Cub Cadet 1420 User Manual

CONTROLS
Your Cub Cadet Tractor has been safety engineered.
Thoroughly acquaint yourself with all the instruments
and controls before attempting to start or operate the
tractor.
NOTE
PTO will not be engaged with tractor in
reverse - switch only will engage.
A. C HARGE INDICATOR
This instrument indicates whether the alternator is
charging or the battery is discharging. If it shows
discharge continuously, investigate the cause to avoid
completely discharging the battery and possible dam¬
age to the charging circuit. (Refer to Figure 3.)
Figure 3
A. Charge Indicator
B. Electronic Monitor
C. Ignition Switch/Light Switch
D. Lift Handle
E. Power Take-Off (PTO)
F. Brake Pedal Lock
G. Choke Control
H. Brake/Clutch Pedal (1415 Tractor)
Brake Pedal (1420 Tractor)
I. Throttle Control Lever
J. Gear Shift Lever (1415 Tractor)
Speed Control Lever (1420 Tractor)
B. E LECTRONIC MONITOR (Refer to Figure 4)
In Reverse Gear - will be illuminated when tractor is
in reverse. Light must be off to start tractor.
Do Not Engage PTO - will be illuminated if PTO
switch is engaged while tractor is in reverse.
PTO On - light will be illuminated when PTO switch is
engaged. Light must be off to start tractor.
Place in Neutral - light will be illuminated when start¬
ing tractor and gear shift is not in neutral. Light must
be off to start tractor.
Full Throttle Required (two indicators) - top light will
be illuminated when the PTO is engaged. Bottom light
will be illuminated when the light switch is on.
NOTE
The unit should be run at full throttle when
using PTO operated equipment or when the
headlights are on.
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In
Reverse
Gear
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Full
Throttle
Required
L_ J
^ l " S
PTO
On
-
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Do Not
Engage
PTO
rail
Full
Throttle
Require^
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Place
In
Neutral
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Figure 4
C. 1 GNITION/LIGHT SWITCH
NOTE
Remove the key from the tractor when the
tractor is not in use to prevent accidental
starting and battery discharge.
The combination lights and ignition switch is a four-
position switch. (Refer to Figure 5.)
IGNITION
OFF
, ON/LIGHTS
0))-ON
\ START
Figure 5
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Cub Cadet 1420 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	1420
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English