Cub Cadet 1212 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Automatic Transmission Garden Tractor

Model 1212

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning:

ered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your Cub Cadet dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-cov-

CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10323

(10/99)

SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SAFETY LABLES FOUND ON YOUR UNIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

SLOPE GUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

TRACTOR SET-UP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

WARRANY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new rider. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your rider. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your tractor for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Operator’s Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your Cub Cadet dealer.

• Every tractor has a model plate. You can locate it by lifting the seat and looking at the seat bracket.

• An example of what the model plate will look like is shown below.

This is where your model number will be.

XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX

This is where your serial number will be.

Copy the model number here:

CUB CADET CORP.

P.O. BOX 368023

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

Copy the serial number here:

SECTION 3: CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE

If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any question regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Dealer Referral Line. You can reach them by calling:

1-800-528-1009

Before calling your local dealer, make sure that you have your model and serial numbers ready. By having the model and serial numbers ready, you help your local dealer give you faster service. To find your unit’s model and serial number, see SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER.

SECTION 4: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF

NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING.

WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DANGER: Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in

this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

1. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the

operator’s manual and on the machine before starting. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

• Only allow responsible individuals familiar with the

instructions to operate the machine. Know controls and how to stop the machine quickly.

• Do not put hands or feet under cutting deck or near

rotating parts.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,

etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. A small object may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause injury to you or a bystander. To help avoid a thrown objects injury, keep children, bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before

mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse and

backing up. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the chute guard in place.

• Slow down before turning. Operate the machine

smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set park brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.

• Turn off blade(s) when not mowing.

• Stop engine and wait until blade(s) comes to a complete stop before (a) removing grass catcher or unclogging chute, or (b) making any repairs, adjusting or removing any grass or debris.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should not be driven up or down a ramp onto a trailer or truck under power, because the unit could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The unit must be pushed manually on a ramp to load or unload properly.

• Never make a cutting height adjustment while engine is running if operator must dismount to do so.

• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and closefitting slacks and shirts. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.

• Check overhead clearance carefully before driving under power lines, wires, bridges or low hanging tree branches, before entering or leaving buildings, or in any other situation where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious injury.

• Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly depress the brake pedal, and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine.

• Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10". Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard.

2. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15° as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

3. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of an adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

• Never carry children, even with the blades off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with the safe machine operation.

• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the machine. Children 14 years and over should only operate machine under close parental supervision and proper instruction.

• Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or other hazard.

4. SERVICE

• Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

• Use only an approved container.

• Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

• Replace fuel cap securely and wipe off any spilled fuel before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

• Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel vapors will accumulate in the area.

• Never store the fuel container or machine inside where there is an open flame or spark, such as a gas hot water heater, space heater or furnace.

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.

• Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

• Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace with blade which meets original equipment specifications.

• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Use all guards as instructed in this manual.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For your safety protection, frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing blade(s).

• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

• Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot during operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool

• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.

• Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment and the ecology.

• Prior to disposal, determine the proper method to dispose of waste from your local Environmental Protection Agency. Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion.

• Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them. Properly dispose of the containers immediately following the draining of fluids.

• DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground, down a drain or into a stream, pond, lake or other body of water. Observe Environmental Protection Agency regulations when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, batteries, tires and other harmful waste.

down before touching.

WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons

who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

Figure 1 Safety Labels found on your unit

WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

• GO UP AND D OWN SLOPES, NOT ACROS S.

AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNI T WHE RE IT

COULD SLIP OR TIP.

• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP

BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.

• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS

ARE AROUND.

• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.

• LOOK DOWN & BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE

BACKING.

• KEEP SAFETY DE VICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS,

AND SWITCHES, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING.

• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE

THROWN BY THE BLADE( S).

• KNOW LOCATION AND F UNCTION OF ALL

CONTROLS.

• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGI NE ARE STOPPED

BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).

• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION,

DISENGAGE BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT

LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE,

SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY.

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Slope Gauge

USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY.

Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.

Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower

could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain

your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.

A CORNER OF A BUILDING

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE

A POWER POLE

WARNING

15°

OR A FENCE POST

SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES

MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION

OEM-190-118 Mulch Kit (For 46-inch Decks Only)

190-603-101 Front Bumber Kit (Mounts On Front Of Tractor) 190-604-101 Storage Container (Mounts On Rear Of Tractor) 190-821-101 FastAttach 190-822-101 FastAttach 190-823-101 42-inch Two-stage Snowthrower 190-824-101 Sleeve Hitch with Electric Lift

SLEEVE HITCH ATTACHMENTS

190-825-101 30-inch Tiller* OEM-190-984 Row Crop Cultivator* OEM-190-980 Single-disc Harrow* OEM-190-978 10-inch Mulboard Plow* OEM-190-804 42-inch Heavy Duty Rear Blade*

™

Triple Bagger Grass Collector (For 46-inch Decks Only)

™

46-inch Front Dozer Blade

*190-824-101 required for use of this attachment

SECTION 6: TRACTOR SET-UP

ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES

NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked

Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).

• The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive battery terminal (+) with hex bolt and hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber boot covers the terminal to help protect it from corrosion.

• Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the negative cable. Attach the negative cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt and wing nut.

• Place the hold-down strap in position over the battery to secure it in place. See Figure 2.

NOTE: If battery is put into service after date

shown on top of battery, charge for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

Positive

Termi na l

Wing

Nut

Rubber

Boot

Battery

Tray

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

Check oil level and add if necessary. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil;

however, you MUST check the oil level before operating.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT to overfill the engine with

oil. Overfilling may cause the engine to smoke. This will result in poor engine performance and could cause permanant engine damage.

The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of approximately three gallons. Do not overfill.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,

while engine is running or while engine is hot. Always fill the fuel tank in a well ventilated area to avoid inhalation of

gasoline fumes. Do not fill closer than 1/2 inch from the top of the fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is accidently spilled, move tractor away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared.

WARNING: Never smoke while filling

the fuel tank.

Negative

Termi na l

Bolt

Figure 2

Hold-down Strap

SECTION 7: CONTROLS

NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.

Figure 3

A Ignition Switch H Drive Pedal B Throttle Control Lever I Shift Lever C Choke Control J Cruise Control Button D Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter K Seat Adjustment Lever E Lift Lever L Cup Holder F PTO (Power Take-Off) Knob M Parking Brake Button GBrake Pedal

NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position.

IGNITION SWITCH

To start the engine, insert key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release key to the ON position once engine has fired. See Figure 4. Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed starting instructions. The ignition switch is also used to operate the headlights. Refer to OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS in the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed instructions

WARNING: Remove the key from the

tractor when the tractor is not in use to prevent accidental starting.

Off

On/Lights

CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control can be found on the left side of the dash panel and is activated by pulling the knob outward. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine. Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed starting instructions.

INDICATOR MONITOR / HOUR METER

Your tractor is equipped with an hour meter as part of its systems indicator monitor, see Figure 6. It can be found on the left side of your tractor’s dash panel.

Battery

Oil

Start

Figure 4

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

The throttle lever is located on the right side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 5.

Throttle Symbol

Fast

Position

Slow

Position

Figure 5

IMPORTANT: When using PTO operated

equipment such as the cutting deck or other attachments, always operate the tractor with the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.

