Cub Cadet 108 User manual

have difficulties with the unit consult your
International Harvester dealer. UNDER NO CIR-
CUMSTANCESSHOULDYOU ATTEMPTTO
SERVICE THESE UNITS YOURSELF. Only your
dealer is authorized to repair or replace units on
this drive under the terms of the warranty. Should
you desire additional information not found in this
manual, contact your International Harvester
dealer.
Assembled in this manual are operation, lubri-
cation, and maintenance instructions for the
International Cub Cadet 86, 108, 128, 129, 149,
and 169 Tractors. The material has been prepared
in detail to help you better understand the correct
care and efficient operation of your tractor. Before
you operate the tractor, study this manual care-fully.
New copies may be ordered from your dealer
at a nominal price.
The I nternational Cub Cadet 86, 108, and 128
...
Your local International Harvester dealer is inter-
ested in the performance you receive from this
tractor. He has factory-trained servicemen, in-
formed in the latest method of servicing tractors,
modern tools, and original-equ ipment IH service
parts which assure proper fit and good perfor-
mance.
To obtain top performance and assure economical
operation the tractor should be inspected, depend-
ing on its use, periodically, or at leastonce a year,
by your International Harvester dealer.
The International Cub Cadet 129, 149, and 169
Tractors have a hydrostatic drive. It is the best
hydraulic drive unit available and will require
minimum service if recommended operation and
maintenance procedures are followed. Should you
When in need of parts, always specify the model,
chassis, and engine serial numbers, including the
prefix and suffix letters. Write these serial numbers
in the spaceprovided on page4.
Tractors have a conventional clutch ana trans-
mission.

MODEL
DELIVERY
DATE
SerialNo. 500718 andabove.
LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left and right sides
of the tractor when facing forward in the driver's
seat. Reference to F RaNT indicates the grille end
of the tractor; to REAR the drawbar end.
A variety of extra equipment and accessories isavailable.
Where operating and maintaining instruc-
tion is required, it is included in the instruction for
operating and maintaining the tractor. Disregard
the instructions for equipment not on your tractor.
This manual is for tractors with Serial No. 507 000 and above.
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This symbol isused to call your attention to instructions
concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe and
following these instructions.
Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment: -A. Use only approved hitch points.
B. limit loads to those you can safety control.
C. Don't turn too sharp, and use care when
backing. D. Use counterweight or wheel weights
when suggested in Operator's Manual.
Disengage power to any attachments and stop
engine before leaving operator's seator making any
repairs or adjustments.
Know the controls and how to stop quickly -
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
Do not allow children or adults to operate the
equipment without proper instruction. When using any attachments, never direct discharge
of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone
near the machine while in operation.
Clear work area of objects which might be picked
up and thrown. Handle gasoline with care -it is highly flammable:
-A. Use approved gasoline container. B. Never
remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank when
the engine is running, is hot, or indoors. Also, do
not smoke when working around inflammable fuel.
Wipe up spilled gasoline. C. Replace gasoline cap
securely. D. Open doors if engine is running in a
garage -exhaust gasesare dangerous.
Disengage power to any attachment when trans-
porting or not in use.
Do not carry passengersof give rides. Keep child-
ren, pets, and by-standers a safe distance away.
Always disengage the power take-off, shift trans-
mission into neutral, set the parking brake, stop
the engine, and remove ignition key when leaving
the machine unattended.
Keep machine in good operating condition and
keep safety devices in place. Use guards or shields
as instructed in Operator's Manual.
Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to
prevent tipping or loss of control. It is recommended that the machine be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign
object and that any damage be repaired before
restarting and operating the machine.
Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden
hazards. Always depress the brake pedal and set the brake
pedal lock before working on the machine. Dis-
engage all implements and shift the transmission
into neutral.
Don't stop or start suddenly when going uphill ordownhill.
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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 on the International Cub Cadet 86, 108, and 128 Tractors.
1. Brake pedal lock2. Choke control button.3. Clutch-brake pedal4. Creeper shift lever*5. Front power take-off clutch lever.6. Gearshiftlever7. Lift handle cam stop8. Lighting switch button*9. Ignition switch """""""""10. Throttle11. Electricliftcontrolswitch*12. Charge indicator """""""'-:":'--""""
* Optional Equipment
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Seepage 12
Seepage 9
Seepages 12 and 13
Seepage 13
Seepage 18
Seepage 13
Seepage 15
Seepage21
Seepage 8
Seepage 18 and 19
Seepage22

Instruments and controls on the International Cub Cadet 129, 149, and 169 Tractors.
Seepage14
Seepage14
Seepage14
Seepage 9
Seepage18
Seepage22
Seepage20
Seepage 8
Seepage21
See page 15
See page 15
See page 22
1. Brake pedal lock2. Brake pedal.3. Speed control lever4. Choke control button5. Front power take-off clutch lever6. Charge indicator :7. Hydraulic lift control handle8. Throttle lever9. Ignition switch.10. Lighting switch button* (Standard on Models 149 and 169)11. Lifthandlecamstop12. Release lever. 13.Hour meter- (Standard on Model 169 only)Electrict lift* (Not shown.) Available on all but the
Model 149 and 169 Tractors.
* Optional Equipment
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Lubricate the entire tractor. Seepages33 to 41
Lubrication
Check the air pressure. Seepages24 to 26
Tires.
Fuel System. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. Seepages10 and 11.
4.
Fuel line
5. Fuel shut-off valve
6. Air cleaner
1. Fuel tank filler cap
2. Fuel tank
3. Carburetor (not seen)
Fuel System.
THROTTLE LEVER GOVERNOR
This lever controls the speed of the engine. When
set in a given position, it will maintain a uniform
engine speed.
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
International Harvester dealer if the governor does
not function properly.
When using power take-off operated equipment,
best performance isachieved with the throttle lever
in the "FAST" position. 8