Driving The Tractor; International Cub Cadet 1000 - Cub Cadet 1000 Operator's Manual

DRIVING THE TRACTOR
INTERNATIONAL CUB CADET 1000 AND 1200
TRACTORS -Continued
GEARSHIFT LEVER
position.
Before dismounting always lock the
pedal, disengage the power take-off, and turn the
ignition "OF-F".
This
lever is used to select various gear ratios
provided in the transmission. There are three
forward speeds and one reverse speed. Refer to"SPECIFICATIONS",
on page 38.
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 creeper
shift lever is all the way forward, it is in direct
drive, or all the way rearward, it is in creeper drive.
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.
OPERATING THE CREEPER DRIVE
A CAUTION! To avoid the oossibility of
an upset, always engage the clutch slow-
ly, especially on steep slopes. Avoid
quick starts, stops.
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".
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: Do not use a mid-point position on the
creeper drive as neutral. Neutral position must be
selected only with the standard transmission gear-
shift lever.
NOTE: When using power take-off operated equip-
ment, best performance is achieved with the
throttle lever in the "Fast" position.
The
following table shows speeds available in each
of the three forward gears and reverse gear.
NOTE: Do not shift gears while the engine clutch
is engaged or while the tractor is in motion.
SPEED TABLE
Miles Per Hour
Direct
Drive
2.3
3.5
6.9
2.5
NOTE: Do not rest your foot on the pedal while
driving the tractor, as this will result in excessive
clutch lining wear.
Creeper
Drive
.6
1.0
1.7
.6
Gear
First
Second
Third
Reverse
Always
be sure the rear wheels are free to turn.
Under any adverse conditions, do not attempt tofree
the tractor by speeding up the engine and
suddenly engaging the clutch. Try backing out
instead of going forward.
INTERNATIONAL CUB CADET 1250, 1450,
AND 1650 TRACTORS
CAUTION! Do not leave the seat of the
tractor without disengaging the brake
pedal and setting the brake lock. If
leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the
ignition key off and remove the key.
BRAKE PEDAL
Brake pedal must be pressed all the way down to
activate the safety starting switch. When brake
pedal is in the depressed position it automatically
moves the speed control lever to the "N" position.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR
The tractor can be stopped either by pressing the
pedal all the way down, or placing the speed
control lever in the "N" position.
Disengage the clutch by pressing the pedal all the
way down. Move the gearshift lever to the "N"
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