There is a lever to set the brake on the pedal, push the pedal down and pull the lever back. I'm guessing that the pedal isn't locked down though, If the pedal is "up" then you need to release the relief valves on the transaxle. On the right side of the tunnel there should be a lever to release the valves with (I believe you pull the lever up) then the transaxle should "freewheel" and can be moved. If it's been setting long, the valves may or may not work. In any event you should be able to push the tractor onto a trailer (with some difficulty). Do not, Do not, Do not tow the tractor without popping the relief valves, as this is pretty-much the only way to ruin the hydro unit in a Cub Cadet.
The neutral safety switch is located just in front of the brake pedal shaft almost directly in the center of the tractor. Sometimes the switches are bad and the plug is removed and a jumper wire is put in the plug. The wires should be orange (one should have a black stripe). There is no safety switch for the PTO.
Cracked insulation/freyed wires is a pretty common problem. The fix is pretty-much a judgement call for the owner.
Be careful trying to get the rusted cap off of the tank, pliars will usually distort the cap or the neck of the tank making it difficult to use in the future.
Good Luck
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