Driving The Tractor - Cub Cadet S6031 Operator's Manual

Stopping the Engine
1. Place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position.
2. Move the speed control pedals to the neutral position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Move t he throttle control to midway between the SLOW
and FAST positions.
5. Turn t he ignition key to the "OFF" position and remove the
key from the ignition switch.
NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition switch
to prevent accidental starting or battery discharge if the
equipment is left unattended.
6. Close the fuel supply valve.
Practice Operation (Initial Use)
Operating a zero-turn tractor is not like operating a conventional
type riding tractor. Although and because a zero turn tractor is
more maneuverable, getting used to operating the speed control
pedals and the steering wheel takes some practice.
We strongly recommend that you locate a reasonably large,
level and open "practice area" where there are no obstructions,
pedestrians, or animals. You should practice operating the
tractor for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Carefully move (or have moved) the tractor to the practice area.
When performing the practice session, the PTO should not be
engaged. While practicing, operate the tractor at approximately
1⁄2-3⁄4 throttle and at less than full speed in both forward and
reverse.
Use protective equipment for eyes, hands, hearing, feet, legs,
head and other areas of the body if needed — safety eye glasses,
gloves, earplugs, boots, hats, etc.
WARNING!
Hearing Protection is required for all
operator exposure exceeding two (2) hours.
Carefully practice maneuvering the tractor using the instructions
in the following section "Driving the Tractor." Practice until you
are confident that you can safely operate the tractor.

Driving the Tractor

1. Use protective equipment for eyes, hands, hearing, feet,
legs, head and other areas of the body if needed — safety
eye glasses, gloves, earplugs, boots, hats, etc.
WARNING!
Hearing Protection is required for all
operator exposure exceeding two (2) hours.
2. Ensure that the area is free of animals and bystanders,
especially children!
3. Survey the area where the equipment is to be used to
make sure it is free of debris, sticks, stones, wires, bones,
and other foreign objects which could cause injury to
bystanders, damage to the machine, or damage to nearby
facilities.
WARNING!
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
20 s 5— O
ectiOn peratiOn
4. Adjust the operator's seat to the most comfortable
position that allows you to operate the controls. See seat
adjustment in the Assembly & Set-Up section.
5. Swing the steering column inward and lock with the
adjustable ratchet handle.
6. Adjust the steering wheel tilt with the adjustable ratchet
handle.
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Move the throttle control lever forward to the full throttle
position.
NOTE: Although the tractor's engine is designed to run at
full throttle, when performing a practice session the tractor
must be operated at less than full throttle. This only applies
to practice.
WARNING!
Always maintain a firm grip on the
steering wheel.
9. To drive the tractor, firmly grasp the steering wheel with
your right and left hands and continue with Driving the
Tractor Forward.
Driving the Tractor Forward
WARNING!
Keep all movement of the speed
control pedals slow and smooth. Abrupt movement
of the pedals can affect the stability of the tractor
and could cause the tractor to flip over, which may
result in serious injury or death to the operator.
1. Slowly push the forward speed control pedal forward. The
tractor will start to move forward. See Fig. 5-1.
Figure 5-1
2. As the forward speed control pedal is pushed farther
forward the speed of the tractor will increase.
3. To slow the tractor release the forward speed control pedal
to attain the desired speed, or allow to pedal to return the
neutral position to stop the tractor.
Forward Speed
Control Pedal