Cub Cadet 414 - Manual (Page 10)

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SECTION 3: OPERATING YOUR UTILITY VEHICLE
WARNING: This is an off-road utility vehicle
and it should not be operated on public
highways. Know and comply with all laws and
regulations governing the use of off-highway
vehicles in your area.
IMPORTANT: Before starting the engine read this
manual and the Engine manual thoroughly to
understand all instructions.
WARNING: Do not run an engine in an
enclosed area. Move the vehicle to an
outside area before running the engine.
IMPORTANT: Tires are shipped over-inflated. Reduce
inflation pressure in all tires to approximately 5 -6 psi.
Check Safety Switch
• Sit in the operator’s seat and place key switch in
STOP position.
• Engage the parking brake, raise and secure cargo
box, and move lever to the forward position. See
Figure 11.
• Sit back down in operator’s seat and move key
switch to START position. The engine should NOT
crank.
• Turn key switch to STOP and move lever to the
reverse position
Figure 11
• Sit back down in operator’s seat and move key
switch to START position. The engine should NOT
crank.
• Turn key switch to STOP.
• Lower and relatch the cargo box.
• Keep engine compartment clean and be sure fan or
flywheel screens remains installed and clean.
Starting Engine
• Sit in the operator’s seat and place key switch in
STOP position.
• Lock parking brake.
• Pull out the choke knob if engine is cold.
• Turn key to the START position.
• Release key to the RUN position when engine
starts.
• If engine does not start, wait a few seconds and
repeat procedures.
• After engine starts, push in choke knob.
• Release parking brake.
NOTE: If engine surges after starting while idling or
driving at a low speed, apply choke as needed until
engine has warmed up.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the engine under full load
until engine has warmed up.
Stopping Engine
• To stop utility vehicle, release accelerator pedal
and depress brake pedal until vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
• Lock parking brake and turn key switch to STOP
position.
• Remove the key when not in use.
WARNING: The vehicle will roll if the parking brake is
not engaged and locked.
Driving Utility Vehicle
• Make sure front wheels are turned to the desired
direction.
• Depress brake pedal to release parking brake.
• To avoid damaging transmission, depress brake
pedal fully and make sure vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into Forward or Reverse.
WARNING: Do not stop or start suddenly
when going uphill or downhill. Be especially
cautious when changing direction on slopes.
Apply brakes when going down slopes to
maintain control of vehicle.
• Release brake pedal and apply pressure to the
accelerator pedal.
• Release accelerator and apply brake pedal evenly
and firmly to slow down or stop.
Lever