International Blade (42") renovation

[kmcconaughey]

The rubber grip is not all that important function wise, though it may be more comfortable in cold weather. Worst case you can rig it up like the older lifts that used a bail to hold the top button down.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Let me have a look through my parts stash and see what I have for lift parts that could fit your 107...

 

[john.knutson]

Let me have a look through my parts stash and see what I have for lift parts that could fit your 107...

Very much appreciated! Anything related to the grip or lift bracket would be awesome!

 

[kmcconaughey]

Well I should have checked before posting anything about parts. The lift I had in mind is rusted up. The top button does not press down.

 

[john.knutson]

Well I should have checked before posting anything about parts. The lift I had in mind is rusted up. The top button does not press down.

No worries, very much appreciate you checking!

 

[rrschmitt]

That's what I am afraid if (replacement grip being hard/impossible to source). Worst case I was thinking I might be able to rig some sort of cap to hold the pin in if I find myself wanting to float the blade a lot.

John,

In order to make the float button work you will also need to replace that bolt at the top of your lift arm with the proper Manual Lift Arm Button PN/ IH-401456-R2. Cub Cadet Specialties has them available as well. They screw onto the release rod inside your lift arm. Not sure how that bolt currently is attached to your lift rod but hopefully its screwed on like the original button would have been. Hope this helps.