Snow crew
 

I had the day off today so I took the time to get my CC 104 and my toro snow blower ready for winter. I tuned up the 104 new plug, adjusted the valves, cleaned the carb, adjusted the points, changed oil, and changed air and fuel filters. My toro snowblower got a new plug and belt.

Sounds like you had a busy day!

All I did today to the 147 was put the weights on the wheels and install chains. (put the blade on last week.) I have yet to put 10W-30 in it's still running 30wt.

Must have been the day for it, I chained up the 1882 and put the 450 snow blower on for the first time. Figured out I need wheel weights! I couldn't back it up the concrete apron to the shop without spinning the back tires!

I forgot to add that I had the tires filled with washer fluid for even more weight. I used the tractor today to move leaves with my yard cart.

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It's good to be ready. I have a question. You run 10/30. In winter. I just bought 30 weight.

30 wt is good to run in the late spring/summer/early fall. IH recommended 10wt in the winter but since you can't buy 10wt anymore 10W 30 it is. The 10wt viscosity helps it start when it's cold and lubricates the engine. 30wt, until it warms up, won't do much good trying to lube a piston when it's cold (assuming you get 'er started.) Save the 30wt for summer and go get some 10W 30.

Here is mine ready to go. Oil was changed today.

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I've got the biggest CCA battery I could find under the hood and I typically put a trickle charger on it 12 or so hours before I anticipate using it to help turn that big 14 HP over.

Looks like you guys are ready,I woke up the ol' 125 this past weekend out of its slumber,
Started right up,I always has 10w30 in it as I only use it in the winta!

Ok will do. Thanks for the response. My 2 tractors are basically snow removal 125 with a thrower and the 100 with a plow. Going to store the 149 this weekend and do oil changes on the other 2.

A pic of the 104 ready for winter, I took the chains off when I took the picture. I was cleaning up the yard and leaves. Chains are back on now.


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Nice IH Cub Cadet 104 with IH 42" snow blade!!

Just got the 4-link v-bar tire chains on the rear 10.5" turf tires on the model 72!

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All that's left is to light the tractor front and back.

FWIW, They do have 10W oil @ Tractor supply.

Looks like the 147 is ready! You use that machine a lot. Ever wonder how many hours would be on the clock if you had one? :bigthink:

Thats a nice 72!

Thank you! The next tractor I plan to paint will be my model 86, and will be much better than my model 72.

Hope to see more of your 104!!!

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Got our first snow of the year today in NW Indiana. I got the cub out to clear the heavy wet snow from the driveway and the sidewalks. I very happy that I had all 4 tires filled with washer fluid this fall. The added weight in the tires made a big difference. I've always had wheel weights and tire chains but the filled tires made plowing g snow alot easier.

How does 8 pounds of liquid in the front tires help anything?

A bunch I reckon. HAHA I hadn't fired it up since I took the picture and tried to get it going yesterday. It cranked and cranked and slowed way down (never caught.) Put the batt. charger on it, tried cranking again after about a half hour, and it finally did catch- then stall- (was flooded) and the remaining unburnt fuel burned quickly in the muffler. BAANNNGGG!! Waited another hour, cranked it over and it snuffled and snorted and finally got going running just fine. Batt. didn't have enough juice to get it going yesterday.

I'm not scientist but it seems like made a difference in the way the machine handles in the snow. Next time I'll have facts, charts, and test data to backup my opinion.