International Home Products Cadet 80 User's Manual
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1. Adjust carburetor See page 15 Poor OF WEAK OS She Check spark plug and wiring Engine SMOKES iux X eee ERR EU Check combination oil filler cap and oil level gauge and be sure cap is securely tightened Engine incorrectly timed See your International Harvester dealer 24 TROUBLE SHOOTING Possible Cause Possible Remedy LACK OF POWER Choke partially closed iya 220 0 04500 Open choke Restricted air filter element Clean or replace element Carburetor improperly adjusted Adjust carburetor See page 15 Faulty ignition w x BOR Spark plug 7 ENGINE OVERHEATS Excessive load on Heduce excessive load Lack ac ER EG Fill crankcase to proper level Carburetor improperly adjusted Adjust carburetor See page 15 Engine cooling fins war Clean out trash Engine improperly timed FREQUENT BATTERY DISCHARGE WG LETE Ge aR TESTET Check all wire terminals for looseness Battery ua ZEN Segara Sea FEEL Replace battery if necessary HYDROSTATIC UMIT OVEHHEATS Fan blades BITEN EUREN ava Replace fan Fan blades excessive wear Tora qu See your International Harvester dealer 25 SPECIFICATIONS International Cadet 80 Lawn Tractor CAPACITIES A2. V belt w clutch Tire sizes F RT NOS OT erin mie DEE 13x 5 00 6 2 ply tubeless 2 ply tubeless QM ye Bu AN 18x 8 50 8 2 ply tubeless TIEGIDHAUBTPBIGSSUPE uoneacewlrcmes Brunn zu 12 Ibs sq in 26 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY 1084 430 7 75 401 NORTH MICHIGAN AVE 7 CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60611 U S A FRIHTED IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3. Lift link one on each side front foot rest support bracket by removing the quick attachable pin and rod pin through the clevis To attach the mower to the lawn tractor reverse the above procedure 4 Detach the front mower leveling link from the front hanger bracket and the front of the mower by removing the pins which are held by klik pins 10 ADJUSTING AND OPERATING LEVELING THE MOWER A properly leveled mower is one where the blades are cutting parallel to the ground Should level adjustment be necessary due to tire variation or wear proceed as follows CAUTION To avoid possible injury A stop the engine disconnect the high tension wire to the spark plug and lock the brake prior to leveling the mower Leveling the Mower From Front to Rear Drive the lawn tractor onto a hard flat surface Turn the ignition off and disconnect the high tension wire to the spark plug Lock the tractor brake Measure the distance from the ground to the blades blades parallel to centerline of tractor front and rear in typical cutting height Adjust the clevis on the end of the mower linkage rod either up or down depending on which measures high Leveling the Mower From Side to Side The left lift link is adjustable should the mower require side to side adjustment Turn the adjusting bolt up or down depending on which side measures too high MOWER DRIVE V BELT CAUTION To avoid an accident or possible injury alwa
4. lithium grease and apply three strokes of the lubricator or sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt After Every 25 Hours or Twice a Season Whichever Comes First 6 Air cleaner 7 Engine crankcase drain plug When operating under extremely dusty conditions check and service the element if necessary Otherwise after every 25 hours or twice a season wash the element in soap and water Then wrap the foam element in a cloth and squeeze dry Saturate the element in engine oil SAE 30 Squeeze the element to remove the excess oil and reassemble and fasten to the carburetor Note Replace air cleaner gaskets and mounting gaskets that are worn or damaged to prevent dirt or dust entering engine through improper sealing While the engine is warm remove the drain plug and drain all the oil from the crankcase After draining replace the drain plug Remove the oil filler cap and refill the crankcase Refer to the Lubrication Table 21 LUBRICATION GUIDE Once a Year or After Every 100 Hours of Operation 8 Gear reduction drive 9 Hydrostatic drive 10 Steering wheel bushings 2 Mower pulleys 2 threaded shafts See page 19 Check the oil level and add IH Hy Tran Fluid if necessary Oil level should be no more than 5 inches from the bottom of the plug Check the oil level and add IH Hy Tran Fluid if necessary NOTE When cold 2 inches from top when hot 3 4 inches from top NOTE If fluid is used whi
