Cub Cadet 102 seat.

[john casey]

Restoring my Cub 102, built 1966-69. I'm gigantic and want/need more legroom. On one of the websites (can't recall which) I saw that my seat flips up/comes off for adjustment. In my photos it looks like mine would not flip up but might come off with a bit of prying.... I'm trying to pry it loose, not happening. I like the seat, very retro, don't want to lose it.

As you see in pix 1 the bottom bracket is attached to the base with 4 bolts. The top bracket attached to the seat is somehow fixed to the bottom bracket....I think. I can get the 4 bolts out but if those two brackets don't come apart those bolts are the devil to re-install....or buy a new seat. Can I get the same style seat in a flip-up model?

Help please, Jack

 

[danderson]

The 122 and 123 seat flips. The 102 does not. Those 4 bolts are the seat adjustment. It looks like you are all the way back.
See page 8 of the owners manual here:
http://ccmanuals.info/pdf/1x2-3 Operators Manual.pdf

 

[lpalma]

Remove the two rear bolts, then loosen the fronts till the seat lines up with the two large holes on the seat bottom, then lift it off.

 

[john casey]

Remove the two rear bolts, then loosen the fronts till the seat lines up with the two large holes on the seat bottom, then lift it off.



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[john casey]

Messrs Anderson and Palma,
A thousand thanks. Really helpful. Maybe I can find a way to use seats 122 or 123.
Cheers, Jack

 

[danderson]

The original 122 and 123 seats were fiberglass with a vacuum formed vinyl cover. Finding good examples is hard and pricey. Finding pieces 2,3,4, and 5 used and then getting a modern seat might be your best route.

 

[PACub100]

And for the love of... If you do get a new seat, don't toss the seat you have. Plenty of us on here would love to have that seat...

 

[john casey]

And for the love of... If you do get a new seat, don't toss the seat you have. Plenty of us on here would love to have that seat...

With your instructions the seat came right off. As I said I love the seat, it's in unbelievable condition for its age. As an amateur carpenter I'll do something with wood to raise the seat and lengthen travel.
Thanks again, Jack