Cub Cadet 1215 User Manual

MAINTENANCE CHART
Operation to
be performed
Clean Grille
(front & backside)
& engine inlet
air screen
Check engine oil
level
Cylinder head
cleaning
Change engine oil
Check battery
electrolyte
level
Grease front axle
pivot bolt
Lubricate
steering knuckles (2)
and steering arm
Retorque rear
and front
wheel bolts
Lubricate
brake shaft
Check transmission
oil level
Cleaning cooling
fins & external
surfaces
Service air cleaner
Check spark plugs
Lubricate speed
control linkage
cam plates
(1220 Tractor)
Check and regrease
front wheel bearings
Drain fuel
Pivot bar adjustment
bolts
Lubricate clutch
shaft (1215 Tractor
Only)
Movable idler bracket
Steering box
Deck spindles
Before
each use
10 hours
or once
a month
30 hours
three times
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Cub Cadet 1215 Specifications

Capacities

fuel tank capacity	3 gals
crankcase capacity	3 pints
transmission capacity	1-1/2 pints
transaxle capacity	2-3/4 pints

Transmission

gears	5 forward speeds and 1 reverse
forward speed	0 to 5.5 mph
reverse speed	0 to 2.35 mph

Engine Specifications

engine make and model	Briggs and Stratton
engine power	12 HP
cylinders	1
bore	3.44 in
stroke	3.06 in
displacement	28.40 cubic inches
low speed	1750 RPM
high idle speed	3400 RPM +-100

Electrical System

system voltage	12 volt neg. ground
alternator	16 amp
fuse	20 amp slow blow
headlights	GE 12 volt 1156

Tires and Dimensions

front tire size	15x6-6
rear tire size	20x10-8
wheelbase	45.0 in
length	68.50 in
turning radius	29.00 in