I picked up an Original last night.
 

I went and picked up an Original. I'm new to the Originals. It seems like its in decent shape for a 1962. Everything seems like its original and unmolested from what I can tell. Again I am new to these. It runs and drives nice. The engine does smoke a tiny bit but runs smooth and has good power. I was told it has been sitting in a garage for years. The only real issue I see is the fuel line from the sediment bowl to the carburator leaks. It's a hard line with fittings on the ends that use a piece of rubber tube inside to seal. Does anyone know where I can get the replacement seals and what size they are? Also the throttle lever doesn't want to stay at full throttle, it creeps back to idol. I have to look to see how I can tighten it up. I will be cleaning it up and checking things out this morning. I will also change the oil today. What type of oil and how much is needed for the rear axle? Pictures will be posted shortly. Thanks.

last time i needed to replace those seals i simply found the proper size fuel line and cut a couple small pieces off

On my way to the store for oil. Anyone know what oil is needed for the rear axle/transmission?

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I run 80w90 in my cubs without issue.

Thanks. I should have asked before, any idea how much oil I need?

Nice find.:beer2:

Not off hand, check the manual

Good looking Original!

Those seals are available but a bit pricey ($7 each):
Sleeve, Fuel Line Cub Cadet KH-220547-S (replaces IH-144526-H1)

The transmission uses 3 1/2 quarts and Hi Tran is recommended but I won't start that argument. (info in the owners manual ;) )

Have fun!

Congrats on the O.

The owners manual calls for Hy-Tran or 30W engine oil. For what it's worth I run 30W in my O and my 71.

Nice find on the O,while you have it in the truck I would take it to the self serv car wash and rinse it off.

Good advice David.

Well back from the store. Got the O cleaned, engine oil changed, oil bath air filter cleaned and new oil, greased all grease points, repaired fuel line, installed new spark plug and then took it for a ride. It runs and drives great for being 52 years old. The engine oil was a bit over filled when I got it and the oil bath air filter was also over filled. When I took it for a ride after the work I just did, I noticed less smoke out the exhaust. Hopefully the over filled oil was the cause of the small amount of smoke out the exhaust when I first got it. Next today is the transaxle oil change, then I will need to check and adjust engine rpm, seems like full throttle is no where close to 3600 rpm.I got to say this thing is way cool. Most important my daughter loves it and wants to find a tractor show so she can go show it off.

glad your daughter is enjoying it, hopefully its a great way for you two to spend some more time together.