Cub Cadet CC 760 Operator's Manual page 13

Ignition Switch (Electric Start Models Only)
WARNING!
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage blades, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Position
Stop
Position
Figure 4-2
The three-position switch is used to start and stop the engine on
electric-start models. See Figure 4-2. To start the engine, insert
the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START
position. Release key into the RUN position once the engine has
started. Turn the key to STOP to stop the engine.
CAUTION:
Never move the key into the Start
position while the engine is running; doing so may
cause damage to the engine's starter.
Drive Control
The drive control is used to engage
and disengage drive to the wheels. To
engage this control, squeeze the drive
control against the handlebar grip. To
stop the drive, release the drive control.
CAUTION:
Always release
the drive control before
changing speeds. Failure to
do so may result in serious
damage to your
transmission.
Run
Start
Position
Blade Control
Located on the right-hand handle,
the blade control is used to engage
the mowing deck. To operate, press
and hold the lever against the
handlebar grip. To stop the blades,
release the blade control.
WARNING!
Never
attempt to start the engine
with the blade control
engaged.
CAUTION:
Always release
the blade control when
starting the engine. Failure
to do so may result in
premature wear to your
engine's electric starter.
Gear Shift Lever
Use this lever to select any of four forward ground speeds,
neutral, or reverse.
Forward
Four forward speeds are available. Position one (1) is the slowest
and position four (4) is the fastest.
Reverse
To select reverse, put the lever in the Reverse (R) position.
WARNING:
Look behind the mower before and
during reverse operation. Stop the mower blades
before operating in reverse.
Neutral
Place the lever in neutral (N) before starting the mower, and
when the mower is not in use. In addition, the mower can be
manually pushed or pulled by placing the gear shift lever into
N (neutral) position and pressing the drive control against the
handlebar grip.
CAUTION:
Always release the drive control before
changing speeds. Failure to do so may result in
serious damage to your transmission.
S
ection
4 — c F
ontrolS and eatureS
13