Cub Cadet I1042 - Manual (Page 11)

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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.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the
tractor unattended.
Forward Control Pedal
The forward control pedal is located on the right side of the tractor,
at the front of the right running board. Depress the forward control
pedal to cause the tractor to travel in the forward direction. The for-
ward ground speed of the tractor is directly affected by the distance
the pedal is depressed. The further the pedal is depressed, the
faster the tractor will travel. The tractor will slow and the pedal will
return to its original position when released.
Reverse Control Pedal
The reverse control pedal is located in the right front running board
rearward of the forward control pedal. Depress the reverse control
pedal to cause the tractor to travel in reverse. The further the pedal
is depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The tractor will slow
and the pedal will return to its original position when released.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located at the front of the left running board and
is used for quick stops, or setting the parking brake. This pedal
must be FullY depressed to activate the safety interlock switch
when starting the tractor.
Deck Lift Lever
The deck lift lever is located in the right fender and is used to
change the cutting height of the mower deck. The cutting heights
range from 1-1/2" to 4". Each of the six index notches represent an
approximately 1/2" adjustment to the deck height. To use, grasp
the lift lever handle and pull slightly upward (rearward) while pivot-
ing the lever inward and out of its index notch. Move the lift lever as
necessary to place in the notch best suited for your application.
After changing the cutting height of the deck, you must check
the position of the deck front gauge wheels. They should be
approximately ½-inch above the ground when the tractor is on a
smooth, flat surface such as a driveway. Refer to “Maintenance &
Adjustments” later in this manual
Cup Holder
The tractor’s cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the
seat.
Seat Adjustment Lever
The seat adjustment lever is on the left side of the seat. use
this lever to adjust the seat forward or rearward to a comfortable
operating position. See the “Maintenance & Adjustments” section
later in this manual for instructions.
Fuel Fill Cap and Fuel Level Window
The fuel fill cap is located in the center of the rear fender. Pivot the
seat forward to fully access the fuel fill cap and fill the fuel tank.
Turn the fill cap approximately 1/4 turn and pull upward to remove.
Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn 1/4 turn
clockwise to tighten.
The level of fuel in the fuel tank can be viewed through the fuel
level window in the rear hitch plate.
Cargo Net
Conveniently located on the tractor’s dash panel, the cargo net can
be used to store personal items while operating the lawn tractor.
Hydro Transmission Bypass Rods
The hydro transmission bypass rods are located at the back of the
tractor above the rear hitch plate. When engaged, these levers
open a hydro pump bypass valve in each transmission which
allows the tractor to be manually pushed short distances. See
the “Maintenance & Adjustments” section later in this manual for
instructions.