Cub Cadet 642 - Manual (Page 8)

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• To engage the parking brake, push brake pedal
down firmly, pull out on the parking brake latch, and
release foot from brake pedal. Brake pedal will stay
down and parking brake light on dash will come on
to indicate parking brake is engaged.
• To release parking brake, push down on brake
pedal and parking brake latch will release.
Figure 3
Ignition Switch
WARNING: Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always set parking brake, stop
engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
The ignition switch is located on the right side of the
dash panel. To start the engine, insert the key into the
ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START
position. Release the key into the On position once
engine has fired. See Figure 4.
NOTE: The gearshift must be in the neutral position to
start engine.
Figure 4
Refer to Starting The Engine in the Operation Section of
this manual for detailed starting instructions.
The ignition switch is also used to operate the utility
vehicle’s headlights. Refer to Operating The Headlights on
page 11 of this manual for detailed instructions.
Horn Switch
The horn switch is located on the right side of the dash
panel. Push button to activate horn. See Figure 4.
12V Power Outlet
The 12V power outlet is located on the right side of the
dash panel. It is used for the convenience of plugging in
accessories that require a power source with a
maximum load of 5 amps at 12 volts. See Figure 4.
Accessory Power Switch (
If Equipped
)
The accessory power switch is located on the right side
of the dash panel. This switch, if equipped, turns power
on or off for optional accessories. See Figure 5.
Cargo Box Electric Lift Switch
The cargo box electric lift switch is located on the right
side of the dash panel. It activates lift to raise and lower
cargo box. See Figure 5.
Rear Power Outlet Switch
The rear power outlet switch is located on the right side
of the dash panel. It turns power on and off for the rear
outlet, which is located on the rear right side of the unit
and is used for the convenience of plugging in
accessories. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
Warning Light Cluster
The warning light cluster is located in the middle of the
dash panel. There are four warning lights: battery light,
parking brake light, engine oil pressure light, and low
fuel light. The parking brake light indicates when parking
brake is engaged. The engine oil pressure light activates
when engine has low oil pressure. The battery light will
indicate that the battery is not charging. The low fuel
light activates when fuel is low in tank. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
Parking Brake
Latch
12V Power
Outlet
Horn
Ignition
Switch
Stop
On/
Lights
On
Start
Cargo Box Electric
Lift Switch
Rear Power
Outlet Switch
Accessory
Switch
(Optional)
Power
FUEL
BATTERY
DIE CUT
DIE CUT
PARKING
OIL PRESSURE
P
+
HOURS 1/10
DIE CUT
DIE CUT
DIE CUT
Battery
Light
Low Fuel
Light
Engine Oil
Pressure Light
Parking
Brake
Hour Meter
Light