Cadet 1212, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ate laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Pu...

Page 2: ...model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by looking beneath the seat A sample model plate is explain...

Page 3: ...rsonal injury 7 Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause dis...

Page 4: ...hift while on the slope Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action...

Page 5: ...l fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition f Never fuel machine indoors g Never remove gas cap or add fuel while...

Page 6: ...gs and instructions in this manual and on the machine TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE IF DAMAGED REPLACE IMMEDIATELY KEEP HAN...

Page 7: ...E Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower...

Page 8: ...pors are explosive Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instruc...

Page 9: ...r s position A PTO Power Take off Knob H Cruise Control Button B Choke Control I Ignition Switch C Parking Brake Button J Brake Pedal D Shift Lever K Drive Pedal E Cup Holder L Deck Lift Lever F Syste...

Page 10: ...ctor Ignition Switch WARNING Never leave a running machine unattended Always disengage PTO move shift lever into neutral position set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended sta...

Page 11: ...lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck To use 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 t...

Page 12: ...alfunction do not operate the tractor Contact a Cub Cadet dealer The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged and the PTO knob is in th...

Page 13: ...y from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting Driving The Tractor WARNING Avoid sudden starts ex cessive speed and sudden stops WARNING Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first p...

Page 14: ...o the cutting deck or other separately available attachments To engage the PTO proceed as follows Move the throttle control lever to the FAST rabbit position Pull the PTO knob outward into the engaged...

Page 15: ...g Brake Adjustment WARNING Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running Always disengage PTO move shift lever into neutral position stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended s...

Page 16: ...lade tip to the ground The first measurement taken should be between 1 4 and 3 8 less than the second measurement Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed if nece...

Page 17: ...ly 64 oz Push the oil drain valve in slightly then rotate counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil See Figure 11 Service the oil filter if so equipped as instructed in the separate Brig...

Page 18: ...flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly See Figure 12 To properly sharpen the cutting blades remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges paral...

Page 19: ...is good or blown IMPORTANT Always use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for replacement Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck proceed as follows Place the PTO knob in the disengaged OF...

Page 20: ...er disconnecting the battery cables remove the battery and battery tray from beneath the seat IMPORTANT When removing the battery disconnect the NEGATIVE Black wire from it s terminal first followed b...

Page 21: ...feeding it from both ends toward the front idler pulley on the double idler bracket and through the shifter tray hole in the front of the fender Reassemble by following the above steps in reverse ord...

Page 22: ...light such as on water heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliance SECTION 10 ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Garden Tractor Model 1212 Se...

Page 23: ...d Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh less than 30 days old gasoline Replace air cleaner cartridge element or clean pre cleaner if so equipped Engine overheats Engine oil level low Air flow restri...

Page 24: ...24 37 38 21 17 12 1 6 2 10 15 14 12 26 31 33 27 16 35 9 23 23 5 32 28 30 29 2 43 18 3 49 7 23 11 13 24 36 25 40 41 42 34 20 45 46 47 48 19 22 8 50 SECTION 12 MODEL 1212 PARTS LIST 4 51 52 44 39 53...

Page 25: ...Self tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 25 27 710 0895 Self tapping Screw 1 4 15 x 75 28 710 3217 Truss Phillips Screw 8 32 x 375 29 712 0142 Hex Nut 8 32 30 731 1857 Throttle Control Knob 31 731 2225 Dash Pane...

Page 26: ...57 55 56 49 39 46 6 40 45 41 37 43 42 36 47 48 44 16 30 28 38 33 27 31 34 51 50 11 28 29 14 8 52 17 21 10 20 12 23 21 22 24 6 2 52 14 18 25 19 5 3 4 1 16 9 7 17 15 6 26 Model 1212 13 35 54 53 32 58 5...

Page 27: ...ent Bracket 34 783 0763B Fender 35 783 0715A Seat Mounting Bracket 36 710 1268 Screw 10 16 x 375 37 712 3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 38 720 0309A Seat Adjuster Grip 39 731 1989 Spacer 40 732 0499 C...

Page 28: ...28 Model 1212 2 1 2 5 3 9 6 38 7 10 12 13 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 20 22 20 25 26 27 28 31 30 29 31 34 30 31 36 33 37 39 40 11 8 22 4 31 24 23 35 32...

Page 29: ...ing Wheel 24 731 2296 Steering Wheel Cap 25 638 0017 LH Axle Assembly 75 Diameter 26 638 0018 RH Axle Assembly 75 Diameter 27 719 0525B Cast Iron Pivot Bar w Fittings 750 28 712 0431 Flange Lock Nut 3...

Page 30: ...9 80 55 52 60 50 66 65 22 59 52 57 70 22 30 20 75 22 57 63 46 64 49 53 61 54 58 52 71 56 67 72 57 68 63 18 51 52 23 37 48 13 47 64 7 40 36 33 18 45 29 19 14 80 43 17 5 42 6 10 42 34 1 15 20 13 35 20 1...

Page 31: ...39 747 1185 Transmission Belt Guard Rod 40 748 0416 Shoulder Spacer 380 ID 41 754 0467 Variable speed Belt 42 754 0468 Drive Belt 43 756 0981A Flat Idler 2 75 OD 44 783 0667A Transmission Torque Brack...

Page 32: ...32 49 48 44 47 11 34 37 43 15 42 41 23 40 13 10 36 8 12 9 18 20 6 36 21 17 27 14 31 31 36 29 7 12 9 18 38 30 5 28 4 35 22 26 2 25 24 16 1 19 4 32 3 33 46 15 Model 1212...

Page 33: ...446 9 tooth Sprocket 20 713 0447 16 tooth Sprocket 21 713 0448 22 link Chain 625 22 716 0131 External Snap Ring 23 717 0678 Brake Pad 24 717 1438 41 tooth Bevel Gear 25 717 1439 20 tooth Spur Gear 26...

Page 34: ...34 15 9 1 4 3 2 28 5 7 12 11 8 10 13 16 17 18 14 Model 1212 29 31 34 25 24 35 32 36 32 23 32 33 30 6 9 9 26 20 19 38 27 37 21 22...

Page 35: ...ew 3 8 16 x 2 0 15 710 3025 Hex Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 625 16 738 0785 Shoulder Spacer 1 38 x 445 x 36 17 736 0171 Lock Washer 7 16 18 710 3157 Hex Cap Screw 7 16 20 x 3 25 Grade 5 19 725 1706 12 volt Ba...

Page 36: ...36 Model 1212 30 41 39 12 12 45 46 19 4 4 40 3 38 20 32 24 25 27 9 20 32 19 33 42 8 22 26 37 5 23 31 11 47 48 10 17 6 7 32 21 14 13 16 2 2 13 44 43 19 30 34 29 15 21 1 15 17 18 18 18 35 35 36 47 19...

Page 37: ...Screw 5 16 18 x 75 17 712 0271 Hex Sems Nut 1 4 20 18 712 0417A Hex Flange Nut 5 8 18 19 712 0431 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 20 712 3006 Hex Nut 1 4 20 21 712 3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 22 714 0470 C...

Page 38: ...rew 3 8 16 x 1 25 7 712 3017 Hex Nut 3 8 16 8 721 0460 Exhaust Gasket 9 726 0205 Hose Clamp 10 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 11 736 0300 Flat Washer 12 751B221535 Casing Clamp 13 751 0535 Fuel Line Hose 1...

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Page 40: ...utine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments clutch adjustments or deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterio...