Cub Cadet 431D - 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 and place 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 out Differential
Lock to lock the differential. Engage the differential
when the left and right side wheels are turning at
slightly different speeds. See Figure 7.
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 the
differential lock switch back in again.
• 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 unhook cargo box latch
located in front of box. See Figure 13.
• Lift 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
desired dump height or when maximum height is
reached.
Gas Spring
Cargo Latch