international C-2 user Manual
Your new International Harvester rotary mower is designed to meet
today's exacting operating requirements. The ease of operation and
ability to adjust to field conditions lighten your work and shorten your
hours on the job.
You are urged to consult your International Harvester dealer con-
cerning unusual field 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 performance. Remember, an implement which is properly lubricated and adjusted saves time, labor, and fuel.
After the mowing season, thoroughly clean your implement and
inspect it. Preventive 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 for the mower, always specify the mower
model and serial number, and the model of IH tractor, Fast-Hitch
or standard drawbar. The mower serial number is stamped on a
name plate riveted to the top of the mower platform on the left side.
MODEL NO.
SERIAL NO.
INTRODUCTION
The International C -2 Rotary Mower is
designed for use on the International @ Cub
Lo-Boy@, McCormick@ Farmall Cub@
and International 140 Tractor.
The mower is available as a tractor
center-mounted or as a rear Fast-Hitch
machine.
Tractor mounting kits are necessary for
mounting the mower on these tractors. The
tractor must be equipped with Touch-Con-
trol hydraulics and power take-off. For
mounting the mower on Farmall Cub or
International 140 Tractors with Fast-Hitch,
a belt pulley attachment (less pulley wheel)
is required.
Features and general specifications:
Cutting width: 42-in.
Cutting height: 1 to 8 inches
Heavy duty V -belt drive
Non-wrap spindle
2 spring steel reversible blades
2 high speed tapered roller bearings
Overrunning clutch
Adjustable runners
Adjustable safety shields
Weight (approximately): center-mount
280 pounds, rear-mount 400 pounds
A leaf mulcher attachment (optional)
mulches the leaves and distribu,tes them
evenly over the lawn, thereby eliminating
raking.
The illustrations in this manual are num-
bered to correspond with pages on which
they appear; for example, Illusts. 8A and 8B
are on page 8.
This symbol is used to call your attention to instructions
concerning your personol safety. Be sure to observe and
follow these instructions.
A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSUR-
ANCE AGAINST AN ACCIDENT.
Do not operate at above factory recom-
mended speeds.
See that all safety shields are in place
and properly secured before starting to
operate the mower.
Make sure that everyone is in the clear
before starting the mower.
Throttle down the tractor to reduce
mower speed before disengaging the power
Disengage the power take-off be-
fore leaving the tractor seat.
Do not attempt to lubricate or adjust the
mower while it is running.
Maintain minimum ground speed when
operating on rough terrain or near ditches.
Take all precautions to be sure that
children cannot start the tractor when it is
left unattended.
Never permit anyone except the operatorto
ride on the tractor.
take-off.
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GENERAL
BELT ADJUSTMENT
Before using, carefully lubricate the
mower. Check all bolts for tightness and
see that all cotter pins are spread.
Check the tightness of the drive belt
with the platform lowered to cutting position.
The belt should be re-tightened after five
hours of normal use, and periodically there-
after.
Caution! Di sengage the tractor power take-off
and stop the engine before working on the
mower.
CUTTING HEIGHT
Before operating the mower, set the
adjustable lever stops on the Touch-Control
quadrant so that the mower can be loweredto
the desired cutting height.
Adjust platform runners as required.
Center-Mounted Mower
Always adjust the belt tension when the
platform is in a down position.
International Cub Lo-Boy or Farmall Cut Tractors
without Fast-Hitch: When tightening the belt,
the rear idlers should be positioned approx-
imately the same distance from the top of
the slot. See Illusts. 6A and 8A.
Farmall Cub and International 140 Tractors with
Fast-Hitch: When adjusting the belt, the flat
idler must be positioned properly, other-
wise the belt may wear excessively. See "A"
in Illusts. lOA and 12A.
After considerable use, the drive belt
may have more slack than can be taken up
by the usual idler adjustment; this will
necessitate moving the platform forward
by relocating the pivot position of the plat-
form angles.
Rear Fast-Hitch Mower
ADJUSTMENT
The tail wheel arm can be adjusted to a
high or low position. Raise the mower hydraulically then loosen bolt at "A". Remove
other bolt in tail wheel arm and secure in
holes at "B" for low cut or in holes 'ICY' for
high cut. Retighten bolt "A". See II lust. 14A.
Adjust the guide wheel at desired height
and replace pin.
Never tighten the belts when the platform is in a
raised position.
Position the belt guides on both sides of
the clutch sheave to prevent belt side play.
Rear Fast-Hitch Mower
Proper belt tension may be obtained by
utilizing drive sheave adjustment screw
"D" and the slotted holes "E" in the mounting bracket. See Illust. 14A.
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