Cub Cadet 1811 User Manual

M. I GNITIONA-IGHT SWITCH
A WARNING
Remove the key from the tractor when the
tractor is not in use to prevent accidental start¬
ing and battery discharge.
The combination lights and ignition switch is a four-
position switch. (See Figure 15.)
This symbol shows slow position.
This symbol shows fast position.
Q. G EAR SHIFT LEVER (1806 Tractor Only)
This lever is used to select various gear ratios pro -
vided in the transmission. There are three forward
speeds and one reverse speed. Refer to
"SPECIFICATIONS". (See Figure 4.)
IGNITION
OFF
ON/LIGHTS
-ON
START
R. C R E E P E R DRIVE SHIFT LEVER (1806 Tractor
Only)
The creeper drive provides a slower speed in each re¬
spective gear by a four-to-one reduction in speed
from direct drive. When the creeper shift lever is all
the way forward, the tractor will be in direct drive. If the
creeper shift lever is all the way rearward, the tractor
will be In creeper drive. (See Figure 4.)
Figure 15
N. C HARGE INDICATOR
This Instrument indicates whether the alternator is
charging or the battery Is discharging. If it shows dis¬
charge continuously, investigate the cause to avoid
completely discharging the battery and possible
damage to the charging circuit. (See Figures 4 and 5.)
0. H OUR METER
The hour meter Is located on the instrument panel.
(See Figures 4, 5 and 16.) It indicates the actual hours
of engine operation, enabling the operator to deter¬
mine without guesswork when lubrication, change of
oil or periodic inspections are necessary. It also pro¬
vides a means of computing cost of specific jobs. The
hour meter operates whenever the engine is running
or the ignition key is in the "ON” position.
Figure 16
P. T HROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
This lever controls the speed of the engine. When
set In a given position, it will maintain a uniform engine
speed. (See Figures 4 and 5.)
When using power take-off operated equipment, best
performance is achieved with the throttle lever in the
"FAST" position.
S. SPEED CONTROL LEVER (1810,1811 and
1812 Tractors Only)
■ ^NOTE
Do not rest your foot on the single brake ped -
al while driving the tractor as this would cause
the speed control lever to return to the ”N"
position.
The lever is used to select any speed from a standstill
"N" position to eight miles per hour in the forward di¬
rection and four miles per hour in the reverse direc¬
tion.
Moving the speed control lever forward provides in¬
creased forward speed, and moving the lever rearward
provides the reverse speeds. (See Figure 5.)
T. SPEED CONTROL STOP (1810,1811 and 1812
Tractors Only)
An adjustable speed control stop is provided to allow
the operator to return to a predetermined speed.
(See Figure 5.)
U. FUEL TANK FILLER CAP GAUGE
The fuel tank filler cap gauge indicates how much fuel
Is present in the fuel tank. It also works as the fuel tank
cap. Remove the fuel tank filler cap gauge to fill the
fuel tank. Reinstall filler cap after filling tank. (See
Figures 4 and 5.)
V. OIL INDICATOR LIGHT
Indicates oil pressure of engine.
■ ^NOTE
Oil indicator light will be on when engine is
started. (See Figure 3.)

Cub Cadet 1811 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	1811
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English