Using The Parking Brake; Moving The Tractor Manually; Driving On Slopes; Setting The Cruise Control - Cub Cadet 1222 Operator's Manual

• To travel in reverse: Check that area behind is
clear, then slowly depress the lower portion of the
drive pedal with the ball of your foot (not your heel)
until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 5.
Do not attempt to change the direction of
IMPORTANT:
travel when the tractor is in motion. Always bring the
tractor to a complete stop before pivoting the drive
pedal from forward to reverse or vice versa.
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.

Using the Parking Brake

To engage:
• Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it while
gently pushing the parking brake button inward.
• Hold the parking brake button in while removing
your foot from the brake pedal.
• Once engaged, the parking brake button and the
brake pedal will lock in the DOWN position.
To disengage:
• Slightly depress the brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged if the
operator leaves the seat with the engine running,
otherwise the engine will automatically shut off.

Moving the Tractor Manually

Your tractor's transmission is equipped with a relief
valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the
tractor manually. Activating this valve forces the
transmission fluid to bypass its normal route, allowing
the rear tires to "freewheel." To engage the relief valve,
proceed as follows:
• Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the
tractor. See Figure 6.
Hydrostatic
Bypass Rod
Figure 6
• Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then up, to
lock it in place.
NOTE: The transmission will not engage when the
hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to
its normal position prior to operating the tractor.
Never attempt to move the tractor
IMPORTANT:
manually without first engaging the relief valve. Doing
so will result in damage to the tractor's transmission.

Driving On Slopes

Refer to SLOPE GAUGE on page 6 to help determine
slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.
WARNING:
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.
• Mow up and down slopes, never across.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a
turn must be made, turn downwards on the slope.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Turning upwards on 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.

Setting the Cruise Control

NOTE: The cruise control feature should only be
utilized while traveling in the forward direction.
Engaging Cruise Control
• Place the drive pedal in the FORWARD position,
then slowly depress the drive pedal until the desired
speed is achieved.
• Lightly depress the cruise control button.
• While continuing to hold the cruise button in, lift
your foot from the drive pedal (you should feel the
cruise latch engage).
• Once engaged, the cruise control button and the
drive pedal will lock in the DOWN position, and the
tractor will maintain the same forward speed.
NOTE: Cruise control cannot be engaged at the
tractor's fastest ground speed. If the operator should
attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically
decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.
Disengaging Cruise Control
Choose one of the following two methods:
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Do not mow on inclines with a