International Cadet 80 Operating instruction

Owner

Your new I nternational@ Cade~ 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 I nternational 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 I nternational Harvester

dealer at a nominal price.

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efficient operation of the tractor.

Assembled in this manual are operating, maintenance and lubrication instructions for the Inter-

national@ Cade~ 80 Lawn Tractor. This material has been prepared in detail in the hope that it will help you to better understand the correct care and

LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left and right sides

of the lawn tractor when facing forward in the driver's seat.

This

symbol is used to call your attention to

instructions concerning your personal safety. Besure

to observe and follow these instructions.

Know the controls and how to stop quickly.

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.

No one should operate this machine while under the influence of intoxicants or drugs that impair the senses or reactions.

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.

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.

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.

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.Never place hands or feet under the mower, in the

discharge chute, or near any moving parts while the

mower is running. Do not work on the mower with

the engine running, as mower could accidentally be

engaged and cause injury.

Be sure the mower clutch control is "DIS-

ENGAGED" and the transmission is in neutral

before starting the engine.

Never leave the engine running unattended or

perm it the lawn tractor to be operated by persons not acquainted with its use and the rules for safeoperation.

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, as broken

pieces could be thrown causing injury.

Be sure all stones, branches, or other objects that

might be picked up and thrown by the mower

blades are removed before starting to mow.

Until you become familiar with the lawn tractor

it is recommended that qu ick starts, stops, and

rapid engagement of the mower be avoided.

Never look into the discharge opening while the

blades are in motion as a serious accident and/or

injury could result.

Keep the machine in good operating conditon and keep safety devices in place. Use guards or shields

as instructed to avoid injury.

Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden

hazards which could cause loss of control or upset.

The

discharge shield on the mower must beattached

at all times while operating the mower.

Children should not be allowed to operate the lawn

tractor unless properly supervised, and are physically and mentally capable of safe operation or

injury may occur.

Avoid sudden stops or starts, especially on steep

slopes to avoid injury.

Do not carry passengers or give rides as serious

injury may result.

Disengage

power to the mower when transportingor

not in use.

Before backing the lawn tractor always look forobstacles

or bystanders in the area where the lawntractor

will move.

6 -Ignition switch 7 -Speed control lever 8 -Speed control stop 9 -Lift handle release button

1 -Steering wheel 2 -Mower clutch lever 3 -Clutch brake pedal

4 -Clutch brake pedal lock

5 -Choke and throttle control

1-Fuel tank filler cap 2-Fuelline shut-off

3-Air cleaner

4-0il gauge and filler tube

5-Alternator

6-0il 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 CDNTRDLS

1-High tension wire

2-Spark plug 3-Muffler

4-Carburetor

5-Fuel line 6-Air cleaner

BEFORE OPERATING THE ENGINE

Lubrication

See Lubrication I nstructions, Pages 18 to 22.

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).

Crankcase

Check oil level. See page 5.

STARTING THE ENGINE

turn the key off and wait a few minutes, then tryagain.

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.

After the engine starts, slowly move the choke and

throttle control lever to the "F AST" position. Clutch-Brake Pedal

The following steps should be taken to start the engine.

The combination clutch-brake pedal is used to disengage the engine from the hydrostatic drive

and to actuate the brake to stop the tractor.

1. Be sure the speed control lever is in NEUTRAL.

Speed control lever will not return to neutral when the clutch-brake pedal is depressed.

To disengage the clutch, and apply the brake, press the pedal all the way down.

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.

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.

Move the choke and throttle control lever to the "Choke" position when the engine is cold. Little or no choking is required when the engine is warm.

CAUTION! Remember -A careful

operator is the best insurance against an

accident. Know the controls and how to

stop quickly. READ THE OPERATOR'SMANUAL.

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,

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.

Set the lift handle at the desired cutting height.

5. To 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.

After starting the engine:

1. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and release the brake lock, then release the clutch.

NOTE: It is recommended that to start the tractor in motion and to change speed and direction, use ON L Y 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.

Set the throttle control on "FAST".

3. Engage 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 "a F F" position.

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