Cub Cadet 1215 User Manual

CONTROLS
Your Cub Cadet Tractor has been safety engineered.
Thoroughly acquaint yourself with all the instruments
and controls before attempting to start or operate the
tractor.
Figure 3.
Model 1215 Gear Drive Tractor
Model 1220 Hydrostatic Drive Tractor
A. Charge Indicator
B. Electronic Monitor
C. Ignition Switch
D. Lift Control Lever
E. Power Take-Off (PTO)
F. Parking Brake Lever
G. Choke Control
H. Brake Pedal
I. Clutch Pedal
J. Throttle Control Lever
K. Light Switch
A. C HARGE INDICATOR
This instrument indicates whether the alternator is
charging or the battery is discharging. If it shows dis¬
charge continuously, investigate the cause to avoid
completely discharging the battery and possible
damage to the charging circuit. (See Figure 3 or 4.)
B. E L ECTRONIC MONITOR (See Figure 5)
In Reverse Gear — will be illuminated when tractor is in
reverse. Light must be off to start tractor.
Do Not Engage PTO — will be illuminated if PTO
switch is engaged while tractor is in reverse.
NOTE
PTO will not be engaged with tractor in reverse
— switch only will engage.
PTO On — light will be illuminated when PTO switch is
engaged. Light must be off to start tractor.
Place In Neutral — light will be illuminated when start¬
ing tractor and gear shift is not in neutral. Light must be
off to start tractor.
Full Throttle Required (two indicators) — top light will
be illuminated when the PTO is engaged. Bottom light
will be illuminated when the light switch is on.
■ ^NOTE
The unit should be run at full throttle when
using PTO operated equipment or when the
headlights are on.
C. I G NITION
A WARNING
Remove the key from the tractor when the
tractor is not in use to prevent accidental start¬
ing and battery discharge.
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In
Reverse
Gear
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Full
Throttle
Required
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PTO
On
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Do Not
Engage
PTO
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Full
Throttle
Require^
Place
In
Neutral
Figure 5.
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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