Cub Cadet THE TANK S7237 - Manual (Page 14)

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also referred to as blade control switch) is in
the “off” (down) position.
2. Move the choke control forward and the engine
speed control (throttle) forward (half way).
Note:
E.F.I. Tanks do not have a choke control.
3. Insert the ignition key, turn the switch toward
the spring-loaded “Start” position, maintain the
Start position until the engine begins to run,
then release the switch (it will return to the
“Run” position).
4. Retard the choke slowly by moving it rear-
ward. If the engine is “cold”, the choke may
need to be partially applied for a few minutes.
Be sure to totally retard the choke after the
engine has “warmed up”.
g. Check safety devices:
1. With the park brake engaged, gently try to
move the speed control pedals (speed/direc-
tional control) from the neutral/start position
— they should not move.
2. With the park brake engaged and the speed
control pedals in the neutral/start position,
advance the engine speed control completely
forward (Hi-idle), engage the PTO control
switch (pull upward), then lift off the seat —
the engine should stop running. Sit down and
the engine should run. Turn off the PTO by
pushing the control switch down.
h. To drive in the FORWARD direction:
1. Set the engine speed to 2000 to 2500 rpm (refer
to tachometer on right control panel). This
must be increased to full speed (3525-3675
rpm) after becoming familiar with the
machine.
2. Release the park brake.
3. Slowly, push the forward speed control pedal
until the machine begins to move forward —
release the pedal and the machine should stop
moving. The more that the forward speed con-
trol pedal is depressed, the faster the machine
will move in the forward direction. Release the
forward speed control pedal, and the machine
should stop traveling forward.
4. Do not advance the forward speed control
pedal rapidly as this could cause turf deface-
ment, loss of traction, and/or instability.
5. To turn, turn the steering toward the direction
of desired travel — I.E. to turn clockwise (to
the Operator’s Right), turn the steering wheel
clockwise, and to turn counter-clockwise (to
the Operator’s LEFT), turn the steering wheel
counter-clockwise. NOTE: If the steering
wheel is turned so that the inside wheel is
angled approximately 88 degrees a “pivot turn”
will be executed — turf defacement could
occur (if on grass) as well as potential damages
to the traction surface and the tire. If the inside
wheel turns less than 88 degrees the turn side
tire will continue to rotate and a “U-turn” will
be executed with a low potential for turf
defacement as well as traction surface and tire
damage. If the steering wheel is turned com-
pletely one way, a zero-turn will be executed.
i. To drive in the REVERSE direction:
1. Make sure no bystanders, animals, or objects
are behind the machine. Look behind the
machine, and use extreme care.
2. Slowly, push the reverse speed control pedal
until the machine begins to move rearward.
Release the pedal and the machine should stop.
The more the pedal is depressed, the faster the
machine will move in the reverse direction.
Release the pedal and the machine should stop
traveling in reverse.
3. Do not retard the reverse speed control pedal
rapidly as this could cause turf defacement
and/or loss of traction.
4. To turn, turn the steering opposite the direction
of the desired travel — I.E., to turn counter-
clockwise (to the Operator’s LEFT), turn the
steering wheel clockwise, and to turn clock-
wise (to the Operator’s RIGHT), turn the steer-
ing whel counter-clockwise. NOTE: If the
steering wheel is turned so that the inside
wheel is angled 88 degrees, the turn side tire
will not rotate and a “pivot turn” will be exe-
cuted. Turf defacement could occur (if on
grass) as well as potential damages to the trac-
tion surface and the tire. If the inside wheel is
not turned 88 degrees, then the turn side tire
will continue to rotate and a “U-turn” will be
executed with a low potential for turf deface-
ment as well as traction surface and tire dam-
age.
j. To perform a “zero turn”:
1. Please note, a zero turn maneuver can be exe-
cuted while the machine is moving in the For-
ward or, Reverse directions, if the steering
wheel is turned completely in the one direction.
2. To turn clockwise when going forward, turn
the steering wheel clockwise and depress the
forward speed control pedal. Release the pedal
and the machine should stop turning. If the
reverse pedal is depressed, the turn will be
counter-clockwise.
3. To turn counter-clockwise, turn the steering
wheel counter-clockwise and depress the for-
ward speed control pedal. Release the pedal
and the machine should stop turning. If the
reverse pedal is depressed, the turn will be
clockwise.
3. Start the Engine:
a. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
b. Sit on the Seat. Set the parking brake “On”.