Cub Cadet 1212 - Manual (Page 9)

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Off
On/Lights
On
Start
Fast
Position
Slow
Position
Throttle
Symbol
1/10
P
+
Battery
PTO
Oil
Brake
Hour
Meter