Cub Cadet 1405 - Cold Weather Starting; Stopping the Engine

A WARNING
Operator must be seated before starting
tractor.
1. Operator must be seated.
2. Pull choke control knob out to full choke position.
Less choking may be necessary due to variations
in temperature, grade of fuel, etc. Little or no
choking will be needed when the engine is warm.
3. Place the throttle in the "START" (1/2-3/4 throttle)
position. Never start engine at full throttle.
4. Place the PTO switch to the "OFF" position.
5. Place the gearshift lever in neutral ("N").
6. Depress the brake/clutch pedal.
7. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the "START"
position and release it as soon as the engine
starts: however, do not operate the starter for
more than 10 seconds at any one time. If the
engine does not start within this time, turn the key
"OFF" and wait a few minutes, then try again.
8. After the engine starts, slowly release the
brake/clutch pedal and gradually push the choke
control knob all the way in. Do not use the choke
to enrich the fuel mixture, except as necessary to
start the engine.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
A CAUTION
Remove the key to prevent accidental start¬
ing and battery discharge if equipment is left
unattended.
1. Return gear shift lever to neutral ("N"), engage
the brake pedal lock and return PTO to "OFF"
position.
2. Move the throttle lever to the "SLOW" position
and allow the engine to idle for a short time
before stopping.
3. Then turn the key to the "OFF" position. Remove
key from ignition switch.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
A WARNING
During operation do not run the engine in
confined area such as storage building any
longer than is necessary. Immediately move
the tractor outside into the air.
■ I^NOTE
In cold weather the starting motor may
disengage prematurely. This is caused by
the engine firing once but failing to continue
running. If this happens several times, the
engine will be flooded and it will be neces¬
sary to leave the throttle in the "SLOW" posi¬
tion but push the choke in all the way; then
turn the ignition key to the "START" position
and slowly pull the choke out to the position
which will cause the engine to start and con¬
tinue running. If the engine falters after put¬
ting tractor into motion, pull the choke out
part way until the engine runs smoothly, then
gradually push the choke back in as the
engine warms.
Engine starting is possible in cold weather providing
the correct weight of engine oil is used, the battery is
fully charged, and the proper starting procedure is fol¬
lowed. The best procedure for starting at tempera¬
tures near or below freezing is as follows:
A WARNING
Operator must be seated before starting
tractor.
1. Operator must be seated.
2. Pull the choke all the way out into the full choke
position.
3. Place the throttle in the "START" (1/2-3/4 throttle)
position. Never start engine at full throttle.
4. Place gear shift lever in neutral ("N"), depress
brake/clutch pedal, and place PTO switch in
"OFF" position.
5. Move the key switch into the "START" position
and hold until the engine starts; however, do not
operate the starter for more than 10 seconds at
any one time. As soon as the engine starts,
slowly push the choke in part way.
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