Cub Cadet 430d - Manual (Page 11)

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Starting Engine
• Sit in the operator’s seat and place key switch in
STOP position.
• Lock parking brake.
• Put into neutral.
• 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.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT run the starter continuously for
more than 5 seconds, otherwise the battery may
discharge quickly.
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.
• Put unit back into neutral.
• 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.
Engaging Differential Lock
• Stop or slow vehicle speed and pull the differential
lock to lock differential. See Figure 7.
IMPORTANT: Engage the differential when the left and
right side wheels are turning at slightly different speeds.
WARNING: To avoid transaxle damage,
injury, or turf damage, go slow when
operating vehicle with differential lock
engaged as steering response is noticeably
reduced.
Disengaging Differential Lock
• To disengage the differential lock, simply push
differential lock in.
• Torque must be equal on both axles for differential
lock to release. It is best to slow down and drive
straight ahead at a constant speed when
disengaging the differential.
Torque must be equal on both axles for differential lock
to release. It is best to slow down and drive straight
ahead at a constant speed when disengaging the
differential.
Raising and Lowering Cargo Box
WARNING: To prevent the possibility of
bodily injury from unintentional lowering of
the cargo box, be sure vehicle is on a level
and stable surface and parking brake is
locked before raising cargo box.
Manual Lift
• Park the vehicle safely on level ground and set
parking brake.
• Empty cargo by hand and unlatch cargo box by
pushing down on the cargo latch. See Figure 13.
• While holding the latch down, lift the cargo box.
Figure 13
• Lower and relatch cargo box before operating unit.
Electric Lift (Optional)
• Park the vehicle safely and turn key to the RUN
position.
• Raise cargo box by pressing and holding top of
electric lift switch. Release switch when box is at
Gas Spring
Cargo Latch