Cub Cadet 435D - Manual (Page 9)

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Operation
WARNING
This is an off-road
utility vehicle and
it should not be
operated on public
highways. Know
and comply with all
laws and regulations
governing the use of
off-highway vehicles
in your area.
Do not run an engine
in an enclosed area.
Move the vehicle to an
outside area before
running the engine.
Do not stop or start
suddenly when going
uphill or downhill. Be
especially cautious
when changing
direction on slopes.
Apply brakes when
going down slopes
to maintain control of
vehicle.
Operating Your Utility Vehicle
WARNING: This is an off-road utility vehicle and it should not be operated on public highways.
Know and comply with all laws and regulations governing the use of off-highway vehicles in your
area.
IMPORTANT: Before starting the engine read this manual and the Kohler Engine manual thoroughly to understand
all instructions.
WARNING: Do not run an engine in an enclosed area. Move the vehicle to an outside area before
running the engine.
IMPORTANT: Tires are shipped over-inflated. Reduce inflation pressure in all tires to approximately 5 -6 psi.
Check Neutral Safety Switch
1. Sit in the operator’s seat and place key switch in
STOP position.
2. Engage the parking brake, raise and secure cargo box,
and move lever to the forward position. See Figure 12.
3. Sit back down in operator’s seat and move key switch
to START position. The engine should NOT crank.
4. Turn key switch to STOP and move lever to the
reverse position.
5. Sit back down in operator’s seat and move key switch
to START position. The engine should NOT crank.
6. Turn key switch to STOP.
7. Lower and re-latch the cargo box.
8. Keep engine compartment clean and be sure fan or
flywheel screens remains installed and clean.
Starting Engine
1. Sit in the operator’s seat and place key switch in
STOP position.
2. Lock parking brake.
3. Put into neutral.
4. Pull out the choke knob if engine is cold.
5. Turn key to the START position.
6. Release key to the RUN position when engine starts.
7. If engine does not start, wait a few seconds and
repeat procedures.
8. After engine starts, push in choke knob.
9. Release parking brake.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT run the starter continuously
for more than 5 seconds, otherwise the battery may
discharge quickly.
NOTE: If engine surges after starting while idling or
driving at a low speed, apply choke as needed until
engine has warmed up.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the engine under full load
until engine has warmed up.
Stopping Engine
1. To stop utility vehicle, release accelerator pedal and de-
press brake pedal until vehicle comes to a complete
stop.
2. Put unit back into neutral.
3. Lock parking brake and turn key switch to STOP
position.
4. Remove the key when not in use.
WARNING: The vehicle will roll if the
parking brake is not engaged and locked.
Driving Utility Vehicle
1. Make sure front wheels are turned to the desired
direction.
2. Depress brake pedal to release parking brake.
3. To avoid damaging transmission, depress brake
pedal fully and make sure vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into Forward or Reverse.
WARNING: Do not stop or start suddenly
when going uphill or downhill. Be espe-
cially cautious when changing direction
on slopes. Apply brakes when going down
slopes to maintain control of vehicle.
Figure 12