Cub Cadet 106 Parts Catalog – 65 Pages OEM

Description

You’ve got a Cub Cadet 106 that’s missing a brake lever, or maybe the carburetor floats are stuck. You call around, get a part number from some online forum, order it, and it doesn’t fit. That’s the cost of guessing. A Parts Catalog from the factory is the only way to be sure you’re buying the correct bolt, bushing, or caliper assembly. This is the genuine Cub Cadet 106 Parts Catalog – not a reprint, not a scan from a third party. It’s 65 pages of exploded diagrams, reference numbers, and OEM part numbers that match what the assembly line used.

Brake Assembly and Caliper Parts – Real Part Numbers Matter

Flip to page 3 of the catalog and you’ll see the brakes and connections section. That’s where you find stuff like the caliper assembly (IH-57953-C91) and the brake pivot shaft (IH-528814-R1). The catalog lists every part in the assembly – the actuator cam plate, the compression spring, the cam lever. If you need a brake liner kit, it’s right there: IH-544835-R91, which includes the rivets and springs. Automotive Industry Overview might tell you about brakes in general, but it won’t tell you that the Cub Cadet 106 uses a 3/8-24 UNF lock nut on the caliper bushing. This catalog does.

Carburetor Exploded View – What’s Inside?

The carburetor section starts around page 5. The exploded drawing shows 31 separate parts, from the throttle shaft to the float bowl gasket. The catalog lists each one with a reference number and a factory part number. You can identify the main jet, the needle valve, the choke plate – all with OEM designations. If you’re rebuilding a Carter or Walbro carb on a 106, this is the only source that tells you which spring goes where. The aftermarket “universal” carb kits don’t have that detail.

Battery Hold-Down – Small Parts, Big Headaches

Page 1 covers the battery holder. It’s two parts: a hold-down bolt (IH-376294-R2) and a 1/4-20 wing nut (KH-X-276-7). That seems simple, but order the wrong thread pitch and you’ll strip the bracket. The catalog gives you the exact thread size and finish. Those little details save you a trip back to the parts store. The whole catalog is filled with those small critical specs – cotter pins, washers, spring pins – all called out with dimensions like “3/32 x 3/4 cotter pin” or “11/32 x 3/4 x 16 ga flat washer.”

Source Authenticity – Why a 65-Page Factory Catalog Beats Aftermarket

Every aftermarket parts list I’ve seen for the Cub Cadet 106 has at least one error – wrong part number, missing supersession, or a description that doesn’t match the actual piece. This catalog is the original Cub Cadet publication, distributed to dealers. The part numbers are the ones IH (International Harvester) stamped on the parts. If a part has been superseded, the factory catalog shows it. The 65 pages are numbered sequentially, and each diagram has a revision code. That’s the kind of traceability you don’t get from a PDF someone scanned from a coffee-stained copy.

Who Needs This Manual?

If you’re restoring a Cub Cadet 106 in your home garage, or you run a small engine repair shop and see these tractors come in regularly, this catalog is mandatory. The 106 was built in the 1960s and 70s, and parts are still available – but only if you have the correct number. The catalog covers the entire tractor: battery, brakes, carburetor, steering, hydrostatic drive, and more. It also lists quantities for each part – how many bushings you need per caliper, how many rivets in the liner kit. That keeps you from under-ordering. Also check out the Cub Cadet 21121C29025 Parts Catalog – 73 Pages of Factory Specs if you need later model coverage, or the Cub Cadet 984 Parts Catalog – 128 Pages of OEM Factory Parts Breakdowns for a different chassis. For smaller frames, the Cub Cadet 81, 21121C290248 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Breakdown has similar exploded views.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this parts catalog include torque specs for assembly?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It will tell you the part number for a brake rod, but not the torque to tighten the caliper bolts. For torque values, get the factory service manual for the Cub Cadet 106.

Can I use this catalog to look up parts for a different Cub Cadet model?

Only if the parts are shared across the 1×6 series. The catalog is specific to the 106. Many brake and carburetor parts are unique to this model. Cross-referencing is hit-or-miss.

How are the pages organized?

Each major system has its own section. The battery holder is on page 1, brakes on page 3, carburetor on page 5. There are 65 pages total, bound in sequence. Each section starts with an exploded drawing followed by a table of part numbers, quantities, and descriptions.

What format is this manual?

It’s a digital PDF of the original factory printed catalog. The scans are high-resolution and each page is searchable. No watermarks or third-party branding.

Don’t waste time chasing wrong part numbers. If you’ve got a Cub Cadet 106 on the bench or in the barn, get the factory parts breakdown so you know exactly what to order. Access the Factory Manual and keep it open on your tablet while you work. You’ll hit the order button once, not three times.