Snowblower info please
 

could someone please give me some info i just bought a 1863 my 1st cub bought it to mow/blow snow 54" deck found a nice 551 blower from dealer called him he said it would not work (never keep a belt on it) he said i need the 450/451 just found another 551 owner said he run it on a 1863 for 4yrs. said when he got it it ran backwards changed gear box only problem he had one time belt tensioner came unhooked smoked belt so he wired it PLEASE could any body tell me if the 551 will work on a 1863 thanks guys

Yes, the 551 is made for the 1863.

The story someone told you about the blower turning backwards....... yeah, they did something stupid with the belt. That isn't possible. You can't change the gearbox to change direction. Doesn't work like that. They guy at your dealer needs a new job if he doesn't know what fits what.

551 snowblower
 

so this 551 will work on my 1863 confused he could have sold me the 551 NOW but said he would be getting 450/451 it seems to to me no matter how you weave the belt it would still spin in same direction i just dont want to throw money at something that dont work also the mec. there mcoys eqp. franklin pa. i thought a good dealer full of cub info also said no go i scared and new to these cubs

Ok..... um, your last message doesn't make much sense. Proofread before you post please.


Yes, I'm 100% sure that the 551 is the correct blower for your machine. I don't know why a cub dealer wouldn't know the info, and I don't know who you are talking to.

Look it up for yourself. Go here: Cub Cadet
Now, the page I linked you too already has the 1863 pulled up. There is a serial number break on the 1863. You can choose whichever one applies to your machine, but I'll save you time. It doesn't matter because the SN isn't important in this instance. So, go over to the right side and click on the "select assembly" button. Then when the pop-up comes out, choose "attachments". Then scroll down toward the bottom. You will see the 551 listed as an attachment for your machine.

We won't steer you wrong here at OCC. We are the "premium" Cub Cadet site! :beerchug:

On a side note: The 450 is not for that machine, but the 451 will also work. Only difference is in appearance between the 451 and the 551. Functionality/application is the same.

confused
 

what dont make sense what does not make sense to me is belt on wrong no matter what you do run it around a deck blower sawmill rear tire does not matter still cw/ccw right

You did it again..... please proofread.



Yes. Unless they cris-crossed it.

Or maybe they were just full of :bs:
Or just generally didn't know what they were talking about.

I've heard lots of unbelievable stories from people...... a lot of the time there is :bs: in it.

j-mech rules
 

hey guys listen to this i was going to buy a cub 551 for my 1863 j-mech turned me on to a guy that had a 451 blower going to get it sunday thanks j-mech this guy found me this on his own time he is the king thanks again

I'm really glad it worked out for you!

WAY better deal than the other! :ThumbsUp:

i am not done
 

hey guys i am going to pick that 551 sunday 4hrs. but deck aint off or blower on probally will still need help thanks kenny and another shout out to jonathan