Cub Cadet 420A Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 11)

• 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.

Engaging Differential Lock (Optional)

• Stop or slow vehicle speed and push button to lock

differential. The button will illuminate and the

differential will remain engaged.

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 (Optional)

• To disengage the differential lock, simply push the

button again. The light will go off.

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

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.

NOTE: A ratcheting noise will indicate cargo box is at

full extension. The same noise will also be heard when

cargo box is at the full down position. If lift capacity of

the power lift is exceeded, a ratcheting will also be

heard.

• To lower cargo box, push on bottom of electric lift

switch. Turn ignition switch to the STOP position.

Gas Spring

Cargo Latch

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