Hour

Meter

1/10

PTO

Brake

Figure 6

If the Brake light or PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows:

BRAKE — Depress the brake pedal. PTO — Move PTO knob into the disengaged (OFF)

position.

It is normal for the Oil light and the Battery light to illuminate while the engine is cranking, but if either illuminate’s while the engine is running, proceed as follows:

OIL— Stop the tractor immediately and check

the crankcase oil level as instructed in the engine manual. Add oil as required.

BATTERY— The battery is in need of a charge, or

the engine’s charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Refer to the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for the proper battery charging procedure or have the charging system checked by an authorized engine dealer.

The hour meter operates whenever the ignition key is in the On or On/Lights position and records the actual hours of tractor operation.

LIFT LEVER

The lift lever is used to change the operating position (height) of the cutting deck. To operate, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.

BRAKE PEDAL

BRAKE

The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor above the drive pedal along the running board. The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake.

ELECTRIC PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) KNOB

To engage the power to the cutting deck or other attachments, pull outward on the PTO knob. Push the PTO knob inward to disengage the power to the attachments.

NOTE: The PTO knob must be in the disengaged

(OFF) position when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.

DRIVE PEDAL

NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to

activate the safety interlock switch when starting the

tractor

PARKING BRAKE BUTTON

To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal and push the parking brake button in. Hold the button in while taking your foot off the brake pedal. Both the parking button and the brake pedal will then stay depressed. To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly. The parking brake button will then return to its original position.

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the

operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.

SHIFT LEVER

The drive pedal is located below the brake pedal on the right front side of the tractor along the running board. Depress the drive pedal with your right foot when the tractor shift lever is in either Forward—Hi, Forward—Lo or Reverse to cause the tractor to move. Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal. The further down the drive pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The drive pedal will return to its original position when it’s not depressed.

IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake

when leaving the tractor unattended.

The shift lever is located on the front of the fender between the operator’s legs and has four positions, FORWARD—HI, FORWARD—LO, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The brake pedal must be depressed and the tractor must not be in motion when moving the shift lever. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop prior to moving the shift lever from FORWARD—HI to FORWARD—LO or vice-versa.

IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing

so may result in serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.

Shift Knob

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON

The cruise control button is located on the tractor dash panel to the left of the ignition switch. Push the cruise control button while traveling forward at a desired speed. WHILE HOLDING THE BUTTON IN, release pressure from the drive pedal. This will engage the cruise control and allow the tractor to remain at that speed without applying pressure to the drive pedal. Depress the brake pedal or the drive pedal to deactivate cruise control. Refer to the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the cruise control feature.

SECTION 8: OPERATION

SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact a Cub Cadet Dealer in your area. The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the brake pedal is fully depressed, and the PTO knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position.

• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the brake lock.

• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the PTO knob in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the brake lock is engaged. The PTO knob must be in the disengaged (OFF) position to restart the engine.

• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the electric PTO clutch if the PTO knob is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the shift lever in the REVERSE position.

WARNING: Do NOT attempt to bypass

or disconnect the tractor’s safety interlock. Doing so could result in serious personal injury or death.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired position. Once a comfortable position is found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the seat in place. Refer to the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual for more detailed instructions.

CUP HOLDER

The tractor’s cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat.

WARNING: Never operate the tractor

under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs. Doing so can result in serious personal injury or death.

IMPORTANT: Tampering with or attempting to

bypass the tractors Safety Interlock Switches in any way WILL void your warranty.

WARNING

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.

• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR

TIP.

• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.

• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.

• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.

• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACK-

ING.

• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.

• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).

• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.

• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE

PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).

• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.

READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL

SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT

Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender. Then adjust the deck wheels, or rollers (on units equipped with a 50" deck) so that they are at least 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.

WARNING: Keep hands and feet away

from the discharge chute opening of the cutting deck.

NOTE: The deck wheels (on units equipped with a

46-inch deck) are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the free-floating cutting deck.

Refer to the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments.

STARTING THE ENGINE

NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP section of

this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill up instructions.

• Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch.

• Place the PTO knob into the disengaged

(OFF) position.

• Depress the brake pedal and set the parking brake.

• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.

• Move the throttle control lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.

• Pull out the choke control knob, if so equipped A warm engine may not require choking.

• Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON position.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START

position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s starter.

NOTE: If starting problems are encountered, refer

to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual.

After the engine starts, slowly release the brake pedal. As the engine warms up, gradually push the choke control knob inward to open up the choke plate on the engine’s carburetor.

NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control out while

operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

• Place the PTO knob into the disengaged (OFF) position

• Move the throttle control into the SLOW position and allow the engine to "idle down" for ten seconds, then turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position.

• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting.

IMPORTANT: If you think you’ve struck a foreign

object, stop the engine immediately. Remove the wire(s) from the spark plug(s), thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tractor.

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

WARNING: Avoid sudden starts,

excessive speed and sudden stops.

WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the

tractor without first placing the PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key off and remove the key.

• Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the shift lever to

change the direction of travel or the speed range when the tractor is in motion. Use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete stop before shifting.

• To move forward, move the shift lever into the FORWARD—Hi or FORWARD—Lo position, then slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved.

NOTE: Operate the tractor with the shift lever in

the FORWARD—Lo position for towing, climbing and other heavy load applications. Operate the tractor with the shift lever in the FORWARD—Hi position for all other applications.

• To move in reverse, move the shift lever into the REVERSE position, check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress the drive pedal.

SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL

NOTE:

utilized in the forward direction.

To change to the reverse direction when operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then move the shift lever into the REVERSE position and depress the drive pedal.

The cruise control feature should only be

• Move the shift lever into either the FORWARD—Hi or FORWARD—Lo position, then slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved.

• Lightly push the cruise control button downward.

• While continuing to hold the cruise button down, lift your foot from the drive pedal (you should feel the cruise latch engage).

• If properly engaged, the cruise control button and the drive pedal should lock in the down position, and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed.

• Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods:

• Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor.

• Lightly depress the

drive pedal.

DRIVING ON SLOPES

Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 6 to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely.

WARNING: Do not mow on inclines with

a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury.

Operate the tractor up and down slopes, never across slopes. 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 the tractor to be upset. 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 necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward.

OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS

To turn the tractor’s headlights on:

• Start the engine following the instructions

earlier in this section.

• Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into the On/Lights position of the ignition switch. Refer to Figure 4.

To turn the tractor’s headlights off:

• Turn the key into either the On position (to leave the engine running) or the Off position (to shut the engine off). Refer to Figure 4.

IMPORTANT: Never move the key into the Start

position while the engine is running. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s starter.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

• Place the PTO knob into the disengaged (OFF) position.

• Move the throttle control into the SLOW (turtle) position and allow the engine to "idle down" for ten seconds, then turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position.

• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting.

IMPORTANT: If you think you’ve struck a foreign

object, stop the engine immediately. Remove the wire(s) from the spark plug(s), thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.

USING THE LIFT LEVER

To raise the cutting deck, move the lift lever to the left, then place it in the notch best suited for your application. Refer to SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT earlier in this section.