5. the engine is cold Little or no choking is required when the engine is warm 4 Turn ignition key clockwise to the start position and release it as soon as the engine starts Do not operate the starter more than 30 seconds at any one time If engine does not start within this time turn the key off and wait a few minutes then try again After the engine starts slowly move the choke and throttle control lever to the FAST position Clutch Brake Pedal The combination clutch brake pedal is used to disengage the engine from the hydrostatic drive and to actuate the brake to stop the tractor To disengage the clutch and apply the brake press the pedal all the way down STOPPING THE ENGINE Set the speed control lever in NEUTRAL and set the mower clutch lever in the OFF positon to disengage the mower Allow the engine to idle a few minutes before turning the ignition key to the OFF position CAUTION Remember careful A operator is the best insurance against an accident Know the controls and how to READ THE OPERATOR S stop quickly MANUAL DRIVING THE LAWN TRACTOR NOTE To obtain the best service from the lawn tractor for the first few hours of operation avoid rapid engagement of the mower clutch and main drive clutch After starting the engine 1 Depress the clutch brake pedal and release the brake lock then release the clutch 2 Set the throttle control on FAST 3 Engage
6. the mower blades by moving the power take off control lever SLOWLY forward to the ON position To stop the mower pull the lever back to the OFF position 4 Set the lift handle at the desired cutting height 5 o start the lawn tractor in motion move the speed control lever forward to obtain the proper speed to control the machine and to obtain an even cut As conditions vary this can best be determined after you become familiar with the tractor type of grass condition of the lawn climate and individual preference etc NOTE It is recommended that to start the tractor in motion and to change speed and direction use ONLY the speed control handle The clutch brake pedal can be used to stop the machine but machine operates more effectively by engaging the clutch with the speed control in neutral and then move the speed control handle to put the machine in motion DRIVING THE LAWN TRACTOR CAUTION Until you have the feel of your lawn tractor go slowly at first avoid sharp turns at high speed and on steep slopes to avoid an upset or loss of control An adjustable speed control stop is provided to allow the operator to return to a predetermined speed The speed control lever can bypass the speed control stop by pushing the lever outward and sliding it past the stop Always lock the parking brake when the tractor 15 parked on a grade To lock the brake press down on the clutch brake pedal and place the clu
7. 2 Fuel line shut off 5 Alternator 3 Air cleaner 6 Oil drain plug NOTE The tractor hood is arranged to swing up and forward in order to make the engine fuel tank air cleaner etc readily accessible INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 1 High tension wire 4 Carburetor 2 Spark plug 5 Fuel line 3 Muffler 6 Air cleaner BEFORE OPERATING THE ENGINE Lubrication see Lubrication Instructions Pages 18 to 22 Fuel System This engine is designed to operate leaded gasoline with a 93 minimum octane rating or on unleaded gasoline with a 91 minimum octane rating Research Method Crankcase ee ERS Check oil level See page 5 OPERATING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE The lawn tractor is equipped with a safety starting system that requires the mower clutch control lever to be in the disengaged position and the clutch brake pedal depressed all the way before the starter will turn the engine The following steps should be taken to start the engine 1 sure the speed control lever is in NEUTRAL Speed control lever will not return to neutral when the clutch brake pedal is depressed 2 The clutch brake pedal must be depressed all the way down and the mower clutch lever must be in the disengaged position to actuate the safety starting switch 3 Move the choke and throttle control lever to the Choke position when
