Cub Cadet 435A Operator's Manual page 10

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Operation
WARNING
To avoid transaxle
damage, injury, or
turf damage, go
slow when operating
vehicle with differen-
tial lock engaged as
steering response is
noticeably reduced.
To prevent the
possibility of bodily
injury from uninten-
tional lowering of the
cargo box, be sure
vehicle is on a level
and stable surface
and parking brake is
locked before raising
cargo box.
4. Release brake pedal and apply pressure to the
accelerator pedal.
5. Release accelerator and apply brake pedal evenly
and firmly to slow down or stop.
Engaging Differential Lock
The Differential Lock Switch is located on the left side of
the dash panel. See Figure 13.
1. To engage, stop or slow vehicle speed and pull
knob. The differential will then lock giving continu-
ous power to both rear wheels. While in the pulled
position, the differential lock will remain engaged.
Differential Lock Knob
Figure 13
IMPORTANT: Engage the differential when the left and
right side wheels are turning at slightly different speeds.
WARNING: To avoid transaxle damage,
injury, or turf damage, go slow when
operating vehicle with differential lock
engaged as steering response is noticeably
reduced.
Disengaging Differential Lock
1. To disengage the differential lock, simply push the
knob in and the lock will disengage.
Torque must be equal on both axles for differential lock
to release. It is best to slow down and drive straight
ahead at a constant speed when disengaging the
differential.
Raising & Lowering Cargo Box
WARNING: To prevent the possibility of
bodily injury from unintentional lowering
of the cargo box, be sure vehicle is on a
level and stable surface and parking brake
is locked before raising cargo box.
Manual Lift
1. Park the vehicle safely on level ground and set parking
brake.
2. Empty cargo by hand and unlatch cargo box by
pushing down on the cargo latch. See (A) Figure 13.
3. While holding the latch down, lift the cargo box (B).
4. Lower and allow bed to re-latch cargo box before
operating unit.
B
Figure 14
Electric Lift (Optional)
1. Park the vehicle safely and turn key to the RUN
position.
2. Raise cargo box by pressing and holding top of elec-
tric lift switch. Release switch when box is at desired
dump height or when maximum height is reached.
NOTE: A ratcheting noise will indicate cargo box is at full
extension. The same noise will also be heard when cargo
box is at the full down position. If lift capacity of the power
lift is exceeded, a ratcheting will also be heard.
3. To lower cargo box, push on bottom of electric lift
switch. Turn ignition switch to the STOP position.
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