LIFT LEVER

BRAKE PEDAL

BRAKE

The lift lever is used to change the operating position (height) of the cutting deck. To operate, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.

ELECTRIC PTO

(POWER TAKE-OFF) KNOB

To engage the power to the cutting deck or other attachments, pull outward on the PTO knob. Push the PTO knob inward to disengage the power to the attachments.

NOTE: The PTO knob must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.

DRIVE PEDAL

The drive pedal is located below the brake pedal on the right front side of the tractor along the running

The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor above the drive pedal along the running board. The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake.

NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor.

PARKING BRAKE BUTTON

To set the parking brake, fully

P

depress the brake pedal and push

the parking brake button in. Hold the

 

button in while taking your foot off

 

the brake pedal. Both the parking

 

button and the brake pedal will then

 

stay depressed. To release the

 

parking brake, depress the brake

 

pedal slightly. The parking brake

button will then return to its original position.

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.

SHIFT LEVER

R

board. Depress the drive pedal with your right foot when the tractor shift lever is in either Forward—Hi, Forward—Lo or Reverse to cause the tractor to move. Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal. The further down the drive pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The drive pedal will return to its original position when it’s not

FL

N

Shift Knob

FH

depressed.

IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

The shift lever is located on the front of the fender between the operator’s legs and has four positions, FORWARD—HI, FORWARD—LO, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The brake pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion when moving the shift lever. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop prior to moving the shift lever from FORWARD—HI to FORWARD—LO or vice-versa.

IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.

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Cub Cadet 1212 manual Lift Lever, Electric PTO Power TAKE-OFF Knob, Drive Pedal, Parking Brake Button, Shift Lever

1212 specifications

The Cub Cadet 1212 is a compact lawn tractor that stands out for its powerful performance, ease of use, and innovative features designed for homeowners and gardening enthusiasts. Built for durability and versatility, the 1212 combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, making it an ideal choice for maintaining residential landscapes.

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