CONTROLS. Cub Cadet 3184

SECTION 6: CONTROLS

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Parking Brake Lever

PTO Switch

Brake Pedal

Reverse Pedal

Forward Pedal

Center Height Position Indicator

Ignition/Light Switch

Transmission Release Rod

Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick

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Fuel Fill Cap

Cup Holder

Hydraulic Lift Lever

Cruise Control Lever

Choke Lever

Throttle Lever

Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Shown)

Deck Height Adjustment Knob

Indicator Light Pod

* Steering Wheel and Seat Removed For Clarity

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NOTE:

References to LEFT and

RIGHT indicate that side of the tractor when facing forward while seated in the drivers seat. Reference to FRONT indicates the grille end of the tractor; to REAR, the drawbar end.

Steering Wheel

The steering wheel is centered on the dash panel. It is used to change the direction (left or right) of the tractor while driving.

NOTE:

This tractor is equipped with hydraulic power steering. With this feature, the center of the steering wheel may not stay center aligned.

Parking Brake Lever

disengage the cruise control. The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor.

Reverse Pedal

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NOTE:

Check behind the tractor to be sure the area is clear of people, pets or obstacles and use a slower speed to maintain control of the tractor when traveling in reverse.

The reverse control pedal is located on the right running board below the brake pedal. Press the pedal down to move in reverse.

Forward Pedal

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The parking brake lever is located to the right of the steering wheel on the dash panel. With the brake pedal depressed fully, push the parking brake lever and release the brake pedal to lock the parking brake.

PTO Switch

The PTO switch is located on the right side the dash panel. Pull upward on the right edge of the switch handle to engage the PTO clutch. Push the switch downward to disengage the

PTO clutch.

Brake Pedal

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The brake pedal is located at the front of the right running board above the forward and reverse pedals. Press down to stop the tractor and

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The forward control pedal is located on the right running board below the brake pedal. Slowly press down on the pedal to start moving forward. The forward ground speed of the tractor is directly affected by the distance the pedal is depressed.

Center Height Position Indicator

The center height position indicator is located in the left running board. This indicator shows the operator the relative height position setting of the hydraulic center lift system. The lower number indicates a lower setting.

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Ignition / Light Switch

To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not in use. The combination lights and ignition switch has four positions. See Figure 8 for a description of each position.

Off

Cup Holder

The cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat.

Hydraulic Lift Lever

The hydraulic lift lever is located on the fender to the left of the seat. This lever is used to operate the tractor’s center lift system.

Cruise Control Lever

On/Lights

On

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Start

Transmission Release Rod

The transmission release rod is located at the back of the tractor in the draw bar. This rod, when engaged, allows the tractor to be pushed short distances by hand.

To disengage the transmission, pull back on the rod until its locking flange is visible outside the drawbar, then lower the rod into the slot and release.

To reengage the transmission, pull back on the rod, lift out of the slot and release.

Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick

The transmission oil fill/dipstick is located at the back of the tractor in the rear draw bar. The handle of the transmission oil dipstick serves as the fill tube plug and should fit snugly in the fill tube.

Fuel Fill Cap

The fuel fill cap is located on the fender to the left of the seat.

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The cruise control lever is located to the left of the steering wheel. Push the cruise control lever downward while traveling at the desired forward speed to engage the cruise control.

Choke Lever

The choke lever is located to the left of the steering wheel in the throttle/choke lever pod. Push the lever forward to close the engine choke plate.

Throttle Lever

This symbol shows the fast position.

This symbol shows the slow position

The throttle lever is located to the left of the steering wheel in the throttle/ choke lever pod. This lever controls the speed of the engine. Push the lever forward to increase the engine speed. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.

IMPORTANT:

When using power take-off operated equipment, best performance is achieved with the throttle lever in the “FAST” position.

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Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat adjustment lever is located below the seat. This lever is used to adjust the seat forward or back. Refer to Figure 12 on page 19.

Deck Height Adjustment Knob

The deck height adjustment knob is located on the left running board. Use this knob to set (and hold) your desired deckstop position for the mower deck, regardless of whether the deck caster/guage wheels contact the ground.

• Turn the knob clockwise to raise the deckstop position.

• Turn the knob counterclockwise to lower the deckstop position.

Indicator Light Pod

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Oil Pressure Indicator

Low Fuel Indicator

Hour Meter

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Hour Meter

The hour meter is part of the indicator light pod in the dash panel. The hour meter operates whenever the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ON/LIGHTS” position. Record the actual hours of tractor operation to ensure all maintenance procedures are completed according to the schedule in this manual.

Oil Pressure Indicator

WARNING: Operating the tractor with low oil level or pressure could result in severe engine damage.

The oil pressure indicator is part of the indicator light pod on the dash panel.

This indicator will illuminate when the engine oil pressure is low. If this indicator illuminates, stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is within the operating range, and the light remains on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.

Low Fuel Indicator

The Low Fuel indicator is part of the indicator light pod on the dash panel.

This indicator will illuminate when the tractor is low on fuel. If the gas tank is full and the light stays on, contact your

Cub Cadet dealer.

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