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(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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: CUB CADET LLC P. O. BOX 361131 www.cubcadet.com CLEVELAND, OH 44136...
SECTION 1: 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
29. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, the presence of children. Children are often attracted to use care and good judgment. Contact Cub Cadet Dealer the machine and the mowing activity. They do not for assistance.
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash do not stop within the this time frame, your unit should be your skin and change clothes immediately.
SECTION 3: SETTING UP THE TRACTOR Before Assembly Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in IMPORTANT: the engine. However, you must check the oil level • If the battery cables are already connected, before operating. Be careful not to overfill. proceed to the next set of instructions for set-up.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR BATTERY OIL PRESSURE PTO / BLADE ENGAGE PARKING HOURS 1/10 BRAKE NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 3 Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter H Ignition Switch Throttle Control Lever Brake Pedal Choke Control Drive Pedal Parking Brake Lever Cruise Control...
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Throttle Control Lever Drive Pedal The throttle control lever is This pedal is located below the Fast located on the right side of the brake pedal on the right front side tractor’s dash panel. This lever of the tractor along the running controls the speed of the engine.
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System Indicator Lights NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights in the will automatically shut off. center of its dash panel. If the brake light or PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the unit, proceed Always set the parking brake when IMPORTANT:...
Doing so may contact a Cub Cadet dealer. The safety interlock cause damage to your engine’s electric starter. system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO knob •...
• To travel in reverse: Check that area behind is • Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then up, to clear, then slowly depress the lower portion of the lock it in place. drive pedal with the ball of your foot (not your heel) NOTE: The transmission will not engage when the until the desired speed is achieved.
• Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise • Mowing should always be done with the engine at control and stop the tractor. full throttle. • Lightly depress the drive pedal. • Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area to get a clean cut.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS • Replace hex nut and lock washer and retighten the WARNING: Always disengage PTO, stop jam nut after proper adjustment is achieved. engine and remove key before performing any NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag adjustments, repairs or maintenance..
Determine the approximate distance necessary for Lock Nut proper adjustment and proceed to the next step. • Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 9. Tighten the lock Shoulder Screws nuts to raise the front of the deck; loosen the lock nuts to lower the front of the deck Side to Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a...
If the engine has been recently establishment. Warranty-related repairs must be run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal performed by a Cub Cadet dealer only. surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Allow the tractor to cool and use caution •...
Pivot Points & Linkage Deck Spindles Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, Grease fittings are located on top of each deck spindle parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season shaft. Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent with light oil.
SECTION 8: SERVICE Cutting Deck Removal • Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor and release the pin into the hole provided. To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: • Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side. •...
To change or replace the deck belts on your tractor, The V-belts on your tractor are specially IMPORTANT: proceed as follows: designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not • Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the disengaging completely.
• Pivot the double-idler bracket forward slightly • Periodically inspect the blade adapter and/or before removing the idler extension spring from the spindle for cracks or damage, especially if you stud and the double-idler bracket itself. Do not strike a foreign object. Replace immediately if discard the spring.
Charging Blade Separation • If the tractor has not been used for an extended period of time, use a voltmeter or load tester to measure the charge. The voltmeter should read Worn Blade Edge 12.6 V or higher for adequate charge. Otherwise, Wind Wing charge the battery with an automotive-type 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps.
SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO knob engaged. Place PTO knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug. Throttle control lever not in correct Place throttle lever to FAST position.
SECTION 11: ATTACHMENTS The following attachments are compatible for Model GT 1222. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from where you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. MODEL DESCRIPTION Attachments 190-604-101 Yard-Mate™ Storage Container/Toolbox (mounts on rear of tractor) (CC-)190-671(-100)* Rear Tire Chain Set (20”...
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CUB CADET. During the misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper period of the Warranty, the exclusive remedy is...
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CADET shall not be liable for incidental or and CUB CADET will, at its option, repair or replace, free of consequential loss or damages including, without charge, any PTO clutch or mounting hardware found to be...