Cub Cadet 17AI5BHB056 Operator's Manual page 12

PTO(PowerTake-Off) Switch
The PTO switch is located on the LH console to
the left of the operator's seat.
The PTO switch operates the electric PTO
clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine
crankshaft. Pull the switch knob upward to
engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob
downward to disengage the clutch.
The PTO switch must be in the "disengaged"
position when starting the engine.
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Transmission BypassRods(Not Visible)
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH
transmission) are located on the rear of the tractor, just inside
each rear wheel, below the fuel tank and the storage tray.
When engaged, the two rods open a bypass within the
hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed
short distances by hand.
CAUTION: Never tow your tractor. Towing the
tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may
cause severe damage to the transmissions.
CupHolder
The cup holder is located on the LH console to the left of the
operator's seat.
StorageTray
The storage tray is located at the rear of the LH console.
SeatAdjustment Lever
The seat adjustment lever is located below the front/left of the
seat. The lever a Ilows for adjustment of the fore to aft position
of the operator's seat. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments
section for instructions on adjusting the seat position.
FuelTankCap
The fuel tank cap is located on the LH console. Turn the fill cap to
remove. Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank
after removing.
_ ARNING!
Never fill the fuel tank when the engine
is running. If the engine is hot from recently running,
allow to cool for several minutes before refueling.
Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the
engine and cause a fire.
HourMeter/IndicatorPanel
The hour meter/indicator panel is
located on the LH console to the left of
the operator's seat.
HourMeter Features
The hour meter records the hours that
the tractor has been operated in the
digital display (tenths of an hour- right
most digit).
NOTE:The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch
is turned to the "ON" position. Keep a record of the actual hours
of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed
according to the instructions in this manual and the engine
manual.
When key is turned to the "ON" position, the battery indicator
light briefly illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly
displayed. The display then changes to the accumulated hours.
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of
maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The LCD
will alternately flash, "CHG" ; "OIL" and the recorded hours for
five minutes after every 50 hours of recorded operation. The
maintenance interval lasts for two hours (from 50-52,100-102,
150-152, etc.). The LCD will flash as described for five minutes
every time the tractor's engine is started during this maintenance
interval. Follow the oil change intervals provided in the engine
manual.
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SECTION 4-- CONTROLS AND FEATURES