Cub Cadet 1250, 1200, 1650, 1450, 1000 User Manual

TO THE OWNER

DELIVERY SERVICE

SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION

CONTENTS

I nside Cover

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I nternational Cub Cadet 1250, 1450,

and 1650 Tractors

Brake pedal Speed control lever Starting the tractor Release lever Stopping the tractor

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

INTRODUCTION

WORK SAFELY-FOllOW THESE

RULES

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW

TRACTOR

3 3

5,6

OPERATING THE ENGINE 7 to 9

Throttle lever

Governor Lifting the hood Starting the engine Stopping the engine

FUELSYSTEM

9,10

Fuel shut-c.ff valve Carburetor adjustments

EQUIPMENT LIFT HANDLE

Height adjustment

HITCHING EQUIPMENT TO THE

TRACTOR

Orawbar

Three-point hitch

REAR POWER TAKE-OFF

Operating the rear power

take-off with the tractor

standing still

Operating the rear power

take-off with the tractor in motion

FRONT POWER TAKE-OFF

Operating the front power

take-off clutch

Adjusting the power take-off

clutch

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

Adjusting the seat Clutch and brake pedal

Locking the brake

International Cub Cadet 1000,

and 1200 Tractors

Clutch-brake pedal

Gearshift lever Starting the tractor Stopping the tractor

Creeper sh ift lever Operating the creeper drive

ELECTRIC LIFT11 to 13

HYDRAULIC LIFT

ENGINE COOLING AND AIR

CLEANER

Engine cooling Dry type air cleaner

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16, 17

CONTENTS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19to21

Ignition switch Safety starting switch

Charge indicator

Hour meter

Spark plug

Motor generator

Motor generator belt

Lights Fuse

PNEUMATIC TIRES

Rear. tires Care of ti res

Inflation Operati'ng pressure for tires Mounting tires on the rim

Rear wheel weights

Tire chains

Overloading

STORING THE TRACTOR

Removing from storage

EXTRA EQUIPMENT AND

ACCESSORIES

TROUBLE SHOOTING

LUBRICATION LUBRICATION TABLE

LUBRICATION GUIDE

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1000 and 1200 Tractors

LUBRICATION GUIDE

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1450 and 1650 Tractors

SPECI FICATIONS

26,27

28,29

29,30

32 to 34

35 to 37

37 to 40

FRONT WHEELS

Front quick attaching latch Front wheel toe-in

Turning radius

CLUTCH-BRAKE

International Cub Cadet 1000,

and 1200 Tractors

Adjusting the clutch Adjusting the brakes

BRAKES

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and 1650 Tractors

Adjusting the brakes

25,26

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This symbol is used to call your atten-

tion to instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe and

follow these instructions.

Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine.

To avoid injury, disengage power to any attachments and stop engine before leaving operator's seat or making any repairs or adjustments.

Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.

To avoid an accident or injury, do not allow children or adults to operate the equipment without proper instructions. Keep children, pets, and bystanders a safe distance away.

Clear work area of objects which might be picked up and thrown.

Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. Use only approved hitch points, and

limit loads to those you can safely carry. Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in Operator's Manual.

Handle gasoline with care -it is highly flammable:

-A. Use approved gasoline container. B. Never remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel 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 gasoline cap securely.

During operation do not run the engine in confined area such as storage building any longer than is necessary for immediate moving of the tractor outside into the air.

Keep machine in good operating condition and keep safety devices in place. Use guards or shields as instructed in Operator's Manual.

Disengage power to any attachment when transporting or not in use.

To prevent an accident, always disengage the power take-off, shift transmission into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove ignition key when leaving the machine unattended.

Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to

prevent tipping or loss of control.

Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden hazards.

Before backing the tractor, always look for obstacles or bystanders in the area where the tractor will move.

To avoid the possibility of an upset, always engage the clutch slowly, especially on steep slopes. Avoid

quick starts and stops.

NO RIDERS! This machine is designed to safely carryon Iy the operator. Do not carry passengers or give rides as serious injury could result.

It is recommended that the machine be stopped

and inspected for damage after striking a foreign

object and that any damage be repaired before

restarting and operating the machine.

Always turn ignition "OFF", depress the brake

pedal, and set the brake pedal lock before working on the machine. Disengage all implements and shift

the transmission into neutral.

REMEMBER -A careful operator is the best

insurance against an accident.

