Mtd 1000, 800, 1200, 1250, 1450 operators Manual

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THE OWNER

DELIVERY SERVICE

SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION

SER1AL NUMBER LOCATION

nside Cover

1,2

I nternational Cub Cadet 1250, 1450,

and 1650 Tractors

Brake pedal Speed control lever

Starting the tractor

Release lever

Stopping,the tractor

EGUIPME'NT LIFT HANDLE

INTRODUCTION

WO'RK SAFELY-FOllOW THESE

RULES

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

aEFOREOPERATING YOUR NEW

TRACTQ,R:

OPERATING THE ENGINE

Throttle lever

Governor

Lifting, the hood

Starting the engine Stopping the engine

FUEL SYSTEM

Fuel shut-c.ff valve

Carburetor adjustments

5,6

7,8:

9 10

Height adjustment

HITCHING EOU1PMENT TO THE

TRACTO'R

0 raw bar

Three-point hitch

REAR POWER TAKE-OFF

0 peratrng the rear power

take-off wrth the tractor standing sti II

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

THE TRACTOR

Adjusting the seat Clutch and brake pedal

Locking the brake

International Cub Cadet ROO, 1000,

and 1200 Tractors

Clutch-brake pedal

Gearshift lever

Starting the tractor

Stopping the tractor Creeper shift lever

Operating the creeper drive

CONTENTS

DRIVING

10 to 14

ELECTRIC LIFT

HYDRAULIC LIFT

ENGINE COOLING AND AI R

CLEANER

Engine cooling

Dry type air cleaner

17, 18

CONTENTS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Ignition swrtch Safety starting switch

Charge indicator

Hour meter

Spark plug Motor generator

Motor generator belt lights

Fuse

TIRES

Rear tires

Care of tires

Inflation

Operating pressure for tires

Mounting tires on the rim

Rear wheel weights

Tire chains

Overloading

STORING THE TRACTOR20 to 22

Removing from storage

EXTRA EOU1PMENT AN D

ACCESSO R 1 ES

TROUBLE SHOOTING

LUBRICATION LUBRICATION TABLE

LUBRICATION GUIDE

I nternational Cub Cadet 800,

1000 and 1200 Tractors

LUBRICATION GUIDE

I nternational Cub Cadet 1250,

1450 and 1650 Tractors

SPECIFICATIONS

29,30 31,32

34 to 36

37 to 39

39 to 42

FRONT WHEELS

Front quick attaching latch Front wheel toe-in

Turning radius

CLUTCH-BRAKE

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and 1200 Tractors

Adjusting the clutch Adjusting the brakes

BRAKES

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and 1650 Tractors

Adjusting the brakes

25,26

PNEUMATIC

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This symbol is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe and

following these instructions.

Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral beforestarting

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 m 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 instruction.

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

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

To prevent injury, do not carry passengers or give

rides. Keep children, pets, and by-standers a safe distance away.

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.

Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward by-standers nor allow anyone near the machine while in operation.

Handle gasoline wfth care -it is highly flammable: -

A. Use approved gaso1ine container. B. Never

remove the fuel tank cap or fiJ1 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

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 1t 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.

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.

Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment: -A. Use only approved hitch points. B.

Limit loads to those you can safely control. C.

Don't turn too sharp, and use care when backing. D. Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in Operator's Manual.

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 hill 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.

FUEL SYSTEM

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS -Continued

NOTE: To prevent possible damage to the carburetor needles, be very careful closing the carburetor needles before basic adjustments are made. Im-

proper adjustment of the carburetor may result in

engine damage. Adjusting the High-Speed Adjustment Screw

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

position and start the engine.

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

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

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

this range.

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.

I f 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 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).

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 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.

PREPARING THE TRACTOR FOR EACH DAY'S WORK

Check the crankcase oil level and add new oil if

necessary. See pages 32 and 33.

Clean the air cleaner element if necessary. See page

21.

I nspect the tires for general condition. See pa~ 25.

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

International Cub Cadet 800, 1000, and 1200 Tractors

CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL The combination clutch-brake pedal is used to

disengage the engine from the transmission when shifting gears and to actuate the brake to stop the tractor. The pedal must be pressed all the way

down to activate the safety starting switch when

starting the engine. To disengage the clutch, and apply the brake, press

the pedal all the way down.

GEARSHIFT LEVER

This lever is used to select various gear ratios provided in the transmission. There are three

forward speeds and one reverse speed. Refer to

"SPECIFICATION", on page 41.

STARTING THE TRACTOR

Disengage the clutch by pressing the clutch pedal all the way down, and release the brake lock. Move the gearshift lever to the desired speed.

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 equip-

ment, 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.

Always be sure the rear wheels are free to turn.

Under any adverse conditons, do not attempt to

free the tractor by speeding up the engine and

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

CAUTION! To avoid possible injury, do

not carry passengers or give rides. Keep children, pets, and bystanders out of the

STOPPING THE TRACTOR

Disengage the clutch by pressing the pedal all the way down. Move the gearshift lever to the "N" position. Before dismounting always lock the pedal, disengage the power take-off, and turn the

ignition "OFF".

CREEPER SHIFT LEVER

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

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

drive.

OPERATING THE CREEPER DRIVE

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

gearshift lever.

The following table shows the speeds available in

each of the three forward gears and the reverse

gear.

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