Cub Cadet 1212 - Manual (Page 11)

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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.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT: Tampering with or attempting to
bypass the tractors Safety Interlock Switches in any
way WILL void your warranty.
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
WARNING