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Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:30 pm
by dag1450
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 11:00 am
by cholloway
Like I tell myself... "Just a little bit at a time".
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:16 pm
by JMotuzick
Looks great from here! Just do the decals!
The engine came from a Cyclops? If so just some heat and a pry bar will make the grill fit. No cutting required!
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 7:44 pm
by dag1450
Thanks guys!
Joe.... engine is out of my 1872. I don't know why the tail pipe was about 1/2" longer than other. Idk... maybe I have too many rubber drive couplings. I first did shove a 1/2" x3' piece of black pipe in without heat.....and put reasonable pressure..... nothing. This cut took all of 5 minutes. Right now I'm doing a job at a tape/printing company, first thing tomorrow....I'm asking the graphics guy if printing some custom cub decals is within reason
They sure had no problem making loads of eagles decals for the big game. Wow...I can't believe I haven't thought of this months ago. Also need...deck warning ones too
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 5:25 pm
by dag1450
This is the first new gas gauge I ever bought. Pretty excited
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Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:43 pm
by DirtySteve
Nice! Been there and done that on my first 2072. Had to grind the end of a new muffler pipe just like you after original muffler blew one end cap off. And replaced the gas gauge because the clear plastic was no longer see through.
Did you go through Cub for the gas cap/gauge or elsewhere? Cub wants $35 smackers.
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:37 pm
by dag1450
Lol..... funny u ask Steve. I got it on eBay for like $23. I thought I was buying a Stens.....and it came in a Stens bag, but the gauge says kelch or something like that. It works real smooth. I'm sure there all made in China.
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 6:36 pm
by dag1450
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 6:45 pm
by dag1450
So I bought a couple generic air filters from eBay for half price. They obviously don't come with the pre filter. Question for anyone. Years ago on my dirt bikes we used to oil the pre filter. I have done that a few times with the Cubs.... But I think I will stop. My thought is it could create too much restriction? I just washed it with soap and water.
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Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 6:40 pm
by dag1450
So in working on the grass cutter....I noticed a fuel drip on the 127. Had to drain, and show some love to the fuel bowl. Sealed a couple joints, tightened shut off packing, new fuel line. Oh and cleaned the glass. Seems to be holding....but time will tell.
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Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 8:18 pm
by BigMike
Dag, you've been a busy boy now it's time to put your helmet on and have a bowl of pudding
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 8:53 pm
by dag1450
Thanks Mike..... thanks for letting everyone know of my special needs.
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 6:57 pm
by Tom Scott
Dave, yes, absolutely oil that foam prefilter! Put in a quart freezer bag, put in a tablespoon or two of oil, then squish around. THEN... remove and pat/squeeze with clean paper towels to remove the excess. If you remove the excess, no extra gets carried into the paper element. End result, lightly oiled and will help keep the paper filter from getting clogged.
Now I have a mental image of dag mowing with his "special helmet" on!! Thanks Mike!
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 10:06 pm
by davis2
dag1450 wrote:Did some upkeep to the mower mutt. Last fall I finally installed a nice hood with decals. This afternoon I changed oil and air. Also lubed lots of wear and moving parts.
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Did you use the spray grease for the PTO?
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 10:22 pm
by BigMike
Tom Scott wrote:Now I have a mental image of dag mowing with his "special helmet" on!! Thanks Mike!
Always glad to help Tom
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 10:27 pm
by dag1450
Rodger that on the pto spray grease. Years ago I had a bearing start making a lot of noise. At that time I think I popped off the balls cover and lubed. Now I drill a hole the size of the straw and hit it about once a year. Seems to me it can't hurt.
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 10:30 pm
by dag1450
Oh and Tom.. your cook book recipe for the air cleaner sounds like you have been in the kitchen too long.... come out and play with the men once in a while.
you and Mike are a bunch of ladies
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 10:12 am
by Tom Scott
dag, it's your tractor, you can do it wrong if you want! But since it isn't oiled and won't be stopping much dirt, maybe just wear it as a headband under your "special helmet"!
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 6:14 pm
by BigMike
Tom, Tom, Tom......then it will end up covered in chocolate pudding
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:16 pm
by Tom Scott
Ha!! "Man rescued tonight after nearly choking on pudding covered foam. Film at 11."
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 7:16 am
by BigMike
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Wed May 01, 2019 8:21 am
by dag1450
..go ahead... laugh it up.
bunch of ladies!!
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 8:13 pm
by davis2
dag1450 wrote:Rodger that on the pto spray grease. Years ago I had a bearing start making a lot of noise. At that time I think I popped off the balls cover and lubed. Now I drill a hole the size of the straw and hit it about once a year. Seems to me it can't hurt.
I'm not having trouble... Yet. Good idea to lube it.
Re: Mower-mutt spuce-up
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2019 1:30 pm
by dag1450
So I saddle up and start mowing only to realize one of the fronts is very low on air. I make my way to the garage and pump it up. As it's getting dark out the mower sounds like it's laboring a little more than normal. At this time is dark out and using the headlights. I finish up and upon dismounting I realized the tire was flat again. U should see the cut....it's lovely
probably flat for half hour or more... both beads still welded to the rim.
Next day I tried breaking the bead with a 2x10 and jumping on it. Nothing! Long story short. 15 minutes with the backhoe rear bucket got both bead free.
The tube looks like it failed at a crease where it might have been folded inside the tire. Just wanted to pass on a little tip for some guys. I was told somewhere....get the tube in, inflate to a low pressure....then let all the air out. This will help the tube adjust to hopefully lay a little smother inside and maybe avoid a fold or crease...that I found out first hand...CAN CAUSE A LEAK! Two hrs of my life I will never get back
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