Cub Cadet I1042 - Manual (Page 12)

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Battery Indicator Light
Illuminates when the ignition switch it turned to an ON position
and the engine is not started.
Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below
11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) DC volts (the battery voltage is also displayed
on the hour meter). If this indicator and display come on during
operation, check the battery and charging system for possible
causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
Oil Pressure Indicator Light (If Engine So Equipped)
This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If this
indicator illuminates, stop the tractor immediately and check the
engine oil level. If the oil level is within the operating range, but
the light remains on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the key
switch is turned to an on position, but should turn off when the
engine is started.
PTO Engaged Indicator Light
This indicator illuminates when the key switch is turned to the
“START” position while the PTO switch is in the “ENGAGED”
position. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the
key switch in the “START” position. Move the PTO switch to the
“DISENGAGED” position.
Brake Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the key switch is turned to the
“START” position and the brake pedal is not fully depressed.
Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the key
switch in the “START” position. If necessary, fully depress the
brake pedal.
Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever controls the speed of the
engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will
maintain a uniform engine speed.
NOTE: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck
engaged, the throttle control lever must always be in the
FAST (rabbit) position.
Key Switch Module
The key switch module is used
to start and stop the engine. It is
also used to activate the reverse
caution mode. Insert key into
the key switch module and turn
clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the normal
mowing position once engine
has started.
To stop the engine, turn the
ignition key counterclockwise to
the STOP position.
WARNING! Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever
into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
WARNING! Prior to operating the tractor, refer to
both “Safety Interlock System” on page 12 and
“Starting The Engine” on page 13 of this manual for
detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch
Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE
CAUTION MODE.
WARNING! Never move the key into the Start
position while the engine is running. Doing so may
cause damage to your engine’s starter.
Choke Control
The choke control knob is located on the lower
left side of the dash panel and is activated by
pulling outward. Activating the choke control
closes the choke plate on the carburetor and
aids in starting the engine.
PTO (Blade Engage) Control Switch
To engage the electric PTO and provide power
to the cutting deck, pull outward on the PTO
control switch knob. Push the switch knob
inward to disengage the PTO and stop the
cutting deck.
NOTE: The PTO Control Switch must be in the
disengaged (OFF) position when starting the
engine.
Parking Brake Lever
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running;
otherwise the engine will automatically shut off.
To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake
pedal and push the bottom of parking brake
lever inward. See the image to the right for
parking brake identification. Hold the lever in
while removing your foot from the brake pedal.
Both parking brake lever and brake pedal will stay
depressed.
To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly.
The parking brake lever will then return to its original position.
WARNING! Always set the parking brake when
leaving the tractor unattended.