TO THE OWNER DELIVERY SERVICE I nside Cover Brake pedal Speed control lever Starting the tractor Release lever Stopping the tractor SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION CONTENTS SERIAL I nternational Cub Cadet 1250, 1450, and 1650 Tractors NUMBER 1 LOCATION 'J EQUIPMENT LIFT HANDLE 3 INTRODUCTION Height adjustment 3 WORK SAFELY-FOllOW HITCHING TRACTOR THESE RULES 4 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS BEFORE OPERATING TRACTOR YOUR OPERATING THE ENGINE EQUIPMENT TO THE 14 Orawbar 5,6 Three-point hitch
31 CONTENTS ELECTRICAL 19to21 SYSTEM STORING THE TRACTOR 26,27 Ignition switch Safety starting switch Charge indicator Hour meter EXTRA EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES Spark plug Motor generator TROUBLE SHOOTING 28,29 LUBRICATION 29,30 Motor Removing from storage AND 27 generator belt Lights Fuse LUBRICATION GUIDE International Cub Cadet 1000 and 1200 Tractors Rear.
This symbol is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions. Disengage all clutches starting the engine. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. Use only approved hitch points, and limit loads to those you can safely carry. Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in Operator's Manual. and shift into neutral before Handle gasoline with care -it is highly flammable: -A. Use approved gasoline container.
Your Cub Cadet Tractor has been safety engineered. Thoroughly acquaint yourself with all the instruments and controls before attempting to start or operate the tractor. Instruments and controls -International 1. Creeper 2. Brake pedal lock 4. 3. Clutch Fuses and brake 5. 6. Throttle Front control 7. Choke shift lever power lever. switch. control. * '" pedal take-off ... ... See page 12 Seepage 11 Seepage 20 Seepage 11 Seepage 12 Cub Cadet 1000 and 1200 Tractors 8. Charge 9.
INSTRUMENTSAND CONTROLS Instruments and controls -International 1. Brake pedal. 2. Fuses 3. Throttle lever. 4. Front power takeoff control switch. 5. Choke 6. Steering control. wheel. Seepage 11 Seepage20 Seepage 12 7. Hourmeter 8. Chargeindicator.
3. 4. OPERATINGTHE ENGINE COLD WEATHER STARTING -Continued Press the clutch-brake pedal all the way downand be sure the power take-off switch is in the off position. The safety interlocks will prevent starting unless this is done. Move the key switch into the start position and hold until the engine starts. As soon as the engine starts, slowly push the choke in part way. NOTE: In cold weather the starting motor may disengage prematurely.
FUEL SYSTEM CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS If the engine misses and backfires under load, the high speed mixture is too lean. The high speed adjustment screw must be turned counterclockwise 1/8 turn at a time until the condition is corrected. -Continued If the engine shows a sooty exhaust and is sluggish under load, the high speed mixture is too rich. The high speed adjustment screw must be turned clockwise 1/8 turn at a time until the condition is corrected.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR INTERNATIONAL CUB CADET TRACTORS -Continued GEARSHIFT 1000 AND 1200 LEVER Before dismounting always lock the pedal, disengage the power take-off, and turn the ignition "OF-F". lever is used to select various gear ratios provided in the transmission. There are three CREEPER SHIFT LEVER forward speeds and one reverse speed. Refer to"SPECIFICATIONS", on page 38.
3. 4. 2. DRIVING THE TRACTOR INTERNATIONAL CUB CADET AND 1650 TRACTORS -Continued 1250, Move the speed control lever to start forward motion. NOTE: In rotary tilling application, the tractor is used to hold the rotary tiller back rather than to pull the unit as in plowing or mowing. 1450, NOTE: Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving the tractor as this would cause the speed control lever to return to the "N" position.
Lock cam itno clockwise. The lift handle is used to lift or lower equipment used with the tractor. The equipment can be set in multiple positions by depressing the button on the top of the handle and releasing it when the desired position is reached.
OPERATING FRONT POWER TAKE-OFF The front power take-off clutch is an electric clutch operated by a toggle switch on the left side of the instrument panel. 1. Mdve the throttle "slow" lever back to the medium or position. 2. Flip the toggle switch on to the "ON" position. 3. Advance throttle to operating speed (full speed), ADJUSTING THE POWER TAKE-OFF CLUTCH The clutch is factory adjusted and should not require further adjustment under normal operating conditions.
ELECTRICLIFT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Float lockout pin (optional)2. Electric lift unit3. Pivot pin To operate equipment in a fixed "locked" position, where down pressure of implement is required (that is blade work); remove frame cover and remove cotter pin in pivot. Reverse lock pin (optional) and insert into pre-aligned holes in clevis and lower portion of rockshaft arm. Replace washer and cotter pin. The electric lift is operated by a control switch on the right-hand side of the instrument panel.
