Cub Cadet 1222 Operator's Manual page 10

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine
will automatically shut off.
Always set the parking brake when
IMPORTANT:
leaving the tractor unattended.
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
page 12 for detailed instructions.
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.
Hour Meter
Located in the center of the tractor's console, the hour
meter operates whenever the engine is running and
records the actual hours of tractor operation.
Figure 4
System Indicator Lights
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:
Indication
Brake light on Engage the parking brake.
PTO light on Move PTO knob to 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
illuminates while the engine is running, follow the steps
below as per indication:
Indication
Oil light on Stop the tractor immediately and
check the crankcase oil level as
instructed in the
engine manual. Add oil as
required.
Battery light on The battery needs charging, or
the engine's charging system is
not generating sufficient
amperage. Refer to page 21.
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