Steering gear housing.

Speed Control Linkage

10.Speed control rod.

11.Cam plates

Miscellaneous

REAR POWER TAKE-OFF

LUBRICATION GUIDE

InternationalCub Cadet129, 149,and 169 Tractors

-Periodic

Once a year, apply two strokes of the lubricator, using I H 251 H EP grease or equivalent #2 multi-purpose lithium

grease.

NOTE: To locate the lubrication fitting, turn the front wheels to the maximum right turn position. Then reach up under the right side of the tractor frame to locate the fitting.

Once a year, apply a few drops of oil (six or eight) around the base of the control rod. When applying the lubricant move the control rod from one extreme to the other for more even distribution.

Once a year, apply a light amount of I H 251 H EP grease or equivalent #2 multi-purpose lithium grease.

Lubricate the brake pedal shaft and linkage with eight or ten drops of engine oil.

If the tractor is equipped with a Three-Point Hitch, once a year the Lift Bar at the implement rockshaft should be lubricated. Apply several strokes of IH 251 H EP grease or equivalent #2 multi-purpose lithium grease.

Rear Power take-off shaft spline dimensions

(International Cub Cadet 86, 108, and

128 Tractors).

The power take-off shaft connection is a 15/16- inch pitch diameter, ten-tooth involute spline with a 30 degree pressure angle, machined for outside diameter fit. The dimensions are shown.

Powertake-off shaft governed

 

speed

515r.p.m.

Direction of rotation (looking at rear

of tractor)

counterclockwise

Center line of power take-off shaft

above rear axle center of

3-1/4-in.

End of power take-off shaft to rear

of rear axle center line.

7-7/16-in.

419.

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Cub Cadet 128, 86, 129, 169, 149 Speed control rod Cam plates, Powertake-off shaft governed Speed 515r.p.m, Lubrication Guide

108, 149, 169, 129, 128 specifications

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