Target Audience:
Professional technicians, DIY mechanics, tractor owners.
Value Proposition:
Enables users to perform maintenance and repairs themselves, saving on labor costs.
Authenticity:
Original workshop manual, written by manufacturers.
Completeness:
Hundreds of pages of diagrams and detailed information.
Usability:
Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions, practical repair focus.
Primary Coverage:
International IH Cub Cadet Tractor 71
Secondary Coverage:
Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, Troubleshooting, Diagnostics
Estimated Page Count:
Hundreds of pages (as per product description)
Manual Type:
Workshop Manual, Service Manual, Repair Manual
Delivery Method:
Instant Download
Engine:
Comprehensive overhaul and repair procedures, troubleshooting, specifications.
Transmission:
Repair, maintenance, and diagnostic information for the transmission system.
Electrical System:
Includes detailed wiring diagrams, troubleshooting for electrical faults.
Hydraulic System:
Information on hydraulic components, service, and repair.
Steering System:
Repair and maintenance procedures for the steering mechanism.
Braking System:
Detailed service information for the braking components.
Frame And Chassis:
Structural components, repair, and assembly.
Bodywork And Sheetmetal:
Repair and maintenance of the tractor's external components.
Maintenance:
Periodic maintenance charts, lubrication, inspections.
Repair:
Step-by-step repair instructions for all major systems.
Overhaul:
Detailed procedures for complete engine and component overhauls.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic information and solutions for common and uncommon problems.
Diagnostics:
Methods for identifying and rectifying faults.
Depth:
Professional level with adequate data for DIY mechanics, covering from routine maintenance to complete rebuilds.
Engine Type:
Likely a small gasoline engine (specifics depend on exact 71 model variant, typically 7-12 HP range for Cub Cadets of this era).
Engine Displacement:
Not specified in product description, but typical for the era would be in the 12-20 cubic inch range (approx. 200-330cc).
Cooling System:
Air-cooled (standard for most Cub Cadet tractors of this generation).
Horsepower:
Typically in the 7 to 10 HP range for the Cub Cadet 70/71 series.
Fuel Delivery:
Carbureted (specific carburetor model and specifications detailed in manual).
Oil Type Recommendation:
Manual will specify SAE viscosity grade and API service classification, likely SAE 30 or 10W-30 depending on temperature.
Transmission Type:
Hydrostatic or Manual Gear Drive (specific to the 71 model variant, commonly a 3-speed manual for this series).
Optional Transmissions:
Not explicitly mentioned, but Cub Cadet often offered different transmission options.
Drive System:
2WD (Rear-wheel drive).
Transmission Fluid Type:
Manual will specify exact type and capacity; likely a multi-purpose gear oil or specific tractor fluid.
Wheelbase:
Specific dimensions available in the manual, crucial for service.
Overall Length:
Specific dimensions available in the manual.
Overall Width:
Specific dimensions available in the manual.
Shipping Weight:
Specific weight details available in the manual.
Engine Oil Change:
Manual will detail recommended intervals based on operating hours or time (e.g., every 50 hours or annually).
Air Filter Service:
Specific service intervals for cleaning or replacing the air filter.
Fuel Filter Replacement:
Recommended replacement intervals for the fuel filter.
Engine Oil Spec:
Manual will specify SAE viscosity and API service classification (e.g., SAE 30 API SF or higher).
Transmission Fluid Spec:
Manual will specify the exact fluid type and its properties (e.g., gear oil GL-4, or specific tractor hydraulic fluid).
Grease Type:
Specifications for chassis lubrication points, likely a general-purpose lithium-based grease.
Common Wear Items:
Manual addresses common wear items and their replacement procedures (e.g., clutch, brake pads, seals).
Engine Carburetion:
Troubleshooting for carburetor issues such as fuel mixture, idling, and performance.
Electrical Connections:
Guidance on maintaining clean and secure electrical connections to prevent faults.
Manufacturer Heritage:
International Harvester (IH) has a long and storied history in agricultural and industrial equipment manufacturing.
Cub Cadet Lineage:
The Cub Cadet line was introduced in the early 1960s as a premium homeowner lawn tractor, evolving into more robust utility tractors. The 70/71 series represents an earlier generation of this successful line.
Production Era:
The Cub Cadet 70/71 series was produced in the mid-to-late 1960s.