Cub Cadet 1872 Owner's Manual

OPERATING THE FRONT POWER TAKE-OFF
CLUTCH (PTO)
■ ^NOTE
Be certain to follow break-in instructions,
listed below.
1 . Move the throttle lever back to the medium or
"SLOW” position.
2. Flip the toggle switch to the "RUN" (C) position.
3. Advance throttle to operating speed (full speed).
4. The operator must remain in tractor seat at all
times. If operator should leave tractor seat
without turning off the power take-off switch, the
PTO will automatically disengage.
5. PTO switch must be in the "OFF" (A) position
when shifting the tractor into reverse or the PTO
will shut off automatically. To re-engage the
PTO, shift unit into neutral. Move PTO switch
to "OFF" (A) position. Then pull knob out and
lift up to "START" (B) position and release.
Figure 16
FRONT PTO CLUTCH BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
To break in the components and increase the life of
the clutch assembly, proceed as follows.
1. Attach mowing deck, snow thrower, etc. to the
tractor.
2. Adjust the belt tension as recommended in
attachment owner’s manual.
3. Engage and disengage the PTO ten to fifteen
times without any load (not cutting grass, not
blowing snow, etc.).
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
Before starting the tractor, adjust the seat to the most
comfortable driving position. Tilt the seat fonward
over the steering wheel, loosen the four cap screws in
the seat support, and slide the seat assembly fonward
or reanward to the position which is most comfortable
for the operator. (See Figure 17.)
Retighten the cap screws after the seat is adjusted.
■ I^NOTE
The battery is located in a well under the
operator’s seat for ease in servicing or
replacement when necessary.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Figure 17
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Cub Cadet 1872 Specifications

General

Horsepower	18 HP
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Drive Type	2WD
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Fuel Capacity	5 U.S. gal (18.9 L)
PTO	Mid
Max Speed	8 mph