Cub Cadet 71 manual The Engine

THE ENGINE

STARTINGTHE ENGINE

Be sure the fuel shut-off valve is open.

2.Pull the choke control button all the way out (see Illust. 3 or 4). More or less choking may be

necessary due to variations in temperature, grade of fuel, etc. Little or none will beneeded

when the engine is warm.

3.Place the throttle lever halfway between

"SLOW" and "FAST". SeeIllust. 3 or 4.

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 71, 102, and 122

Tractors: Check to see that the gearshift leveris

in the neutral position. SeeIllust. 3.

International Cub Cadet 123 Tractor: Check to see that the speed control lever is in the I'N'Iposition. SeeIllust. 4.

All Models: Turn the ignition key clock-wise 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 minute s. then try again.

5.After the engine starts. slowly releasethe brake pedal and gradually push the choke

SYSTEM

Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, regular

grade gasoline, preferably at the end of each day's use. This will force out any moisture-

laden air and prevent condensation in the fueltank. Do not mix oil with the gasoline.

The fuel tank filler cap has an air vent. Keep the vent open at all times to assure proper flow of the fuel.

control button all the way in. Do not use thechoke to enrich the fuel mixture, except when

necessary to start the engine.

Manual Starting: (Tractors without electric

starting). Raise the tractor hood. The retract- able starter is mounted on a support plate at

the front of the engine at the right side of thetractor.

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 return slowly. Releasing the handle when the cable is extended will shorten the life of the starter.

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 nece ssa ry to start the engine.STOPPING

THE ENGINE

Move the throttle lever to the "SLOW" po-

sition and allow the engine to idle for a shorttime before stopping. Then turn the key to the

"OFF" position.

FUEL SHUT.OFFVALVE

Be sure the shut-off valve on the fuel strainer under the gasoline tank is open.

Screw out the needle stem (Shut-off valve) un- til the seat on the stem is tight against the stop, to prevent leakage or seepage when the valve is in its full-open position.

THE FUEL STRAINERAND SEDIMENTBOWL

After every 25 hours of operation, cleanhe 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 gas. Do not spill gasoline on a hot engine.

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1. Close the shut-off valve. SeeIllusts.7 and7A). Loosen the knurled nut under the sediment

bowl and remove the bowl and screen.

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.

OPERATING2CLEANINGFUEL.