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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Automatic Transmission Garden Tractor
Model 1212
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-cov-
ered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting ap-
plicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working or
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SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY LABLES FOUND ON YOUR UNIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 4: 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 YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the Sta
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Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly 3. CHILDREN depress the brake pedal, and shift into neutral Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the before attempting to start engine. presence of children. Children are often attracted to the Your mower is designed to cut normal residential machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil- grass of a height no more than 10". Do not attempt dren will remain where you last saw them. to mow through unusually tall, dry
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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the Do not change the engine governor settings or equipment is in safe working condition. overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Use all guards as Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. instructed in this manual. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment and the ecology. After striking a foreign object, stop the
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° 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. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your
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SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES 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-
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SECTION 7: CONTROLS D B F J A C P G H M E K I L NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 3 A Ignition Switch H Drive Pedal B Throttle Control Lever I Shift Lever C Choke Control J Cruise Control Button D Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter K Seat Adjustment Lever E Lift Lever L Cup Holder F PTO (Power Take-Off) Knob M Parking Brake Button GBrake Pedal NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. 8 + 1/10
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IGNITION SWITCH CHOKE CONTROL To start the engine, insert key into the ignition switch The choke control can be and turn clockwise to the START position. Release found on the left side of the key to the ON position once engine has fired. See dash panel and is activated by Figure 4. Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in the pulling the knob outward. OPERATION section of this manual for detailed Activating the choke control starting instructions. The ignition switch is also used closes the choke plate o
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LIFT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL BRAKE The brake pedal is located on the right front side of The lift lever is used to change the operating position the tractor above the drive pedal along the running (height) of the cutting deck. To operate, move the board. The brake pedal can be used for sudden lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited stops or setting the parking brake. for your application. NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to ELECTRIC PTO activate the safety interloc
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CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER The cruise control button is located To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the on the tractor dash panel to the left seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the of the ignition switch. Push the cruise seat to the desired position. Once a comfortable control button while traveling forward position is found, release the seat adjustment lever at a desired speed. WHILE to lock the seat in place. Refer to the HOLDING THE BUTTON IN, release
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SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control out while operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" Select the height position of the cutting deck by fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly. placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender. STOPPING THE ENGINE Then adjust the deck wheels, or rollers (on units equipped with a 50" deck) so that they are at least Place the PTO knob into the disen
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SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS To turn the tractor’s headlights on: NOTE: The cruise control feature should only be Start the engine following the instructions utilized in the forward direction. earlier in this section. Move the shift lever into either the Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into FORWARD—Hi or FORWARD—Lo position, the On/Lights position of the ignition switch. then slowly depress the drive pedal until the Refer to Figure 4. desired speed is achieve
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Pull the PTO knob outward into the engaged WARNING: Never direct the discharge (ON) position. See Figure 7. of material toward bystanders or allow Keep the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) anyone near the machine while in position for the most efficient use of the operation. cutting deck and other attachments. For best results it is recommended that the The operator must remain in the tractor seat first two laps should be cut with the discharge at all times. If the operator should lea
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Loosen the two jam nuts on the rear side of the deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 8A. Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 8A. Tighten the lock nuts to raise the front of the deck; loosen the lock nuts to lower the front of the deck. Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when proper adjustment is achieved. Side to Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as
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Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to NOTE: Be certain that the left roller bracket and shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint the right roller bracket are set in the same position. away from the jam nut to lengthen the drag link. SEAT ADJUSTMENT Replace hex nut and lock washer and To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat retighten the jam nut after proper adjustment adjustment lever (located under the seat) to the left is achieved. and slide the seat forward or backward
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BRAKE ADJUSTMENT If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier. the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the Hex Nut tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. The brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if necessary as follows: Looking at the brake disc from the right side of the tractor, locate the compression spring and brak
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CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK IMPORTANT: The use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your tractor is NOT Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be recommended. It may cause damage to electrical wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow grass, leaves, and components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the dirt to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine. The use of water will result in a shortened engine or on any other part of the machine, life of the tractor and reduce its serviceability
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Move the lift lever into the top notch on the Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right right fender to raise the deck lift arms out of side) out from underneath the tractor. the way. NOTE: To properly remount the cutting deck, Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front perform the above steps in reverse order. Having a of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck second person assist you will ease this procedure. to release themselves from the deck stabilizer rod. Do NOT let the
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CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELTS Variable-Speed Drive belt (Lower) Pulley Shift Lever Drive belt (Upper) Rear Idler Pulley Belt Keeper Battery Tray Opening Front Idler Pulley Belt Keeper Keeper Pins Engine Pulley Electric PTO Clutch Double Idler Bracket Transmission Idler Pulley Belt Keeper Idler Bracket Two-speed Transmission Pulley Transmission Front of Tractor NOTE: View shown from above tractor. Figure 17 All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any
