Cub Cadet RZT54 - Indicator Panel Features; Throttle Control (If Equipped); Parking Brake Engagement Lever

Indicator Panel Features
Battery Indicator
Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the

Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below

the hour meter. If this indicator and display come on during
operation, check the battery and charging system for possible
causes and/or contact your dealer.
Oil Pressure Indicator
This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If the
indicator comes on while the engine is running, stop the engine
immediately and check for possible causes. Do not run the
engine while this indicator is illuminated. Contact your dealer to
have the tractor and engine inspected.
NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the

the engine is started.
PTO Engaged Indicator





Parking Brake Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the




This indicator also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned

are in a position other than the fully out in neutral position. Move
the control levers fully outward.
Throttle Control (If Equipped)


a uniform engine speed will be maintained.

the engine speed. The tractor is designed to operate with
the throttle/choke control in the fast position (full throttle)
when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is
engaged.

the engine speed.
Choke Control (If Equipped)
The choke knob controls the position of the

engine; push the knob in to open the choke.
Throttle/Choke Control (If Equipped)


speed will be maintained.

to increase the engine speed. The tractor is
designed to operate with the throttle control
in the fast position (full throttle) when the
tractor is being driven and the mower deck
is engaged.

decrease the engine speed.
When starting the engine, push the control 

position.
After starting and warming the engine, 
move the control handle rearward until you
feel it move past the choke detent.
Parking Brake Engagement Lever
The parking brake engagement lever is located on the
front/left of the seat box frame, and is used to engage the
parking brake.



lower completely to disengage the parking brake.
NOTE: 
opened out in the neutral position when engaging the
parking brake, the engine will stop. The parking brake
must be placed in the engaged position when starting the
tractor engine.
Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir
The transmission oil expansion reservoir is connected by hoses to

the seat box. The function of the reservoir is to hold the natural
expansion of transmission oil that occurs as the transmission

Under normal operating conditions, no oil should be added

approximately ⁄
reservoir.
NOTE: 
the reservoir may be slightly higher than the maximum due to air

air from the lines and the oil level will settle to the maximum.
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