Operator`s manual

Section 5 — operation 23
9. Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to align with a
previously cut strip.
10. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible,
change the direction that the strips are mowed by
approximately 45° for the next and each subsequent
mowing.
WARNING! Be careful when crossing gravel paths
or driveways. Disengage the PTO knob and raise the
deck to the highest/transport position before
crossing.
NOTE: When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass
surface, always:
• Make sure the drive pedals are in neutral.
• Engage the parking brake.
• Shut engine off and remove the key.
• Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your
lawn ‘‘browned’’ by hot exhaust from your tractor’s
running engine.
Checking the Safety Interlock Circuits
Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are
working properly. If a safety circuit is not working as designed,
contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO
NOT operate the machine if any safety circuit is not functioning
properly. To check the safety circuits, proceed as follows:
1. Sitting in the tractor seat with both drive pedals in
the neutral position, disengage the parking brake and
momentarily turn the ignition switch to the start position.
The engine should not crank.
2. Engage the parking brake and pull the PTO knob upward to
the engaged position. Momentarily turn the ignition switch
to the start position; the engine should not crank.
3. Push the PTO knob downward to the disengaged position
and move both drive pedals to the neutral position and
disengage the parking brake; then lift upward from the
operator’s seat. The engine should stop.
4. With both drive pedals in the neutral position and the
parking brake engaged, engage the PTO knob. Lift upward
from the operator’s seat; the engine should stop.
Mower Cutting Blades
The blades normally “factory installed” on a mower afford
the best grass cutting performance on the majority of grasses
and mowing conditions; however, there will be occasions
whereby the grass type, stage of grass growth, soil conditions,
and weather conditions will require different cutting blade
types. Since the mower decks are designed so that over-lap of
the cutting blades generally exceed 1.5”, there is no need for
orientation of one cutting blade to an adjacent blade (I.E., the
blades do not need to be “timed” nor synchronized).
Hi-lift — These are generally the best cutting blades for most
grasses and mowing conditions. These blades will provide extra
“lift” for the thinner leaf grasses, will handle lush grasses, and
will provide maximum grass and debris discharge. These blades
are generally required for material collection systems. More
horsepower is required for these blades when compared to
others, and they generally produce the highest noise levels.
Medium-lift — These blades require less horsepower than the
hi-lift, and they generally work well in wider leaf grasses and
some mulch applications.
Low-lift — These blades require less horsepower than hi-lift and
medium-lift blades, and they generally work best with wide leaf
grasses, sparse grass growth, and sandy soil conditions. They produce
the lowest noise levels. Bahia blades are configured without offset,
and with a maximum amount of sharpened cutting edge.
Mulch — These blades are generally designed for use in cutting
decks equipped with mulch baffles. The shape of the blade
generally produces higher turbulence in order that the grass can be
repeatedly cut and re-cut into smaller pieces. These blades generally
require more horsepower than other blades. Mulch blades work
best when the grasses are cut at the highest levels, minimal lengths
of grasses are removed, and grass conditions are generally dry.
NOTE: Refer to the attachment and accessories section for a list
of part numbers.