Cub Cadet GT-2550 - Manual (Page 11)

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• START — Energizes the starter motor to crank
and start the tractor engine. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts and the key will return
to “NORMAL MOWING” position.
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting and/or battery
discharge, remove the key from the key switch
when the tractor is not in use.
REVERSE PUSH BUTTON — The orange/triangular
button at the top/right corner of the key switch module
activates the system which allows the tractor’s blades
(PTO) to remain engaged when the tractor is driven in
the reverse direction. The key must be turned to the
“REVERSE CAUTION MODE” and the operator must
be in the tractor seat prior to depressing the button to
activate the system.
The RED INDICATOR LIGHT at the top/left corner of
the key switch module comes “ON” to alert the
operator that the key has been turned to the “Reverse
Caution Mode” position, the “Reverse Push Button”
has been depressed, and that the blades will remain
engaged when the machine is driven in reverse.
IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
E. THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
This lever controls the speed of the engine. When
set in a given position, the control cable will maintain
a uniform engine speed.
NOTE: When using PTO operated equipment, best
performance is achieved with the throttle lever in the
“FAST” position.
F. CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is operated manually. Pull the
knob out to choke the engine; push the knob in to
open the choke.
G. BRAKE PEDAL LOCK
WARNING
The hydrostatic transmission will not hold the
tractor on a hill. Normal internal leakage in the
transmission will allow the tractor to roll down-
hill. To avoid an accident and/or possible inju-
ry, engage the brake pedal lock.
The brake lock lever, located in the center of the
dash panel below the steering wheel, is identified
with the symbol. Always engage the brake
pedal lock when dismounting the tractor. To engage
the brake pedal lock, depress the brake pedal and
push down on the brake pedal lock lever. Hold the
lever down while releasing the brake pedal. The le-
ver should lock in the down position.
H. CRUISE CONTROL LEVER
The cruise control lever, located in the center of the
dash panel below the steering wheel, is identified with
the symbol. This lever can be used to main-
tain a desired “foot free” forward speed in areas
where constant speed changes are not required. Re-
fer to Section II- OPERATION for instructions on how
to use this feature.
I. BRAKE PEDAL
The brake pedal is located at the front of the right run-
ning board above the forward control pedal. Press
down to stop the tractor and disengage the cruise con-
trol. The brake pedal must be fully depressed to acti-
vate the safety interlock switch when starting the
tractor.
J. FORWARD CONTROL PEDAL
The forward control pedal is located at the front of the
right running board below the brake pedal. Slowly
press down on the pedal to start moving forward. The
forward ground speed of the tractor is directly affected
by the distance the pedal is depressed.
K. REVERSE CONTROL PEDAL
WARNING
Always look down and behind before and while
backing. Do not operate the tractor when chil-
dren or others are around. Stop the tractor im-
mediately if someone enters the area.
The reverse control pedal is located in the right front
running board rearward of the brake and forward con-
trol pedals. Press the pedal downward to move in re-
verse.
L. LIFT HANDLE
The lift handle is located in the left fender and is used
to raise and lower equipment used with the tractor. The
equipment can be set in any of six positions by de-
pressing the top button on the handle, moving the han-
dle to the desired position, then releasing the button. It
may be necessary to push or pull slightly on the handle
to depress the button. Lift assist springs reduce the ef-
fort needed to lift attachments. To adjust assist spring
tension refer to ADJUSTMENTS in Section III.
This symbol shows slow position.
This symbol shows fast position.
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