ENGAGING THE ELECTRIC PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF)

Front View

KNOB

Pull Out

Push In

OFF

Figure 7

• Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position.

• Pull the PTO knob outward into the engaged (ON) position. See Figure 7.

• Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck and other attachments.

• The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If the operator should leave the seat without pushing the PTO knob inward into the disengaged (OFF) position, the tractor’s engine will shut off.

IMPORTANT: The PTO knob cannot be in the

engaged (ON) position when the tractor is driving in the reverse direction. The PTO knob must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when the shift lever is in REVERSE or the PTO will automatically shut off. Refer to SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES in this section.

MOWING

This tractor is equipped with one of Cub Cadet’s high quality cutting decks. The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor.

WARNING: To avoid possible injury, do

not allow anyone in the area of the tractor while mowing. Even if the area to be mowed has been cleared of foreign objects, small objects may be picked up and discharged by the mower.

WARNING: Never direct the discharge

of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the machine while in operation.

• For best results it is recommended that the first two laps should be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn.

• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.

• Mowing should always be done with the engine at full throttle.

• Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed.

• Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut.

• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush.

• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. Refer to the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions.

SECTION 9: ADJUSTMENTS

LEVELING THE DECK

WARNING:

gloves to grasp blades.

NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to TIRES in

the maintenance section of this manual for further information regarding tire pressure.

Front to Rear

The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that can adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of the deck should be 1/4" to 3/8" lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:

WARNING: Turn the tractor’s engine off, remove the key from the ignition switch and apply the

tractor’s parking brake before making any adjustments to the cutting deck.

• With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it’s parallel with the tractor.

• Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the distance from the rear of the

blade tip to the ground. The first measurement taken should be between 1/4" and 3/8" less than the second measurement. Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the next step.

Cutting blades are sharp. Always protect your hands by wearing heavy leather work

• Loosen the two jam nuts on the rear side of the deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 8A.

• Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 8A. Tighten the lock

nuts to raise the front of the deck; loosen the lock nuts to lower the front of the deck.

• Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when proper adjustment is achieved.

Side to Side

If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:

WARNING: Turn the tractor’s engine off, remove the key from the ignition switch and apply the

tractor’s parking brake before making any adjustments to the cutting deck.

• With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and

rotate the blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.

• Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken should be equal. If they’re not, proceed to the next step.

• Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 8B.

• Balance the deck so that both blade tip measurements taken earlier are equal.

• Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.

Lock

Deck

Stabilizer

Bracket

ront to Rear

Nuts

Jam

Nuts

Figure 8

DECK ROLLER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Units with 50-inch Decks)

To adjust the height of the rollers on the rear of the mowing deck, proceed as follows:

• Place the lift lever in the bottom notch (lowest position).

• Remove the clevis pins and hairpin clips from the deck roller brackets on the left and right sides of the cutting deck. See Figure 10.

• Position the deck roller brackets up or down through the slots on the rear of the deck until desired position is reached, then re-attach

Side to Side

with the clevis pins and hairpin clips just removed. See Figure 10.

Hairpin

Clip

Hex Cap Screw

Deck Hanger Bracket

NOTE: 46-inch deck shown.

Deck Roller

Bracket

Clevis pin

Figure 9

NOTE: Be certain that the left roller bracket and

the right roller bracket are set in the same position.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat adjustment lever (located under the seat) to the left and slide the seat forward or backwards. See Figure

10. Make sure seat is locked into one of the six adjustment positions before operating the tractor.

Seat

• Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint away from the jam nut to lengthen the drag link.

• Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved.

NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the

drag links will cause the front tires to"toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16".

Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:

• Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead travel. Insert a 1/4" dowel up through aligning holes in both the steering gear and support plate. See Figure 12.

Drag Links

Seat Adjustment Lever

Figure 10

STEERING ADJUSTMENT

If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if the ball joints or drag links are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.

Hex Nut and Lock Washer

Axle

Ball Joint

Grease Fitting

Figure 11

Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right side:

• Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the rear of the ball joint. See Figure 11.

• Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the top of ball joint. See Figure 11.

Pivot Bar

Drag Link

Jam Nut

Insert Dowel

Here

Support Plate

Steering Gear

Steering

Shaft

NOTE: View shown from beneath tractor.

Figure 12

• In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

• Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

• The measurement taken in front of the axle should be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken behind the axle.

• Adjust if necessary.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: If any adjustments are

made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), disengage all clutches and blades. Keep clear of all

moving parts.

Refer to separate engine manual packed with your unit for carburetor adjustment information or see an authorized engine service dealer.

NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to

run rough and may result in permanent engine damage. Be certain that the air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before attempting to adjust the carburetor.

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. The brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows:

• Looking at the brake disc from the right side of the tractor, locate the compression spring and brake disc.

• Loosen, but do NOT remove the hex nut found on the right side of the brake assembly. See Figure 14.

• Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the brake disc and the brake puck at .011".

SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE

• Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier.

Hex Nut

Set Gap

at .011"

Brake Disc

Compression

Spring

NOTE: View shown from beneath tractor.

Figure 13

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug

wire(s) and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance.

ENGINE

Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions.

Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions

carefully.

Changing Engine Oil

• Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil fill tube. See Figure 14.

Oil Fill Cap

Oil Drain Hose

Protective Cap

Protective

Cap

• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See Figure 14.

• Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil.

• Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil. See Figure 14.

• Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has finished draining.

• Refill the engine with oil.

IMPORTANT: Refill the engine with the proper

capacity and weight of motor oil as instructed in the separate engine manual.

Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty condition. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

Oil Fill Tube

NOTE: Valve location will vary with engine style.

Oil Drain Valve

Oil Drain Port

Figure 14

The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK

Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow grass, leaves, and dirt to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine, especially the pulleys and other moving parts. Clean the underside of the deck with a wisk broom, putty knife or forced air after each mowing.

CUTTING DECK REMOVAL (46-inch deck shown)

IMPORTANT: The use a pressure washer or

garden hose to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in a shortened life of the tractor and reduce its serviceability.

Deck Support Pins

NOTE: Deck belt and other tractor

components not shown for clarity.

WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, place the PTO knob into the disengaged (OFF)

position, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key from the switch to avoid accidental starting.

To Lift Assembly

PTO Idler Pulley Bracket

(mounted on tractor)

Figure 15

Deck Lift Arms

PTO Idler Pulley

PTO Belt

Electric PTO Clutch

Deck

Stabilizer

Bracket

Hooks

Front of Tractor

Deck Stabilizer Rod

Several attachments are available for your tractor. To mount some of these attachments and in order to perform certain maintenance procedures, the deck must be removed from the tractor. In order to properly remove either a 46-inch or 50-inch cutting deck from beneath the tractor, proceed as follows:

WARNING: Do NOT remove deck

immediately after operating the tractor. Allow the engine and other moving parts ample time to cool down prior to performing the following procedure.

• Place the PTO knob into the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake.

• Lower the deck by moving the lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

• Grasp the PTO idler pulley bracket and pivot it toward the discharge chute to relieve tension on the belt. Remove the deck belt from the

bottom portion of the engine pulley and from around the PTO idler pulley.

• Looking at the cutting deck from the right side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear right side of the deck.

• Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 15.

• Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor and release the pin into the hole provided.

• Repeat the above steps on the left side of the tractor.

• Move the lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise the deck lift arms out of the way.

• Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release themselves from the deck stabilizer rod. Do NOT let the deck fall to the ground.

CHANGING THE DECK BELTS

• Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor.

NOTE: To properly remount the cutting deck,

perform the above steps in reverse order. Having a second person assist you will ease this procedure.

Electric PTO Clutch

Deck Idler Pulley

Left Hand

Double Pulley

Center Pulley

PTO Idler Pulley

(mounted on tractor)

Self-tapping Screws

Deck belt (Bottom)

PTO belt (Top)

Right Hand

Double Pulley

(beneath belt guard)

NOTE: Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity.

Figure 16

All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracking, shredding or rotting are present.

IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A

substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts.

To change or replace the PTO belt and deck belt on your tractor, proceed as follows:

NOTE: Removing the deck from the tractor as instructed earlier in this section will ease the following steps,

but is not necessary.

46-inch and 50-inch decks

• Lower the deck by moving the lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

• Remove the belt guards by removing the three self-tapping screws that fasten them to the deck top.

• Remove and discard old belt(s).

NOTE: It’s recommended that both the PTO belt and the deck belt be replaced at the same time.

• Route the new belt(s) as shown in Figure 16. OEM belt part numbers shown in the table below.

• Remount the belt guards just removed.

46-inch Deck 50-inch Deck PTO (Upper) Belt 754-0476 754-0475 Deck (Lower) Belt 754-0349 754-0291A

CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELTS

Variable-Speed

Pulley

Belt Keeper

Battery Tray

Opening

Idler Bracket

Shift Lever

Rear Idler Pulley

Front Idler Pulley

Belt Keeper

Double Idler Bracket

Transmission Idler Pulley

Keeper Pins

Drive belt (Lower)

Drive belt (Upper)

Engine Pulley

Electric PTO Clutch

Belt Keeper

Two-speed

Transmission

NOTE: View shown from above tractor.

Transmission Pulley

Front of Tractor

Figure 17

All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracking, shredding or rotting are present.

IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A

substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts.

To change or replace the drive belt(s) on your tractor, proceed as follows:

NOTE: It’s recommended that both drive belts be replaced at the same time.

• Remove the cutting deck as instructed earlier in this section.

• After disconnecting the battery cables, remove the battery and battery tray from beneath the seat.

IMPORTANT: When removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first,

followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.

NOTE: Refer to Figure 2 in the TRACTOR SET-UP section of this manual for instructions regarding battery

hook-up.

Upper Drive Belt

• Locate the transmission idler pulley on the upper drive belt by looking through the battery tray opening. See Figure 17.

• Pivot the transmission idler pulley toward the rear of the tractor to release tension on the upper drive belt.

• Remove the belt from around the transmission idler pulley.

• Remove the upper drive belt from around the transmission pulley and the variable-speed pulley.

NOTE: In order to remove the belt from around the

variable-speed pulley, slowly rotate the pulley counterclockwise while rolling the belt off of it.

• Remove the upper drive belt by pulling it up through the battery tray opening.

• Reroute the new upper drive belt as shown in Figure 17 unless proceeding with the lower drive belt removal.

Lower Drive Belt

NOTE: Proper removal of the lower drive belt

requires the removal of several tractor components. Read through the following procedure prior to attempting it to determine if you feel you could successfully complete it. If you don’t, see your Cub Cadet dealer to have the belt changed.

IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the lower drive

belt around both the pulleys and the belt keepers BEFORE performing the following steps.

• Remove the upper drive belt following the instructions above.

• Locate the variable-speed pulley by looking through the battery tray opening. See Figure

17. Remove the variable-speed pulley by loosening the hex bolt that affixes the pulley to the variable-speed bracket.

• Remove the belt keeper found directly behind the variable-speed pulley.

• Slide the belt off of the variable-speed pulley as you lift the pulley up and out through the battery tray opening.

NOTE: Jacking the rear of the tractor up off the

ground at this point in the procedure will ease the following steps, but is not necessary. Remove the rear idler pulley from the double idler bracket while unrouting the belt from around both the rear and the front idler pulley. Refer to Figure 17.

• Remove the rear idler pulley from the doubleidler bracket while unrouting the belt from around both the rear and the front idler pulley. Refer to Figure 17.

• Carefully unplug the tractor’s wire harness from the connector on the electric PTO clutch. See Figure 18.

Hex Bolt

Electric

PTO Clutch

Connector

NOTE: View shown from beneath tractor.

Figure 18

• Remove the hex bolt from the center of the electric PTO clutch and gently lower the electric PTO clutch off of the engine crankshaft. Be careful not to lose any flat washers which may be found on top of the electric PTO clutch. See Figure 18.

• The engine pulley is located directly above the electric PTO clutch. Lower the engine pulley far enough to be able to remove the upper drive belt from around it.

IMPORTANT: When remounting the electric

PTO clutch, torque the center hex bolt to between 38 foot-pounds and 50 foot-pounds.

• Remove the drive belt by feeding it from both ends toward the front idler pulley on the double-idler bracket. See Figure 17.

NOTE: It IS necessary to remove the shift cover

on the front of the fender and feed the belt through and around the shift lever to remove the belt.

• Reassemble by following the above steps in reverse order.

• Reroute the new belt (part # 754-0467) around the pulleys, keeper pins and belt keepers EXACTLY as the old one was routed. Refer to Figure 17.

The drive pedal is properly adjusted when the hole found in the double idler bracket has approximately 1-3/8" of travel with ten pounds of pressure applied to the drive pedal. See Figure 19.

Double Idler

Bracket

Hole

Idler

Adj. Rod

BATTERY

The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked.

• Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build-up.

• After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to the terminals and over the positive terminal boot.

• Always keep the boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting.

Front of Tractor

NOTE: View shown from above tractor.

Figure 19

Adjust the drive pedal after replacing the drive belts on your tractor, if necessary, as follows:

• Locate the speed control assembly on the underside of the steering support bracket. See Figure 20.

Idler

Adj. Rod

Neutral

Return

Bracket

Hairpin

Clips

Drive Pedal

Return Spring

Place Wrenches Here

Speed Control

Assembly

Figure 20

• Remove both hairpin clips from the pin which is fastened to the speed control assembly (be careful not to lose the small flat washers found on the pin). See Figure 20.

• Remove the drive pedal return spring.

• Using two 9/16" wrenches, remove the pin

from the speed control assembly. See Figure

20.

Thread the idler adjustment rod inward or outward to lengthen or shorten the travel of the double idler bracket until proper adjustment is achieved.

• Reassemble by following the above steps in reverse order.

IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any

reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct terminals. reversing them could change the polarity and cause damage to your engine’s alternating system.

Charging

If the unit has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with a 12-volt automotive-type charger at six amps for a minimum of one hour (or until fully charged).

WARNING: Batteries give off an

explosive gas during and for some time after charging. Charge battery in a well ventilated area and do not allow a spark or an open flame near the battery.

FUSE

A fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage. Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor’s engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown. It can be found under the hood mounted behind the top of dash panel on the support bar. Pull the fuse from its holder and compare it with Figure 21 to determine if it is good or bad.

