Cub Cadet 129 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
International Cub Cadet 86, 108 and 128 Tractors
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
free the tractor by speeding up the engine and
suddenly engaging the clutch. Try backing out
instead of going forward.
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!
Do not carry passengers or
give rides. Keep children, pets, and
bystanders a safe distance away.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR
To disengage the clutch, and apply the brake, press
the pedal all the way down.
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 threeforward
speeds and one reverse speed. Refer to
"SPECIFICATIONS" on page 42.
CREEPER SHIFT LEVER
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 creeperdrive.
STARTING THE TRACTOR
1, Advance the throttle lever slightly.
2.
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.
OPERATING THE CREEPER DRIVE
3.
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.
To operate the tractor in creeper drive, depress the
pedal and move the creeper shift lever all the wayrearward.
Then select the transmission speed de-
sired and proceed as instructed under "Starting the
Tractor".
NOTE: When using power take-off operated
equipment, best performance is achieved with the
throttle lever in the "Fast" position.
NOTE: Do not use a mid-point position on the
creeper drive as neutral. Neutral position must be
selected only with the standard transmission gear-
shift lever.
NOTE: Do not shift gears while the engine clutch
is engaged or while the tractor is in motion.
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
Always be sure the rear wheels are free to turn.
Under any adverse conditions, do not attempt to
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each of the three forward gears and the reversegear.