Cub Cadet RZT-S Zero Operator's Manual page 17

7. To start the rider, press and hold the start/stop button. See
Figure 5-7.
Figure 5-7
8. When the rider starts the screen will display the power
usage indicator, battery level indicator, rider speed and
"POWER ON" will display on the screen. See Figure 5-8.
Figure 5-8
NOTE: When the rider is powered on the the battery
icon will flash until the battery level is measured by the
electrical system. The battery level will not be accurate
until the battery icon stops flashing.
Stopping the Rider
1. Disengage the blades by pressing the blade start/stop knob
down.
2. Engage the parking brake lock as instructed in page 15.
3. Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key.
NOTE: Always remove the key from the key switch to prevent
accidental starting or battery discharge if the equipment is left
unattended.
Driving The Rider
WARNING!
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
WARNING!
Never reach through the steering
wheel to press any buttons on the dash while the
rider is in motion.
CAUTION:
When driving the rider immediately
after full charge (i.e. just after removing it from the
charger) the rider will operate at lower speeds and
start slowly even when the drive pedals are fully
depressed. The mower will also "pulse brake" when
traveling downhill during this period. This rapid
decelaration is designed to avoid damaging the
electrical system. This is normal and will stop once
the rider has been in use.
WARNING!
In case of a system fault or a complete
loss of battery power the tractor can free-wheel.
Depress the brake pedal to maintain control and
stop the unit. Restart the tractor. If the problem
persists, contact your service dealer.
NOTE: If the rider stops, the blades stop or the speed of the rider
is reduced and an error message flashes on your LCD screen,
refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
1. Release the parking brake.
2. To travel FORWARD, slowly press the forward drive pedal
forward until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 5-1.
3. To travel in reverse, look down and behind the rider and
slowly push down on the reverse drive pedal with the
ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired speed is
achieved. See Figure 5-1.
NOTE: The blades will stop when traveling in reverse
unless the Reverse Caution Mode is activated. See Reverse
Caution Mode (RCM) on page 19 for information.
CAUTION:
Do NOT attempt to change the direction
of travel when the rider is in motion. Always bring the
rider to a complete stop before moving the rider from
forward to reverse or vice versa.
WARNING!
Do not leave the seat of the rider
without first disengaging the blades and setting the
parking brake. If leaving the rider unattended, also
turn the rider off and remove the key.
4. To slow down the rider, slowly release the forward or reverse
drive pedal . To stop the rider, press down on the brake pedal
or remove your foot from the forward or reverse drive
pedal . To lock the parking brake, refer to page 15.
5. To use the cruise control:
a. Press down on the forward drive pedal .
b. While maintaining the desired speed press the cruise
control button
forward drive pedal to activate the cruise control.
When the cruise control is active the cruise control
icon will appear on the bottom left of your
screen. See Figure 5-9.
Figure 5-9
NOTE: Cruise control will not engage in reverse.
5. To release the cruise control; press the brake pedal
forward drive pedal , the reverse drive pedal or the
cruise control button
on the dash then release the
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