Cub Cadet 1215 User Manual

1. Depress the brake pedal, release the parking
brake. Move the throttle lever to the position
where the engine operates best for the load to be
handled.
2. Start the tractor in motion by moving the speed
control lever slowly forward or rearward to desir¬
ed speed.
DRIVING ON SLOPES
A CAUTION
Always drive up or down the face of a slope. 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 an upset.
Back the tractor with implement up the steepest por¬
tion of each slope you intend to work. If the tractor
cannot negotiate the slope in reverse, the slope is too
steep to be worked.
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 neces¬
sary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly
and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the
tractor over backward.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR (1220 Tractor)
CAUTION
Always engage parking brake, lower equip¬
ment and shut off engine before dismounting.
Never try to start engine from ground.
Move the speed control lever to the “N” position and/
or push brake pedal all the way down. Before dis¬
mounting always lock the parking brake and turn the
ignition “OFF”. Also disengage the PTO switch.
OPERATING THE FRONT POWER TAKE-OFF
CLUTCH (PTO) (See Figure 16)
1. Move the throttle lever back to the medium or
“SLOW” position.
2. Flip the toggle switch to the “RUN” (C) position.
3. Advance throttle to operating speed (full speed).
4. The operator must remain in tractor seat at all
times. If operator should leave tractor seat with¬
out turning off the power take-off switch, the
engine will automatically shut off.
5. PTO switch must be in the “OFF” (A) position
when shifting the tractor into reverse or the PTO
will shut off automatically. To re-engage the PTO,
shift unit into neutral. Move PTO switch to “OFF”
(A) position. Then pull knob out and lift up to
“START” (B) position and release.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR (1215 Tractor Only)
A CAUTION
Always engage parking brake, lower equip¬
ment and shut off engine before dismounting.
Never try to start engine from ground.
Disengage the clutch by pressing the clutch pedal all
the way down. Move gear shift lever to the “N” position
and use the brake pedal to stop.
Figure 16.
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
Before starting the tractor, adjust the seat to the most
comfortable driving position. Tilt the seat forward over
the steering wheel, loosen the four cap screws in the
seat support, and slide the seat assembly forward or
rearward to the position which is most comfortable for
the operator. (See Figure 17.)
FRAME COVER REMOVAL
To remove the frame cover, the seat assembly must be
removed.
1. Remove two screws from one seat bracket. Slide
seat assembly off the pin on the other seat
bracket.
2. Remove screw and flat washer from frame cover
as shown in Figure 17.
Retighten the cap screws after the seat is adjusted.
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Cub Cadet 1215 Specifications

Capacities

fuel tank capacity	3 gals
crankcase capacity	3 pints
transmission capacity	1-1/2 pints
transaxle capacity	2-3/4 pints

Transmission

gears	5 forward speeds and 1 reverse
forward speed	0 to 5.5 mph
reverse speed	0 to 2.35 mph

Engine Specifications

engine make and model	Briggs and Stratton
engine power	12 HP
cylinders	1
bore	3.44 in
stroke	3.06 in
displacement	28.40 cubic inches
low speed	1750 RPM
high idle speed	3400 RPM +-100

Electrical System

system voltage	12 volt neg. ground
alternator	16 amp
fuse	20 amp slow blow
headlights	GE 12 volt 1156

Tires and Dimensions

front tire size	15x6-6
rear tire size	20x10-8
wheelbase	45.0 in
length	68.50 in
turning radius	29.00 in