Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E Manual De Operación página 11

Forward Drive Pedal (C)
The forward drive pedal is located on the right side of the tractor, along the running
board. Press the forward drive pedal forward to allow the tractor to travel forward.
Ground speed is also controlled with the forward drive pedal. The further forward
the pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its
original/neutral position when it is not pressed.
Reverse Drive Pedal (D)
The reverse drive pedal is located on the right side of the tractor along the running
board. Ground speed is also controlled with the reverse drive pedal. The further
downward the pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will
return to its original/neutral position when it is not depressed.
Brake Pedal (E)
The brake pedal is located on the left side of the tractor, along the running board.
The brake pedal can be used for stopping the tractor or setting the parking brake.
NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to start the tractor. Refer to the
Safety Interlock Switches section of this manual for more information.
Park Brake Lever (F)
Located in the center of the tractor's dash panel
below the steering wheel, the park brake
lever is used to engage the parking brake. Refer
to the Engaging the Parking Brake section of this
manual for detailed instructions regarding the
parking brake.
Storage Tray (G)
The storage tray is located to the left of the operator's seat.
Cup Holder (H)
The cup holder is located to the left of the operator's seat.
Headlight (I)
The headlights will turn ON whenever the key is ON and the headlight button is
pressed. To turn the headlights OFF, press the headlight button again.
Charging Port (J)
The charging port is located on the left side of the dash. To access the charging port,
lift up on the charging port cover.
USB Charging Ports (If equipped) (K)
If equipped, a pair of USB power sources are located on the right side
of the dash. The two USB ports are both rated 2.1A. The ports can be
used to charge your phone or power up other USB devices.
Do not have any devices plugged into your USB charging port when
starting the tractor. Doing so may cause damage to your device.
Deck Lift Lever (L)
The deck lift lever is located in the right rear fender and is used to raise and lower
the deck. Pull the lever to the left out of the index notch and push downward
to lower the deck, or pull upward to raise the deck. When the desired height is
attained, move the lever to the right until fully engaged in the index notch.
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Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown)
The seat adjustment lever is located below the left side of the seat. The lever allows
the seat to move both forward and backward. Refer to the Assembly section for
instructions on adjusting the seat position.
Operation
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 an authorized service dealer.
• The safety interlock system prevents the operator from turning the tractor
ON unless the operator is in the seat with the parking brake engaged or
brake pedal fully depressed and the drive pedal in the neutral position.
• The tractor will not operate with the charger cord plugged into the charging
port and/or the charging port cover open or removed.
• The tractor will automatically shut off the blade(s) and drive motors if the
operator leaves the seat.
NOTE: To restart the tractor, follow the proper starting procedures as
instructed below in the Starting the Tractor section.
Do NOT operate the tractor if the safety interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and protection.
Engaging the Parking Brake
To engage the parking brake:
1. Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with your foot.
2. Depress the parking brake lever.
3. Release the brake pedal to allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake:
1. Depress the brake pedal and the parking brake will release.
Setting the Cutting Height
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of
the twelve (12) different cutting height notches on the right side of the rear fender.
To use the deck lift lever, move the lever to the left, then place it in the notch best
suited for your application.
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck.
Starting the Tractor
1. Unplug the charging cord (if necessary).
If the cord is still plugged in a reminder
will display on the VCM when the key
switch is inserted.
2. Sit in the operator's seat. Fully insert
the key into the key switch.
3. Fully depress the brake pedal or set the parking brake.
4. Press the START/STOP button down until you hear two beeps.
NOTE: The VCM and drive motors are now activated and the tractor is ready
to be operated.
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