Cub Cadet 1863 - Page 15

brake pedal is fully depressed, and the PTO
engagement switch is in the "OFF" position.
The safety interlock system will automati¬
cally shut off the engine if the operator
leaves the seat before engaging the brake
lock.
■ ^NOTE
The safety interlock system will automati¬
cally disengage the PTO if the operator
leaves the seat with the PTO In the "RUN"
position, or the unit is shifted Into reverse
with the PTO in the "RUN" position. To
reengage the PTO, place the speed control
lever in neutral ("N"), move the PTO switch
into the "OFF" position and then engage the
PTO while seated.
1. Operator must be seated.
2. Place the throttle midway between the "SLOW"
and "FAST" position.
3. Pull choke control knob 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.
4. Place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position.
5. Place the speed control lever in neutral ("N").
6. Fully depress the brake pedal.
■ ^NOTE
The speed control lever will automatically
return to neutral when the brake pedal is
pressed ail the way down, and the linkage is
properly adjusted.
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
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.
Place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position. Move the
throttle control lever midway between "SLOW" and
"FAST" positions. Turn the key to the "OFF" position.
Remove key from ignition switch.
TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
A CAUTION
Never operate a new engine immediately
under full load. Break it in carefully as
shown in the table below.
Period
Engine Throttle
Control Lever
Position
Load
% y* Full
1st hour
X
None
X
Light drawbar load
or
2 hour
X
Mowing with tractor
at slow speed
X
Medium draw¬
bar load
3rd through
or
13th hour
X
Normal mowing
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.
WARNING
Operator must be seated before starting the
tractor.
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