Cub Cadet S6031 Operator's Manual page 21

Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward
WARNING!
When reversing the direction of travel,
we recommend performing gradual 'U' turns where
possible. Sharper turns increase the possibility of
turf defacement, and could affect control of the
tractor. ALWAYS slow the tractor before making
sharp turns.
To turn the tractor while driving forward, use the steering wheel
to turn in the direction you wish to travel.
1. To turn to the left, turn the steering wheel counter-
clockwise (to the operator's left).
2. To turn to the right, turn the steering wheel clockwise (to
the operator's right).
3. The greater the distance the steering wheel is turned, the
sharper the tractor will turn.
4. To execute a "pivot turn," move the steering wheel so that
the inside wheel is angled at approximately 88 degrees and
the turn side tire will not rotate.
NOTE: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will greatly increase
the potential for defacement of the turf as well as potential
damages to the traction surface and the tire.
Driving the Tractor In Reverse
WARNING!
Always look behind and down on both
sides of the tractor before backing up. Always look
behind while traveling in the reverse direction.
1. Slowly push the reverse speed control pedal forward. The
tractor will start to move in the reverse direction. See Fig.
5-2.
Figure 5-2
2. As the reverse speed control pedal is pushed farther
forward the speed of the tractor will increase.
3. To slow the tractor release the reverse speed control pedal
to attain the desired speed, or allow the pedal to return to
the neutral position to stop the tractor.
Turning While Driving Rearward
To turn the tractor while driving rearward, use the steering wheel
to turn in the direction you wish to travel.
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Executing a Zero Turn
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Stopping the Tractor
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Reverse Speed
Control Pedal
To turn to the left while traveling in reverse, turn the
steering wheel clockwise (to the operator's right).
To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, turn the
steering wheel counter-clockwise.
The greater the distance the steering wheel is turned, the
sharper the tractor will turn.
To execute a "pivot turn," move the steering wheel so that
the inside wheel is angled at approximately 88 degrees and
the turn side tire will not rotate.
NOTE: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will greatly increase
the potential for defacement of the turf as well as potential
damages to the traction surface and the tire.
A zero turn maneuver can be executed while the machine
is moving in the Forward or, Reverse directions, if the
steering wheel is turned completely in the one direction.
To turn clockwise when going forward, turn the steering
wheel clockwise and depress the forward speed control
pedal. Release the pedal and the machine should stop
turning. If the reverse pedal is depressed, the turn will be
counter-clockwise.
To turn counter-clockwise when going forward turn the
steering wheel counter-clockwise and depress the forward
speed control pedal. Release the pedal and the machine
should stop turning. If the reverse pedal is depressed, the
turn will be clockwise.
Allow both speed control pedals to return the neutral
position to stop the motion of the tractor.
Push the PTO switch downward to the disengaged
position.
Use the power implement lift to raise the deck to its
highest position.
If dismounting the tractor, allow the speed control pedals
to return to the neutral position, engage the parking brake,
move the throttle 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 speed
control pedals to the neutral position, and engaging
the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended,
turn the ignition key off and remove key.
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