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Cub Cadet 107 Parts Catalog

Every time I see a guy trying to rebuild a Cub Cadet 107 without a parts list, I know he’s about to waste two days chasing wrong numbers. I’ve been there. You pull a brake caliper off, you need a bushing, and you end up ordering something that sort-of fits because the aftermarket website said “replaces OEM.” That’s how you get a lever that binds or a caliper that leaks. The Cub Cadet 107 Parts Catalog is 65 pages of factory-issued part numbers, exploded views, and quantity lists. It tells you exactly what IH or Kohler (KH) number goes where. No cross-reference, no “compatible with” nonsense. You get the real deal.

Identify Parts Before You Tear Into the Machine

You don’t need a service manual to know you’ve got a broken brake rod. But you do need a parts catalog to find out which rod – because Cub Cadet used three different part numbers across the 107 production run. On page 1 you’ve got the battery holder: bolt IH-376294-R2, nut KH-X-276-7, clamp IH-376293-R1. That’s the kind of detail that keeps you from buying a generic J-hook and finding out it’s too short. Later sections cover brakes, carburetor, steering, and drivetrain. Each section starts with an exploded diagram, then a table with ref numbers, part numbers, quantities, and status codes (S/P/F – service, production, or full). If a part is marked ~NLA, you know to start looking for a salvage piece instead of calling five dealers.

Brakes & Connections – A Common Failure Point

Turn to page 3 and you’ll see the brake assembly. That bracket (part 719-3014) – the caliper mounting flange uses a 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 cap screw, common hardware you buy locally. The catalog tells you exactly that, so you don’t overpay for a “kit.” The caliper assembly (IH-57953-C91) breaks down into cam plate, carrier, liner kit (IH-544835-R91). The liner kit includes the rivets: 9/64 x 7/16 fl hd tubular brass. If you try to order that liner by eye from a generic supplier, you’ll get a piece that’s too thick or too thin. The catalog gives you the correct part number and the exploded view so you can see how the spring (IH-530678-R1) and bushing (IH-528823-R1) fit. That’s saved me more than one red face after reassembly.

What’s Not in This Catalog?

This is a parts catalog, not a shop manual. You won’t find torque specs, adjustment procedures, or disassembly sequences. If you need to know how to adjust the brake linkage or what the carburetor float height should be, you’ll need the factory service manual. But if you’re trying to figure out which of the three different brake rods (ref #1 on page 3) goes on your machine, or what the correct pin diameter is for the cam lever, this catalog is the only source that matters. The 65 pages cover every threaded fastener, every washer, every spring – all with the original IH and KH numbers. I wouldn’t start a rebuild without it on the bench.

Why the OEM Parts Catalog Beats Aftermarket for a 1960s Machine

Aftermarket parts catalogs for vintage Cub Cadets are often digitized from late-model reprints or cobbled from multiple sources. They miss supersessions, they swap quantities, they drop the “S/P/F” codes that tell you if a part is still service stock. This catalog is a direct scan of the original Cub Cadet 107 Parts Catalog. You’re seeing the same pages a dealer would have used in 1965. No one decided to “improve” the layout. No one deleted the “Common Hardware Purchase Locally” line. That matters when you’re trying to decide whether to buy a 3/8-24 Jam nut or a 5/16-18 hex jam nut. The Cub Cadet 21121C29025 Parts Catalog – 73 Pages of Factory Specs and Cub Cadet 984 Parts Catalog – 128 Pages of OEM Factory Parts Breakdowns follow the same logic – pure factory data, no shortcuts.

Source Validity – Factory Direct, Not a Third-Party Repro

I’ve seen “OEM” catalogs that are actually re-typeset PDFs full of typos and missing part numbers. This one is a straight scan of the original. The copyright is Cub Cadet (International Harvester). You can verify p/n IH-376294-R2 exists in the IH system. The Cub Cadet 81, 21121C290248 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Breakdown is another example of the same quality standard. If you want to understand how the Automotive Industry Overview evolved its parts numbering, fine – but for your 107, stick with the factory document. The Automotive Industry Overview is background reading; the catalog is your workbench tool.

Does this catalog include exploded diagrams?

Yes. Each section (battery, brakes, carburetor, steering) has an exploded view with reference numbers that correspond to the part table. You can visually identify each component and its fasteners.

Can I order parts directly from this catalog?

Take the part numbers to any Cub Cadet dealer or use them on parts sites. The numbers are original OEM – IH-528629-R1 for the brake lever, etc. Some numbers may be superseded; check with your dealer.

Are torque specifications listed?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. Torque values, clearances, and adjustment specs require the factory shop manual for the 107.

What does “~NLA” mean in the parts list?

“No Longer Available.” Those parts (e.g., brake rod IH-350577-R1, some caliper carriers) cannot be ordered new. You’ll need to find NOS or used parts, or fabricate a substitute. The catalog still lists them because an exploded view is useless if you leave holes.

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