MTD Cub Cadet 1000 Series - Features and Controls Overview; Instrument Panel and Indicators; Ignition and Starter Controls; Engine Speed Controls

Section 4
Features & Controls
A CAUTION
KNOW THE LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF
ALL CONTROLS BEFORE OPERATING
UNIT. KNOW HOW TO STOP ENGINE AND
ATTACHMENTS QUICKLY IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY.
(A, Fig. 4-1)—Ignition / Starter Switch
Note: Always remove ignition key
whenever unit is unattended to prevent
children or unauthorized persons from
starting unit.
Controls power to main systems. An
automotive-type, three-position switch:
E5| Stops engine.
El (B)—Choke Lever (model 1300)
Regulates fuel-air mixture to engine.
Close choke (move lever up) when
starting a cold engine. As engine warms
up, open choke (move lever down). A
warm engine requires little or no
choking.
El (C)—Throttle/Choke Lever (model
1405)
Controls engine speed and automatic
choke. Always run engine at full throttle.
The lever has a choke setting (lever all
the way up). Always return the throttle
lever down to the fast setting after the
engine starts.
performance of this system. Low throttle
settings can also discharge battery.
H (D)—Throttle Lever (model 1300)
Controls engine speed. Always run
engine at full throttle.
^ (E)—Attachment/PTO Drive Switch
Controls power to attachments. Press top
of switch to engage, press bottom to
disengage.
(F)—PTO Indicator Light
Lights up when attachment/PTO drive is
engaged.
(G) —Hour Meter (Optional)
Registers hours of use. Activates when
the ignition switch is on.
(H) —Ammeter (Optional)
Measures battery charge. Activates when
engine is running.
Q (J)—Safety Start Indicator Light
Unit will not run when this light is on.
For a more detailed description of the
safety interlock system, see ’’Interlock
System Test Procedure,” Section 5
“Operation”.
m (K)—Cruise Control Switch
(optional)
Activates/deactivates cruise control.
Cruise control automatically maintains
constant travel speed. See "Cruise
Control" in Section 5 “Operation” for
operating instructions.
(L)—Cruise Indicator Light
(optional)
Lights when cruise control is activated.
After starting, key returns to this
position.
Starts engine. Release when
engine starts.
Note: Engine lubrication and cooling
systems operate best at full throttle.
Operating engine at less than full throttle
for extended periods can affect
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