GOOD

Figure 21

BAD

TIRES

The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and 10 psi for the front tires. Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.

CUTTING BLADES

WARNING: Cutting blades are sharp.

Always protect your hands by wearing heavy leather work gloves to grasp blades.

The blades may be removed for sharpening or replacement as follows.

• Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to DECK REMOVAL earlier in this section for detailed instructions) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.

• Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 22.

Hex Flange Nut

Spindle

Assembly

Cutting Blade

Block of Wood

Figure 22

• Use a 15/16" wrench to remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See Figure 22.

NOTE: The hex flange nut has a right-handed

(normal) thread pattern. Do NOT attempt to force the nut in the incorrect direction. Doing so may damage the nut and create a safety hazard.

To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges. See Figure 23. Sharpen the cutting edge straight across, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° angle. See Figure

23.

IMPORTANT: If the cutting edge of the blade has

already been sharpened to within 5/8" of the wind wing radius, or if any metal separation is present, replace the worn blades with new ones. See Figure

23.

Blade Separation

Worn Blade Edge

Sharpen Edge Evenly

Wind Wing

Figure 23

It is extremely important that each cutting blade edge be ground equally to maintain proper blade balance. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to the tractor and result in personal injury. The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.

When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.

IMPORTANT: Use a torque wrench to tighten the

blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 footpounds and 90 foot-pounds.

SECTION 11: LUBRICATION

WARNING: Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the

engine before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance.

ENGINE

Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

PIVOT POINTS

Lubricate all pivot points (drive pedal, brake pedal, etc.) at least once a season with light oil.

STEERING SHAFT

Lubricate the steering shaft at least once a season with light oil.

STEERING GEAR

Lubricate the teeth of the steering gear with an all-purpose automotive grease every 25 hours of operation or once a season. Refer to Figure 12.

LINKAGE

Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive, brake and lift linkage at least once a season with SAE 30 engine oil.

WHEELS

Both the front wheels and the rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose automotive grease before re-installing them.

FRONT AXLES

Your tractor is equipped with grease fittings on both ends of the front pivot bar, in front of the both the left and the right axles. Refer to Figure 11. Lubricate at least once a season with a grease gun.

SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble

Engine will not crank

Engine cranks but will not start

Possible Cause(s)

Safety switch button not depressed.

Battery installed incorrectly.

Battery is dead or weak. Blown fuse

Throttle or choke not in starting position. No fuel to the carburetor.

No spark to spark plug(s).

Corrective Action

There are two safety switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the brake pedal switch and the seat switch. Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the button on the brake switch. The operator must be seated on the tractor in order to depress the seat switch. The PTO knob must be in the disengaged (OFF) positio in order to start the engine, also. The battery must be installed with negative terminal attached to black ground wire. Negative terminal is identified at the post by “NEG”, “N” or “-”. The positive terminal, identified by “POS”, “P” or “+”, must be attached to the thick red wire which goes to the solenoid. Charge at six amps with a 12-volt automotive-type battery charger for one hour or until fully charged. Refer to operator’s manual for fuse location. Replace fuse with automotive type fuse of the proper amperage. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. The problem must be corrected. Check for loose connections in the fuse holder. Replace fuse holder if necessary. A dead short may be in the cranking or charging circuit where the insulation may have rubbed through and exposed the bare wire. Replace the wire or repair with electrician's tape if the wire strands have not been damaged. Note: Look for a wire pinched between body panels, burned by the exhaust pipe or muffler or rubbed against a moving par t. Refer to the OPERATION section of this manual for the correct position of the throttle control and choke for starting.

Gasoline tank empty. Fill. Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged. Remove and clean fuel line. Replace fuel filter (if so equipped) if necessary. Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead. Using a spark tester, check for spark. If no spark is present, have engine’s magneto serviced by an authorized engine dealer.

Engine smokes

Excessive vibration

Mower won’t discharge grass or leaves uncut strips

Dirty aircleaner.

Engine oil has been overfilled. Engine loses crankcase vacuum. Bent blade or damaged pulley.

Engine speed low. Speed selection. Cutting height set too low. Blades dull.

If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit. Check oil level.

Dipstick not seated or broken. Replace defective part. Engine breather defective. Replace.

Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for tightness and spindle damage. Tighten or replace any loose or damaged parts. Always replace damaged blade. Only use original equipment blades. Throttle must be set at full throttle.

Use lower ground speed. The slower your ground speed, the better the quality of cut. Raise deck.

Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip problem only).

Model 1212

18/19

16 15

REF.

NO.

1 625-0051 Bulb/Socket Headlight Assembly 2 629-0939 Wiring Harness w/o Ref. 14 (units w/ B&S Intek Twin)

3 629-0126 Harness Adapter, #18 x 5 4 710-0599 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 5 712-3006 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 6 725-1426 Solenoid, 12-volt, 100 Amp 7 725-1657A Snap Mount Safety Interlock Switch (Brake) 8 725-1741 Ignition Switch

9 725-1743 Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter 10 725-1745 Ignition Key 11 725-1747 Safety Plunger Switch (Seat) 12 736-0222 External Lock Washer, 1/4 13 736-0329 Lock Washer, 1/4 14 629-0309 Headlight Harness 15 725-1752 Electric PTO Switch 16 783-0462 Retainer Bracket 17 725-3007A Positive Terminal Cover (Boot) 18 729-0357 Fuse Holder 19 725-1381 20-amp Fuse

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629-0941 Wiring Harness w/o Ref. 14 (units w/ Kohler Twin)

Electrical System

A/C

PTO -

BRAKE +

ORANGE

725-1747

SEAT SWITCH

YELOWL/BLACK

GREEN

ORANGE/BLACK

ORANGE/ WHITE

RED

ORANGE

PTO +

BRAKE -

ORANGE/ BLACK

WHITE

WHIT E/BLACK

ORANGE/WHITE

OIL

+12 V.

GROUND

L+A2

B+A1

B+S+ A1

G+M+A1

START

OFF

RUN 1

RUN 2

BLACK

OIL PRESSURE

GREEN

RED

YELLOW/WHITE

ORANGE/BLACK

YELLOW/BLACK

RED/WHITE

GREEN

YELLOW/WHITE

ORANGE/BLACK

RED

REVERSE SWITCH

YELLOW/BLACK

KEY SWITCH 725-1741

725-1643

RELAY:725-1718

725-1741

KEY SWITCH

725-1716

PTO SWITCH

ORANGE/ BLACK

YELLOW

ORANGE

WHITE/BLACK

ORANGE/ WHITE

GREEN

RELAY

725-1648

WHITE/BLACK

WHITE

BLUE/WHITE

GREEN

BLUE

GREEN

ELECTRIC PTO

HEADLIGHTS

C30 GREEN

C85 YELLOW/BLACK

C86 RED

C87 WHITE/BLACK

C87 WHITE

WHITE

RED

YELLOW

MAGNETO

RED/BLACK

AFTERF IRE S OL

ALTERNATOR

725-1657A

BRAKE SWITCH

ALTERNATOR

FUSE

725-1381

RED

725-1426

SOLENOID

RED

STARTE R

RED

BATTERY

Model 1212

23 42

33 34

10 15

17 12

44 19

Tractor Body

REF.

