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Cub Cadet 1215 User Manual

Cub Cadet 1215
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BATTERY
REMOVAL
OR
INSTALLATION
A
WARNING
When
removing
the
battery,
follow
this
order
of
disassembly
to
prevent
your
wrench
from
shorting
against
the
frame.
1
.
Remove
the
Negative
cable.
2.
Remove
the
Positive
cable.
To
install
a
battery:
1.
Attach
the
Positive
cable.
2.
Attach
the
Negative
cable.
JUMP
STARTING
WARNING
Failure
to
use
this
starting
procedure
could
cause
sparking,
and
the
gases
in
either
battery
could
explode.
1*
Attach
the
first
jumper
cable
from
the
positive
terminal
of
the
good
battery
to
the
positive
termi¬
nal
of
the
dead
battery.
2.
Attach
the
second
jumper
cable
from
the
nega¬
tive
terminal
of
the
good
battery
to
the
FRAME
OF
THE
UNIT
WITH
THE
DEAD
BATTERY.
TIRES
Keep
the
pneumatic
tires
properly
inflated.
Overinfla¬
tion
will
cause
operator
discomfort.
Underinflation
will
cause
short
tire
life.
Inflate
the
front
and
rear
tires
for
normal
or
heavy
load
operations
as
shown
in
the
following
table:
TIRE
SIZE
POUNDS
PER
SQUARE
INCH
Front
Tires
15x6-6
12
Rear
Tires
20x10-8
10
Always
see
that
the
tire
valve
caps
are
in
place
and
tightened
securely
to
prevent
loss
of
air
and
protect
the
valve
core
and
stem.
Do
not
overload
the
tractor
tires
by
mounting
equip¬
ment
on
the
tractor
which
exceeds
the
load
capacity
of
the
size
of
the
tires
on
the
tractor.
MOUNTING
TIRES
ON
THE
RIM
After
mounting
a
new
or
old
tire
on
the
rim,
inflate
it
to
20
pounds
pressure
to
seat
the
tire
bead
on
the
rim
flange.
Then
deflate
the
tire
to
the
correct
operating
pressure.
NOTE
After
the
first
10
hours
of
operation,
check
and
retorque
the
front
wheel
bolts
to
35
ft-lbs.
and
rear
wheel
bolts
to
23
ft-lbs.
to
make
sure
they
have
seated
properly.
OFF-SEASON
STORAGE
If
the
machine
is
to
be
inoperative
for
a
period
longer
than
30
days,
the
following
procedures
are
recommended:
1.
Refer
to
engine
manual
for
engine
storage
procedures.
2.
Clean
the
engine
and
the
entire
tractor
thoroughly.
3.
Lubricate
all
lubrication
points
and
wipe
the
entire
machine
with
an
oiled
rag
in
order
to
pro¬
tect
the
surfaces.
4.
Follow
battery
storage
instructions
on
page
23.
5.
Protect
tires
and
seat
from
sunlight.
Inflate
tires
at
regular
intervals.
OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
AND
ACCESSORIES
When
you
purchased
your
tractor,
you
probably
had
it
completely
equipped
for
your
particular
needs
at
the
time.
However,
later
you
may
wish
to
obtain
optional
equipment
or
accessories.
These
items
and
other
allied
equipment
can
be
purchased
from,
and
installed
by,
your
authorized
dealer.
The
tractor
is
used
for
so
many
different
types
of
work,
and
because
it
is
called
on
to
operate
under
so
many
different
conditions,
a
variety
of
equipment
is
available
to
adapt
it
to
the
requirements
of
the
user.
Refer
to
equipment
catalog.
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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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