Operation - Cub Cadet 17AF4BFP009 Operator's Manual

Operation

WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND
BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND
SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE
BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE
PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), RELEASE THE F OR R CONTROL PEDAL, ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Headlights
The tractor headlight is turned on whenever the ignition
switch is turned to either of the run positions.
Safety Interlock System
WARNING: Tampering with or attempting to
bypass the Safety Interlock Switches in any
way will void your tractor's warranty. Do not
operate the tractor if the interlock system is
malfunctioning.
The safety interlock system is designed for safe operation
of the tractor. If this system should ever malfunction, do
not operate the tractor, immediately contact your Cub
Cadet dealer.
• The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
starting unless the parking brake is engaged, the PTO
switch is in the disengaged (OFF) position, and the
mower deck frame (front attachment) is attached to the
tractor.
• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off
the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engag-
ing the parking brake.
• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off
the engine if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with
the PTO (Blade Engage) switch engaged, regardless of
whether the parking brake is engaged.
• With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position,
the electric PTO clutch will automatically shut off if the
PTO switch is in the engaged (ON) position and the
drive pedal is depressed for Reverse travel.
• If the front of the deck frame is raised to approximately
7° above the tractor's front wheel plane with the PTO
engaged, a safety switch will turn off the PTO clutch.
The PTO switch must be depressed to the "OFF"
position, then pulled upward to the "ON" position to
re-engage the PTO Clutch.
Reverse Caution Mode
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.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch
module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with
the blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start engine as instructed in the following sub section.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green)
position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow)
position of the key switch module. See Figure 5-1.
Indicator
Light
Stop
Position
Figure 5-1
3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch
module. The red indicator light at the top, left corner of
the key switch module will be ON while activated. See
Figure 5-1.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be
driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while
backing to make sure no children are around.
6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
5
Reverse
Push Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Start
Position
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