Cub Cadet 1222 Operator's Manual page 9

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.
When operating the
IMPORTANT:
tractor with the cutting deck
engaged, be certain that the
throttle lever is always in the
FAST (rabbit) position.
Choke Control
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 page 11 of this manual for detailed starting
instructions.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the
right front side of the tractor
above the drive pedal along the
running board. The brake pedal
can be used for sudden stops or
setting the parking brake.
NOTE: Brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate
the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor
Ignition Switch
To start the engine, insert the key
into the ignition switch and turn
clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON
position once engine has fired.
The ignition switch is also used to
operate the tractor's headlights.
To turn on the headlights, simply
keep the key at the On/Lights position indicated on the
switch and in the figure here.
WARNING:
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Cup Holder (if equipped)
The cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the
seat, just to the rear of the parking brake lever.
Fast
Slow
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On/Lights
Start
On
Off
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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.
Depress the lower portion of the
drive pedal with the ball of your
right foot (not your heel) to move
the tractor in reverse. Ground
speed is also controlled with the
drive pedal. The further forward
or rearward the pedal is pivoted,
faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its
original position when it is not depressed.
Always set the parking brake when
IMPORTANT:
leaving the tractor unattended.
PTO (Blade Engage) Knob
To engage power to the cutting
deck or other (separately
available) attachments, pull
outward on the PTO knob. Push
the PTO knob inward to
disengage the power to the
cutting deck.
NOTE: The PTO knob must be in the disengaged
(Blade Stop) position when starting the engine, when
traveling in reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
Seat Adjustment Lever
To adjust the seat forward or backward on units
equipped with a seat lever, 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 page 14 of this manual for more details.
Deck Lift Lever
Located on the tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever
is used to change height of the cutting deck. To
operate, move the lever to the left, then place in the
notch best suited for your application.
Parking Brake Button
To set the parking brake, fully
depress the brake pedal and
push the parking brake button in.
Hold the button in while taking
your foot off the brake pedal.
Both the parking button and the
brake pedal will then stay
depressed. To release the
parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly. The
parking brake button will then return to its original
position.
PTO
OFF ON
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