Cub Cadet 1872 Owner's Manual

B. CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is operated manually. Pull knob
out to choke engine. Push knob in to open choke.
(See Figure 3.)
C. SINGLE BRAKE PEDAL
■ ^NOTE
Do not rest your toot on the single 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 satety starting switch. When brake pedal
is in the depressed position it automatically moves
the speed control lever to the "N" position. (See Fig¬
ure 4.)
1. Single Brake Pedal
2. Single Brake Pedal Lock
Always lock the brake when tractor is parked on a
grade. To lock the brake, the turning brake pedals
must be locked together to provide braking to both
rear wheels. Reter to "TURNING BRAKE PEDAL
LOCK." Depress single brake pedal and place the
single brake pedal lock In the engaged position. (See
Figure 4.) To disengage the lock, press down on the
pedal, lift the lock up and place it in the disengaged
position.
E. TURNING BRAKE PEDALS
CAUTION
Use the two pedal brakes as turning brakes
only at low speeds to maintain control of the
tractor when using rear mounted equipment.
Two brake pedals are used for Individual braking of
the rear wheels to aid in turning the tractor in soft soil
conditions. (See Figure 5.) Depress the right brake
pedal to stow or stop the right rear tractor wheel;
depress the left brake pedal to slow or stop the left
rear tractor wheel. The tractor will turn In the direc¬
tion of the wheel that is slowed or stopped.
F. TURNING BRAKE PEDAL LOCK
A CAUTION
Turning pedal brakes should not be used
when mowing lawns. The wheel being
braked may skid and cause lawn damage.
Turning pedals should be locked together.
The tractor can be stopped either by pressing the
pedal all the way down, or placing the speed control
lever in the "N" position.
D. S I N G LE BRAKE PEDAL LOCK
▲ 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, lock the
brake.
■ I^NOTE
Pedals must be latched together when
operating the tractor in transport speeds.
The brake pedal lock is located in the top edge of the
right brake pedal (see Figure 5) and is used to lock
the two pedals together to provide simultaneous brak¬
ing to both rear wheels when the brake pedals are
depressed. To lock the pedals together, pivot the
lock and engage it in the slot in the left pedal. For
individual brake action, pivot the lock Into the storage
slot in the right brake pedal.
If the brake pedals are not locked together and the
single brake pedal is used, only the left rear tractor
wheel is slowed or stopped.

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