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  1. KAYAKER2

    Advice for first time buyer

    My vote is for a one lung Kohler Hydro. But I am 68 years old I am mowing one acre with a 71. and the non power steering is one of the exercises I do every week. I will push mow some of the front yard also and around the house to trim close. as far as maintenance. I replace a lot of bolts...
  2. KAYAKER2

    Replaced Starter Now Broken S/G bolts

    Jay, They were a poor kids Converse.
  3. KAYAKER2

    Replaced Starter Now Broken S/G bolts

    When I switched out the pulley for a PTO I switched the starter mount on this black k181. to run on my 71. previous owner must have set it up for an original. I remember how far I had to reach to engage the PTO on the original, I had to engage the mower drive before mounting tractor with my red...
  4. KAYAKER2

    Replaced Starter Now Broken S/G bolts

    I got them out easy with left hand drill bit. no easy out needed. Replaced with Grade 5 found the head of the bolt that was in there, It was a soft 1 or 2 grade with no markings. Take a look at the two starter brackets. I am using the cast one. Was the welded one home made? I swap out the other...
  5. KAYAKER2

    Replaced Starter Now Broken S/G bolts

    After grinding up leaves for 2 hours, I found the two bolts snapped that hold the Bracket to the Engine boss. what could have happened there? I used original bolts with lock washers I thought. I know I will need to easy out both of them. if they are grade 8 its going to suck. KAYAKER2
  6. KAYAKER2

    Model 71 2023 mowing season

    Starter Inspection. starter is totaled wires broken armature side and generator side. ordered one and tonight I put the pulley on for tomorrows install. I ordered a full rebuild kit for the K181 block that threw a rod. Now if I can find the k181 cam I bought before I moved. I Measured standard...
  7. KAYAKER2

    Model 71 2023 mowing season

    I purchased a model 71 with an extra motor knowing I would purchase a house with about an acre. Well everything worked out as planned. The 71 motor swap went pretty good with help from members on here. I can really say I enjoyed every minuet on this Cub. Even going to Ace to get a clevis pin...
  8. KAYAKER2

    Starter generator belt wants to ride upside down

    rrschmitt, Belt IH-401960-R1 is what i have on., SG spins fine. alignment of the two pulleys does not good. I used a straight edge and it looks like the large pully is too far forward by <1/16 inch. The bolt came loose at one time for the SG support bar( I guess it is called that). and must have...
  9. KAYAKER2

    Starter generator belt wants to ride upside down

    I replaced the belt with a Cub cadet part and it keeps flipping over. I don't think it is too loose or tight. I am going to check pulley alignment this afternoon.
  10. KAYAKER2

    Almost fell off

    Now That's a horse of a different color! 17HP Boxter type
  11. KAYAKER2

    Almost fell off

    dschwandt, Dont get me wrong I enjoy my 71 and The 3 speed. Im not 15 like I was when I mowed in the 70's. I don't plan on mowing by traversing hills sitting on the round fenders anymore either. And Robert I have metal and screw in my left ankle. Lets blame it on the titanium!
  12. KAYAKER2

    Almost fell off

    I stoped to move a empty trash can that was in the way yesterday. stopped and didnt take out of gear. reached for the can and my foot let off the clutch. I forgot to take it out of gear before I moved the plastic can to the other side of tractor, to continue cutting. and dumped the clutch...
  13. KAYAKER2

    PTO CLUTCH REPLACEMENT

    I agree Gary, Mine is set up for a lawn machine and will do any improvement to make it cut Lawns better.
  14. KAYAKER2

    PTO CLUTCH REPLACEMENT

    I was thinking on the same line to replace with electric. But instead I rebuilt mine on my 71 and i performs great. surprise to me that it works so well. easy to adjust if needed down the road. Or should I say (Down the Lawn)
  15. KAYAKER2

    71 K161 carburetor linkage setup

    once i got he deck all lubricated up and put back on the mower and put a load on the engine and the governor did what it was supposed to do. Nothing I did other than tightened the throttle cable clamp a bit. Mows well but the old S/G belt is worn so off to the Cub Cadet dealer near me in...
  16. KAYAKER2

    71 K161 carburetor linkage setup

    I can not show pictures right now of what I have done wrong. Could someone show a closeup up a correct K161 carburetor linkage setup? I am looking for my single cyl. mini tachometer that runs off spark-plug signal. that i have used on outboard motors. With just a short muffler stub The engine...
  17. KAYAKER2

    Clutch bearing Loosened on me

    I almost lost a front steel wheel on my K5 Jimmy. I will never used never seize on lug nuts again. Same with a cub PTO. I am sure I tightened the wrong direction., for sure. I have a 1 acre yard to mow in two weeks at the new house. I am waiting on carb rebuilding kit and muffler. Deck seems...
  18. KAYAKER2

    Had to make noise

    what size to drill and tap is the question. for what size set screws. McMaster
  19. KAYAKER2

    Clutch bearing Loosened on me

    Rebuilt my first clutch. Old clutch would have come off easy if the set screws were not boogered. Started engine and the clutch flew off. The Instructions say: 1 If a new clutch bearing is to be used. Install it on the crankshaft so it is flush with the end of the crankshaft. Lock it in...
  20. KAYAKER2

    New whacker reco’s

    I have been using my Cub Cadet 4 stroke for years. For the Cub Cadet I have the brush cutter attachment from ryobe, and it works well. It will start easier than my Stihl. If I am only trimming a little, I grab my Dewalt 20V trimmer.
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