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Cub Cadet 1210 Garden Tractor

The Cub Cadet 1210 Hydro garden tractor was manufactured from 1985 to 1989. The Cub Cadet 1210 powertrain system components: a 29.1 cu.in (476 cc) Kohler M12S 4-stroke single cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a maximum power of 12 hp (9 kW), and sundstrand hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The engine has a side draft carburetor with adjustable jet, forced-air cooling system, and magneto or battery ignition system. Max. travel speed (forward/reverse): 7.5 mph (12.1 km/h) and 4 mph (6.4 km/h).

The garden tractor is equipped with a manual steering system, dual disc brakes, 16x6.50-8 front tires, and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. The wheel base is 44 in (1100 mm). The Cub Cadet 1210 is compatible with the following attachments: 38", 44", 50" mid-mount 3-blade mower decks with cutting height of 1.0-4.0" (25-102 mm) and mechanical lift system.

Engine
Engine Model Kohler M12S
Engine Type 4-stroke, air-cooled gasoline
Number of Cylinders Single
Displacement, cu in (L) 29.1 (0.476)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 3.38 (85.7)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 3.25 (82.6)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) 12.0 (9.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 3600
Idle Speed, rpm 1200
Compression 6.6:1
Fuel System Carburetor
Carburetor Model Kohler
Carburetor Type Side draft, adjustable jet
Cooling System Forced-air
Ignition System Magneto or battery
Spark Plug Type Champion RH10
Spark Plug Size, in (mm) 0.553 (14.0)
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) 0.025 (0.63)
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) 0.008-0.010 (0.20-0.25)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) 0.017-0.019 (0.43-0.48)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) 4.0 (15.1)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 2.0 (1.9)

Electrical System
Electrical System Rating, Volts 12
Charging System Alternator, 15A
Starter Type Electric
Number of Batteries 1
Battery Voltage, Volts 12
Electric Ground Negative

Power Take-Off
PTO Location Front
Front PTO Operational Type Independent
Front PTO Clutch Electric

Transmission
Transmission Type Hydrostatic
Transmission Model Sundstrand
Forward/Reverse Gears Infinite
Oil Capacity, qts (L) 7.0 (6.6)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) 7.5 (12.1)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) 4.0 (6.4)

Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration Front steer
Steering System Manual
Brakes Type Dual disc
Front Tire Size 16x6.50-8
Rear Tire Size 23x10.50-12
Front Tread Width, in (mm) 29 (730)
Rear Tread Width, in (mm) 27 (680)

Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase, in (mm) 44 (1100)
Length, in (mm) 72 (1820)
Height, in (mm) 43 (1090)
Overall Width, in (mm) 37.8 (950)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) 6 (153)
Weight, lb (kg) 585 (266)

38" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Number of Blades 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) 38 (960)
Cutting Height, in (mm) 1-4 (25-100)
Drive Type Belt
Lift System Manual

44" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Number of Blades 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) 44 (1110)
Cutting Height, in (mm) 1-4 (25-100)
Drive Type Belt
Lift System Manual

50" Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type Mid-mount
Number of Blades 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) 50 (1270)
Cutting Height, in (mm) 1-4 (25-100)
Drive Type Belt
Lift System Manual

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