OPERATING THE ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE
Be sure the fuel shut-off valve is open.
control button all the way in. Do not use the
choke to enrich the fuel mixture, except when
necessary to start the engine.
Manual Starting '(Tractors without electric storting):
Raise the tractor hood. The retractable starter
is mounted on a support plate at the front of the
engin~ at the right side of the tr actor.
2. Pull the choke control button all the way
out (see Illust.4or5}. More or less choking may be
necessary due to variations in temperature,
grade of fuel, etc. Little or none will be
needed when the engine is warm.
Put the gearshift lever in the neutral posi-
tion and lock the brake. Turn the key ignition
switch clockwise.
Give a quick steady pull on the retractable
starter handle to start the engine. Do not jerk,
or pull it out to its very end in a rough manner.
A steady pull will accomplish just as much.
Always pull the handle so the cord is in a
straight line through the guide. Maintain your
hold on the handle and allow the cord to returl}
slowly. Releasing the handle when the cable is
extended will shorten the life of the starter.
3. Place the throttle lever halfway between
"SLOW" and "FAST". See Illust. 4 or 5.
4. Electric Starting: The engine cannot be
started unless the brake pedal is pressed all
the way down to activate the safety starting
switch.
International Cub Cadet 72, 104, and 1'24 Tractors:
Check to see that the gearshift lever is in the
neutral position. See Illust. 4.
International Cub Cadet 105 and 125 Tractors:
Check to see that the speed control lever is in
th " N" ot O
Se pOSI Ions. ee Illust. 6.
5. After the engine starts, slowly release
the clutch pedal and gradually push the choke
control button all the way in. Do not use the
choke to enrich the fuel mixture, except when
necessary to start the engine.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
All Models: Turn the ignition key clockwise
to the "START" position and release it as soon
as the engine starts; however do not operate the
motor-generator for more than 30 seconds at
anyone time. If the engine does not start within
this time, turn the key "OFF" and wait a few
minutes, then try again.
Move the throttle lever to the "SLOW" po-
sition and allow the engine to idle for a short
time before stopping. Then turn the key to the
"OFF" position.
5. After the engine starts, slowly release
the brake pedal and gradually push the choke
FUEL SHUT.OFF VALVE
FUEL SYSTEM
Be sure the shut-off valve on the fuel
strainer under the gasoline tank is open.
Screw out 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.
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, regular
grade gasoline, preferably at the end of each
day's use. This will force out any moistureladen air and prevent condensation in the fuel
tank. Do not mix oil with the gasoline.
CLEANING THE FUEL STRAINER AND SEDIMENT BOWL
The fuel tank filler cap has an ai.r vent.
Keep the vent open at all times to assure
proper flow of the fuel.
After every 25 hours of operation, clean
the fuel strainer as follows:
Caution! Never remove the fuel tank cap
or fill the fuel tank when the engine is running,
is hot, or when near an open flame. Do not
smoke when working around inflammable fuel,
as the air around the tractor is mixed with a
highly explosive vapor. When pouring fuel,
keep the container or hose nozzle in contact
with the metal of the fuel tank to avoid the
possibility of an electric spark igniting the
ga s. Do not spill ga s oline on a hot engine.
1. Close the shut-off valve. See Illusts. 9 and 9A.
Loosen the knurled nut under the sediment
bowl and remove the bowl and screen.
2. Clean the sediment bowl and screen.
3. When reassembling, be sure the gasket
between the bowl and the main body is in good
condition and does not leak. Use a new gasket
if necessary.
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