Cub Cadet 169 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
International Cub Cadet 129, 149, and 169 Tractors
STARTING THE TRACTOR
CAUTION! Never operate engine with re-
lease lever in (up) position. Towing or
pushing the tractor for more than a few
feet may result in transmission damage.
1. Depress the brake pedal and release the brakelock.
Move the throttle lever to the position wherethe
engine operates best for the load to be handled.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR
2. Start the tractor in motion by moving the speed
control lever slowly forward or rearward as de-
scribed above.
Move the speed control lever to the "N" position
or use the brake. Before dismounting always lock
the brake pedal and turn the ignition "OF F", Also,
disengage the power take-off clutch lever.
RELEASE LEVER
To push or move the tractor for a short distance,the
release lever must be held in the (up) positionand
the speed control lever must be in the "N"
position.
CAUTION!
Do not carry passengers or
give rides. Keep children, pets, and
bystanders a safe distance away.
The lift handle is used to lift or lower equipment
used with the tractor. The equipment can be set in
multiple positions by depressing the button on the
top of the handle and releasing it when the desired
position is reached.
If free handle travel between cam stop and fully
raised position is desired (Float Position), depress
the release button on top of the handle, press in
the lock button located at the front of the handle
and release the top button.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
If a single implement height is normally used, the
handle may be adjusted to locate the desired posi-
tion by use of the cam stop.
NOTE: To disengage the lift handle from the float
position, pull lift handle back slightly and depress
top button.
With lift handle in desired implement height posi-
tion, release cam by turning locking knob counter-clockwise.
Turn cam until it contacts tang. Lock
cam into this position by turning knob clockwise.
NOTE: Refer to the equipment manual for proper
hitching instructions.
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