International Harvester Company 75, Cadet 75 Operator's Manual
LE FT and RIG HT indicate the left and right sides
of the riding mower when facing forward in the
driver's seat.
The portion of the machine which carries the
operator is referred to as the RIDER. The housing
under the rider, which does the cutting, is referred
to as the MOWER. The entire machine is referred
to as a RIDING MOWER.
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This symbol is used to call your attention to
instructions concerning your personal safety. Be
sure to observe and follow these instructions.
Whenever the operator dismounts from the riding
mower or leaves the riding mower unattended,disengage
the mower and shut off the engine.
Know the controls and how to stop quickly.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
has been supposedly cleared of foreign objects,
small objects may have been overlooked and may
be discharged by the mower causing serious injury.
C.nly move the gear selector lever to shift into gear
or change gears with the clutch-brake pedal dis-
engaged.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
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 the mower could acciden-
tally be engaged and cause injury.
When making any adjustments to your riding
mower, 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.
Never leave the engine running unattended or
permit the riding mower to be operated by persons
not acquainted with its use and the rules for safe
operation.
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.
Never look into the discharge opening while the
blades are in motion as serious accident and/or
injury could result.
Until you become familiar with the riding mower it
is recommended that quick starts, stops, and rapid
engagement of the mower be avoided. .
Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden
hazards which could cause loss of control or upset.
Keep the machine in good operating condition and
keep safety devises in place. Use guards or shields
as instructed in Operator's Manual to avoid injury.
Children should not be allowed to operate the
riding mower unless properly supervised, and are
physically and mentally capable of safe operation
or injury may occur.
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.
Disengage power to the mower when transporting
or not in use.
Do not carry passengers or give rides as serious
injury could result.
Before backing the riding mower always look for
obstacles or bystanders in the area where the riding
mower will move.
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 inflammable fuel.
Wipe up spilled gasoline. C. Replace gasoline cap
secu rely.
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 parallel to the
discharge opening while moving. Although the area
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NOTE: The rider has an interlock safety starting
system and the engine will not start unless the
mower clutch control is in the full disengaged
position and the gear selector lever is in neutral.
After the engine starts, slowly move the throttle
control lever to "FAST" position. Do not use the
choke to enrich the fuel mixture, except when
starting the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Keep hands and feet clear of blade and
all moving parts to avoid injury.
Clutch-Brake
Pedal
Observe the following procedure to start theengine:
The combination clutch-brake pedal is used to
disengage the engine from the transmission when
shifting gears and to actuate the brake to stop therider.
1. Place the clutch-brake pedal in the lockedposition.
To shift gears while the rider is in motion, pedal
should be depressed approximately 1/2 the travel
distance.
2.
Be sure the spark plug wire is properly attachedto
the spark plug.
3.
Make certain mower clutch lever is in the"DISENGAGED"
position as shown.
To disengage the clutch, and apply the brake, press
the pedal all the way down.
4.
Be sure gear selector lever is in "NEUTRAL".
5. Move the throttle control to choke position.
Electric Starting: 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 anyone time. If engine does not
start within this time, turn the key off and wait a
few minutes, then try again.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Electric and Manual Starting (Equipped with
Ignition Key): Depress the clutch-brake pedal to
disengage the transmission. Move the gear selector
lever to "NEUTRAL" and the mower clutch
control lever to the "DISENGAGE" position.
After the engine starts, slowly move the throttle
control lever to the "FAST" position. Do not use
the choke to enrich fuel mixture, except when
necessary to start the engine.
Move the throttle control lever to the "SLOW"
position and allow the engine to idle a short time
before stopping. Then turn the ignition key or
switch to the "OFF" position.
Manual Starting (Riding mowers without electric
starting:) If so equipped, turn ignition key clockÂwise to the "ON" position. Give a quick steady
pull on the recoil starter handle to start the engine.
Do not jerk or pull it out to the very end in a
I:ough manner. Always pull the handle so the rope
is in a straight line through the guide. Maintain
your hold on the handle and allow the cord to
return slowly. Releasing the handle when the cable
is extended will shorten the life of the starter.
Manual Starting (Not equipped with Ignition Key):
Depress the clutch-brake pedal to disengage the
transmission. Move the gear selector lever to
"NEUTRAL" and the mower clutch control lever
to the "DISENGAGE" position. Move the throttle
control lever to the "OFF" position.
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