MTD Cub Cadet 1000 Series - Operational Checks and Attachments; Pre-Operation System Checks; Attachment Engagement and Lift

Operation (continued)
Right-Hand
Instrument Panel Attachment/PTO
Drive Switch
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Fig. 5-11 H (Optional)
Brake Check
Drive unit slowly and check clutch/brake
operation by depressing clutch/brake
pedal (E, Fig. 5-6). Unit should stop. Set
parking brake by pressing parking brake
pedal (F) with toe when brake pedal (E)
is fully depressed. To release parking
brake, depress clutch/brake pedal (E)
and release. If any problems are found,
stop and service unit before continuing.
Steering Check
Drive unit slowly while turning steering
wheel. Check for binding, sloppy or
restricted movement. Stop unit and
service any problems before continuing.
Cruise Control [Optional]
Cruise control allows the operator to
maintain a constant drive speed without
contacting the travel pedal. When
activated, cruise control sets travel
pedal at the desired position.
TO SET: Press switch to “ON” (H, Fig. 5-
11) to activate speed control.
TO STOP: Press brake pedal or turn
cruise control switch off.
Attachments
Attachments for the unit are supplied
with literature containing important
safety, operation and maintenance
information. Read and understand ail
literature provided with any attachments
to be used with the unit before use.
Attachment/PTO Drive
ELECTRIC CLUTCH BREAK-IN
PROCEDURE
Note: Perform this step with mower deck
or snowthrower attachment mounted on
unit.
With engine running at 3/4 throttle,
engage and disengage attachment/PTO
drive switch 10 times for break-in.
Perform this step before initial use and
after extended storage. See Section 2,
“Attachments & Kits” for specific
attachment and kit descriptions.
Attachment/PTO drive is controlled by
attachment/PTO drive switch (Z, Fig. 5-
11 ) .
ATTACHMENT LIFT
Before using attachment lift, make sure
the attachment is completely and
properly secured. Read all literature
provided with attachments to be used
with the unit.
On models with a manual attachment
lift, It is possible to customize tractor lift
effort. To adjust spring tension, tighten
or loosen screw (Y, Fig. 5-13).
Note: Incorrect lift spring adjustment
may require a large amount of force to
operate lift. Correct adjustment will
eliminate this problem.
Ground Following Cutting Method
This method allows attachment to follow
ground contours. This is the
recommended method used when
operating attachments such as
snowthrowers, tillers, etc. See
owner/operator manual provided with
your attachment for more information.
Frame Hung Cutting Method
“Frame hung cutting” is recommended
when cutting over smooth terrain. This
method allows the mower deck to hang
from tractor frame. If deck contacts a
bump, front anti-scalp wheels and rear
gage wheels contact ground and lift deck
to avoid scalping.
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