Engaging The Parking Brake - Cub Cadet XT3 enduro series Operator's Manual

Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes
where you may operate the tractor safely.
WARNING!
excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2
feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and
cause serious injury.
• Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
• Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be
made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope greatly
increases the chance of a roll over.
• Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary
to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and
carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor
over backward.

Engaging the Parking Brake

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the
seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically
shut off.
To set the parking brake:
1. Press the brake pedal
foot and hold it in that position.
2. Lift the parking brake/cruise control lever
hold it in that position.
3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal
4. Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control
lever .
After completing step 3, the brake pedal should remain in the
down position. If it doesn't, the parking brake is not engaged.
Repeat steps 1-4 to engage the parking brake.
To disengage the parking brake, lightly press the brake pedal .
WARNING!
unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting
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ection peration
Do not mow on inclines with a slope in
completely down with your left
upward and
.
Never leave a running machine
Setting The Cruise Control
WARNING!
Never engage the cruise control lever
while traveling in reverse.
To set the cruise control:
1. Slowly press the forward drive pedal
until the desired speed is achieved.
2. Lift the parking brake/cruise control lever
hold it in that position.
3. Remove your foot from the forward drive pedal .
4. Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control
lever .
After completing step 3, the forward drive pedal should remain
in the down position and the tractor will maintain the same
forward speed. If it doesn't, the cruise control is not engaged.
Repeat steps 1-4 to engage the cruise control.
To disengage the cruise control, lightly press the forward drive
pedal or the brake pedal
NOTE: Cruise control can not be set 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.
To change the direction of travel from forward to reverse when
cruise control is engaged, press the brake pedal to disengage
the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then
slowly press the reverse drive pedal with the ball of your foot to
travel in reverse.
Using the Lift Lever
Manual Lift Lever (If so equipped)
To raise or lower the cutting deck, move the lift lever to the left,
then place it in the notch best suited for your application.
Electric Lift Switch (If so equipped)
When operating the tractor's electric lift switch, always complete
the following steps.
1. Press down on the rear of the lift switch to raise the deck all
the way into its highest position.
2. Position the cutting height lever in the desired setting.
3. Press down on the front of the lift switch to lower the deck
into the position set in the previous step.
NOTE: The deck will automatically stop lowering when it
reaches the point determined by the position of the cutting
height lever.
CAUTION:
Failure to follow these instructions
when operating the tractor's electric lift switch will
result in premature wear of the tractor's electric lift
system.
with your right foot
upward and
.