Cub Cadet 1863 User Manual

freely. Turning the adjustment rod clockwise
increases the preset height; turning counterclockwise
lowers the preset height.
NOTE
Be careful when turning the adjustment rod
counterclockwise. It is possible to disen¬
gage the adjustment rod from the lift cam.
N. S E AT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
The seat adjustment lever is used to move the seat
forward or rearward. Refer to ADJUSTING THE
SEAT in Section III.
0. B R AKE LOCK
A WARNING
The hydrostatic transmission will not hold
the tractor on a hill. In a short period of time
(depending on the steepness of the hill) the
oil will drain from the transmission and allow
the tractor to roll downhill. To avoid an
accident and/or possible injury, engage the
brake lock.
Always engage the brake lock when dismounting the
tractor. To lock the brake, depress brake pedal and
place the brake lock in the engaged position. (See
Figure 7.) To disengage the lock, press down on the
pedal, lift the lock up and place it in the disengaged
position.
Figure 7
1. Brake Pedal
2. Brake Lock
P. B R A KE PEDAL
■ 1^ NOTE
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving the tractor as this would cause
the speed control lever to return to the "N"
position.
Brake pedal must be pressed all the way down to
activate the safety starting switch. When brake pedal
is in the depressed position, It automatically moves
the speed control lever to the "N" position if the link¬
age is properly adjusted. (See Figure 3.)
Q. H Y DRAULIC LIFT CONTROL LEVER
NOTE
The engine must be running in order to
operate the hydraulic lift.
The hydraulic lift control lever controls the raising and
lowering of equipment used with the tractor, If
installed. The control lever is spring-loaded. To raise
the equipment, pull up on the lever. To lower the
equipment, push down on the lever. (See Figure 8.)
HYDRAULIC LIFT
R. T HROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set
in a given position, it will maintain a uniform engine
speed. (See Figure 8.)
■ ^NOTE
When using power take-off operated equip¬
ment, best performance is achieved with the
throttle lever in the "FAST" position.
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Cub Cadet 1863 Specifications

General

Engine Power	18 hp
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Cylinders	2
Drive	2WD
Number of speeds	Infinite
Axles	2
Front tire size	16x6.5-8
Rear tire size	23x10.5-12
Cutting Height	1.5-4 inches
Deck Material	Steel
Engine	Kohler Command
Brakes	Disc