Cub Cadet 71 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
ENGINE COOLING
This tractor has an air cooled engine. Air
must be able to circulate freely around the
engine, through the screen and shroud, and
over the fins of the cylinder head and cylinderblock.
Keep these areas free of accumulated
dirt and trash or the engine will overheat and
result in damaged moving parts.
DRY-TYPE AIR CLEANER
Incoming air for combustion is filtered by
a dry-type air cleaner having a filter element
inside of the cover.
Remove and clean or replace the element
with a new one when loss of power isnoticeable.
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Removing the air cleaner filter element.
Cleaning the Element
Replacing the Element
To clean the element. remove the wing nut
and air cleaner cover (1IIust. 14) then remove the
element and tap it lightl y on a flat surface to
cause the loose dirt to falloff. Handle the
paper element with care to avoid perforations.Do
not use compressed air to remove the dirt
as this can rupture the element. Do not wash
or use a solvent.
Replace the element with a new one if dirt
does not drop off easily or if it is bent,crushed
or damaged. When replacing the ele-
ment be sure it fits snugly around the insideedge
of the air cleaner base. Then replace the
cover and tighten the wing nut finger tight.
The twelve-volt electrical system on a
tractor with electric starting consists princi-
pally of a motor-generator, voltage regulator,
and a twelve-volt battery.
the
engine has stalled and the operator leaves
the tractor, the key must be turned to the
"OFF" position to prevent battery discharge.
Use the illustrations on poge 17 and wiringdiagrams
on poge 18, as a guide for identifyingthe
various electrical units and for tracing the
electrical cables and connections. Be sure all
connections are clean and securely fastened.
SAFETY STARTING SWITCH
The safety starting switch, activated by the
clutch or brake pedal, serves to prevent start-
ing the engine accidentally.
LIGHTING SWITCH BUTTON
IGNITION SWITCH
Pull the button (1IIust. 17A) out to turn on thelights
and push it in to turn off the lights.
Turn the key clockwise to turn on the
ignition. With electric starting, a further turn
actuate s the motor -generator. The key cannot
be removed when in the IIONtl position.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
Push the lighter to make electrical contact.
When it pops back it is ready for use.
Note: When the engine is not operating or
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