Hour Meter Features; Indicator Panel Features; Throttle Control; Choke Control - Cub Cadet RZT50 Operator's Manual

Hour Meter 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
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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.

Indicator Panel Features

Battery Indicator (Refer to Figure 4-4)
Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly
when the ignition switch it turned to the "ON" position.
Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped
below 11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) volts. The battery voltage is also
displayed on the hour meter. If this indicator and display
come on during operation, check the battery and charging
system for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet
dealer.
Oil Pressure Indicator (Refer to Figure 4-4)
This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If the
indicator comes on while the engine is running, stop the
engine immediately and check for possible causes. Do not
run the engine while this indicator is illuminated. Contact
your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and engine
inspected.
NOTE The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the
:
ignition switch is in the ON position, but should turn off when
the engine is started.
PTO Engaged Indicator (Refer to Figure 4-4)
This indicator illuminates when the PTO switch is pulled
upward in the "ENGAGED" position and the ignition switch
is turned to the "START" position. Check this indicator if
the engine will not crank with the ignition switch in the
"START" position. If necessary, move the PTO switch to the
"DISENGAGED" position.
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Parking Brake Engaged Indicator (Refer to Figure 4-4)
This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the
DISENGAGED position and the ignition switch is turned to
the "START" position. Check this indicator if the engine will
not crank with the ignition switch in the "START" position.
If necessary, move the parking brake to the ENGAGED
position.
This indicator also illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the "START" position and the RH and/or LH drive
control levers are in a position other than the fully out in
neutral position. Move the control levers fully outward.
M. Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the LH console to the
left of the operator's seat. When set in a given position, a
uniform engine speed will be maintained.
Push the throttle control handle forward to increase the
engine speed. The tractor is designed to operate with the
throttle control in the fast position (full throttle) when the
tractor is being driven and the mower deck is engaged.
Pull the throttle control handle rearward to decrease the
engine speed.
This symbol indicates
the fast position
This symbol indicates
the slow position
N. Choke Control
The choke knob controls the position of the engine choke.
Pull the knob out to choke the engine; push the knob in to
open the choke.
O. Parking Brake Engagement Lever
The parking brake engagement lever is located on the
front/left of the seat box frame, and is used to engage the
parking brake.
Pull the lever fully upward and to the left; then lower into
the short "J" slot to engage the brake.
Pull the lever up out of the "J" slot and to the right; then
lower completely to disengage the parking brake.
IMPORTANT: If the LH and RH drive control levers are not
fully opened out in the neutral position when engaging
the parking brake, the engine will stop. The parking brake
must be placed in the engaged position when starting the
tractor engine.