8. INTERNATIONAL CADET 80 Lawn Tractor INTERNATIONAL OPERATOR S MANUAL dE The Owner Your new International Cadet 80 Lawn Tractor is designed to meet today s exacting operating requirements It is built for efficient economical performance ease of operation and with the ability to adjust to various conditions These features lighten your work and shorten your hours on the job You are urged to consult your International Harvester dealer concerning unusual conditions or special applications Let the experience of your dealer and the organization associated with him serve you Be sure to read the instructions for Adjusting and Operating in this manual Check each item referred to and acquaint yourself with the adjustments required to obtain efficient operation and maximum trouble free service Remember a lawn tractor which is properly lubricated and adjusted saves time and labor After the cutting season thoroughly clean your lawn tractor and inspect it Preventative maintenance pays dividends Your dealer has original equipment parts which assure proper fit and best performance He is able to recondition your equipment to a like new condition When in need of parts always specify the chassis and engine serial numbers including any prefix or suffix letters Write these serial numbers in the spaces provided See page 2 Additional copies of this manual may be ordered from your International Harvester deal
9. PPROXIMATE U S MEASURE FORAN user WR RE BD 4 qt BEER ee aE 0 1 gt GROUND SPEEDS MPH AT 3600 RPM ENGINE SPEED SPEEL VEG Tal to 4 7 mph RD NN 2 mph ENGINE bii aka DIE Briggs i Stratton 190707 GY acscesa eure WET sucum GES ir 1 HERA PS DI 3 in SORE iss Vaa FEET XS TO NM 2 3 4 in Displacement zx n s LG Sa in gee 19 44 cu in Engine Speed governed Rated maximum full load speed TEN 3500 rpm Minim mspeed AEE 1800 rpm Maximum no load speed high idle 3600 rpm Valve clearance engine cold uu cxx darn MES a dl 007 EDEL ssa zen STAS PERS Bir Ln WE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM reale PON Ce ache imum eau Magneto spark plug gap 14mm plug Champion 8 or equivalent 030 in gap oues SENG ee SNE 020 gap Battery terminal grounded UST EOE TOR E dea Negative TYPE B r xa suu HEG ARES WS ES e 2 2 Suction lift WISH STEHE uuu Hees cate BR 36 Adjustable cutting height TE wee 1 1 2 to 4 1 4 in approximate MGWBTOENE An Li Sg AEK Glem EN
10. arging and continue to do so for some time after receiving a steady charge Do not under any circumstances allow an electric spark or an open flame near the battery Do not lay tools across battery terminals as this may result in a spark or short circuit which amy cause an ex plosion Be careful to avoid spilling any electrolyte on hands or clothing CAUTION Acid or electrolyte should never be added except by a skilled battery man Under no circumstances add any special bettery dopes solutions or powders E Occasionally remove the battery cables and bright en the terminal contact surfaces with wire wool and reassemble Apply a light coat of vaseline or chassis lubricant Be sure terminals are clamped tightly the rubber cover is slid over the positive terminal and that battery is fastened securely in the battery box Replace defective cable and keep vent holes in battery filler caps open CAUTION When removing the battery cables remove the white cable ground first and then the red cable from the positive side of battery Otherwise sparks may result causing an accident When reattaching or reinstalling the battery reverse the above pro cedure SPARK PLUG NOTE Remove all dirt from base of spark plug before removing Remove the spark plug after every 100 hours of operation for cleaning and checking the gap When adjusting the gap always bend the outer electrode Never bend the insulator If
11. at any damage be repaired before restarting and operating the machine as broken pieces could be thrown causing injury Until you become familiar with the lawn tractor it is recommended that quick starts stops and rapid engagement of the mower be avoided Keep the machine in good operating conditon and keep safety devices in place Use guards or shields as instructed to avoid injury The discharge shield on the mower must be attached at all times while operating the mower Avoid sudden stops or starts especially on steep slopes to avoid injury Do not carry passengers or give rides as serious injury may result INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Your lawn tractor has been safety engineered Thor oughly acquaint yourself with all the controls before attempting to start or operate the lawn tractor w BS Lat LITT A CAUTION La i ee ee Te Sek TIFI ee ee ee d LE Pe HT A S S US as Bra E T IB iuEE E TI Dez Tod EE COL aidil Ha ge er Linda i ers m 1 Steering wheel 6 Ignition switch 2 Mower clutch lever 7 Speed control lever 3 Clutch brake pedal 8 Speed control stop 4 Clutch brake pedal lock 9 Lift handle release button 5 Choke and throttle control INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS T e d F 1 Fuel tank filler cap 4 Oil gauge and filler tube
