Cub Cadet THE TANK S7237 - Manual (Page 10)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A.General
1. When Mowing:
a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the
area to be mowed.
b. When operating this mower, in the forward direc-
tion, do not allow the speed control pedals to rap-
idly return to Neutral. Always operate the pedal
smoothly and avoid any sudden movements
when starting and stopping.
c. If the mower is equipped for side discharge,
never use the mower without the discharge chute
installed and placed in the down position.
d. Always remove debris and other objects from the
area to be mowed (Note: debris and loose grass
will reduce traction).
e. Mow only in daylight.
f. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads, and other hid-
den hazards.
g. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks, ditches,
sand traps, and other obstacles.
h. Before backing up, check behind and watch
where you are going.
i. Always reduce speed when making a turn, and
when grass is wet.
j. Always mow laterally or diagonally across
slopes, never up and down the slope. Do not
operate on steep (greater than 20 degrees 36%)
slopes and slow down before turning. Avoid turn-
ing downhill if possible, start at the bottom and
work up to the top. Use extra care and go slowly
when turning downhill.
k. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or road-
ways. Always turn off the blade clutch switch
and wait until the blades stop rotating and raise
the cutting deck to the transport position. Always
allow other vehicles to have the right of way.
l. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off
the blade clutch switch, place the speed control
pedals in the neutral position, move the throttle to
slow, set the parking brake, shut off the engine,
and take the key from the ignition switch. Inspect
for damage. Repair the damage. Make sure the
blades are in good condition and that the blade
bolts are tight before restarting the engine.
m. Never leave the mower unattended without
observing the following: turn off the blade clutch
switch, placing the speed control pedals in the
neutral position, moving the throttle to slow, set-
ting the parking brake, shutting off the engine
and taking the key from the ignition switch.
n. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of the
mower when the engine is running. Turn off the
blade clutch switch if another person approaches
while you are operating the mower.
o. Never attempt to operate the traction unit without
having the mowing deck attached.
p. Keep the mower and especially the engine and
hydraulic components clean and free of grease,
grass, and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and
permit proper cooling.
2. Safety Awareness when Mowing
a. Do not operate on steep slopes, those above 20
degrees (36% slope).
b. Avoid turning downhill if possible, if not use
extra care and go slowly.
c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction is at
a minimum going downhill.
d. Do not operate with discharge side of the mower
toward streets, buildings, playgrounds, parking
lots, other machines, animals, and other people.
e. Avoid operation or use extreme care if the trac-
tion surface is wet, unstable, or slippery.
f. Use extra care when grass clippings, leaves, pine
needles, or debris are present as traction can be
reduced.
Figure. 4 Figure. 5
Ignition Switch
Electric Blade
Clutch Switch
Tach and
Hour Meter
Engine throttle
Choke Lever
Power Implement Lift