NO.

1 683-0195 Bracket Assembly (8-style) 2 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 3 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 4 710-0924 Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 5 710-1017 Truss Phillips Screw, 1/4-20 x .625 6 710-1268 Screw, #10-16 x .375 7 710-3008 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 8 712-0271 Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20

9 712-0292 U-type Speed Nut, 1/4-20 10 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 11 726-0211 U-nut, 5/16-18 12 726-0293 Retainer Nut, 3/8 13 731-1854 Headlight Lens (8-style) 14 735-0126 Rubber Washer, .87 x .33 15 736-0105 Bell Washer, .401 x .87 x .063 16 746-1085 Choke Knob/Cable (Model 1180*) 17 783-0475 LH Side Panel (8-style) 18 783-0476A RH Side Panel (8-style) 19 783-0477 Grill (8-style) 20 783-0478A Hood (8-style) 21 783-0551 Hood Hinge Bracket 22 783-0553A Hood Support Bracket 23 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 24 751-0603 Fuel Cap

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NO.

25 751-0659 Fuel Tank 26 710-0809 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.25 27 710-0895 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75 28 710-3217 Truss Phillips Screw, #8-32 x .375 29 712-0142 Hex Nut, #8-32 30 731-1857 Throttle Control Knob 31 731-2225 Dash Panel (8-style) 32 731-2226 Cruise Control Button 33 731-2227 Parking Brake Button 34 736-0142 Flat Washer, 9/32 x 1/2 x 1/16 35 747-1196 Brake/Cruise Pivot Rod 36 749-1087 Dash Support Tube 37 747-1184 Heat Shield Support Rod 38 731-2245 Heat Shield (8-style) 39 726-3046 Ratchet Clip 40 725-1752 Electric PTO Switch 41 712-3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20 42 736-3078 Flat Washer, .349 x 1.0 x .063 43 710-1238 Screw, 5/16-18 x .875 (Grade 5) 44 712-3004A Hex Nut, 5/16-18 45 747-1215 Hood Latch (8-style) 46 712-0349 Hex Nut, #10-32 47 710-0473 Machine Screw, #10-24

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NO. DESCRIPTION

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Cub Beige, the part number to order would be 700xxxx-0499.

Cub Blue: 0685

Cub Yellow: 0498

Cub Beige: 0499

Model 1212

43 42

45 41

37 48

44 30

45 36 47 16

38 28

35 32 31

17 21

22 10

21 22

25 19

9 7

15 26

Lift Assembly

REF.

NO.

1 747-1130 Deck Stabilizer Rod 2 683-0197 Lift Shaft Assembly 3 711-0332 Clevis Pin, .5 x .78 4 712-0206 Hex Nut, 1/2-13 5 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 6 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 7 712-3083 Hex Nut, 1/2-13 8 714-0104 Internal Cotter Pin

9 714-0111 Cotter Pin 10 716-0106 E-ring 11 720-0311 Handle Grip 12 732-0874 Torsion Spring 13 732-0934 Lift-assist Spring, 1.15 x 5.99 14 736-0275 Flat Washer, 5/16 15 736-0921 Lock Washer, 1/2 16 736-3019 Flat Washer, .31 x 1.062 x .134 17 736-3084 Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06 18 738-0138 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .62 19 738-0380 Shoulder Screw, .5 x .27, 3/8-16 20 741-0225 Hex Flange Bearing 21 741-0715 Snap Flange Bearing 22 746-0968 Lift Cable, 16.16 23 747-1111 Lift Handle 24 756-1154 Roller Pulley 25 783-0678 Arm Lift 26 783-0720A Deck Stabilizer Bracket 27 710-0260 Carriage Bolt, 5/16 x .62 28 710-0604 Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

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REF.

NO.

29 710-0895 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-15 x .75 30 731-1990 Lift Lever Cover 31 731-1993 Cover w/ Cup Holder 32 738-0155 Shoulder Screw, .437 x 1.62 33 783-0677 Lift Adjustment Bracket 34 783-0763A Fender 35 783-0715 Seat Mounting Bracket 36 710-1268 Screw, #10-16 x .375 37 712-3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20 38 720-0309A Seat Adjuster Grip 39 731-1989 Spacer 40 732-0499 Compression Spring, .41 x 1.5 41 736-0175 Spring Washer, .265 x .562 x .025 42 736-0204 Flat Washer, .344 x .62 x .03 43 738-0137A Shoulder Screw, .340 x .285,1/4-20 44 738-1007 Shoulder Screw, .50 x .50, 3/8-16 45 783-0611 Seat Stop 46 783-0738 Seat Pivot Bracket 47 783-0739 Seat Adjustment Lever 48 783-0753 Seat Adjustment Selector 49 757-0380 Seat 50 735-0657 LH Foot Pad 51 735-0656 RH Foot Pad

52 731-2107 Shift Cover 53 712-0292 Speed Nut, 1/4-20 54 710-0924 Phillips Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 55 631-0009 Shift Knob

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

726-3046 Foot Pad Clips (Not Shown)

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Cub Beige, the part number to order would be 700xxxx-0499.

Cub Blue: 0685

Cub Yellow: 0498

Cub Beige: 0499

Model 1212

20 13

13 22

42 41

15 12

10 17

29 33 3

Steering Assembly

REF.

NO.

1 683-0304 Lower Frame Assembly

2 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625

3 783-0726A RH Pivot Support Bracket

4 783-0727 LH Pivot Support Bracket

5 783-0728 Pivot Bar Bracket

6 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 (Grade 5)

7 711-1409 LH Drag Link

8 711-1408 RH Drag Link

9 712-0240 Jam Nut, 7/16-20 (Grade 2) 10 712-0241 Hex Nut, 3/8-24 (Grade 2) 11 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 12 712-0459 Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20 13 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 14 717-1550A Steering Gear, 11/90 Ratio 15 717-1554 Steering Pinion Gear 16 723-0448A Ball Joint, 7/16-20 17 736-0169 Lock Washer, 3/8 18 736-3084 Flat Washer, .51 x 1.12 x .06 19 738-1001A Steering Shaft, .625 OD x 24.4 20 741-0475 Plastic Bushing, .38 ID 21 741-0656 Hex Flange Bearing, 5/8 22 738-0372 Shoulder Spacer, .38 ID 23 731-2295 Soft Touch Steering Wheel

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REF.

NO.

24 731-2296 Steering Wheel Insert 25 638-0017 LH Axle Assembly, .750 Diameter 26 638-0018 RH Axle Assembly, .750 Diameter 27 719-0525B Cast Iron Pivot Bar 28 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 29 714-0470 Cotter Pin 30 726-0341 Push Cap, .750 31 736-0162 Flat Washer, .64 x 1.0 x .12 32 736-0316 Flat Washer, .78 x 1.59 x .06 33 736-0285 Flat Washer, .635 x 1.589 x .06 34 738-1011 Shoulder Screw, .5 x 2.2, 3/8-16 35 737-3000 Lube Fitting, 3/16 36 634-0085 Wheel Assembly Complete, 16 x 6.5 x 8

37 734-2290 Hub Cap 38 783-0653A Steering Support Bracket 39 738-0143 Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16 40 736-0331 Bell Washer, .39 x 1.13 x .062 41 738-0140 Shoulder Screw, .435 x .178, 5/16 x .56 42 736-0242 Bell Washer, .34 x .872 43 710-0643 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 X 1

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

634-0071 Rim Only w/ Ball Bearing 734-0255 Air Valve (Not Shown) 734-1727 Tire Only, Square Shoulder

Cub Blue: 0685

Cub Yellow: 0498

Cub Beige: 0499

Model 1212

16 28

23 37

50 66

20 46

18 29

20 13

40 36

33 43

52 51

35 83

17 31

1127

Drive System

REF.

