Driving The Tractor - Cub Cadet ZT2 54 Manuel De L'opérateur

COLD WEATHER STARTING
When starting the engine at temperatures near or below freezing,
ensure the correct viscosity motor oil is used in the engine and the
battery is fully charged. Start the engine as follows:
1. Be sure the battery is in good condition. A warm battery has
much more starting capacity than a cold battery.
2. Use fresh winter grade fuel. Winter grade gasoline has higher
volatility to improve starting. Do not use gasoline left over
from summer.
3. Follow the previous instruction for Starting the Engine.
USING JUMPER CABLES TO START ENGINE
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive
gasses. Make certain the area is well ventilated, wear
gloves and eye protection and avoid sparks or flames
near the battery.
If the battery charge is not sufficient to crank the engine,
recharge the battery. If a battery charger is unavailable and
the tractor must be started, the aid of a booster battery will be
necessary. Connect the booster battery as follows:
1. Connect the end of one cable to the disabled tractor battery's
positive terminal; then connect the other end of that cable to
the booster battery's positive terminal.
2. Connect one end of the other cable to the booster battery's
negative terminal; then connect the other end of that cable
to the frame of the disabled tractor, as far from the battery
as possible.
3. Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting
instructions previously provided; then disconnect the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order of their connection.
4. Have the tractor's electrical system checked and repaired as
soon as possible to eliminate the need for jump starting.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Disengage the PTO.
2. Move lapbar drive control levers fully outward into the Park
Brake engaged position.
3. Move the throttle control to midway between the slow and
fast positions.
4. Turn the key to the STOP position and remove the key from
the ignition module.
NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition module to
prevent accidental starting or battery discharge if the equipment
is left unattended.
OPERATION
WARNING
PRACTICE OPERATION (INITIAL USE)
Operating a zero-turn tractor is not like operating a conventional
type riding tractor. Although and because a zero turn tractor is
more maneuverable, getting used to operating the lapbar drive
control levers takes some practice.
It is strongly recommended that you locate a reasonably large,
level and open "practice area" where there are no obstructions,
pedestrians or animals. You should practice operating the tractor
for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Carefully move (or have moved) the tractor to the practice area. When
performing the practice session, the PTO should not be engaged.
While practicing, operate the tractor at approximately 1⁄2-3⁄4
throttle and at less than full speed in both forward and reverse.
Carefully practice maneuvering the tractor using the instructions
in the following section Driving the Tractor. Practice until you are
confident that you can safely operate the tractor.

Driving the Tractor

Keep all movement of the lapbar drive control levers slow
and smooth. Abrupt movement of the control levers can
affect the stability of the tractor and could cause the
tractor to flip over, which may result in serious injury or
death to the operator.
1. Adjust the operator's seat to the most comfortable position
that allows you to operate the controls. See seat adjustment
in the Assembly section.
2. Move the RH and LH lapbar drive control levers inward in the
neutral position which also disengages the parking brake.
See Figure 20.
Control Levers Moved
Inward & in Neutral
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WARNING
Figure 20