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

3. To turn counter-clockwise, move the lapbar right drive
control lever forward while simultaneously moving the left
lapbar drive control lever rearward. See Figure 28.
Counter-clockwise Zero Turn
Figure 28

STOPPING THE TRACTOR

1. Move both lapbar drive control levers to the neutral position
to stop the motion of the tractor.
2. Push the PTO downward to the OFF position.
3. Use the deck lift knob/handle to raise the deck to its
highest position.
4. If dismounting the tractor, move the lapbar drive control
levers fully outward in the neutral position which also
engages the parking brake, move the throttle to the FAST
position, turn the key to STOP
ignition module.
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging
the PTO and moving lapbar drive control levers fully
outward into the Park Brake engaged position. If leaving
the tractor unattended, turn the ignition key to the STOP
position and remove key.
Engaging the PTO
Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other
(separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO:
1. Move the throttle to the FAST
2. Pull the PTO switch up/out into the ENGAGED (ON) position.
NOTE: When operating the tractor be certain that the
throttle is always in the FAST
the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to premature
battery wear and a poor quality cut.
3. To disengage the PTO, push the PTO switch down/in to the
DISENGAGED (OFF) position.
OPERATION
and remove from the
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position. Operating with
Mowing
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,
keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least
75' (23 meters) from the machine while it is in operation.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Make certain the area to be mowed is free of debris,
sticks, stones, wire or other objects that can be thrown
by the rotating blades.
NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass.
Premature wear and possible failure of the 'V' belt and PTO clutch
will result. Fully raise the deck or move to a non grassy area
before engaging the mower deck.
• Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing a slope, start
at bottom and work upward to ensure turns are made uphill.
• DO NOT mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or
grass collector is installed.
• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to weed
growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
• Always operate the tractor with the throttle in the FAST
position while mowing.
• On the first pass pick a point on the opposite side of the area
to be mowed. Follow the point to maintain a straight line.
• Engage the PTO and move the throttle control or throttle/
choke control to the FAST position.
• Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting.
• For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be
cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the
first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to
the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better
appearance to the lawn.
• Slowly and evenly push the RH and LH lapbar drive control
levers forward to move the tractor forward and keep the
tractor headed directly toward the alignment point.
NOTE: The speed of the tractor will affect the quality of the
mower cut. Mowing at full speed will adversely affect the
cut quality. Control the ground speed with the lapbar drive
control levers.
• Your tractor is designed to cut normal residential grass of a
height no more than 10" (25 cm). Do not attempt to mow
through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry
leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust
and/or build up on the tractor.
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