ELECTRICALSYSTEM CHARGE INDICATOR The headlights are II S P E C I F I CAT This instrument indicates whether the alternator is charging or the battery is discharging. If it shows discharge continuously, investigate the cause to avoid completely discharging the battery and possible damage to the charging circuit. necessary. sealed-beam units. Refer ION S II when replacement to is To replace the taillight lamp, remove the lens from the taillight and replace. Refer to "SPECIFICATIONS".
ELECTRICALSYSTEM FUSE. Continued NOTE: There are two fuses adjacent to the lighting switch on the tractor pedestal (left side). The lower fuse is for the lights; the upper fuse is for the electric clutch. install a new fuse, press in on the fuse housing cap and turn counterclockwise to remove it from the fuse housing. Remove the old fuse and replace it with a new one. Then reassemble the cap to the housing.
OPERATING 6-12 rear tires are standard equipment International Cub Cadet 1000 Tractor. on the PRESSURE FOR TIRES I nflate the front and rear tires for normal or heavy load operations as shown in the following table. 23 x 8.50-12 high floatation tires are standard equipment on the I nternational Cub Cadet 1200, 1250, and 1450 Tractors. They are also ayailable as optiohal equipment when ordered for the International Cub Cadet 1000 Tractor. Tire Size Front Tires Pounds per square inch 12 12 12 12 4.
FRONT QUICK ATTACHING LATCH latch is used for front and center mountedequipment. Refer to the equipment manual for proper instructions. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN This Tie To TURNING CAUTION! rod and drag link ball joints. 1. Front quick attaching latch The front wheel toe-in dimension is approximately liB-inch closer in front than in the rear. To measure for proper toe-in, make a chalk mark on the centerline of each tire the same height from the ground as the front wheel hubs.
International Cub CCKJet1250, 1450, and 1650 Tractors "" "" Speed control handle centering zone when brake pedal is used "" "N" position. I neutral r)I I / I I Braking zone. Brake must be engaging With pedal lock in position as shown brakes must withstand a torque of 100 fl.lbs. per wheel ~ ,-.. - ".01..:~.o o~ ' rt-°. -r:::r:::-::.::::::i --~.. - +~ ~ '0 --00-- ~ I I I/o,i ~~: -;T ~o=-=::;:=:=-::=:=:::':':~~:.=:.' 0 ,.°ft-;L-. 0 , ' 0 , I Pedal stop -, L I -o~ r°"T°r--rr" ;..L r o.
BRAKES International Cub Cadet 1250, 1450, and 1650 Tractors ADJUSTING THE BRAKES Continued CAUTION! To avoid injury or possible accident, be very careful and take necessary precautions when raising tractor off the ground. To adjust the brake, loosen jam nut "B". Next, tighten the brake lever adjusting screw "c" until finger tight (8 -1 a-inch pounds). Tighten jam nut "B" while holding the adjusting screw.
4. STORINGTHE TRACTOR REMOVING FROM STORAGE 1. Fill the fuel tank and be sure the grade of oil in the crankcase is according to the temperature range in the "lubrication Table". 2. Install a fully connect. A CAUTION! Keep doors wide open or release brake pedal lock and move the machine outside the storage room before engine is started to avoid the danger from exhaust gas. charged battery and properly Check air pressure in tires. 3. Start the engine and let it run slowly.
TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Remedy Possible Cause ENGINE OVERHEATS Keep the air intake area and cooling fins clean; see ."Engine Cooling and Air Cleaner" on page 20. .Richen; see carburetor on page 9 and 10. Insufficient cool air, dirty air intake screen, Carburetor shroud, or set cooling to lean fins. CREEPING Speed control out of adjustment (Models 1250, 1450, and 1650) .., .Refer to Service Manual.* See your International Harvester dealer.
LUBRICATION G UIOE International Cub Cadet 1000 and 1200 Tractors -After 1 -Oil filler cap and bayonet-type level gauge oil Every 10 Hours of Operation Check the oil (with the engine stopped) and add sufficient new oil to bring it to the "FULL" mark on the gauge. Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the oil level is below the "LOW" 2 -Steering knuckles (2). mark on the gauge.
LUBRICATIONGUIDE International Cub Cadet 1000 and 1200 Tractors -Periodic Transmission '7 -Oil level and filler 8 -Oil drain plug. plug Check the oil level periodically. Keep the lubricant level plug 7 on the rear of the transmission case. up the Creeper drive housing 9 .Level plug. 10. Breather and filler 11 .Drain plug. Check the oil level periodically. Keep the lubricant up to the level plug 9 on the left side of the creeper drivehousin plug.
2. 3. 4. 5. 1 6. 7. LUBRICATIONGUIOE International Cub Cadet 1250, 1450 and 1650 Tractors -After Every 10 Hours of Operation ~ Check the oil (with the engine stopped) and add sufficient 1. Oil filler cap and bayonet-type level gauge oil new oil to bring it to the "FULL" mark on the gauge. Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the oil level is below the "LOW" mark on the gauge. Steering Knuckles (2), f NOTE: After the first 10 hours only, remove the old filter Transmission oil filter.