Cub Cadet 1535 - Driving the Tractor; Driving on Slopes

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 are as follows:
1. Operator must be seated.
2. Pull the choke all the way out into the full choke
position.
3. Move the throttle lever midway between the
"SLOW" and "FAST" positions.
4. Place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position.
5. Press the clutch/brake pedal slightly down and
place the gear shift lever in neutral ("N").
6. Fully depress the clutch/brake pedal.
7. 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.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
A CAUTION
Do not shift gears while the engine clutch is
engaged or while tractor is moving.
A CAUTION
The clutch/brake pedal must be pushed
slightly down in order to change gears.
A CAUTION
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without
depressing the clutch/brake pedal and
engaging the brake lock. If leaving the trac¬
tor unattended, also turn the ignition key off
and remove the key.
A CAUTION
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and
sudden stops. Keep tractor in gear when
going down hills.
A CAUTION
Do not rest your foot on the clutch/brake
pedal while driving the tractor. This will lead
to premature and excessive wear of the
clutch.
NOTE
When using power take-off operated equip¬
ment, best performance is achieved with the
throttle lever in the "FAST" position.
1. Press the clutch/brake pedal down, and release
the brake lock. Raise the clutch/brake pedal
slightly and move the gear shift lever to the
desired speed.
2. Start the tractor in motion by slowly releasing the
clutch/brake pedal and moving the throttle lever to
the position where the engine operates best for
the load to be handled.
DRIVING ON SLOPES
(Refer to "SLOPE GAUGE" on page 40 in order to
help determine slopes where you may not operate
safely.)
A WARNING
Do not mow on inclines with a slope in
excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approxi¬
mately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A tractor
could overturn and cause serious injury.
A WARNING
Operate tractor up and down slopes, never
across slopes.
A CAUTION
Always drive up or down the face of a slope.
Do not drive so that the tractor may tip over
sideways.
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