Avoid Overturns -Back the tractor up the steepest portion of the hill to be mowed! If the tractor cannot do this, the hi II is too steep for safe operation. When mowing hills, cut down the face of the hill rather than across to avoid side tipping. Also, avoid sudden starts, stops, and turns, especially on steep slopes to avoid an upset.

Do not allow anyone in the area parallel to the discharge opening while mowing. 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.

Your Cub Cadet Tractor has been safety engineered. Thoroughly acquaint yourself with all the instruments and controls before attempting to start or operate the tractor.

Instruments and controls -International Cub Cadet 1000 and 1200 Tractors

1. Creeper shift lever *

2. Brake pedal lock '"

3. Fuses 4. Clutch and brake pedal

5. Throttle lever. 6. Front power take-off

control switch. ...

7. Choke control. ...

See page 12 See page 11 See page 20 See page 11 See page 12

See page 16 See page 8

Optional Equipment

8. Hour meter. 9. Charge indicator. .

10. Equipment lift handle

11. Ignition switch ...

12. Lighting switch * ..

13. Lift handle cam stop

14. Gear shift lever. ..

.See page 20 .See page 20 .See page 14

.Seepage 19

See page 14 See page 11

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Instruments and controls -International Cub Cadet 1250, 1450, and 1650 Tractors

1. Brake pedal. See page 11

2. Fuses Seepage20

3. Throttle lever. See page 12

4. Front power takeoff control switch. See page 16

5. Steering wheel. 6. Choke control. See page 8

7. Hourmeter See page 20

8. Charge indicator. See page 20

* Optional Equipment

OPERATING THE ENGINE

COLD WEATHER STARTING -Continued

Press the clutch-brake pedal all the way downand

be sure the power take-off switch is in the off position. The safety interlocks will prevent starting unless this is done.

Move the key switch into the start position and

hold until the engine starts. As soon as the engine

starts, slowly push the choke in part way.

CAUTION! During operation do not run

the engine in confined area such as storage building any longer than is

necessary for immediate moving of the tractor

outside into the air.

NOTE: In cold weather the starting motor may disengage prematurely. This is caused by the engine firing once but failing to continue running. If this happens several times, the engine will be flooded and it will be necessary to start as described in Step5.

5. Leave the throttle in the slow position but push the choke in all the way; then turn the ignition key to the start position and slowly pull the choke out to the position which will cause the engine to start and continue running. If the engine falters after shifting into drive, pull the choke out part way until the engine runs smoothly, then gradually

push the choke back in as the engine warms.

FUEL SYSTEM

This engine is designed to operate on leaded gasoline with a 93 minimum octane rating or on unleaded gasoline with a 91 minimum octane

rating (Research Method).

The use of unleaded gasoline will increase spark

plug and valve life, maintain engine performance longer, and reduce rust and corrosion of the engine while stored.

The fuel tank filler cap has an air vent. Keep the

vent open at all times to assure proper flow of thefuel.

A CAUTION! Do not remove the fuel tank

cap or fill the fuel tank when the engine

is running, hot, or when near an openflame.

Do not smoke when working around

flammable fuel, as the air around the tractor is

mixed with a highly explosive vapor. FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE

Be sure the shut-off valve under the fuel tank is open. Pullout the needle stem (shut-off valve) until the seat on the stem is tight against the stop to prevent leakage or seepage when the valve is in

its full-open position.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: Air cleaner has been removed from illustrations in order to show carburetor.

A CAUTION! To avoid injury or an

accident, be sure the brake pedal is in the locked position, transmission is in

neutral, and the mower is disengaged before

adjusting the carburetor.

The carburetor is adjusted at the factory and under

normal operating conditions it will not require

readjusting. However, if the engine does not

operate properly, installation of a new air cleaner is

recommended.

NOTE: To prevent possible damage to the carburetor needles, be very careful closing the carburetor needles before basic adjustments are made. I mproper adjustment of the carburetor may

result in engine damage.

FUEL SYSTEM

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS -Continued If the engine misses and backfires under load, the

high speed mixture is too lean. The high speed

adjustment screw must be turned counterclockwise

1/8 turn at a time until the condition is corrected.

If the engine shows a sooty exhaust and is sluggish under load, the high speed mixture is too rich. The high speed adjustment screw must be turned

clockwise 1/8 turn at a time until the condition is corrected.

Adjusting the Idle Adjustment Screw

After the high speed adjustment screw is adjusted,

it may be necessary to readjust the idle adjustment screw as each affects the other.

