Cub Cadet 169

The Cub Cadet 169 is a garden tractor model from the 1X8/1X9 series, manufactured during 1974 by Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet 169 is equipped with a 588 cc (35.9 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 95.3 mm (3.75 in) of the cylinder bore and 82.6 mm (3.25 in) of the piston stroke, and a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Cub Cadet 169 garden tractor features:

• The Kohler K341AS gasoline engine which produces 16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.
• Manual steering
• Mechanical disc brakes
• Open operator station
• Sleeve hitch
• Independent front PTO with mechanical clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet 169
Tractor type	Garden tractor
Production years	1974-
Factory	Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Width	960 mm (37.8 in)
Height (steering wheel)	1,040 mm (40.9 in)
Wheel base	1,110 mm (43.7 in)
Ground clearance	150 mm (5.9 in)
Weight	–
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	7.6 liters (2 US gal.; 1.7 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine Specifications
Engine model	K341AS
Engine type	4-stroke, L-head (side valve), single-cylinder
Displacement	588 cm3, (35.9 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	95.3 mm X 82.6 mm (3.75 in X 3.25 in)
Max. horsepower	16.2 PS (11.9 kW; 16.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Cooling system	Forced air
Lubricating system	Splash type
Fuel system	Carburetor
Starting system	Electirc starter
Compression pressure
Normal:	7.7-8.4 kg/cm2 (7.6-8.3 bar, 110-120 psi) / 1,000 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.20-0.25 mm (0.0079-0.0098 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.43-0.48 mm (0.0169-0.0189 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Splash type
Oil type:	API SF or SG
Recommended oil:	Summer: SAE 30W Winter: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity:	1.4 L (1.5 US. qt, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RH10
Spark plug gap:	0.65 mm (0.0256 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Mechanical disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 12.9 kmh (8 mph) Reverse: 6.4 kmh (4 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	6.6 L (1.7 US. gal, 1.5 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 23×10.5-12

Rear Hitch

Three-Point Hitch
Category	Sleeve hitch
Control type
Lift capacity (at ends)	kg (0 lbs)

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with mechanical clutch
Front PTO speed	– rpm

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Delco-Remy generator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V

Serial numbers

Cub Cadet 169 serial numbers
1974	506737
Final	529811

Attachments

Cub Cadet 38″ mid-mount mower deck with electric lift
Cutting width	960 mm (38 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet 44″ mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width	1,110 mm (44 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)
Cub Cadet 50″ mid-mount mower deck
Width	1,270 mm (50 in)
Cut height	20-100 mm (1-4 in)