DRIVING THE TRACTOR

(International Cub Cadet 71, 102 and 122 Tractors)

CLUTCHAND BRAKEPEDAL

The combination clutch and brake pedal is used to disengage the engine from the trans- mission 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, press the pedal

approximately half way down. To stop the trac- tor press the pedal all the way down.

Note: Do not rest your foot on the pedalwhile

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

conditions,

do

not

attempt

to

free

the

tractor

by speeding

up

the

engine

and

suddenly

engaging

the

clutch.

 

Try

backing

out

instead

of

going

forward.

 

 

STOPPINGTHE TRACTOR

Disengage the clutch by pressing the pedal all the way down. Move the gearshift lever to the neutral position.

LOCKINGTHE BRAKE

Always lock the brake when the tractor is parked on a grade. To lock the brake, press down on the brake pedal; ther. place the brake

pedal lock in the engaged position. To disen- gage the lock, press down on the brake pedal lift the lock up and place it in the disengagE:d position behind the brake pedal as shown in

Illust. 17A.

CREEPERSHIFTLEVER

The creeper drive provides a slower speed

in each respective gear, by a four-to-one re- duction 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. SeeIllust. 3. Note: Do not use a mid-point position on the creeper driveas

neutral. Neutral position must be selected

only with the standard transmission gearshift lever.

GEARSHIFTLEVER

OPERATINGTHE CREEPERDRIVE

This lever is used to select various gear

ratios provided in the transmission. There are three forward speeds and one reverse speed. SeeIllust. 3. Refer to "SPECIFICA TlaNS't

on page 32.

STARTINGTHE TRACTOR

1. Advance the th rattle leve r s lightly. SeeIllust. 3.

To operate the tractor in creeper drive, move the creeper shift lever (1IIust.3) all the

way rearward. Then select the speed desired

and proceed as instructed under "Starting the Tractor".

The following table shows the speeds avail-

able in each of the three forward gears and thereverse gear.

2.Disengage the clutch by pressing the clutch pedal all the way down, and move the gearshift lever to the desired speed.

3.Start the tractor in motion by slowly releasing the clutch pedal and moving thethrottle

lever to the pos it ion where the engine operates best for the load to be handled.

Note: Do not shift gears while the engine clutch is engaged or while the tractor is inmotion.

a

Per Hour

Direct

DriveDrive

First2.3.6

Second1.0

6.8 1.7

2.5.6

3ReverseGearCreeperThirdMiles.9

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Cub Cadet 71 manual Driving the Tractor, Clutchand Brakepedal, Stoppingthe Tractor, Lockingthe Brake, Creepershiftlever

71 specifications

The Cub Cadet 71 is a classic garden tractor that has earned a place in the hearts of gardening enthusiasts and landscapers since its introduction in the 1970s. Renowned for its robust design and exceptional performance, the Cub Cadet 71 embodies reliability and efficiency in outdoor tasks.

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