Cub Cadet 86 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Be sure the gasket is in good condition. Tighten the
plug 1/2 to 3/4 turns past tiger tight.
CHARGE INDICATOR
This instrument indicates whether the motor-
generator is charging or the battery is discharging.
If it shows discharge continuously, investigate the
cause to avoid completely discharging the battery
and possible damage to the motor-generator.
Replace a defective plug with a new plug. See your
I nternational Harvester dealer for the correct
replacement plug.
MOTOR GENERATOR
HOUR METER
The motor-generator (12-volt negative ground) will
function as a cranking motor when the ignition key
is turned to the "START" position, driving the
engine by means of a belt.
The International Cub Cadet 169 is equipped with
an hour meter, which is located on the left side of
the tractor parallel to the air cleaner. It indicates
the actual hours of engine operation, enabling the
operator to determine without guesswork, when
lubrication, change of oil, or periodic inspections
are necessary. It also provides a means of com-
puting cost of specific jobs. The hour meter
operates whenever the engine is running.
SPARK PLUG
When the engine is operating, the unit will function
as a generator.
MOTOR-GENERATOR BELT
Check the tension of the motor-generator belt after
the first 10 hours of operation and every 50 hours
of operation thereafter. The tension is correct
when the belt can be deflected a maximum of
1/4-inch by a ten pound force applied midway
between the two pulleys.
A CAUTION! Check the belt with engine
off.
Checking the spark plug gap.
Set gap at .O25-inch.
NOTE: Remove all dirt from around the spark plug
before removing.
Remove the spark plug, always using a spark plug
wrench, after every 100 hours of operation to
check the gap.
A CAUTION! Be sure engine is off and
cool. before making any adjustments or
repairs. 22
Also follow this procedure when a new belt is
installed.