Driving The Tractor - Cub Cadet RZT S Series Operator's Manual

Driving The Tractor

WARNING!
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
1. Release the parking brake. Move the throttle/choke control
lever (if equipped) or the throttle (if equipped) into the
FAST position.
2. To travel FORWARD, slowly press the forward drive pedal
forward until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 5-2.
Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever
Figure 5-2
3. To stop or slow down the tractor, take your foot off of the
forward or reverse drive pedal . To lock the parking
brake, press forward on the brake pedal, then press down
on the parking break/cruise control lever and then release
the brake pedal .
4. To use the cruise control:
a. Press down on the forward drive pedal .
b. While maintaining the desired speed press down on
the parking break/cruise control lever then release
the forward drive pedal
control.
5. To release the cruise control, press the brake
forward drive pedal .
NOTE: The forward and reverse drive pedals
used when the brake is partially engaged. When the brake is
locked the drive belt is disengaged but if the brake is only part
way back then the brakes are engaged but so is the drive belt so
transmission damage will occur if you push forward or reverse.
Forward Drive Pedal
Reverse Drive Pedal
to activate the cruise
or the
must not be
6. To travel in reverse, check that the area behind is clear then
slowly push forward on the reverse drive pedal
ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired speed is
achieved. See Figure 5-2.
CAUTION:
Do NOT attempt to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion.
Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before
moving the tractor from forward to reverse or vice
versa.
WARNING!
Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without first placing the PTO knob in the
disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the
parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.
Reverse Caution Mode
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE
module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the
blades (PTO) engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING!
Use extreme caution while operating
the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always
look down and behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children or others are
around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed on the previous page.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING
position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE
position of the key switch module. See Figure 5-3.
Indicator
Light
Stop
Position
Figure 5-3
with the
position of the key switch
:
(Green)
(Yellow)
Reverse
Push Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Start
Position
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