Cub Cadet RZT 42 - Manual (Page 14)

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• Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded
gasoline by volume) is an approved fuel. Other
gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved.
• Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded
gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE
by volume) are approved fuels. Other gasoline/
ether blends are not approved.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Clean the air cleaner element if necessary.
• Check the tire inflation pressures.
• Adjust the seat for operator’s maximum comfort,
visibility and for maintaining complete control of
the tractor.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system
for the protection of the operator. If the interlock
system should ever malfunction, do not operate the
tractor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer.
• The safety interlock system prevents the engine
from cranking or starting unless the RH and LH
drive control levers are moved fully outward in the
neutral position, the parking brake is engaged,
and the PTO is disengaged.
• To avoid sudden movement when disengaging
the parking brake, the safety interlock system will
shut off the engine if the RH and/or LH drive
control levers are moved to a position other than
the fully out in neutral position when the parking
brake is engaged
• The safety interlock system will shut off the
engine if the operator leaves the seat before
engaging the parking brake.
• The safety interlock system will shut off the
engine if the operator leaves the seat with the
PTO engaged, regardless of whether the parking
brake is engaged.
NOTE: The PTO switch must be moved to the
“OFF” position to restart the engine.
• The safety interlock system will shut off the PTO
and the mower blades will stop if both drive con-
trol levers are moved into the reverse position.
The PTO will re-engage when one or both of the
levers are moved back to the neutral or forward
position.
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING: This unit is equipped with a
safety interlock system designed for the
protection of the operator. Do not oper-
ate the tractor if any part of the interlock
system is malfunctioning. Periodically
check the functions of the interlock sys-
tem for proper operation.
WARNING: For personal safety, the
operator must be sitting in the tractor
seat when starting the engine.
• Move the RH and LH drive control levers fully out-
ward in the neutral position. Refer to Figure 11.
• Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat.
• Engage the parking brake. Refer to Figure 11.
• Make certain the PTO switch is in the disen-
gaged (down) position. Refer to Figure 11.
• Move the throttle control lever fully forward into
the "CHOKE" position. NOTE: If the engine is
warmed up, it may not be necessary to place the
throttle control in the choke position.
Figure 11
• Turn the ignition key clockwise to the “START”
position and release it as soon as the engine
starts; however, do not crank the engine continu-
ously for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start within this time, turn the key
to “OFF” and wait a minute to allow the engine’s
starter motor to cool. Try again after waiting. If
after a few attempts the engine fails to start, do
not keep trying to start it with the choke closed as
this will cause flooding and make starting more
difficult.
• As the engine warms up, gradually pull the throt-
tle control lever rearward past the choke detent
position. Do not use the choke to enrich the fuel
mixture, except as necessary to start the engine.
• Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid
throttle before putting the engine under load.
• Observe the hour meter/indicator panel. If the
battery indicator light or oil pressure light come
on, immediately stop the engine. Have the tractor
inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer.
LH Control Lever
Out in Neutral
Parking Brake
RH Control Lever
Out in Neutral
Engaged
Throttle Control
Forward in Choke
PTO Switch in Down
(Disengaged) Position