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International Cadet 80 Operator's Manual

International Cadet 80 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 2 Owner Your new I nternational@ Cade~ exacting operating requirements. It is built for efficient, economical performance, ease of operation, and with the ability to adjust to various conditions. These features lighten your work and shorten your hours on the job. You are urged to consult your I nternational Harvester dealer concerning unusual conditions or special applications.
  • Page 4 DELIVERY DATE: efficient operation of the tractor. Assembled in this manual are operating, main- tenance and lubrication instructions for the Inter- LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left and right sides national@ Cade~ 80 Lawn Tractor. This material of the lawn tractor when facing...
  • Page 5 Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. To avoid injury or a possible accident, whenever the operator dismounts from lawn tractor or leaves the machine unattended, disengage the mower, shut off the engine, and remove the ignition key. Handle gasoline with care, as it is highly flam- mable, A.
  • Page 6 1 -Steering wheel 2 -Mower clutch lever 3 -Clutch brake pedal 4 -Clutch brake pedal lock 5 -Choke and throttle control 6 -Ignition switch 7 -Speed control lever 8 -Speed control stop 9 -Lift handle release button...
  • Page 7 1-Fuel tank filler cap 4-0il gauge and filler tube 2-Fuelline shut-off 5-Alternator 3-Air cleaner 6-0il drain plug NOTE: The tractor hood is arranged to swing up and forward in order to make the engine, fuel tank, air cleaner, etc. readily accessible.
  • Page 8 1-High tension wire 2-Spark plug 3-Muffler Lubrication Fuel System Crankcase INSTRUMENTS AND CDNTRDLS BEFORE OPERATING THE ENGINE See Lubrication I nstructions, Pages 18 to 22. This engine is designed to operate on leaded gasoline with a 93 minimum octane rating or on unleaded gasoline with rating (Research Method).

  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: The lawn tractor is equipped with a safety starting system that requires the mower clutch control lever to be in the disengaged position and the clutch-brake pedal depressed all the way before the starter will turn the engine. The following steps should be taken to start the engine.

  • Page 10: Driving The Lawn Tractor

    CAUTION! Until you have the feel of your lawn tractor, avoid sharp turns at high speed, and on steep slopes to avoid an upset or loss of control. An adjustable speed control allow the operator to return to a predetermined speed.

  • Page 11: Blade Care

    CLEANING THE MOWER Clean the underside of the mower at the end of the mowing season and when the buildup material on the underside is noticed. CAUTION! To prevent an accident or possible injury, always stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, lock the brake, and place the mower clutch control lever in the disengaged position prior to cleaning or doing any work on the mower.
  • Page 12 ATTACHING AND DETACHING -Continued 1-Front mower hanger bracket 2-Front mower leveling link 3-Klik 1-Mower linkage rod and clevis 2-Lift links 3-Lubrication fittings 4-Belt guides 3. Disconnect the mower linkage rod from the front foot rest support bracket by removing the quick attachable pin and rod pin through theclevis.

  • Page 13: Leveling The Mower

    LEVELING THE MOWER A properly leveled mower is one where the blades are cutting parallel to the ground. Should level adjustment be necessary due to tire variation orwear, proceed as follows: CAUTION! To avoid possible injury, stop the engine, disconnect the high tension wire to the spark plug, and lock the brake prior to leveling the mower.
  • Page 14 CRANKSHAFT IVIAIN DRIVE STATIC FINAL DRIVE BELTS -Continued Push up on the hydrostatic final drive belt idler pulley in order to remove the hydrostatic belt. Belt must be removed from the intermediate first. It may also be necessary to turn the engine crankshaft by hand in order to slip the belt over the intermediate pulley.

  • Page 17: Carburetor Adjustments

    CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS 1-Needle valve 2-ldle valve 3-ldle speed adjusting screw CAUTION! During engine confined storage building necessary for immediate moving of the machine outside into the air. Exhaust gases are toxic. Opening doors and windows adequate ventilation. The carburetor is adjusted at the factory. Do not make adjustments unless absolutely necessary.

  • Page 18: Electrical System

    CAUTION! Electrical give highly inflammable when charging and continue to do so for some time after receiving a steady charge. Do not under any circumstances allow an electric spark or an open flame near the battery. Do not lay tools across battery terminals as this may result in a spark or short circuit which amy cause an ex-...

  • Page 19: Engine Cooling

    ENGINE COOLING This is an air cooled engine. freely around the engine. Keep the cooling fins and housing area free of accumulated engine will overheat result moving parts. OIL FOAM AIR CLEANER Clean and re-oil the air cleaner element every 25 hours under normal operating conditions.

  • Page 20: Engine Oil

    Wash or clean and completely lubricate the lawn tractor. See "lubrication Guide". This tractor has a fiberglass hood and grille. Use only a mild soap or detergent. Do not use ammonia base or abrasive cleansers. Remove the battery and place it in a cool, dry place above freezing (+32°F.).
  • Page 21 NOTE: At least once a year or before storage lubricate the threaded shafts in the hub of the mower pulleys as follows: 1. Pry off the spring cap retainer and cap using a screw driver. 2. To detach hex. nut, place a large wood block between the wing of the blade and the deck to keep the blade from rotating.
  • Page 23 Oil filler cap and oil minder Steering knuckles (2)3. Front axle pivot pin4. Front wheels 5. Mower spindle bearings (2) After Every 25 Hours or Twice a Season Whichever Comes First Air cleaner Engine crankcase drain plug Before Each Use and Every 5 Hours Thereafter Check the oil (with the engine stopped) and add sufficient to bring the oil level up to where it is visible in the clear tube of the gauge.

  • Page 24: Lubrication Guide

    Once a Year or After Every 100 Hours of Operation 8. Gear reduction drive 9. Hydrostatic drive 10. Steering wheel bushings (2) Mower pulleys (2) (threaded shafts) (See page 19) LUBRICATION GUIDE Check the oil level and add I H Hy- Tran@ Fluid if necessary. Oil level should be no more than 5-inches from the bottom of the Check level and add...
  • Page 25 Operation to be performed. Check engine oil, pages 6 and 18. Grease mower spindle bearings, page 8. Service air cleaner, pages 16 and 17. Check belt guides and belt tension, pages 11 and 12. Check spark plug, page 16. Service battery, pages 15 and 16.

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