Cub Cadet GT2000 Operator's Manual page 16

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
Setting The Cruise Control
WARNING!
while traveling in reverse.
To set the cruise control:
1. Slowly press the forward drive pedal with your right foot
until the desired speed is achieved.
2. Lift the parking brake/cruise control lever upward and 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
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.
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Never leave a running machine
Never engage the cruise control lever
NOTE: The deck will automatically stop lowering when
it reaches the point determined by the position of the
cutting height lever.
CAUTION:
when operating the tractor's electric lift switch will
result in premature wear of the tractor's electric lift
system.
Operating the Headlights
The lamps are ON whenever the ignition key is rotated out of
the STOP position. The lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is
moved to the STOP position.
Engaging the PTO
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO:
1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST position.
2. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage lever upward into the ON
position. See Fig. 5-3.
NOTE: When operating the tractor be certain that the
throttle lever is always in the FAST (rabbit) position.
Operating with the throttle at less than full throttle may
lead to premature battery wear and a poor quality cut.
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Failure to follow these instructions
Figure 5-3