Cub Cadet 1200 Operator's Manual page 14

DRIVING THE TRACTOR
International Cub Cadet 800, 1000, and 1200 Tractors
free the tractor by speeding up the engine and
suddenly engaging the clutch. Try backing out
instead of going foward.
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The combination clutch-brake pedal is used to
disengage the engine from the transmission when
shifting gears and to actuate the brake to stop the
tractor. The pedal must be pressed all the way
down to activate the safety starting switch when
starting the engine.
CAUTION! To avoid possible injury, do
not carry passengers or give rides. Keep
children, pets, and bystanders out of the
area.
To disengage the clutch, and apply the brake, press
the pedal all the way down.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR
Disengage the clutch by pressing the pedal all the
way down. Move the gearshift lever to the "N"
position. Before dismounting always lock the
pedal, disengage the power take-off, and turn the
ignition "OFF".
GEARSHIFT LEVER
This lever is used to select various gear ratios
provided in the transmission. There are three
forward speeds and one reverse speed. Refer to
"SPECIFICATION", on page 41.
CREEPER SHIFT LEVER
STARTING THE TRACTOR
The creeper drive (optional) provides a slower
speed in each respective gear, by a four-to-one
reduction in speed from direct drive. When the
creeper shift lever is all the way forward, it is in
direct drive, or all the way rearward, it is in creeper
drive.
Disengage the clutch by pressing the clutch pedal
all the way down, and release the brake lock. Move
the gearshift lever to the desired speed.
Start the tractor in motion by slowly releasing the
clutch pedal and moving the throttle lever to the
position where the engine operates best for the
load to be handled.
OPERATING THE CREEPER DRIVE
To operate the tractor in creeper drive, depress the
pedal and move the creeper shift lever all the way
rearward. Then select the transmission speed
desired and proceed as instructed under "Starting
the Tractor".
NOTE: When using power take-off operated equip-
ment, best performance is achieved with the
throttle lever in the "Fast" position.
NOTE: Do not shift gears while the engine clutch
is engaged or while the tractor is in motion.
NOTE: Do not use a mid-point position on the
creeper drive as neutral. Neutral position must be
selected only with the standard transmission
gearshift lever.
NOTE: Do not rest your foot on the pedal while
driving the tractor, as this will result in excessive
clutch lining wear.
The following table shows the speeds available in
each of the three forward gears and the reverse
gear.
Always be sure the rear wheels are free to turn.
Under any adverse conditons, do not attempt to
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