Position - Cub Cadet RZT54 Operator's Manual

Executing a Zero Turn
WARNING!
MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the
tractor is moving can significantly reduce your
control of the tractor and will cause severe turf
defacement to occur.
1. Stop the forward or reverse motion of the tractor by
moving the two drive control levers to neutral.
2. To turn clockwise, move the left control lever forward while
simultaneously moving the right control lever rearward.
See Figure 5-9.
Clockwise Zero Turn
3. To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever
forward while simultaneously moving the left control lever
rearward. See Figure 5-10.
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When executing a zero turn, the tractor
Figure 5-9
Counterclockwise
Zero Turn
Figure 5-10
Stopping the Tractor
1. Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to
stop the motion of the tractor.
2. Push the PTO switch downward to the disengaged

position.

3. Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its highest
position.
4. If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control handles
fully outward in the neutral position, engage the parking
brake, move the throttle/choke control lever to the fast
position, turn the ignition switch to "OFF'" and remove the
key from the switch.
WARNING!
Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without disengaging the PTO, moving drive control
levers fully outward in the neutral position, and
engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor
unattended, turn the ignition key off and remove
key.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section to help
determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
WARNING!
Do not operate on inclines with a slope
in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2
feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and
cause serious injury.
1. Always drive across slopes, never up and down. Control
the speed and direction of the tractor using primarily the
control lever on the downhill side of the tractor, with the
uphill control lever remaining essentially in a fixed position.
2. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at the bottom of a
slope and work upward. Always slow down before turning.
3. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill.
Operating The PTO
Operate the PTO clutch as follows:
1. Move the throttle/choke control lever to approximately the
mid throttle position.
2. Pull the PTO switch upward to the "ENGAGED" position.
3. Advance the throttle/choke lever to the operating speed
(full engine speed).
4. The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If
the operator should leave the seat without turning off the
power take-off switch, the tractor's engine will shut off.
5. The PTO clutch cannot be operated when the tractor is
driving in the reverse direction. The PTO will disengage
when both drive control levers are moved to the reverse
position, and will re-engage when one (or both) control
lever(s) is moved to the neutral or forward position.