Cub Cadet 1212 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
SECTION 6: TRACTOR SET-UP
ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked
Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked
Neg. (–).
The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured
to the positive battery terminal (+) with hex
bolt and hex nut at the factory. Make certain
that the rubber boot covers the terminal to
help protect it from corrosion.
Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the
negative cable. Attach the negative cable
(heavy black wire) to the negative battery
terminal () with the bolt and wing nut.
Place the hold-down strap in position over the
battery to secure it in place. See Figure 2.
NOTE: If battery is put into service after date
shown on top of battery, charge for minimum of one
hour at 6-10 amps.
Figure 2
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Check oil level and add if necessary. Service the
engine with gasoline as instructed in the
separate engine manual packed with your
tractor. Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil;
however, you MUST check the oil level before operat-
ing.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT to overfill the engine with
oil. Overfilling may cause the engine to smoke. This
will result in poor engine performance and could
cause permanant engine damage.
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has
a capacity of approximately three gallons. Do not
overfill.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
while engine is running or while engine is
hot. Always fill the fuel tank in a well
ventilated area to avoid inhalation of
gasoline fumes. Do not fill closer than 1/2
inch from the top of the fuel tank to prevent spills
and to allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is
accidently spilled, move tractor away from area of
spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until
gasoline vapors have disappeared.
WARNING: Never smoke while filling
the fuel tank.
MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
OEM-190-118 Mulch Kit (For 46-inch Decks Only)
190-603-101 Front Bumber Kit (Mounts On Front Of Tractor)
190-604-101 Storage Container (Mounts On Rear Of Tractor)
190-821-101 FastAttach
Triple Bagger Grass Collector (For 46-inch Decks Only)
190-822-101 FastAttach
46-inch Front Dozer Blade
190-823-101 42-inch Two-stage Snowthrower
190-824-101 Sleeve Hitch with Electric Lift
SLEEVE HITCH ATTACHMENTS
190-825-101 30-inch Tiller*
OEM-190-984 Row Crop Cultivator*
OEM-190-980 Single-disc Harrow*
OEM-190-978 10-inch Mulboard Plow*
OEM-190-804 42-inch Heavy Duty Rear Blade*
Positive
Terminal
Bolt
Wing
Nut
Rubber
Boot
Battery
Tray
Hold-down Strap
Negative
Terminal
*190-824-101 required for use of this attachment