12. ch does not meet requirements of IH B 6 Specification International Harvester Company will not be responsible for substandard performance of the transaxle Failures due to use of improper fluid are not covered by warranty FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION USE IH HY TRAN FLUID Apply two or three drops of light oi and rotate the steering wheel to distribute the oil Lubricate the entire length of the threaded shafts in the hub of the pulleys the outer surface of the hub and the brake insert with IH 251H EP grease or equivalent No 2 multi purpose lithium grease 22 LUBRICATION TABLE Check L Point of lubrication at Capacitv Anticipated Air Temperature 0 Hours Above 32 F 32 to 0 F Below 0 F No 19 No 19 Engine Oil Engine Oil SAE 5W or Engine Crankcase 5 25 1 qt SAE 30 SAE 10 SAE 5W 20 Engine Oil Engine Oil Hydrostatic Drive l Gear Reduction Check oil level once a year and add IH Hy Tran Fluid if necessary mu Drive EEE Note Do not substitute 10W 30 or 10W 40 MAINTENANCE GUIDE Before each 10 hours or 25 hours or Before Operation to be performed once amonth twiceaseason Storage Check engine oil pages 6 and 18 Fill gas tank page 6 Grease front wheels I X Grease mower spindle bearings page 8 Service air cleaner pages 16 and 17 Check belt guides and belt tension pages 11 and 12 Check spark plug page 16 Service battery page
13. d thrown by the mower blades are removed before starting to mow Never look into the discharge opening while the blades are in motion as a serious accident and or injury could result Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden hazards which could cause loss of control or upset Children should not be allowed to operate the lawn tractor unless properly supervised and are physi cally and mentally capable of safe operation or injury may occur Disengage power to the mower when transporting or not in use Before backing the lawn tractor always look for obstacles or bystanders in the area where the lawn tractor will move No one should operate this machine while under the influence of intoxicants or drugs that impair the senses or reactions Do not allow anyone in the area parellel to the discharge opening while moving Although the area has been supposedly cleared of foreign objects small objects may have been overlooked and may be discharged by the mower causing serious injury Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways When making any adjustments to your lawn tractor always disconnect the high tension wire to the spark plug otherwise the engine may start causing serious injury Be sure the mower clutch control is DIS ENGAGED and the transmission is in neutral before starting the engine It is recommended that the machine be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object and th
14. e disengaged position prior to cleaning or doing any work on the mower BLADE CARE MA 5916 The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times The blades can be sharpened on the mower with a few strokes of a file or they can be removed from the mower and sharpened on a grinding wheel CAUTION Be careful not to cut your self when sharpening the blade or cleaning the underside of the mower A Cutting edge should be kept at production angle 25 degrees with bottom of blade to insure maximum cutting efficiency of blades NOTE Sharpen ends evenly so that blades remain balanced However if the cutting edge of the blade is within 3 8 inch of the wind wing it is recom mended that new blades be installed New blades are available at your International Harvester dealer Be sure blades are assembled so the cutting edges are in the direction of rotation with the wind wings pointed toward the deck To detach the blade place a large wood block between the cutting edge and housing to keep the blade from rotating Then remove the hex head capscrews nuts and washers When replacing blades use the reverse procedure except put the wood block between the wing of the blade and the deck HEIGHT OF CUT Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 1 1 2 inches to 4 1 4 inches quickly and easily Depress the release button on top of the lift handle to set the handle in the desired notch of the lift handle quadrant Th
