Operation - Cub Cadet GT 2000 Operator's Manual

Operation

W ARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT
ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHERE
IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING
UPHILL, STOP PTO AND BACK
DOWN HILL SLOWLY.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES [GUARDS,
SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES] IN
PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD
BE THROWN BY THE BLADES.
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION
OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE THE BLADES AND THE
ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE
PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR
BLADES.
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S
POSITION, DISENGAGE PTO,
ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK, SHUT
OFF ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Safety Interlock Switches
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the
protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever
malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet
dealer.
• The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged,
and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged
(OFF) position.
• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
the seat before engaging the parking brake.
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• The electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically
shuts off if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the
PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position,
regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.
• With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position,
the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically
shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the
engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in position for
Reverse travel.
WARNING!
Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
Starting the Engine
WARNING!
Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-up section of this manual for
Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module.
2. Place the PTO/Blade Engage
3. Engage the tractor's parking brake
4. Push the choke control upward into the choke on
position.
NOTE: If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary
to place the choke control in the choke position.
5. Move the throttle control lever to midway between the
FAST and SLOW
NOTE: When operating the tractor be certain that the
throttle lever is always in the FAST
Operating with the throttle at less than full throttle may
lead to shortened battery life.
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the
NORMAL MOWING
CAUTION:
Do NOT hold the key in the START
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing
so may cause damage to your engine's electric
starter.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the
tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the
engine to run poorly.
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lever to OFF position.
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(rabbit) position.
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