Lubrication

Lubricate the entire tractor. See pages 33 to 41

 

Tires.

Check the air pressure. See pages 24 to 26

Fuel System.

Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. See pages 10 and 11.

1.

Fuel tank filler

cap

Fuel line

2.

Fuel tank

 

5. Fuel shut-off valve

 

6. Air cleaner

3.

Carburetor (not

seen)

Fuel System.

THROTTLE LEVER

This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, it will maintain a uniform

engine speed.

When using power take-off operated equipment, best performance is achieved with the throttle lever in the "FAST" position.

4.

GOVERNOR

The governor is set at the time the engine is assembled and should not require readjustment unless the governor arm is removed or loosened

from the governor shaft. Consult your I nternational Harvester dealer if the governor does not function properly.

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Cub Cadet 149, 86, 128, 129, 169, 108 manual Lubrication, Throttle Lever, Governor

108, 149, 169, 129, 128 specifications

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