15. e quadrant is marked for ease in selecting the desired height of cut The height of cut is approximate since operator weight and tire inflation will effect the cutting height The cutting blades are designed to create a suction to lift the grass for an even cut The mower extends beyond the driving wheels to permit cutting close to walkways fences buildings trees etc ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE MOWER To facilitate changing the blades sharpening the blades cleaning etc the mower may be detached as follows Place the mower clutch control lever in the OFF position Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire 1 Disconnect the mower drive belt from the main drive pulley and clutching idler pulley The belt guide around the main drive pulley is spring hooked for ease in removing the belt 2 Position the mower in the lowest position ADJUSTING AND OPERATING ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE MOWER 5 Raise the mower by hand first on one side and Continued then the other to disconnect the mower lift links from the lift arms MAG ITC 1 Front mower hanger bracket 2 Front mower leveling link 3 Klik pin 1 Front foot rest support bracket 2 Main drive pulley and belt guide 3 Mower drive idler l i M A 302H 1 Mower linkage rod and clevis 2 Lift links 3 Lubrication fittings 4 Belt guides 1 Lift handle 2 Lift arm 3 Disconnect the mower linkage rod from the 3
16. en flame near the battery Do not lay tools across battery terminals as this may result in a spark or short circuit which may cause an ex plosion Be careful to avoid spilling any electrolyte on hands or clothing LUBRICATION ENGINE OIL After the first five hours of operation change the oil as directed in Lubrication Table The engine oil must be drained and replaced with new oil every 25 hours of engine operation thereafter or a minimum of once a year and sooner if the equipment is operated under extremely dusty conditions We recommend I H No 16 Engine Oil If other than I H No 19 Engine Oil is used it must be designated For Service MS In new API Code these oils are usually designated as meeting either SD or SE requirements 18 To aid starting the selection of crankcase lubricat ing oils should be based on the lowest anticipated temperature until the next drain period Check the oil level of the engine crankcase every five hours to see that it is filled to the correct level Check the oil level only while the engine is stopped The crankcase oil filler cap has the oil level gauge attached to it To check the oil level press down on the rubber plunger and release If any oil is visible in the clear tube of the gauge the oil level is OK NOTE The gauge does not have to fill completely LUBRICATION GUIDE d 2 pring retainer O ring ul NOTE At least once a year
17. er at a nominal price 5 Description CONTENTS ra u SERIAL NO LOCATION INTRODUCTION 2 235022 Ne di rn SAFETY SUGGESTIONS oru o RR INSTRUMENTS AND 15 OPERATING THE ENGINE DRIVING THE LAWN TRACTOR ADJUSTING AND OPERATING Lubrication Adjusting the seat Cleaning the mower Height of cut Attaching and detaching the mower Leveling the mower Mower drive V belt Crankshaft main drive and hydrostatic final drive belts FUEL SVSTEM 4544 3 ti i 00 2 9545 EE e a ELECTRICAL SYSTEM us i ENGINE COOLING AND AIR CLEANER ADJUSTING THE BRAKES E STORING THE LAWN TRACTOR LUBRICATION 3x33 33 3 o PT ct en ER E LUBRICATION GUIDE u 2 2 24 8 0 aan LUBRICATION TABLE EEO ni MAINTENANCE GUIDE TROUBLE SHOOTING kerk ee SEE SPECIFICATIONS ORO Kee E 1 2 2 3 4 to 6 8 to 14 15 15 and 16 16 and 17 17 18 19 to 22 23 23 24 and 25 26 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION DELIVERY DATE INTRODUCTION Assembled in this manual are operating main tenance and lubrication instructions for the Inter national Cadet 80 Lawn Tractor This material has been prepa
18. gap between the electrodes is too great the engine will misfire and be hard to start 16 Always use a spark plug wrench when removing or reinstalling the plug Be sure the gasket is in good condition and screw plug in tightly Do not tighten more than enough to compress the gasket to seal the plug and assure a good heat transfer between the plug and cylinder head Replace defective plug with new plug See your International Harvester dealer for a correct replace ment plug Cleaning Spark Plug Clean spark plug with a pen knife or wire brush and solvent If electrode is burned away or the porcelain is cracked replace with new plug A 69529 Checking the spark plug gap Set gap at 030 inch NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaning machine because any grit introduced into the engine could cause severe damage ENGINE COOLING AND AIR ENGINE COOLING This is an air cooled engine Air must circulate freely around the engine Keep the cooling fins and housing area free of accumulated dirt and trash or engine will overheat and result in damage to moving parts OIL FOAM AIR CLEANER Clean and re oil the air cleaner element every 25 hours under normal operating conditions Under extremely dusty conditions clean the element every few hours To clean the element proceed as follows Remove the cover screws lift the air cleaner cover and carefully remove the element to prevent dirt from entering the carb
