Harry, For next week TOMCAT will get new fluids, filters and fuel line etc. Then I deer hunt.'Upon Closer Inspection' I now feel Cab removal then tear-down and Sandblast n Paint is in order. Starts/Runs great; Smooth Hydro etc etc. Locomotiveman Tom
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glippert
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"For an internet business, it seems there's a lot of walk in customers since the new building went up. I think they just want to look at what's inside, LOL"
Guilty as charged! But it was worth the risk of getting shot for trespassing - it's an amazing setup. But my son-in-law, grandson, and I must have caught him on a good day when we stopped in last July, because he even gave us a going away gift (to go away so he could get back to work!).
Thanks again, Charlie, for allowing us to see your operation, up close & personal.
Guilty as charged! But it was worth the risk of getting shot for trespassing - it's an amazing setup. But my son-in-law, grandson, and I must have caught him on a good day when we stopped in last July, because he even gave us a going away gift (to go away so he could get back to work!).
Thanks again, Charlie, for allowing us to see your operation, up close & personal.
Shultzie, yes.
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Greg L - I assume you must have arrived after mid-nite. His web site says he's busy in the mornings (I guess that's after mid-nite) getting shipments ready and afternoon is best time to call. What size buckshot was his going away gift?
Tom CHOO-CHOO - before you jump to far I'd click the red letter link above and have a read thru all 29 of the IH Cub Cadet FAQ's. Then once you're done reading these I'd click the red letter CUB FAQ link at the top of page for the "IH Cub Cadet FAQ's" and look thru the list of 98 different FAQ's. There is a TON of information that applies to your 149. It will certainly help you understand what you're looking at. Without having some experience and use of a Cub Cadet it will be hard to know if stuff is good and operates properly once it's tore down. I like your idea of changing the fluids, but then I'd recommend removing your cab and using the tractor. I'd even install the mowing deck and see if it operates well, if it can be leveled, if it moves up and down and stays level. If the PTO engages and dis-engages (you might have a blade/brake PTO that stops the blades on the deck when you dis-engage). Drive the tractor around without the cab, up and down some slopes, and see if she slows down or speeds up on it's own. Put the tractor in neutral and leave the brake off while you're sitting on the tractor, and see if it starts to creep in either direction after sitting for a couple minutes. This will help tell you if the hydro itself is in good condition before you go removing the fenders and get a look at the trunion and linkage.
Another suggestion is if you could tie up directly with someone else in your area that has a 149 or similar unit and get a 2nd hands on opinion. I see you're not far from Charlie in the soon to be Frozen Tundra area -brrrrrrrrr
Tom CHOO-CHOO - before you jump to far I'd click the red letter link above and have a read thru all 29 of the IH Cub Cadet FAQ's. Then once you're done reading these I'd click the red letter CUB FAQ link at the top of page for the "IH Cub Cadet FAQ's" and look thru the list of 98 different FAQ's. There is a TON of information that applies to your 149. It will certainly help you understand what you're looking at. Without having some experience and use of a Cub Cadet it will be hard to know if stuff is good and operates properly once it's tore down. I like your idea of changing the fluids, but then I'd recommend removing your cab and using the tractor. I'd even install the mowing deck and see if it operates well, if it can be leveled, if it moves up and down and stays level. If the PTO engages and dis-engages (you might have a blade/brake PTO that stops the blades on the deck when you dis-engage). Drive the tractor around without the cab, up and down some slopes, and see if she slows down or speeds up on it's own. Put the tractor in neutral and leave the brake off while you're sitting on the tractor, and see if it starts to creep in either direction after sitting for a couple minutes. This will help tell you if the hydro itself is in good condition before you go removing the fenders and get a look at the trunion and linkage.
Another suggestion is if you could tie up directly with someone else in your area that has a 149 or similar unit and get a 2nd hands on opinion. I see you're not far from Charlie in the soon to be Frozen Tundra area -brrrrrrrrr
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mhomrighausen
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Whew!! I finally got a Picture to Attach. I put it in Refurb Forum. (OK..I ended up with 2 Pics). Ain't I smart...now how did I DO that.Hmm My Windows 7 needs me to use 'Paint' app to re-size. Locomotiveman Tom
