Scott,
Here is the procedure to access a wealth of information:
1) Click on the Forums tab.
2) click on Technical Forums:
3) Click on IH Cub Cadet Forums:
4) The first six threads are "stickies" and stay at the top of the list regardless of any recent activity. Other threads will have those with the most recent posts at the top.
Among those "stickies" are extremely useful threads and links to manuals, FAQs, Wiring Diagrams, History, and some better than new VERY cool creations. Spend some time reading the FAQs. There is a ton of info packed in those, including serial number locations, and identification breakddowns.
That parts link is the official Cub Cadet parts lookup site. Spend some time learning how to maneuver in that site as well.
Also, When looking for parts, first consult our sponsors, often referred to as "the colorful boxes above":