Cub Cadet GT 3200 - Manual (Page 13)

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• The hour meter is activated when
the key switch is turned to either the
“NORMAL MOWING” or the
"REVERSE CAUTION MODE"
switch positions. A record of the
actual hours of operation should be
kept to assure maintenance proce-
dures are completed according to
the schedule in this manual.
• When the key switch is turned to the
on position, the battery indicator
light briefly illuminates and the
battery voltage is briefly displayed.
The display then changes to the
accumulated hours.
C. Key Switch Module
The key switch module consist of a
four position key switch, the “Reverse
Push Button”, and a red indicator light.
Refer to Figure 5.
The four key positions of key switch
module (Refer to Figure 5) and their
functions are as follows:
• Stop — Stops the tractor engine
and shuts down the tractor’s
electrical circuits.
• Reverse Caution Mode — This
position allows the machine to be
operated in reverse with the blades
(PTO) engaged.
• Normal Mowing — The normal
operating position. All safety inter-
lock circuits are activated and the
blades (PTO) will disengage when
the tractor is driven in the reverse
direction.
• 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.
To prevent accidental start-
ing and/or battery dis-
charge, 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.
Figure 5
Key in Normal
Mowing Mode
Key in Start
Position
Key in Reverse
Caution Mode
Key in Stop
Position
Reverse Push
Button
Indicator Light