19. hly If necessary correct idle speed Release the throttle engine should accelerate without hesitation or sputtering If engine does not accelerate properly the car buretor should be readjusted usually to a slightly richer mixture of needle valve Recommended Fuel This engine is designed to operate on leaded gasoline with a 93 minimum octane rating or on unleaded or low lead gasoline with a 91 minimum octane rating Research Method The use of unleaded gasoline will lengthen spark plug and valve life maintain engine performance longer and reduce rust and corrosion of engine while stored E CAUTION Handle gasoline with care as It is highly flammable A Use approved gasoline container B Never remove the fuel tank cap or fill tank when the engine is running is hot or indoors Also do not smoke when working around flammable fuel Wipe up spilled gasoline C Replace fuel tank cap securely ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15 The battery is located under the hood and in back of the fuel tank A charging circuit built into the engine provides a charging circuit output from 2 amperes at 2400 RPM to 3 amperes at 3600 RPM and uses less than 2 horsepower Check the battery level at least once a month Keeping the battery fully charged not only adds to its life but makes it available for instant use when needed ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUTION Electrical storage batteries give off highly inflammable hydrogen gas when ch
20. or before storage lubricate the threaded shafts in the hub of the mower pulleys as follows 1 Pry off the spring cap retainer and cap using screw driver 2 To detach hex nut place a large wood block between the wing of the blade and the deck to keep the blade from rotating Then remove hex nut and washer 3 Unscrew pulley from threads 19 Hex nut Washar Brake insert shaft Ad A A 4 Lubricate the entire length of the threaded shaft the threads in the hub of the pulleys the outer surface of the hub and the brake insert with IH 251 EP grease or equivalent No 2 multi purpose lithium grease 5 Reassemble in reverse order making sure the cap is 3 4 full of grease 6 Make sure belt shields do not rub on pulley after reassembly LUBRICATION GUIDE e den PT l sap sapis yog v yjog A 20 LUBRICATION GUIDE Before Each Use and Every 5 Hours Thereafter 1 Oil filler cap and oil minder Steering knuckles 2 Front axle pivot pin Front wheels Mower spindle bearings 2 OC Za WN Check the oil with the engine stopped and add sufficient new oil to bring the oil level up to where it is visible in the clear tube of the gauge Note As long as oil is visible in the clear tube of the gauge the level is OK After Every 10 Hours of Operation Lubricate with IH 251H EP grease or equivalent No 2 multi purpose
21. ostatic fan 13 ADJUSTING AND OPERATING CRANKSHAFT MAIN DRIVE AND HYDRO STATIC FINAL DRIVE BELTS Continued u Crankshaft main drive pulley upper groove Mower drive pulley lower groove Mower drive belt idler Drive belt Belt idler Hydrostatic drive pulley MA 9392A Belt installation diagram Top and side view of tractor FUEL SYSTEM CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS MA 5924 1 Needle valve 2 Idle valve 3 dle speed adjusting screw CAUTION During operation do not run A the engine in confined areas such as storage building any longer than is necessary for immediate moving of the machine outside into the air Exhaust gases are toxic Opening doors and windows may not provide adequate ventilation The carburetor is adjusted at the factory Do not make adjustments unless absolutely necessary Fac tory settings are correct for normal operating conditions If adjustments are necessary proceed as follows Start the engine and allow it to warm up at 3000 RPM Turn needle valve in until engine misses lean mixture then turn it out past smooth operating point until engine runs unevenly rich mixture Turn needle valve to the mid point between rich and lean so engine runs smoothly Hold throttle at idle position and set idle speed adjusting screw until engine idle speed is 1800 RPM Hold throttle at idle position and turn idle valve in lean and out rich until engine idles smoot
