Cub Cadet i1050 - Manual (Page 13)

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Cargo Net
Conveniently located on the tractor’s dash panel, the
cargo net can be used to store personal items while
operating the lawn tractor.
Hydro Transmission Bypass Rods
The hydro transmission bypass rods are located at the
back of the tractor above the rear hitch plate. When
engaged, these levers open a hydro pump bypass
valve in each transmission which allows the tractor to
be pushed short distances manually. See “Moving the
Tractor Manually” later in this section.
Headlights
The tractor headlights are turned on whenever the ignition
switch is turned to either of the run positions.
Safety Interlock System
The safety interlock system is designed for safe operation
of the tractor. If this system should ever malfunction, do
not operate the tractor, immediately contact your Cub
Cadet dealer.
• The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
starting unless the parking brake is engaged and the
PTO switch is in the disengaged (OFF) position.
• The safety interlock system will automatically shut
off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before
engaging the parking brake.
• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off
the engine if the operator leaves the tractor’s seat with
the PTO (Blade Engage) switch engaged, regardless
of whether the parking brake is engaged.
• With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING
position, the electric PTO clutch will automatically shut
off if the PTO switch is in the engaged (ON) position
and the drive pedal is depressed for Reverse travel.
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Tampering with or
attempting to bypass
the Safety Interlock
Switches in any way
will void your trac-
tor’s warranty. Do not
operate the tractor if
the interlock system
is malfunctioning.
Use extreme caution
while operating
the tractor in the
REVERSE CAUTION
MODE. Always look
down and behind
before and while back-
ing. Do not operate the
tractor when children
or others are around.
Stop the tractor im-
mediately if someone
enters the area.
WARNING
Operation
WARNING: Tampering with or attempting
to bypass the Safety Interlock Switches in
any way will void your tractor’s warranty.
Do not operate the tractor if the interlock
system is malfunctioning.
Reverse Caution Mode
WARNING: Use extreme caution while
operating the tractor in the REVERSE
CAUTION MODE. Always look down and
behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children
or others are around. Stop the tractor
immediately if someone enters the area.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE
position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be
operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start engine as instructed earlier in this manual
section.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green)
position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow)
position of the key switch module. See Figure 6.
3. Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange,
Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key
switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left
corner of the key switch module will be ON while
activated. See Figure 6.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be
driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while
backing to make sure no children are around.
6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will
remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
position or STOP position.
b. The operator leaves the seat. Follow the previous
instructions to re-activate.
Indicator
Light
Stop
Position
Reverse
Push
Button
Reverse Caution Mode
Position
Start
Position
Figure 6 WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND
BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND
SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE
BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE
PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE
BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
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