.
NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage lever must
be in the disengaged (OFF) position when
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starting the engine.
Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever
The parking brake/cruise control lever is located
on the left of the tractor's dash panel. It is used
to engage the parking 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.
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 parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will
automatically shut off.
WARNING!
unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Never leave a running machine