22. r clutch arm in order to reach the crankshaft drive belt idler and also in order to remove the hydrostatic final drive belt To disconnect the spring pull the mower drive idler to the right of the tractor and insert a coin a Quarter is recommended between two coils of the spring See page 13 ADJUSTING AND OPERATING CRANKSHAFT MAIN DRIVE AND HYDRO After removing the hydrostatic belt remove the STATIC FINAL DRIVE BELTS Continued crankshaft main drive belt Push up on the hydrostatic final drive belt idler pulley in order to remove the hydrostatic belt Belt must be removed from the intermediate pulley first It may also be necessary to turn the engine crankshaft by hand in order to slip the belt over When installing new belts reverse the above pro the intermediate pulley cedure MA 5921 B 1 Mower blade spindles 4 Mover drive belt pulley idler 2 Mower drive belt 5 Belt guides 3 Mower drive pulley 6 Belt guide 12 ADJUSTING AND OPERATING CRANKSHAFT MAIN DRIVE AND HYDRO STATIC FINAL DRIVE BELTS Continued 1 Crankshaft main drive belt idler Hydrostatic final drive belt 2 Mower drive pulley 8 Hydrostatic belt idler pulley 3 Mower drive belt idler 9 Hydrostatic pulley 4 Crankshaft main drive pulley Not 10 Gear reduction unit seen behind mower drive pulley 11 Brake adjusting nut o Intermediate drive pulley 12 Hydrostatic unit 6 Crankshaft main drive belt 13 Hydr
23. red in detail in the hope that it will help you to better understand the correct care and efficient operation of the tractor LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left and right sides of the lawn tractor when facing forward in the driver s seat WORK SAFELY FOLLOW THESE RULES 4 This symbol is used to your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety Be sure to observe and follow these instructions Know the controls and how to stop quickly READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL To avoid injury or a possible accident whenever the operator dismounts from lawn tractor or leaves the machine unattended disengage the mower shut off the engine and remove the ignition key Handle gasoline with care as it is highly flam mable A Use approved gasoline container B Never remove the fuel tank cap or fill tank when the engine is running is hot or indoors Also do not smoke when working around flammable fuel Wipe up spilled gasoline C Replace fuel tank cap securely Never place hands or feet under the mower in the discharge chute or near any moving parts while the mower isrunning Do not work on the mower with the engine running as mower could accidentally be engaged and cause injury Never leave the engine running unattended or permit the lawn tractor to be operated by persons not acquainted with its use and the rules for safe operation Be sure all stones branches or other objects that might be picked up an
24. s 15 and 16 E After first Clean mower page 9 Sharpen mower blades page 9 Drain fuel tank page 17 P i x e gt X Hydrostatic fan page 25 TROUBLE SHOOTING Possible Cause Possible Remedy HARD TO START OR WILL NOT START No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor Fill the fuel tank with non leaded or regular gasoline and check the carburetor and fuel shut off valve Engine WITT NOCH a The Lawn Tractor has an interlock safety starting system The mower clutch control must be fully dis engaged and the clutch pedal fully depressed Charge the battery Choked improperly flooded engine Follow starting instructions Water in gasolina zuo Co oaa Drain the fuel tank and carburetor Use new fuel and dry the spark plug Defective ignition or loose wiring Check the wiring and spark plug See page 16 Loue oe a e d Check the high tension wire See page 16 Charge the battery Spark plug dirty or impropergap Clean adjust the gap to 030 inch or replace the plug ENGINE OPERATES IRREGULARLY KNOCKS OR SMOKES Spark plug dirty wrong gap or wrong type Clean reset the gap to 030 inch or replace Restricted air cleaner Clean or replace the element Running on choke position Move throttle control to fast position Carburetor improperly adjusted
25. tch brake pedal in engaged position as shown To disengage the lock press down on the pedal lift the lock up and place it in the disengaged position The blade spindle bearings can be relubricated and are carefully enclosed and protected by seals LUBRICATION After every 10 hours of operation lubricate the two spindles one fitting in each spindle using chassis lubricant pressure gun grease Only one or two strokes of the applicator are required ADJUSTING THE SEAT Before starting the tractor adjust the seat to the most comfortable driving position To adjust the seat loosen the four bolts holding the seat on the springs and slide the seat forward or back to the desired position CAUTION To prevent an accident always disengage the mower set the speed control lever in neutral position set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the ignition key when leaving the machine un attended If further forward adjustment is desired remove the four bolts holding the springs to the tractor frame and reset the springs in the four additional forward holes provided ADJUSTING AND OPERATING CLEANING THE MOWER Clean the underside of the mower at the end of the mowing season and when the buildup of cut material on the underside is noticed CAUTION To prevent an accident or A possible injury always stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire lock the brake and place the mower clutch control lever in th
