Cub Cadet SERIES 5000 5252 - Manual (Page 17)

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DRIVING THE TRACTOR
WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, exces-
sive speed and sudden stops.
WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the
tractor without disengaging the PTO
and engaging the parking brake. If
leaving the tractor unattended, turn the
ignition key off and remove key.
• Adjust the operator’s seat to the most comfort-
able position that allows you to operate all
controls and pedals. See seat adjustment in the
ADJUSTMENTS section.
WARNING: DO NOT use the seat belt if
the ROPS has been lowered or
structure has been removed from the
tractor.
• Adjust the seat belt to fit snugly but comfortably
around your lap, then buckle the seat belt.
Refer to ADJUSTMENTS section.
• Shift the transmission Hi/Lo range shift lever on
the left fender to the desired speed setting.
Refer to USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT
LEVER sub-section below.
• Use the tractor and/or auxiliary hydraulic lift
lever(s) to raise all tractor attachments from the
ground if transporting the tractor to a work site.
• Depress the brake pedal to release the parking
brake, then slowly release the brake pedal.
• Move the throttle handle to the position where
the engine operates best for the load to be
handled (normally 3500-3600 RPM).
• Slowly depress either the forward or reverse
pedal to move the tractor in the desired
direction. Refer to USING THE FORWARD
and REVERSE PEDALS in paragraphs below.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR
• Fully depress the brake pedal to bring the
tractor to a complete stop. Push downward on
the parking brake lever and release the pedal
to engage the parking brake. See Figure 16.
• Depress the rear of the PTO switch to
disengage the PTO.
• Place the throttle control lever somewhere
between the mid and full throttle position.
• Turn the ignition switch to “OFF’” and remove
the key from the switch before dismounting.
• Depress the button in the center of the seat belt
buckle to release the seat belt.
USING THE FORWARD AND REVERSE PEDALS
The hydrostatic transmission provides constantly
variable ground speeds within the speed rating of
each (HI/LO) transmission range. The tractor speed
is controlled by the forward and reverse pedals on
the front of the right running board.
The forward and reverse pedals are self neutraliz-
ing. The transmission and pedals return to neutral
when the pedals are released and the tractor will
slow to a stop. NOTE: Use the brake pedal to stop
the tractor.
• To move forward, slowly depress the forward
control pedal (See Figure 16) until the desired
speed is achieved. The speed of the tractor is
directly related to the distance the pedal is
depressed.
Figure 16
• To move in reverse, check that the area behind
is clear then slowly depress the reverse control
pedal. Refer to Figure 16.
NOTE: Do not use the forward or reverse control ped-
als to change the direction of travel when the tractor is
in motion. The abrupt direction change may unseat
the operator and will cause premature wear in the
transmission. Allow the tractor to stop before chang-
ing directions.
Depress
to go
Forward
Depress
to go in
Reverse
BRAKE
PARKING
BRAKE
LEVER
PEDAL