NO.

1 618-0375 Variable-speed Bracket Assembly

2 618-0376 Two-speed Transmission Assembly

3 631-0009 Shfter Knob

4 647-0037 Shift Lever

5 656-0050 Variable-speed Pulley Assembly

6 656-0051 Transmission Pulley, 8.5 x .5 - 36

7 683-0251 Double-idler Bracket

8 710-0189 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 3

9 710-0227 Self Tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5 10 710-0347 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.75 11 710-0528 Hex Cap Scerw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 12 710-0778 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.5 13 710-0604A Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 14 710-3011 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.25 15 711-0677 Ferrule, 5/16 x .312 Dia. 16 712-0181 Hex Jam Nut, 3/8-16 17 712-0378 Hex Nut, 7/16-20 18 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 19 712-0798 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 20 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 21 712-3008 Hex Jam Nut, 3/8-16 22 714-0111 Cotter Pin 23 723-3018 Ball Joint, 3/8-24 24 725-1713 Spring Switch 25 726-0320 Insulator Nut Plate 26 732-0384 Extension Spring, .62 Dia. x 6.12 27 732-0716 Extension Spring, .59 OD x 4.0 28 736-0105 Bell Washer, .401 x .870 x .063 29 736-0169 Lock Washer, 3/8 30 736-0275 Flat Washer, 5/16 31 736-0407 Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062 32 736-0642 Flat Washer, .44 x .75 x .06 33 736-3010 Flat Washer, .407 x .812 x .135 34 738-0322 Shoulder Screw, .625 Dia. x .21 35 747-1122 Brake Rod 36 747-1123A Belt Guard 37 747-1127 Idler Adjustment Rod, 3/8 38 710-1026 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.75 39 747-1185 Transmission Belt Guard Rod 40 748-0416 Shoulder Spacer, .380 ID 41 754-0467 Variable-speed Belt 42 754-0468 Drive Belt 43 756-0981 Flat Idler, 2.75 OD 44 783-0667 Transmission Torque Bracket

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REF.

NO.

45 783-0669 Idler Bracket 46 647-0031 Brake Control Shaft Assembly 47 647-0032 Speed Control Shaft Assembly 48 683-0266 Drive Pedal Assembly 49 710-1135 Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x 2.5 50 711-0736 Ferrule, 1/4-20 51 711-1363 Pin, 3/8-16 x 2.43 52 714-0104 Cotter Pin 53 732-0437 Compression Spring, .34 OD x 1.0 54 732-0955 Extension Spring, .5 OD x 1.41 55 735-0662 Drive Pedal Pad 56 735-3049 Brake Pedal Pad 57 736-0140 Flat Washer, .281 x .5 x .0625 58 736-0142 Flat Washer, 9/32 x 1/2 x 1/16 59 736-0187 Flat Washer, .64 x 1.24 x .06 60 736-0204 Flat Washer, .344 x .062 x .03 61 738-0155 Shoulder Screw, .437 x 1.62 62 738-0507B Shoulder Screw, .5 x .434 63 741-0225 Hex Flange Bearing 64 741-3065A Split Hex Flange Bearing 65 747-1137 Cruise Control Rod 66 747-1138 Brake Lock Control Rod 67 748-0413 Cruise Latch 68 748-0415A Spacer, 5/16 x 1.54 69 783-0653B Steering Support Bracket 70 783-0732 Drive Lockout Bracket 71 783-0773 Brake Pedal 72 783-0780A Neutral Return Bracket 73 783-0693 Axle Bracket 74 683-0304 Lower Frame Assembly 75 732-0963 Extension Spring, .5 OD x 6.37 76 731-2290 Hub Cap 77 712-3050 Lug Nut, 7/16-14 78 634-0132 Wheel Assembly Complete, 23 x 9.5 x 12

79 750-0768 Split Spacer, .25 x .37 x 1.32 80 750-0566 Spacer, .372 x .26 x 1.03 81 712-3026 Jam Nut, 3/4-16 82 736-0316 Flat Washer, .78 x 1.59 x .06 83 710-1260A Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 84 747-1185 Transmission Belt Guard Rod 85 710-0599 Self Tapping Screw,1/4-20 x .5

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

634-0194 Rim Only 734-0255 Air Valve 734-1728 Tire Only, Square Shoulder

Model 1212

44*

46 43

Two-speed Transmission

REF.

NO.

1 618-0225 Reverse Collar Assembly 2 618-0226 Hi-Lo Collar Assembly 3 618-0227A Shift Fork Assembly 4 618-0284 Detent Block Assembly 5 618-0285 Output Bearing Block Assembly 6 618-0286 Output Seal Bearing Block Assembly 7 618-0287 Inboard Sealed Axle Block Assembly 8 618-0302 Inboard Sealed Axle Block Assembly

9 618-0365 Wheel Hub Assembly 10 618-0368 Differential Axle Assembly 11 719-0379A Upper Housing 12 641-0002A Axle Bearing Block Assembly 13 661-0012 Brake Assembly 14 710-0642 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 15 710-0788 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.0 16 711-1051A Drive Shaft 17 711-1216 Output Shaft 18 712-1329 Nut, 3/4-16 19 713-0446 9-tooth Sprocket 20 713-0447 16-tooth Sprocket 21 713-0448 22-link Chain, .625 22 716-0131 External Snap Ring 23 717-0678 Brake Pad 24 717-1438 41-tooth Bevel Gear 25 717-1439 20-tooth Spur Gear 26 717-1440 10-tooth Spur Gear 27 717-1441 27-tooth Spur Gear 28 717-1442 37-tooth Spur Gear 29 718-0500 Inner Axle Bearing Block 30 718-0504 Shifter Insert 31 718-0505 Shifter Cover 32 718-0537 Shifter Bearing Block 33 719-0385 Lower Housing 34 718-0540 Lockout Plate 35 736-0337 Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 36 736-3046A Flat Washer, 1.01 x 1.86 x .060 37 711-1235 Input Shaft 38 747-1140 Shift Lever 39 750-1033A Spacer, 1.13 x 1.38 x 1.968 40 761-0215 Disc Brake 41 716-0114 Retaining Ring, .56 42 717-1463 13-tooth Bevel Gear 43 736-0335 Flat Washer 44 736-0336 Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x .030*

46 741-0335 Needle Bearing 47 741-0696 Needle Bearing 48 716-0231 E-ring, .75 49 618-0376 Transmisssion Assembly Complete

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736-0337 Flat Washer, 5/8 x 1.0 x ..040* 736-0349 Falt Washer,5/8 x 1.0 x .020*

NOTE: Transmission has a grease capacity of 32 oz. Order part number 737-0148. NOTE: Upon reassembling transmission input shaft for any reason, refill its cavity

with approximately 2/3 oz. of grease. Order part number 737-0289.