Close the idle adjustment screw to its seat by

1. Governor control rod

2. Idle adjustment screw

3. Throttle stop screw

4. High speed adjustment screw

5. Fuel shut-off valve

6. Fuel line

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1250, 1450, and 1650 Tractors

Adjusting the High-Speed Adjustment Screw

turning it clockwise; then open it one turn. Start the engine and operate it at fast idling speed

(without any load) until thoroughly warm.

While the engine is running at fast idle speed, it is advisable to screw in the throttle stop screw a few turns to keep the engine from stopping when the throttle lever is moved to the fully retarded

"SLOW" position. The engine will then be idling at a fairly high speed and the throttle stop screw can be backed out a little at a time until the desired

idle speed is obtained (1800 RPM).

Turn the high speed adjustment screw counterclockwise approximately two turns from the closed

position and start the engine.

If the engine misses or rolls while backing out the throttle stop screw, the idle adjustment screw may be adjusted in or out until the engine operates

Be sure the choke is fully open (knob fully in) when adjusting.

smoothly. Speed up the engine for a few seconds;

then recheck the idle adjustment. A slight adjust-

ment in or out will give the smoothest idle.

After the engine has reached normal operating

temperature, place the throttle lever in the fast

position and turn the high speed adjustment screw

clockwise to the leanest mixture that will allow

satisfactory acceleration and steady governor

operation. Then, turn counterclockwise to the

richest mixture that allows satisfactory operation.

The difference between the rich and lean points is

A CAUTION! Carbon monoxide fumes can

be fatal! Do not make any adjustments

to the carburetor in a confined area such

as a storage building. Move the tractor outside into

the air.

about 1/2 turn. Set the mixture to the rich end of this range.

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

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TRACTORS -Continued GEARSHIFT LEVER

pedal, disengage the power take-off, and turn the

ignition "OF-F".

Before dismounting always lock the

lever is used to select various gear ratios

provided in the transmission. There are three

CREEPER SHIFT LEVER

forward speeds and one reverse speed. Refer to"SPECIFICATIONS",

on page 38. STARTING THE TRACTOR Disengage the clutch by pressing the clutch pedal

The creeper drive (optional) provides a slower speed in each respective gear, by a four-to-one

reduction in speed from direct drive. When creeper shift lever is all the way forward, it is in direct drive, or all the way rearward, it is in creeper drive.

all the way down, and release the brake lock. Move the gearshift lever to the desired speed.

OPERATING THE CREEPER DRIVE

A CAUTION! To avoid the oossibility of

an upset, always engage the clutch slowly, especially on steep slopes. Avoid

quick starts, stops. Start the tractor in motion by slowly releasing the

clutch pedal and moving the throttle lever to the position where the engine operates best for the load to be handled.

NOTE: When using power take-off operated equipment, best performance is achieved with the

throttle lever in the "Fast" position.

NOTE: Do not shift gears while the engine clutch

is engaged or while the tractor is in motion.

NOTE: Do not rest your foot on the pedal while

driving the tractor, as this will result in excessive

clutch lining wear.

be sure the rear wheels are free to turn.

Under any adverse conditions, do not attempt tofree

the tractor by speeding up the engine and

suddenly engaging the clutch. Try backing out instead of going forward.

To operate the tractor in creeper drive, depress the

pedal and move the creeper shift lever all the way

rearward. Then select the transmission speed

desired and proceed as instructed under "Starting the Tractor".

NOTE: Do not use a mid-point position on the

creeper drive as neutral. Neutral position must be selected only with the standard transmission gear-

shift lever.

following table shows speeds available in each

of the three forward gears and reverse gear.

SPEED TABLE

Miles Per Hour

Gear

First

Second

Third

Reverse

Direct

Drive

2.3

3.5

6.9

2.5

Creeper

Drive

1.0

1.7

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AND 1650 TRACTORS

CAUTION! Do not leave the seat of the

tractor without disengaging the brake pedal and setting the brake lock. If

leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the

ignition key off and remove the key.

STOPPING THE TRACTOR

Disengage the clutch by pressing the pedal all the way down. Move the gearshift lever to the "N"

position.

This

The

Always

BRAKE PEDAL

Brake pedal must be pressed all the way down to activate the safety starting switch. When brake pedal is in the depressed position it automatically moves the speed control lever to the "N" position.

The tractor can be stopped either by pressing the

pedal all the way down, or placing the speed control lever in the "N" position.

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