Cub Cadet GT-3100 - Manual (Page 17)

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Starting The Engine
• Operator must be sitting in the
tractor seat.
• Push choke lever to the full choke
position. Less choking may be
necessary due to variations in
temperature, grade of fuel, etc. Little
or no choking will be needed when
the engine is warm.
• Place the throttle midway between
the “SLOW” and “FAST” position.
• Make sure the PTO switch is in the
“OFF” position.
• Fully depress the brake pedal.
• Turn the ignition key clockwise to
the “START” position and release it
as soon as the engine starts;
however, do not crank the engine
continuously for more than 10
seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start within this time, turn
the key to “STOP” and wait a minute
to allow the engine’s starter motor to
cool. Try again after waiting.
• After the engine starts, slowly
release the brake pedal. As the
engine warms up, gradually pull the
choke lever all the way back. Do not
use the choke to enrich the fuel
mixture, except when necessary to
start the engine.
Stopping The Engine
NOTE: Remove the key from the
ignition switch to prevent accidental
starting or battery discharge if the
equipment is left unattended.
• Place the PTO switch in the “OFF”
position. Place the throttle control
lever between the “MID” and “FAST”
positions. Then turn the ignition key
to the “STOP” position and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
Driving The Tractor
WARNING:
Avoid sudden
starts, excessive speed and
sudden stops.
WARNING: Do not leave
the seat of the tractor with-
out disengaging the PTO and
engaging the parking brake.
If leaving the tractor unat-
tended, turn the ignition key
off and remove key.
• Depress the brake pedal to release
the parking brake and let the pedal
up. Move the throttle lever to the
position where the engine operates
best for the load to be handled
(normally full throttle).
NOTE:
Do not use the forward or
reverse control pedals to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in
motion. Use the brake pedal to bring the
tractor to a stop before depressing either
the forward or reverse control pedal.
• To move forward, slowly depress
the forward control pedal until the
desired speed is achieved.
• To move in reverse, check that the
area behind is clear then slowly
depress the reverse control pedal.
Always look down and behind
before and while backing up.
Setting The Cruise Control
NOTE: The cruise control feature
can only be operated in the forward
direction.
• Slowly depress the forward control
pedal until the desired speed is
achieved.
• Lightly push the cruise control lever
downward.
• While continuing to hold the cruise
lever down, lift your foot from the
forward control pedal (you should
feel the cruise latch engage).