Cub Cadet 1872

A CAUTION
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed, and
sudden stops. Keep tractor in gear when
going down hills.
A CAUTION
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without
depressing the single brake pedal and set¬
ting the brake lock. If leaving the tractor
unattended, also turn the Ignition key off and
remove the key.
■ i^NOTE
Hydraulic power for the power steering will
take priority over installed hydraulically
driven accessories.
■ ^NOTE
When using power take-off operated equip¬
ment, best performance is achieved with the
throttle lever in the "FAST" position.
Unless turning brake pedals are needed for control in
turning the tractor, they should be locked together at
all times to provide simultaneous braking to both rear
wheels.
1 . Depress the single brake pedal, release the
brake lock, and let the pedal up. Move the
throttle lever to the position where the engine
operates best for the load to be handled.
2 . Start the tractor in motion by moving the speed
control lever slowly forward or rearward to
desired speed.
DRIVING ON SLOPES
A CAUTION
Always drive up or down the face of a slope.
Do not drive so that the tractor may tip over
sideways.
Before operating the tractor on any slope, walk the
slope to look for possible hazards such as rocks,
mounds, ruts, stumps or other surface irregularities
which could cause an upset.
Back the tractor with implement up the steepest por¬
tion of each slope you intend to work. If the tractor
cannot negotiate the slope in reverse, the slope is too
steep to be worked.
Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be
made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope
greatly increases the chance of a roll over.
Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is neces¬
sary to stop while driving up a slope, start up
smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of
flipping the tractor over backward.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR
CAUTION
Always engage single brake pedal lock,
lower equipment and shut off engine before
dismounting. Never try to start engine from
ground.
Move the speed control lever to the "N" position or
use the single brake pedal. Before dismounting
always lock the brake pedal and turn the ignition
"OFF". Also disengage the PTO switch.
The turning brake pedals must be latched together to
provide braking to both rear wheels. Latch turning
brake pedals together before locking single brake
pedal.
DRAWBAR
Drawbar equipment must be hitched to the tractor
only at the hitch hole in the drawbar.
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