Cub Cadet 1212 manual Setting the Cruise Control, Driving on Slopes, Operating the Headlights

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SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL

NOTE: The cruise control feature should only be utilized in the forward direction.

•Move the shift lever into either the FORWARD—Hi or FORWARD—Lo position, then slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved.

•Lightly push the cruise control button downward.

•While continuing to hold the cruise button down, lift your foot from the drive pedal (you should feel the cruise latch engage).

•If properly engaged, the cruise control button and the drive pedal should lock in the down position, and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed.

•Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods:

•Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor.

•Lightly depress the drive pedal.

To change to the reverse direction when operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then move the shift lever into the REVERSE position and depress the drive pedal.

DRIVING ON SLOPES

Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 6 to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely.

WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and cause

serious injury.

Operate the tractor up and down slopes, never across slopes. Do not drive so that the tractor may tip over sideways.

Before operating the tractor on any slope, walk the slope to look for possible hazards such as rocks. mounds, ruts, stumps or other surface irregularities which could cause the tractor to be upset.

OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS

To turn the tractor’s headlights on:

•Start the engine following the instructions earlier in this section.

•Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into the On/Lights position of the ignition switch.

Refer to Figure 4.

To turn the tractor’s headlights off:

•Turn the key into either the On position (to leave the engine running) or the Off position (to shut the engine off). Refer to Figure 4.

IMPORTANT: Never move the key into the Start position while the engine is running. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s starter.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

•Place the PTO knob into the disengaged (OFF) position.

•Move the throttle control into the SLOW (turtle) position and allow the engine to "idle down" for ten seconds, then turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position.

•Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting.

IMPORTANT: If you think you’ve struck a foreign object, stop the engine immediately. Remove the wire(s) from the spark plug(s), thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.

USING THE LIFT LEVER

To raise the cutting deck, move the lift lever to the left, then place it in the notch best suited for your application. Refer to SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT earlier in this section.

ENGAGING THE ELECTRIC PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) KNOB

Front View

Pull Out

Push In

Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of a roll over.

Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward.

ON

OFF

Figure 7

•Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position.

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Contents CUB Cadet CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, Ohio Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyCalling Warranty Service Table of ContentsFinding Your Model Number General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceDo not ChildrenSafety Labels found on your unit GaugeSlope Attaching the Battery Cables Attachments & AccessoriesTractor SET-UP GAS and OIL FILL-UPControls Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Lever Choke ControlLift Lever Electric PTO Power TAKE-OFF KnobDrive Pedal Parking Brake ButtonSafety Interlock Switches Seat Adjustment LeverOperation Cruise Control ButtonStarting the Engine Setting the Cutting HeightStopping the Engine Driving the TractorUsing the Lift Lever Setting the Cruise ControlDriving on Slopes Operating the HeadlightsMowing AdjustmentsLeveling the Deck Side to Side Steering Adjustment Seat AdjustmentCarburetor Adjustment Brake Adjustment MaintenanceEngine Cutting Deck Removal 46-inch deck shown Cleaning the Engine and DeckInch and 50-inch decks Changing the Deck BeltsChanging the Transmission Drive Belts Upper Drive Belt Fuse BatteryCutting Blades TiresLubrication Trouble Possible Corrective Action Causes Troubleshooting GuidePart Description ModelGreen Blue Model 751-0659 Fuel Tank Tractor BodyModel Lift Assembly 3126 731-2296 Steering Wheel Insert Steering Assembly826 783-0669 Idler Bracket Drive SystemModel Two-speed Transmission Model Power Take-off Systems Model Inch Cutting Deck Engine Accessories Labels MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

1212 specifications

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