26. uretor Wash the foam element in kerosene or liquid detergent and water to remove all dirt Also clean the air cleaner body and cover Wrap the foam element in a cloth and squeeze dry Then saturate the element in engine oil SAE 30 Squeeze the element to remove excess oil and reassemble and fasten to carburetor with screw NOTE Replace air cleaner gaskets and mounting gaskets that are worn or damaged to prevent dirt or dust entering engine through improper sealing ADJUSTING THE BRAKES When the brakes require adjustment proceed as follows Turn the brake adjusting nut one to two turns clockwise Start the tractor and check the brake engagement Adjust further if necessary STORING THE LAWN TRACTOR At the end of the mowing season or in the event the lawn tractor is to be stored for any length of time 30 days or more proceed as follows Drain the fuel tank and run the engine until the fuel is exhausted from the fuel system CAUTION Drain the fuel tank outside and into a clean container Remove spark plug and pour one ounce of No 1 Engine Oil through spark plug hole into the cylinder Crank engine several times to distribute oil over cylinder walls Replace the spark plug CAUTION During operation do not run A the engine in confined areas such as storage building any longer than is necessary for immediate moving of the machine outside into the air Exhuast gases are toxic Opening doors and windo
27. ws may not provide adequate ventilation CAUTION Handle gasoline with care it is highly flammable A Use approved gasoline container B Never remove the fuel tank cap or fill tank when engine is running is hot or indoors Also do not smoke when working around flammable fuel Wipe up spilled gasoline C Replace fuel tank cap securely STORING THE LAWN Wash or clean and completely lubricate the lawn tractor See Lubrication Guide This tractor has a fiberglass hood and grille Use only a mild soap or detergent Do not use ammonia base or abrasive cleansers Remove the battery and place it in a cool dry place above freezing 32 F Check the battery at least once a month for water level and amount of charge A when removing battery avoid spilling the electrolyte Battery electrolyte is poison ous and can be injurious to eyes skin and clothing If electrolyte is spilled flush immediately with water followed by a solution of one part baking soda and four parts water CAUTION To avoid possible injury Store your riding mower in a dry and protected place Leaving the lawn tractor outdoors exposed to the elements will result in materially shortening its life CAUTION Electrical storage batteries give off high inflammable hydrogen gas when charging and continue to do so for some time after receiving a steady charge Do not under any circumstances allow an electric spark or an op
28. ys stop the engine disconnect the high tension wire to the spark plug and lock the brake before doing work on the machine The mower drive belt requires no adjusting as proper belt tension is maintained by the spring loaded mower drive belt idler When the belt has worn or stretched to a point where slippage occurs a new belt should be installed NOTE Substitute belts may not be satisfactory Use only specified replacements See your Interna tional Harvester dealer Refer to the instructions for attaching and detach ing the mower Both belt guides must be removed from the mower housing in order to replace the belt After replacing the belt and two belt guides check and make sure the belt guides do not rub against the mower pulleys NOTE When installing a new belt make certain that the belt runs correctly between the pulleys and the belt guides CRANKSHAFT MAIN DRIVE AND HYDRO STATIC FINAL DRIVE BELTS The drive belts are set at the factory and require no adjustment When the belts have worn or stretched to a point where slippage occurs in forward or reverse new belts should be installed Set the mower clutch lever in the OFF position set the speed control lever in NEUTRAL and lock the parking brake Disconnect high tension wire to the spark plug Detach the mower Refer to Attaching and De taching instructions Disconnect the spring loaded mower drive belt idler from the mowe
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