Cub Cadet 71 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
STORAGE
Store your tractor in a dry and protectedplace.
Leaving your tractor outdoors, ex-
posed to the elements. will result in materi-
ally shortening its life.
battery at least once a month for water level
and amount of charge. See page 19.
6. On the International Cub Cadet 71, 102
and 122 Tractors press the clutch and brake
pedal all the way down and engage the brake
pedal lock. This will prevent the clutch lining
from sticking to the pressure plate.
When
storing the tractor:
1. Wash or clean and completely lubricate
the tractor. See the "Lubrication Guide" on
poges 28 to 32.
2. Drain the fuel tank and run the engine
until the fuel is exhausted from the fuel sys-
tem. Clean the fuel strainer screen and glass
bowl. See page 6.
7. On the International Cub Cadet 123
Tractors. press the brake pedal all the way
down and engage the brake pedal lock.
REMOVING FROM STORAGE
Hote: Gum will eventually form in the fuel
tank, line, and carburetor if the unit is not
drained. Gum can be dissolved with acetone
or a 50-50 mixutre of alcohol and benzol.
1. Fill the fuel tank.
2. Install a fully charged battery and be
sure the proper connections are made. See
tltusts. 17 and 17A.
3. Start the engine and let it run slowly.
Do not accelerate the engine rapidly. or op-
erate it at high speed immediately after start-
ing.
3. After the engine has cooled, remove the
spark plug and pour one tablespoonful of lubri-
cating oil of good quality into the cylinder.
Crank the engine slowly turning the generator
belt by hand to distribut~ the oil over the cyl-
inder walls. Then replace the spark plug.
4. Clean the exterior of the engine.
5. Remove the battery and place it in a cool,
dry place above freezing (+32°F.). Check the
Caution! Keep the doors wide open or move
the machine outside the storage room imme-
diately, to avoid danger from exhaust gas.
4. Inflate the tires to the correct operating
pressures. See "Pneumatic Tires" on pages 20
and 21.
5. Release the brake pedal lock.
AND
particular needs at the time. However, later
you may wish to obtain some of the equipment
or accessories shown below. These items and
other allied equipment can be purchased from,
and installed by, your International Harvester
dealer.
The tractor is used for so many different
type s of work and is called on top to operate
under so many different conditions that a va-
riety of equipment is available to adapt it to
the requirements of the user.
When you purchased your tractor, you
probably had it completely equipped for your
Models used on
Type of Equipment
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Cigarette Lighter ..
Charge Indicator. Creeper Drive (International Cub Cadet 71, 102 and 122 Tractors) DetachableSeatPad Dual Rear Wheels Electric Lighting. HydraulicLift Helper Spring. Rear Power Take-Off (International Cub Cadet 71, 102, and 122 Tractors). .
RearWheelFenders RearWheelWeights Three-Point Hitch Utility Box ~~
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