Cub Cadet RZT-S Zero Operator's Manual page 19

Using the Mower Deck
WARNING!
Make certain the area to be mowed is
free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects
that can be thrown by the rotating blades.
NOTE: When the battery charge gets too low, the blades will
automatically disengage and stop. The LCD screen will flash low
battery. When this situation occurs, the rider should be plugged
into the charger as soon as possible.
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. Place the mower deck in the desired height by moving the
deck lift lever to the left, then place it in the notch best
suited for your application.
2. Engage the blades by pulling up on the blade start/stop knob
and select either the blades boost or blades normal function
depending on the conditions.
3. On the first pass pick a point on the opposite side of the
area to be mowed and maintain a straight line towards that
point to help achieve a quality cut.
4. Slowly press the forward drive pedal forward until the
desired speed is achieved, and keep the rider headed
directly toward the alignment point.
NOTE: The speed of the rider will affect the quality of the
mower cut. Mowing at full speed will adversely affect the cut
quality. Control the ground speed with the drive pedals.
5. When approaching the other end of the strip, slow down
or stop before turning. A U-turn is recommended unless a
pivot or zero turn is required.
6. Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and
overlap approximately 3".
7. Direct the rider on each subsequent strip to align with a
previously cut strip.
8. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible, change
the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45°
for the next and each subsequent mowing.
WARNING!
Be careful when crossing gravel paths
or driveways. Disengage the blades and raise the
deck to the highest position before crossing.
NOTE: When stopping the rider for any reason while on a
grass surface, always engage the parking brake, shut the
rider off and remove the key.
Reverse Caution Mode (RCM)
The Reverse Caution Mode allows the rider to be operated in
reverse with the blades engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING!
Use extreme caution while operating
the rider in the Reverse Caution Mode (RCM). Always
look down and behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the rider when children or others are
around. Stop the rider immediately if someone
enters the area.
To use the Reverse Caution Mode (RCM):
NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the rider seat.
1. Start the rider as previously instructed on page 16.
2. Press the Reverse Caution Mode (RCM) button
left side of the dash.
3. Once the RCM button
will display on the LCD screen asking for confirmation of
activating the RCM. To continue in RCM press the "BLADE
BOOST" button below the "Yes" icon, to cancel RCM press
the "SYSTEM SETTINGS" button below the "No" icon. See
Figure 5-12.
Figure 5-12
4. Once activated (indicator light on and warning symbol
on the bottom, right of the LCD screen), the rider can be
driven in reverse with the cutting blades engaged. See
Figure 5-13.
Figure 5-13
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to
make sure no children are around.
NOTE: The Reverse Caution Mode will remain activated
until the Reverse Caution Mode button is pressed, the rider
is shut off or the operator leaves the seat.
on the
is pressed a warning statement
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