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Cub Cadet 1215 User Manual

Cub Cadet 1215
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FUEL
TANK
AND
GAUGE
The
fuel
tank
and
gauge
are
located
under
the
oper¬
ator’s
seat.
(See
Figure
12.)
1
3
Figure
12.
1.
Operator’s
Seat
2.
Fuel
Tank
3.
Fuel
Tank
Gauge
FUEL
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
The
fuel
shut-off
valve
is
located
under
the
tractor’s
rear
fender.
The
fuel
shut-off
valve
is
used
to
shut
off
fuel
flow
to
the
engine
to
aid
maintenance.
(See
Figure
13.)
1.
Rear
Fender
2.
Fuel
Shut-Off
Valve
LIFT
CONTROL
LEVER
The
lift
control
lever
is
used
to
lift
or
lower
equipment
used
with
the
tractor.
The
equipment
can
be
set
in
five
positions
by
depressing
the
button
on
the
lever
and
releasing
it
when
the
desired
position
is
reached.
(See
Figure
14.)
LIFT
CONTROL
LEVER
OPERATION
PRE-OPERATION
CHECKLIST
1.
Check
oil
level.
The
oil
fill
and
dipstick
are
located
on
the
right
rear
side
of
the
engine.
(See
Figure
15.)
2.
Fill
fuel
tank
with
Regular
or
Unleaded
gasoline.
ENGINE
OIL
REQUIREMENTS
Cub
Cadet
Low
Ash
Engine
Oil
DO
NOT
USE:
Synthetic
oil,
non-detergent
oil
or
other
non-recommended
oils.
DO
NOT
MIX
different
brands
of
oil.
OIL
DIPSTICK
CHECKS
Dipstick
should
be
checked
before
starting
the
unit
EVERY
TIME.
Ambient
Temperature
Above
40
degrees
F
0
to
100
degrees
F
Below
20
degrees
F
Viscosity
(Grade
SF)
SAE30
SAE
10W30
or
10W40
SAE
5W20
or
5W30
Dipstick
markings
indicate
upper
and
lower
limits
at
a
cold
oil
condition.
Never
overfill
engine
oil.
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Cub Cadet 1215 Specifications

Capacities IconCapacities
fuel tank capacity3 gals
crankcase capacity3 pints
transmission capacity1-1/2 pints
transaxle capacity2-3/4 pints
Transmission IconTransmission
gears5 forward speeds and 1 reverse
forward speed0 to 5.5 mph
reverse speed0 to 2.35 mph
Engine Specifications IconEngine Specifications
engine make and modelBriggs and Stratton
engine power12 HP
cylinders1
bore3.44 in
stroke3.06 in
displacement28.40 cubic inches
low speed1750 RPM
high idle speed3400 RPM +-100
Electrical System IconElectrical System
system voltage12 volt neg. ground
alternator16 amp
fuse20 amp slow blow
headlightsGE 12 volt 1156
Tires and Dimensions IconTires and Dimensions
front tire size15x6-6
rear tire size20x10-8
wheelbase45.0 in
length68.50 in
turning radius29.00 in
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