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Originally Posted by sawdustdad
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You picked a great Cub. Yes, there is an easy adjustment to the hydro "neutral" that involves loosening a couple bolts on the hydro that holds the control plate and tapping it up or down a TINY amount, like a mm (1/16 inch) to get the tractor to sit still. You need the manual in front of you, looking at the tractor, to figure it out, but it's easy once you see what needs to be done. You MIGHT, first time, take the seat and rear fenders off to do it, it will give you much better view and access. Besides, it will give you a chance to clean things up under there--stuff has a way of piling up under there!
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I took your advice and took the rear fenders off, just so I can get a better understanding as to what's going on under there. You were right, once I took it apart it was almost immediately obvious what the problem was. In my case the control plate needed to go up slightly.
In regards to cleanup,it's not too bad, is it ok to use a pressure washer on the rear half?I don't see much electronics, just the wires going to the tail lights,but you never know. Also it seems some lubrication is necessary,I will follow lubrication points specified in the manual , but as far as what to use for lubrication, I think I remember the manual saying to use engine oil (my memory might be playing a trick on me though), 40 years later is that still the best thing to use for lubrication or should I use something else? Finally, I noticed that some metal rods ,especially under the dashboard,are really rusty,but seem structurally intact.For example,the horizontal rod that the speed control lever is attached to and also the long skinny rod connecting that to the control plate. I've had very good success on a previous project with electrolysis to remove rust without any mechanical force.From a functional perspective is it worth going through the trouble to take the whole thing apart,clean the rust and re-paint the parts or is that something that I don't need to worry about for 10-20 years?