Folks, I think I'm out to buy my first tiller, and after all of the searching and reading I've done, I'm still not certain that I am educated enough to be doing this solo. Anyway, here's the skinny: I own a 147, and I may have a line on one or more 1A tillers, all of which include extensions and the angle drive gearboxes. I may also have a line on a 2A. I feel that a 1A with a pair of extensions would be ideal, but...
I don't think any of the tillers I am chasing have mule drives or belts. I know I can chase down a suitable belt through a forum sponsor, but can I use the mule drive for my 48" deck with a tiller?
And of course, is there anything I should really look closely for when inspecting a tiller? Obvious things like damaged pulleys and worn tines are things I can figure out on my own, but being a complete Cub Cadet neophyte, I could use tips and suggestions.
...And yes, I already know that buying two or more of something is good for spare parts purposes, but my wife might be getting tired of that. (On the other hand, a few spare tillers I can hide. Spare cars? Not so much, but I bet I can cram one tiller in the trunk of each Mercedes on my property.)