*Use appropriate flat washer in this application allowing no more than .012 maximum end play

Model 1212

1 2

3 4

7 8

23 24 25

31 38

Power Take-off Systems

REF.

NO.

1 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 2 732-0735 Compression Spring, 1.318 x 2.37 3 783-0733 Spacer Cup, 1.5 OD 4 732-0956 Compression Spring, .66 OD x 1.5 5 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 6 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 7 712-0271 Hex Sems Nut, 1/4-20 8 712-3044 Wing Nut, 1/4-20

9 725-1706 12-volt Battery, 270 CCA 10 738-1014 Shoulder Screw, .5 x 1.25, 3/8-16 11 738-1020 Shoulder Screw, .625 x .5, 7/16-20 12 736-0407 Bell Washer, .45 x 1.0 x .062 13 723-0444 Battery Strap 14 783-1033 Hitch Plate 15 725-1747 Safety Interlock Plunger Switch 16 736-0222 Lock Washer, 1/4 17 725-1426 Solenoid, 12-Volt, 100 Amp 18 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 19 712-0459 Flange Lock Nut, 7/16-20 20 683-0304 Lower Frame Assembly 21 756-0639A Engine Pulley, 3.56 OD 22 783-1003 Electric Clutch Anti-rotation bracket

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REF.

NO.

23 712-3010 Hex Nut, 5/16-18 24 710-3180 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.75 (Grade 5) 25 732-0978 Extension Spring, 1.2 OD x 3.638 26 710-0642 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .750 27 712-3006 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 28 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 29 783-0653B Steering Support Bracket 30 683-0294 Idler Bracket Assembly 31 738-3056 Shoulder Screw, 1/2 Diameter x 2.5 32 717-1709 Electric PTO Clutch 33 738--0785 Shoulder Spacer, 1.38 x .445 x .36 34 736-0171 Lock Washer, 7/16 35 710-3157 Hex Cap Screw, 7/16-20 x 3.25 (Grade 5) 36 710-3011 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 2.25 (Grade 5) 37 756-0627 Flat Idler Pulley, 3.5 OD 38 754-0476 PTO Belt (46-inch Decks)

39 783-0349 Battery Tray 40 736-0119 Lock Washer, 5/16 41 710-3025 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 42 736-0105 Bell Washer, .401 x .870 x .063 43 710-0650 Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .875

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

754-0475 PTO Belt (50-inch Decks)

Cub Blue: 0685

Cub Yellow: 0498

Cub Beige: 0499

Model 1212

46-inch Cutting Deck

REF.

NO.

1 17982 Reinforcement Spindle Plate

2 618-0430 Center Spindle Assembly, 5 Dia.

3 618-0431 Double Pulley Spindle Assembly

4 683-0254 Deck Adjustment Bracket w/ Weld Nut

5 683-0199B 46-inch Deck Shell

6 710-0167 Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x .5

7 710-0347 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.75

8 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0

9 710-0528 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 10 710-0599 Self Tapping Screw,1/4-20 x .5 11 710-0650 Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .875 12 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 13 710-1260A Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .75 14 712-0106 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.25 (Grade 5) 15 16606 Retainer Hook 16 712-0291 Center Lock Nut, 1/4-20 17 712-0417A Hex Flange Nut, 5/8-18 18 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 19 712-3027 Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20 20 714-0104 Internal Cotter Pin, .072 x 1.12 21 717-1553A Deck Adjustment Gear

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REF.

NO.

22 731-1032B Side Discharge Chute Assembly 23 732-0306 Compression Spring, .406 x .531 x 1.75 24 732-0594A Extension Spring, .91 x 7.33 25 734-0973 Deck Wheel, 5 x 1.38 26 736-0105 Bell Washer, .401 x .87 x .063 27 736-0119 Lock Washer, 5/16 28 738-0347 Shoulder Spacer, .625 x .169 29 738-0373 Shoulder Spacer, .498 x 1.53 30 742-0611 Three-in-one Blade, Star Center, 16.28 31 742-0612 Three-in-one Blade, Star Center, 14.88 32 747-1116 Deck Release Pin 33 754-0474 Deck Belt 34 756-0627 Flat Idler Pulley, 3.5 OD 35 783-0139 Idler Bracket 36 783-0141 Center Deck Skirt 37 783-0142 RH Deck Skirt 38 783-0747 LH Belt Cover 39 783-0805A RH Belt Cover 40 738-3056 Shoulder Screw, .5 x 2.5 41 734-3058B Deck Wheel, 5 42 753-0875 46-inch Deck Assembly Complete

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

Cub Blue: 0685

Cub Yellow: 0498

Cub Beige: 0499

Model 1212

Briggs & Stratton

Intek Twin

Engine Accessories

(for choke)

(for throttle)

REF.

NO.

1 710-0148 Self Tapping Screw, #8-32 x .375 2 710-0599 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 3 710-0604A Self Tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 4 710-1237 Screw, #10-32 x .625 5 710-1314 Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 6 710-1315 Self Tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25 7 712-3017 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 8 721-0460 Exhaust Gasket (Intek Twin)

9 726-0205 Hose Clamp 10 736-0119 Lock Washer, 5/16 11 736-0300 Flat Washer, .406 x .875 x .059 12 751B221535 Casing Clamp 13 751-0535 Fuel Line Hose 14 751-0564 Muffler Deflector 15 751-0616 Muffler (Intek Twin) 16 751-0650 RH Exhaust Pipe (Intek Twin) 17 751-0651 LH Exhaust Pipe (Intek Twin) 18 751-3140 Oil Drain Valve 19 751-3141-12 Oil Drain Hose 20 751-3142 Oil Drain Cap 21 783-0615 Muffler Heat Shield 22 783-0625B Engine Heat Shield (Intek Twin) 23 746-1086 Throttle Cable (Intek Twin) 24 722-0263 Foam (fits over fuel line)

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NO. DESCRIPTION

(deflector must

face forward)

Model 1212

Labels

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet Corp. with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.

Cub Cadet Corp. warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual fur- nished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by Cub Cadet Corp. for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damages.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as follows: All normal wear part or component failures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and components include, but are not limited to, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates and tires. Batteries are covered by a 90-day limited replacement warranty.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL CUB CADET DEALER. To locate the dealer in your area, please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or contact the Customer Dealer Referral Line of Cub Cadet Corp. by calling 1-800-528-1009 or writing to P.O. Box 368023, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases:

a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items

carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.

b. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,

blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure.

c. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders have a sepa-

rate one year warranty.

d. Cub Cadet Corp. does not extend any warranty for

products sold or exported outside of the United States of America, its possessions and territories, except those sold through Cub Cadet Corp.’s authorized channels of export distribution.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product shall bind Cub Cadet Corp. During the period of the Warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above. (Some

states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.)

The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales. Cub Cadet Corp. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damages including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services, for transportation or for related expenses, or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product. (Some states do not allow

the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.)

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of the safety features of the product shall void this Warranty. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser, original lessee or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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