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  1. R Mass1

    1250 Hydrostatic won't move

    It may not have the release lever for the valves still in place as they would get broken or rot away from the bottom side of the cover. You may have to remove the cover over the transmission to check the release valves. It may be a simple fix. It should move even if somebody added some...
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    Motor oil

    In used Shell Rotella T, 15W40, in an old Ford truck for decades with no problems and no excessive oil consumption. In my Cub Cadet 149 I have used straight 30W non-detergent, sometimes 30W detergent for 30 years with no problems, either. The only place I've been able to find straight 30W...
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    1450 barely backup up after Neutral Adjust.

    Yep! 10 pounds! (was between 7-12 lbs) haha
  4. R Mass1

    1450 barely backup up after Neutral Adjust.

    I adjusted mine's handle pressure using a fish scale. Works great now.
  5. R Mass1

    Help with ID-ing Cub Model and Rear Hitch type?

    Hey if it runs and everything works as it should, then just hop on it and use it. JMO.
  6. R Mass1

    Roof painting tips

    sounds like the metal roof is in better shape than expected. If I were you, I'd replace all the popped nails/screws and seal the whole thing with Cool-Seal, like that made for mobile homes. It comes in white and is elastomeric and pretty easy to apply but not in extreme cold weather. OR...if...
  7. R Mass1

    On the fence Cub Fan

    Hello Parker, I live in the Greenville-Mauldin area. I hope you do well with the Cub Cadet. I've had good luck in the past finding parts for my 149 at Country Lawn and Tractor (864) 476-9606 located down Woodruff Rd. towards Woodruff and not far after it merges with Hwy 101. I haven't needed...
  8. R Mass1

    Motor oil

    I've used 30W non-detergent in my International Cub Cadet 149, 44", Kohler 14 hp, for over 30 years with nary a problem and it still runs as well as it did when I first got it.
  9. R Mass1

    105 cub

    Personally, if it were MY grandfather's CC, I would try, within reason to restore it to a condition to where I could just use it, not to some pristine collector-type condition. I mean that's what they are FOR! Everything I have gets USED and used a lot. I don't worry about the looks or the paint...
  10. R Mass1

    Scam or not?

    Just my opinion but... I, personally, would NEVER buy anything without standing in front of it, looking at it, examining it, touching it, etc., and then cash on the barrel head and haul away right then, IF I closed the deal. That's always been the best way to prevent hard feelings or great loss...
  11. R Mass1

    Engine oil

    I've had luck finding the straight 30W and 30W ND at some local self-serve gas stations. You might want to just walk the aisles and check their shelves at whatever you have locally. Usually about $5 a quart.
  12. R Mass1

    Engine oil

    Just a note. I've used NON-detergent straight 30W in my Kohler 241 Cub Cadets for 40 years and never had any problems, no rebuilds, no excessive oil consumption, or anything. I was told many years ago the same thing this guy's auto supply said and it made sense then and it makes sense now. JMO.
  13. R Mass1

    Why are there so many Models?

    I have owned several IH CC's. My keepers for decades were a 109 (10HP, manual lift) and a 149 (14HP, hydraulic lift). Both worked excellently. I liked the MANUAL lift on the 109 because if I came upon a stump/rock unexpectedly, then I could quickly grab the handle and raise the deck to clear the...
  14. R Mass1

    New mower is a piece of junk so far!

    At least that guy was totally honest with you. That is sometimes hard to find these days. He probably hit the nail on the head and the suggestions posed here will probably benefit you greatly! Good luck to you!
  15. R Mass1

    Is there a better one of the IH Cadets?

    I've only owned the IH Cub Cadet 129, and 149 models. My current workhorse is a 1973 Model 149 with hydraulic lift. All of the old IH brand models appear to me to have been built to last a lifetime or more with proper care and maintenance. I know you didn't ask about this but the only thing I...
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