Cub Cadet 1529 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 15)

Operating The Headlights

To turn the tractor’s headlights on:

• Start the engine following the instructions earlier in

this section.

• Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into the

On/Lights position of the ignition switch. Refer to

Figure 5.

To turn the tractor’s headlights off:

• Turn the key either into the On position (to leave the

engine running) or the Off position (to shut the

engine off). Refer to Figure 5.

NOTE:

Never move the key into the Start position

while the engine is running. Doing so may cause

damage to your engine’s electric starter.

Moving The Tractor Manually

Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a

hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is

necessary to move the tractor manually. Opening this

valve permits the fluid in the transmission to bypass its

normal route, allowing the rear tires to "freewheel." To

engage the hydrostatic relief valve, proceed as follows:

• Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the

tractor. See Figure 9.

Figure 9

• Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then

down, to lock it in place.

NOTE:

The transmission will NOT engage when the

hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to

its normal position prior to operating the tractor.

IMPORTANT:

Never attempt to move the tractor

manually without first engaging the hydrostatic relief

valve. Doing so will result in serious damage to the

tractor’s transmission.

Engaging the PTO

Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck

or other (separately available) attachments. To engage

the PTO, proceed as follows:

• Move the throttle control lever to between the MID

throttle and FAST (rabbit) positions.

• Pull the PTO knob outward into the engaged (ON)

position. See Figure 10.

• Move the throttle lever to the FAST (rabbit) position

to attain the governed engine speed for which the

cutting deck and other (separately available)

attachments are designed.

IMPORTANT:

The electric PTO clutch will automatically

shut off if the drive pedal is depressed for reverse

travel. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches on page 12.

Figure 10

Mowing

WARNING:

To help avoid blade contact or

a thrown object injury, keep bystanders,

helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet

from the machine while it is in operation. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

This tractor is equipped with one of Cub Cadet’s quality

cutting decks. The following information will be helpful

when using the cutting deck with your tractor.

WARNING:

Plan your mowing pattern to

avoid discharge of materials toward roads,

sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also,

avoid discharging material against a wall or

obstruction which may cause discharged

material to ricochet back toward the operator.

• Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a

mulch kit or grass collector is installed.

• For best results it is recommended that the first two

laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the

center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction

to throw the discharge to the outside for the

balance of cutting. This will give a better

appearance to the lawn.

• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites

weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.

• Mowing should always be done with the engine at

full throttle.

Hydrostatic

Bypass Rod

Bypass

Engaged

Bypass

Disengaged

OFF

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