Cub Cadet 1215 User Manual

Figure 17.
1. Seat Adjustment Bolts
2. Seat Bracket
3. Seat Switch
4. Screw On Frame Cover
3. Remove two screws holding frame cover to frame
in the step through area (not shown).
4. Disconnect seat switch to harness.
5. Lift up and slide frame cover rearward from
underneath the pedestal.
6. Reassemble frame cover and seat assembly in
reverse order. Make certain all screws are tight¬
ened securely.
CLUTCH ROD ADJUSTMENT (1215 Tractor)
Clutch rod adjustment is necessary when belt slippage
occurs, or when clutch pedal bottoms out on the run¬
ning board and does not return to the up position. If
adjustment is needed, contact your authorized dealer.
ADJUSTING THE POWER TAKE-OFF CLUTCH
WARNING
To avoid possible injury, always disengage all
clutches, move speed control or gear shift lev¬
er into neutral, depress the brake, set the
brake pedal lock and turn the ignition “OFF”
before working on the machine.
The clutch is factory adjusted and should not require
further adjustment under normal operating conditions.
However, if the clutch fails to operate properly, check
as follows:
Using a feeler gauge, check the air gap. (See Figure18.)
Insert feeler gauge into one of three access slots
located around the outside of the brake plate. The air
gap should be .010-.015 inch. Adjust the self-locking
nuts to obtain the proper clearance. Repeat the opera¬
tion in all three access slots.
^^NOTE
If brake plate drags on clutch at .010-.015 inch
air gap, increase air gap to .020 inch. After two
hours of use, recheck and set back to .010-015
inch.
If the above procedure does not work, see your autho¬
rized dealer.
Figure 18.
1. Access Slots
2. Brake Plate
3. Self-locking Nuts
ADJUSTING THE BRAKES (1215 Tractor)
During normal operation of this machine, the brakes
are subject to wear and will require periodic examina¬
tion and adjustment.
To check the brake adjustment, place the gear shift
lever in neutral (“N”) position, lock the parking brake.
You should not be able to push the tractor.
If the tractor can be pushed with the parking brake
locked, or if the unit cannot be pushed with the parking
brake released, brake adjustment is necessary.
To adjust the brake, proceed as follows: (See Figure
19.)
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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