Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 60 - Manual (Page 11)

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4. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.)
Located on the right side of the mower beside the
ignition switch. This is an “on/off” push-pull
switch that controls the electric blade clutch which
supplies power to the cutting blades through the
PTO. The switch must be turned off to start the
engine and should be turned off for safety any time
another person approaches the mower or the mow-
ing deck is raised to the transport position. Power
to the electric clutch will also be cut off if the
operator leaves the operator’s seat.
5. Parking Brake: (See Figure 2.) Located on the
left side of the traction unit. The handle is an over-
center lever which applies the brakes on the drive
wheels when the handle is pulled to the rear. The
brake must be engaged in order to start the engine.
6. Deck Lift Pedal: (See Figure 3.) Located on the
right front corner of the foot platform. Raise the
mowing deck to the transport position, by pushing
the upper part of the pedal. To lower the mowing
deck, push on the upper part of the pedal to
release, and lower it to the desired position set by
the pin.
7. Fuel Shutoff Valve: (See Figure 4.) Located on
top of the fuel tank. When turned in a clockwise
direction until it stops, it will shut off the flow of
fuel to the engine. When turned in a counterclock-
wise direction it will open and allow fuel to flow
to the engine. Close this valve if you are not going
to run the mower for a period of 30 minutes or
more to prevent flooding the engine.
8. Seat Adjustment Lever: The Seat Adjustment
Lever is located beneath the seat. The Seat Adjust-
ment Lever is used to move the seat forward and
backward. To place the seat in the desired position
pull the seat adjustment lever to the left then push
the seat forward or back to the desired position.
Release the lever so the seat will lock in place.
9. Hour Meter: (See Figure 1) Located on the right
side of the mower behind the ignition switch. The
hour meter displays running time.
10. Choke Lever: (See Figure 2) The Choke knob is
located on the left side of the mower next to the
operator’s seat. The Choke is operated manually.
Having the Choke in the ON (up or pulled out)
position helps the engine to start during initial
start-up. During normal operation the Choke
should be in the OFF (down) position.
Steering Levers
Deck Lift Pedal Figure. 3
Fuel Shutoff Valve Figure. 4