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I need help with a 3165

Hi Everyone,
First let me tell you I am female who knows little about lawn equipment, but I own 2 cub cadets - a 3165 lawn tractor and a RZT50 lawn mower. Both of them have some age on them.

The problems I have with the 3165 is that it won't got into reverse - it has little hours on it less than 500, and I don't think it is the transmission. I have investigated the bushings on the reverse pedal as one possible source, but would like to know if there might be some other issue that I could explore. It also leaks oil and I changed the gaskets but that did not stop it. It was run into a ditch and I'm wondering if maybe the head might have cracked. Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated

The 3165 was purchased in 1998 and the 3165 has been well cared for, other than running into the ditch and getting stuck a few times a

I'm going to be honest with you, I have to go to YouTube to watch the videos in order to do anything to the mowers and even then I have a difficult time as I am not familiar with the terminology in repairing these things, but I am trying. I can't afford to take them to the Cub Cadet dealership for repairs and have to fish these things out for myself.

Thanks for your help.
Kidwellsped:bigthink:

Welcome to OCC...:Welcome2:

I split up your thread and placed the equipment in the proper section so you can have the better exposure.

BTW...the 3165 is a Garden Tractor.

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Originally Posted by R Bedell (Post 277175)

Welcome to OCC...:Welcome2:

I split up your thread and placed the equipment in the proper section so you can have the better exposure.

BTW...the 3165 is a Garden Tractor.

Thank you. Where did you post them so I can check for the responses. Again, thank you.:Thanks::Thanks:

The 3165 is in the CCC/MTD section and the RZT50 is in the RER section.

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Originally Posted by kidwellsped (Post 277166)

when you step on the reverse pedal all the way, at the same time, reach down and try to lift UP on the forward pedal and see if it starts to go in reverse

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Originally Posted by TexasTom (Post 277203)

when you step on the reverse pedal all the way, at the same time, reach down and try to lift UP on the forward pedal and see if it starts to go in reverse

I will try this tomorrow and thanks. I will let you know what happens. Thanks again!:):)

You say it leaks oil...... from the engine? Or the trans? A cracked head could make it leak, but it would make it not run. Unless it's a tiny crack.... But I'm doubting it. Valve cover gaskets are a common leak spot. A cracked head is unlikely.

As far as the no reverse problem, I assume you mean that it doesn't to anything when you push on the pedal? Sounds like a linkage issue.

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Originally Posted by kidwellsped (Post 277166)

I'm going to be honest with you, I have to go to YouTube to watch the videos in order to do anything to the mowers and even then I have a difficult time as I am not familiar with the terminology in repairing these things, but I am trying. I can't afford to take them to the Cub Cadet dealership for repairs and have to fish these things out for myself.

Thanks for your help.

Big thumbs up on not being afraid to jump in and 'figure it out'. Whether by necessity or not.

Go forward with the confidence that there is pretty much nothing you can find that you wont be able to work through with the generosity of knowledge here. (but we do like pics!!) Lots of pics!

Good luck!

"In a dark place we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way" -Yoda

Where are you in NC? Maybe one of the members can give you a hand.

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Originally Posted by TexasTom (Post 277203)

when you step on the reverse pedal all the way, at the same time, reach down and try to lift UP on the forward pedal and see if it starts to go in reverse

Tom, it works!!!!!!! When I pulled up on the forward pedal the tires started spinning in reverse - I was so happy that I nearly cried! Can you tell me what is wrong with it and how do I fix it. They probably have a video on youtube if you can get me headed in the right direction. Thanks a bunch!!!!!!!:ROTF1: