Operator’s Manual Series 1000 Hydrostatic Garden Tractor Model 1222 (14AB13CH710) IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, 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).
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Customer Support Important Safe Operation Practices Tractor Set-Up Know Your Garden Tractor Operation Making Adjustments Page 2 3 7 8 11 14 Content Page 16 18 23 24 27 Back Cover Maintenance Service Specifications Attachments Warranty: Commercial Warranty: Residential FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new garden tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
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. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.
through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard. 27. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory or attachment. 28.
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. a. Use only an approved gasoline container. b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. c.
SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE FO LD O ND OTT ED L I NE 15° NTIN G A 15 °S LO P E OR A FENCE POST A CORNER OF A BUILDING A POWER POLE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE , RE P RE SE 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). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
SECTION 3: SETTING UP THE TRACTOR Before Assembly • • IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you must check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill. If the battery cables are already connected, proceed to the next set of instructions for set-up. Any reference here to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR A B G C H + BATTERY PTO / BLADE ENGAGE OIL PRESSURE HOURS 1/10 PARKING P BRAKE I J D K L E F M NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.
Throttle Control Lever The throttle control 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. Drive Pedal This pedal is located below the brake pedal on the right front side of the tractor along the running board. Depress the upper portion of the drive pedal forward to move the tractor forward.
System Indicator Lights NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off. Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights in the center of its dash panel. If the brake light or PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows: IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR 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. The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position.
• • 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. 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. IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion.
• • • Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor. Lightly depress the drive pedal. • Changing to Reverse When Cruise Control is Engaged • • • Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Depress the lower portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your foot to travel in reverse.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS • WARNING: Always disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance.. 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". Parking Brake Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows: Adjust the brake if: • • 1. the tractor does not stop completely when the brake pedal is completely depressed; or 2.
Lock Nut • Shoulder Screws Determine the approximate distance necessary for 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 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 side to side adjustment can be performed.
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR • WARNING: Before performing any • maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. • Engine • • The engine manual contains instructions for engine maintenance. Some general recommendations are listed below. For further details about performing these tasks, refer to the engine manual.
Pivot Points & Linkage Deck Spindles Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil. Grease fittings are located on top of each deck spindle shaft. Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent #2 multi-purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply enough grease to flush out the old grease and dirt out of the spindle shaft. See Figure 12. Front Wheels Each front wheel axle and rim are equipped with a grease fitting.
SECTION 8: SERVICE Cutting Deck Removal • To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: • Place the PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. • Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. • Remove the PTO belt from around the electric PTO clutch. Refer to Figure 14. • Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of the deck.
To change or replace the deck belts on your tractor, proceed as follows: • • • • • • • IMPORTANT: The V-belts 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. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. Remove the belt guards by removing the selftapping screws that fasten them to the deck.
• • • • • Pivot the double-idler bracket forward slightly before removing the idler extension spring from the stud and the double-idler bracket itself. Do not discard the spring. Roll the drive belt out from around both the v-idler pulley and the flat idler pulley found on the doubleidler bracket. Carefully unplug the tractor’s wire harness from the connector on the electric PTO clutch. Remove the hex bolt from the center of the electric PTO clutch.
Charging Blade Separation • Worn Blade Edge Wind Wing 5/8" minim um Sharpen edge evenly Figure 17 WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. 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 12.6 V or higher for adequate charge.
SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO knob engaged. Parking brake not engaged. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. Choke not activated Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded. Place PTO knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Engage parking brake. Connect wire(s) to spark plug. Place throttle lever to FAST position. Unit running with CHOKE applied.
SECTION 10: SPECIFICATIONS Capacities Fuel Tank Crankcase (approximately) Hydrostatic Transmission Make and Model Gear Ratio Forward Speed Reverse Speed Engine (Air-cooled, 4-cycle) Make, Model & Type Cylinders Bore Stroke Displacement Maximum Power @3600 RPM Maximum Torque @2400 RPM Compression Ratio Engine Speed (governed) Low Speed High Speed (no load) Spark Plug Gap Armature Air Gap Electrical System System Voltage Battery Alternator Fuse (automotive type) Headlights Brakes Turf Tires Front (inches) Rea
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.
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CUB CADET LLC. Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty (Commercial Use) CUB CADET 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’S authorized channels of export distribution. The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADET LLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.
CUB CADET LLC. Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty (Residential Use) The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADET LLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.
