Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 50 - Manual (Page 12)

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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 cut-
ting 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 mowing deck is
raised to the transport position. Power to the
electric clutch will also be cut off if the opera-
tor leaves the operator’s seat.
5. Parking Brake: (See Figure 2.) Located on
the left side of the traction unit. The handle is
an overcenter 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.
Steering Levers
Deck Lift Pedal Figure. 3
Deck Lift Pedal: (See Figure 3.) Located on
the right front corner of the foot platform.
Raise the mowing deck to the transport posi-
tion, 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 counterclockwise 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.
Fuel Shutoff Valve Figure. 4
Seat Adjustment Lever: The Seat Adjust-
ment Lever is located beneath the seat. The
Seat Adjustment Lever is used to move the
seat forward and backward. To place the seat
in the desired position pull the seat adjust-
ment lever to the left then push the seat for-
ward 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.
Note:
An optional meter provides engine
speed (RPM), service reminders (oil, lube), and
running time (hours).
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.