Cub Cadet GT1554VT - Operation; Engine Start, Stop, and Driving

Safety Interlock Switches
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the
protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever
malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet
dealer.
The safety interlock system prevents the engine from 
cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged,

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The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves 
the seat before engaging the parking brake.



regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.




Reverse travel.
WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
Starting the Engine
NOTE: 

Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module.
2.
position.

Activate the Throttle/Choke control.4.
5.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the

CAUTION: 
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing

starter.
After the engine starts, deactivate the choke.6.
NOTE: 

to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING! If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).
Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage.
Repair the damage before restarting and operating


2.

position.
Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent 4.
unintended starting.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S)
AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND
SWITCHES, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE
PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE, SHUT OFF AND
REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Operation
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