Driving On Slopes - Cub Cadet 17WI2ACK056 Operator's Manual

2. To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, move the right
d rive control lever forward of the left lever. See Fig. 5-8.
Rearward Right Turn
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Figure 5-8
3. The greater the fore-to-aft distance between the two
levers, the sharper the tractor will turn.
4. To execute a "pivot turn," move the turn side drive control
lever to the neutral position, while moving the other
control lever rearward.
NOTE: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will greatly increase
the potential for defacement of the turf.
Executinga Zer0Turn
_ ARNING! When executing a zero turn, the tractor
MUST BESTOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the
tractor is moving can significantly reduce your control of
the tractor and will cause severe turf defacement.
1. Stop the forward or reverse motion of the tractor by
moving the two drive control levers to neutral.
2. To turn clockwise, move the left control lever forward while
simultaneously moving the right control lever rearward. See
Fig. 5-9.
Clockwise Zero Turn
3.
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To turn counterclockwise, move the right control lever
forward while simultaneously moving the left control lever
rearward. See Fig. 5-10.
Counterclockwise
Zero Turn
Figure 5=10
Stopping the Tractor
1. Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to
stop the motion of the tractor.
2. Push the PTO switch downward to the disengaged position.
3. Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position.
4. If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control handles
fully outward in 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 drive control
levers fully outward in the neutral position, and
engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor
unattended, turn the ignition key offand remove key.
DrivingOnSlopes
Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section to help
determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
WARNING! Do not operate on inclines with a slope
in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-_/2
feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and
cause serious injury.
1. Always drive across slopes, never up and down. Control
the speed and direction of the tractor using primarily the
control lever on the downhill side of the tractor, with the
uphill control lever remaining essentially in a fixed position.
2. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at the bottom of a
slope and work upward. Always slow down before turning.
3. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill.
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SECTION S -- OPERATION
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Figure 5-9