Cub Cadet LT1018 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 10)

ThrottleControlLever

The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the

tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of

the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will

maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 2.

Fast

Position

Slow

m--

Position

Figure 2

IMPORTANT:When operating the tractor with the cutting

deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is

always in the FAST (rabbit) position.

ChokeControl

The choke control can be found

on the left side of the dash panel

and is activated by pulling the

knob outward. Activating the

choke control closes the choke

plate on the carburetor and aids

in starting the engine. Refer to

StartingTheEngineon page 13 of

this manual for detailed starting

instructions.

BrakePedal

The brake pedal is located on the

right front side of the tractor

above the drive pedal along the

running board. The brake pedal

can be used for sudden stops or

setting the parking brake.

NOTE: The brake pedal must

be fully depressed to activate the

safety interlock switch when

starting the tractor.

(o)

IgnitionSwitch

WARNING: Never leave a running

machine unattended Always disengage the

PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and

remove key to prevent unintended starting.

To start the engine, insertthe key into the ignition

switch and turn clockwise to the START position.

Release the key into the ON position once engine has

fired. See Figure 3.

On/Lights

iOn

Start

Figure 3

Refer to StartingTheEngineon page 13 of this manual for

detailed starting instructions

The ignition switch is also used to operate the tractor's

headlights. Refer to OperatingThe Headlightson page 16

of this manual for detailed instructions.

DrivePedal

The drive pedal is located below

the brake pedal on the right front

side of the tractor along the

running board. Depress the

upper portion of the drive pedal

forward to cause the tractor to

travel forward. Depress the lower

portion of the drive pedal with the

ball of your right foot (NOT your

heel) to cause the tractor to travel

in reverse. Ground speed is also

controlled with the drive pedal.

The further forward or rearward

that the pedal is pivoted, the

faster the tractor will travel. The

pedal will return to its original

position when it's not depressed.

IMPORTANT: Always set the

parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

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