149 starter lube?
 

Hey guys, first of all, I'm sorry the pics are sideways. I cant figure out how to flip them. ( any help on that would be appreciated). Anyway, I just got this starter and I see a hole on the back of the starter on the top that seems to go all the way to the inside of the starter. I have heard that some of these need to be lubricated but I am not sure if that is correct and if it is then what do I use and what is the frequency? Also, I have to keep it covered outside all year long and I am wondering if that hole should be covered? Thanks for any help, Mark


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:Welcome2: That is a very clean 149 you have there!!! Interesting....Mine have flaps on them. I use a single drop of 10w30, about once a year, to lubricate them up. Once I used more than that and it didn't start, so someone on this site advised me to only use one drop instead of many. You could get a little rubber stopper to put in it to keep the moisture/dirt out of it. Others might have different advice for you here.....but what I told you has worked for me for the past 10+ years.

Cub Cadet 123

That's why I love this site, I never knew that! :beerchug:

Edit: So I'm guessing this applies to all starter/generators? I've got a 129 with a 14hp Kohler transplant and the starter turns kinda slow, I've never lubed it so I figure it might be worth a shot? :-/

The ones on the original were able to be oiled.All the others were sealed.You can buy caps for the one you have.

Thanks for the compliment on the paint job CubCadet123! It's really more of a 5 footer though. The closer you get the more mistakes you can see. I used spray cans and it was the first time I tried painting one. I am happy with it though. Thanks also for the info about the lube. I will get a rubber cap for it next day I'm off. It's turning over and starting great so I want to keep it that way! Thanks again,Mark

Let's see some pics of your 149. :beerchug:

X2!:beerchug:

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Here is on more of my 149.