Cub Cadet RZT-S Zero Operator's Manual page 18

Driving On Slopes
Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes
where you may operate the rider safely.
WARNING!
excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2
feet every 10 feet). The rider could overturn and
cause serious injury.
CAUTION:
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.
• Mow across slopes, not up and down.
• 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.
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary. If it is necessary to turn
on a slope, turn slowly uphill and use extra care while turning.
Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of a rollover.
• 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 rider over backward.
Engaging/Disengaging the Blades
To engage/disengage the blades:
1. To engage the blades pull up on the blade start/stop knob.
2. To disengage the blades push down on the blade start/stop
knob.
Mowing
WARNING!
wheel to press any buttons on the LCD display while
the rider is in motion.
WARNING!
object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and
pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
WARNING!
discharge of materials toward roads, sidewalks,
bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction which may
cause discharged material to ricochet back toward
the operator.
• Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing a slope, start
at bottom and work upward to ensure turns are made uphill.
• Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit
(available separately) is installed.
• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to weed
growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
• For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be
cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the
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Do not mow on inclines with a slope in
When driving the rider immediately
Never reach through the steering
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid
first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge
to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a
better appearance to the lawn.
• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush, weeds or extremely tall
grass. Your rider is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush.
• Keep the blades sharp and replace or sharpen when worn.
Dull blades will reduce battery run time.
Blades Boost/Blades Normal Function
1. The rider is equipped with a blades boost function/optimal
load that increases the speed of the blade rotation. To engage
the blade boost, press the "BLADE BOOST" button below the
blade boost icon on the LCD display. When the blade boost is
active, the icon will darken. See Figure 5-10.
Figure 5-10
2. To return the mower to the blades normal function/light load,
press the "BLADE NORMAL" button under the blades normal
icon. When the blades normal is active the icon will darken.
See Figure 5-11.
Figure 5-11
3. Mowing with the blade boost on will decrease mowing time
and will increase the battery drain. But it may be the optimal
blade speed for the best cut depending on conditions.
4. In early season and/or thick grass conditions the blades should
always be in blade boost function to ensure a quality cut.