[charlie105]

Thanks for the responses ! Snippy time. The screen is a mess, more snow tomorrow, thrower is mounted, new screen is ordered ( Hurley-$65 shipped), and I’m not interested in pulling the motor untill spring. The Cub’s primary duty is snow removal with a little hauling arount the property—no mowing. My biggest concern with no screen is mice getting into the motor shrouds, but I have found cayenne pepper powder is a splended treat for rodents, just have to re-treat after the tractor is run. Drive line parts are all new front to back, and thanks to Jeff and his advice to check the ENTIRE drive line a disater was avoided. Just hope this works out untill Spring.