Know your utility vehicle warning – Cub Cadet 435D User Manual
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Horn Switch
(Optional)
The horn switch is located on the right side of the dash 
panel. Push button to activate horn.
12V Power Outlet
The 12V power outlet is located on the right side of the
dash panel. It is used for the convenience of plugging in
accessories that require a power source with a maximum 
load of 5 amps at 12 volts. See Figure 3. 
Cargo Box Electric
Lift Switch
(Optional)
If equipped, the cargo box electric lift switch is located
on the right side of the dash panel. It activates lift to raise
and lower cargo box. See Figure 3.
Rear Power Outlet Switch
(Optional)
If equipped, the rear power outlet switch is located on the 
right side of the dash panel. It turns power on and off for 
the rear outlet. See Figure 3.
Warning Light Cluster
The warning light cluster is located in the middle of 
the dash panel. See Figure 4. There are four warning 
lights: alternator discharge light (Battery), parking 
brake light, engine oil pressure light, and low fuel light. 
The engine oil pressure light activates when engine 
has low oil pressure. The alternator discharge light will 
indicate that the alternator is not charging. The low fuel 
light activates when fuel is low in tank. The parking light 
indicates that the parking brake is engaged. 
Gearshift Switches
The gearshift switches are located on the right side of 
the dash panel next to the gear lights. When pushing the 
appropriate switch for forward, neutral, or reverse, the 
brake pedal must be depressed. See Figure 2 for Brake 
Pedal location.
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Know Your
Utility Vehicle
WARNING
Never leave a running
machine unattended.
Always set parking
brake, stop engine
and remove key to
prevent unintended
starting.
Never operate
this vehicle while
under the influence
of alcohol or drugs. 
Doing so can result 
in serious personal
injury or death.
NOTE:
The shift controller will
return the transmission
to neutral when the key
is turned off. If the lever
under the cargo box is
not in neutral it must be
manually returned to
neutral to start engine.
Gear Lights
The gear lights are located on the right side of the dash 
panel. See Figure 3. Once a gear is selected, a gear 
light, or a combination of gear lights, will illuminate. If 
the vehicle has not shifted properly, or there is a shifting 
issue, the lights will flash for 5 seconds and an audible 
tone will sound. During this time a shift will not be 
allowed, however, once the lights stop flashing, shifting 
will be allowed. Refer to SECTION 9: Electric Shift 
Fault Codes and/or SECTION 10: Troubleshooting to 
determine the failure mode.
Hour Meter
The hour meter is located in the center of the warning 
light cluster. It reads the elapsed time engine has run. 
See Figure 4.
Choke Knob
The choke knob is located on the left side of the dash 
panel. The choke is used when starting a cold engine. 
It enrichens the fuel mixture for cold weather starting. 
See Figure 1.
Differential Lock Switch
The differential lock knob is located on the left side of 
the dash panel. When pulled, the differential knob locks 
the differential so both drive wheels will pull equally 
when rear wheels start to slip. To disengage, push the 
differential lock knob in. See Figure 1 for location. 
Cup Holders
The cup holders are located between the seats. They
are designed for the use of non-alco-
holic beverages.
WARNING: Never operate this 
vehicle while under the influence of 
alcohol or drugs. Doing so can result 
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Figure 3
Cargo Box Electric
Lift Switch
(Optional)
Rear Power Outlet Switch
(Optional)
12-Volt Power
Outlet
Key Switch
Gear
Lights
Figure 4
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Hour Meter
