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Cub Information
 
Serial numbers can be located on the metal tag on the lower right front near the steering connection.
  1. Serial Numbers/Cub
  2. Serial Numbers/Low-Boy
  3. Capacities
  4. Clutch
  5. Engine
  6. Belt Pulley & Power Take-Off
  7. Fuse & Head Lamps
  8. Foot Brakes
  9. Transmission
  10. Wheels & Tread
  11. General
  12. Maintenance, Periodic Inspections
 

Trouble Shooting Guides

  1. Engine Trouble shooting guide


CUB Serial #'s

Year Serial Number
1947 501     -    11347
1948 11348  -    57830
1949 57831  -    99535
1950 99536  -  121453
1951 121454 - 144454
1952 144455 - 162283
1953 162284 - 179411
1954 179412 - 186440
1955 186441 - 193657
1956 193658 - 198230
1957 198231 - 204388
1958 204389 - 211440
1959 211441 - 214973
1960 214974 - 217381
1961 217382 - 220037
1962 220038 - 221382
1963 221383 - ?

CASTING NUMBERS

These numbers can be found on the engine block and transmission in various places. They will have a Month/Day/Year, however the year is represented by a letter.

1947=Q, 1948=R, 1949=S, 1950=T, 1951=U & W, 1952=X, 1953=Y, 1954=Z, 1955=A (STARTED OVER AT A), 1956=B, etc....

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CUB Lo-Boy Serial #'s 
The serial number starts with IH Cub Lo-Boy then the serial number.
Year Serial Number
1955 501
1956 2555
1957 3929
1958 6582 - 10566

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Capacities

Fuel Tank 7 1/2 Gallons
Water Cooling System 9 3/4 qt.
Crankcase Pan 3 qt.
Transmission Case 3 1/2 pt.
Rear Axle Drive Housing (each) 1 3/4 pt.
Steering Gear Housing 3/4 pt.
Air Cleaner Oil Cup (Donaldson) 1/2 pt.
Air Cleaner Oil Cup (United) 1/3 pt.
Belt Pully Housing 1/3 pt.
Touch Control System 4 1/4 pt.

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Engine
Cylinders 4
Bore 2 5/8 in.
Stroke 2 3/4 in.
Engine Speed (governed)
       Minimum Speed 450-500 rpm
       Maximum Idle Speed (no load) 1800 rpm
       Maximum (full load) 1600 rpm
Magneto (clockwise rotation) I.H., Type J-4
Spark Plug Gap .023 in.
Valve Clearance (engine cold) .013 in.
Carburetor I.H., 3/4 in. updraft
Battery Ignition Unit (when so equipped) (clockwise rotation, 16* advance) I.H.

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Clutch
Single-Plate, Dry-Disc, Spring-loaded 6 1/2 in.

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Belt Pulley and Power Take-Off
Pulley Speed
       Low Idle (no load) 392 rpm
       Fast Idle (no load) 1487 rpm
       Maximum (full load) 1322 rpm
Belt Speed (with 9-in. pulley) 3114 ft. per. min.
Pulley Diameter 9 in.
Pulley Face 4 1/2 in.
Power Take-Off Shaft Speed ( counterclockwise rotation)
      Low Idle (no load) 475 rpm
      Fast Idle (no load) 1800 rpm
      Maximum (full load) 1600 rpm

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Fuse and Headlight Lamps
Fuse (cartridge-type)     No. 106653 SFE - 20 Amp.
Headlight Lamps     No. 142309 (trade No. 1133) 6-8 Volt
32 Candlepower

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Foot Brakes
External Contracting On Drums

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Transmission (Three Speeds)
Speeds Based On 8-24 Pneumatic Tire Size)
Speed (Miles Per Hour)  1st. 2 1/8 mph
                                         2nd 3 1/8 mph
                                         3rd 6 1/2 mph
                                         Reverse 2 3/8 mph

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Wheels and Tread
Front Wheels, Pneumatic Tire Size 4.00 - 12
Rear Wheels, Pneumatic Tire Size 8 - 24
Wheelbase 69 1/4 in.
Tread, Front (standard - fixed axle with reversible wheels) 40 5/8 and 46 3/8 in.
Tread, Front (adjustable front axle, 4 - in. intervals) 40 5/8 to 56 5/8 in.
Tread, Rear (adjustable - reversable wheels and rims, 4 - in. intervals) 40 to 56 in.

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General
Belt Horsepower 9.76
Drawbar Horsepower 8.89
Length, Over All 99 3/8 in.
Width, Over All - minimum treads 48 1/4 in.
Width, Over All - maximum treads 64 1/4 in.
Height, Over All  (to top of steering wheel) 62 3/4 in.
Height, Over All (to top of muffler) 76 1/4 in.
Ground Clearance For Crops: Under front axle 20 3/8 in.
                                                  Under rear axle 20 3/4 in.
Drawbar (adjustable):   Normal Height 14 3/8 in.
                                      High and Low Positions 12 3/8 and 16 in.
                                      Lateral Adjustment 11 7/16 in. on each side of center hole
Minimum Turning Radius with minimum treads:
                                       Without Brake Applied 9 1/4 ft.
                                       With Brake Applied 8 1/4 ft.
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Maintenance / Periodic Inspections

After Every 10 Hours of Operation

Air cleaner cap Remove any dirt or chaff.
Air cleaner oil Remove, clean and fill.
Lubrication points Use "Lubrication Guide."  (See www.binderbooks.com for manuals.
Cooling system Check the level of the coolant in the radiator.
Fuel tank Fill with a good grade of clean gasoline.

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After Every 60 Hours of Operation

Air cleaner, complete Remove and clean.
Flexible rubber connection between air cleaner and carburetor Inspect for loose fit or damage.
Fan belt Check tension; replace when necessary.
Radiator fins Clean spaces.
Lubrication points See "Lubrication Guide."

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After Every 120 Hours of Operation

Lubricating oil filter Take apart and clean.
Engine crankcase Drain and change the oil.
Lubrication points See "Lubrication Guide."
Crankcase breather cap Clean in kerosene.
Storage battery Check the liquid level and specific gravity.

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After Every 250 Hours of Operation

Fuel Strainer and sediment bowl Take apart and clean.
Spark plugs Remove and clean; check gap.
Magneto breaker points and chamber Clean chamber and check gap.
Magneto drive chamber and impulse coupling Check and clean if necessary.

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After Every 400 Hours of Operation

Cooling system Clean.
Engine valves Check for clearance.
Clutch pedal Check for free movement.
Brakes Check for free movement and equalization.
Lubrication points (500 hours) See "Lubrication Guide."

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Every 6 Months or After Every 500 Hours of Operation

Front wheels Clean and repack with new grease.
Lubrication points (1,000 hours) See "Lubrication Guide."
Distributor breaker points and chamber Clean chamber and check points and opening.

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