Cub Cadet 149 Hydrostatic Service Manual

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The Cub Cadet 149 is a 2WD garden tractor from the 1X8/1X9 series. This tractor was manufactured by the Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) in Louisville, Kentucky, USA from 1971 to 1974. The Cub Cadet 149 is equipped with a 0.5 L single-cylinder gasoline engine and hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

No more hydro Cub Cadets for me - posted in Cub Cadet Tractor Forum: Im not buying any more Cub Cadets except stick shift/straight drive models. This non-running 149 that I have has proven to be one unhandy, annoying SOB to mess with. I think it aint worth the trouble.

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The Cub Cadet 149 garden tractor used the Kohler K321A engine. It is a 0.5 L, 512 cm2, (31.2 cu·in) single-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine with 88.9 mm (3.5 in) of the cylinder bore and 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 14.1 PS (10.4 kW; 14.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum output power.

The Cub Cadet 149 is equipped with manual steering, mechanical disc brakes, open operator station and 7.6 liters (2 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

Following attachments are available for Cub Cadet 149 garden tractor:

  • Mid-mount Cub Cadet 38 in (960 mm) mower deck with 3-blades
  • Mid-mount Cub Cadet 44 in (1,110 mm) mower deck with 3-blades
  • Mid-mount Cub Cadet 50 in (1,270 mm) mower deck with 3-blades

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Cub Cadet 149 Specifications

General Specifications
ModelCub Cadet 149
Length1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Width910 mm (35.8 in)
Height1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Wheel base1,110 mm (43.7 in)
Weight
Fuel tank capacity7.6 liters (2 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal)
Battery12V
Cabin typeOpen operator station
Engine
Engine modelKohler K321A
Engine typeFour-stroke, air-cooled, inline
Cylinders1
Fuel typeGasoline
Displacement0.5 L, 512 cm2, (31.2 cu·in)
Bore and stroke88.9 mm X 82.6 mm (3.5 in X 3.25 in)
Horsepower14.1 PS (10.4 kW; 13.9 HP) at 3,600 rpm
StarterElectric
Oil typeSAE 30, API SF or SG
Oil capacity:1.4 L (1.48 US. qt, 1.23 Imp. qt.)
Spark plugChampion RH10
Spark plug gap0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Intake valve clearance0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Exhaust valve clearance0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in)

Cub Cadet 149 Hydrostatic Service Manual Transmission

Transmission and chassis
Chassis4×2 2WD
Steering typeManual
BrakesMechanical disc
Transmission model
Transmission typeHydrostatic
GearsInfinite forward and reverse
SpeedForward: 12.9 kmh (8 mph) Reverse: 6.4 (4 mph)
Transmission oil capacity6.6 L (6.97 US. qt, 5.81 Imp. qt.)
Tires
Front tiresLawn/turf: 16×6.50-8
Rear tiresLawn/turf: 23×10.5-12
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Cub Cadet 149 Hydrostatic Adjustment

PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Front PTO typeIndependent with mechanical clutch
Front PTO spped