CubCadet Ultima ZTS Serie Manuel De L'utilisateur page 20

6. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE (b)
until (Figure 21 on page 19):
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING MODE
(a) position or STOP
b. The operator leaves the seat.
Operating the PTO
Operate the PTO clutch as follows:
NOTE: During your tractor's initial break-in period, in order to
engage the PTO and avoid engine stall, allow the engine to warm
before engaging the PTO. Break-in period varies depending on
your engine.
1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST position.
2. Pull the PTO switch upward to the ENGAGED position.
3. The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If
the operator should leave the seat without disengaging the
PTO, the tractor's engine will shut off.
4. The PTO clutch will not operate when the tractor is driving
in the reverse direction without the use of the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE. See Reverse Caution Mode section.
MOWING
WARNING
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,
keep bystanders, helpers, children, and pets at least
75 feet (23 meters) from the machine while it is in
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials
toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders, and the like. Also,
avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction,
which may cause discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
WARNING
Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways.
Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to the highest
position before crossing.
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.
OPERATION
will remain activated
(e) position, or
• 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.
• Move the throttle control or throttle/choke control to the
FAST position and engage the PTO.
• Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting.
• Slowly and evenly push the forward drive control pedal
forward to move the tractor forward, and keep the tractor
headed directly toward the alignment point.
• 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.
NOTE: The speed of the tractor will affect cut quality of
the lawn. Mowing at full speed will adversely affect a
high quality cut lawn. Control the ground speed with the
drive pedals.
• Your tractor is designed to cut normal residential grass of a
height no more than 10 inches (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.
• Do not attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely
tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns, NOT
clear brush.
• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn.
• When approaching the other end of the strip, slow down or
stop before turning. A U-turn is recommended unless a pivot
or zero turn is required.
• Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and
overlap approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm).
• Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to align with a
previously cut strip.
• To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible, change
the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45°
for the next and each subsequent mowing.
When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass
surface, always:
• Engage the parking brake.
• Shut engine off and remove the key.
• Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your
lawn ''browned'' by hot exhaust from your tractor's
running engine.
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