Cub Cadet G 1236 Operation, Know Your Mower, OPERATING CONTROLS See Figure, Ignition Switch

OPERATION

Know Your Mower

Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your Mower. Compare the illustrations below with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls, safety signs and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eye severely. Always wear safety glasses, while operating the mower or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Check local regulations, hard hats and hearing protection may be required! Use only approved accessories and attachments.

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Figure 1 The Control Panel

1.	Ignition Switch	2.	Choke
3.	Engine Throttle	4.	Blade Clutch lever
5.	Right Steering Brake Lever	6.	Neutral Latch Levers
7.	Operator Presence Lever	8.	Fuel Shutoff Valve

OPERATING CONTROLS (See Figure 1 & 2)

Ignition Switch:

Located in the center of the control panel between the handles. When the key is inserted and turned clockwise 90 degrees, the engine can be started if the transmission shift lever is in neutral and the blade clutch is disengaged.

Choke:

Located on the control panel and is activated by pulling upward. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.

Engine Throttle:

Located on the right side of the control panel between the handles. Moving the throttle lever upward will increase the engine speed from slow to fast.

Blade Clutch:

Located on the left handle below the control panel. This is an over-center belt clutch. When the handle is pushed forward it snaps to rest and forces the idler pulley into the blade drive belt causing the blades to rotate. Pull back the handle and the pressure on the belt is relieved and the blades stop rotating.

Figure 2 View Looking Under The Fuel Tank

9. Transmission Shift Lever

IMPORTANT: To avoid engine stalling, slowly engage the lever.

Steering Brake Levers:

There is a right-hand lever located beneath the outer end of the right handle and a left-hand lever located beneath the outer end of the left handle. Each lever operates independently and when squeezed against spring tension, lifts the idler pulley from applying pressure to the traction drive belt on the right or left side and applies the right or left side brake when squeezed tightly. When the levers are released, the mower will move ahead in a straight line if the engine is running and the transmission is engaged in a forward gear. Steering is accomplished by squeezing the steering/brake lever on the side to which the turn is to be made. A slight lever squeeze will allow belt slippage and provide a gentle turn. Squeezing the lever such that the neutral latch could be engaged will provide a sharp turn, and continued lever squeezing will apply the brake providing a pivot turn.

Neutral Latch Levers:

Pivoted inside each handle, there is a neutral latch lever which works with each of the steering/brake levers. When either of the steering/brake levers is

Meets ANSI B71.4 safety standards

This pedestrian controlled wide area mower conforms to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

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