I purchased my first cub yesterday, used, from the second owner. It is in very nice condition with only 410 hours on it. Looks like it has new tires and new battery and a nice seat cover. (the original seat is cracked) The engine runs awesome. Super smooth and quiet. I can't wait to get the grass mowed with this thing!
I've downloaded an owners manual and also a general service manual I found on this site. Thanks. Neither manual really discusses the attachment of the deck however. Is there a manual for the 48" deck specifically? It looks as if I might be missing a bolt on the front of the lift assembly. Not a big deal. The belts should probably be replaced soon. I think the blades are installed upside down as well. The "curve" behind the cutting edge curves down toward the ground. I'm pretty sure it should curve UP!
My primary question concerns the PTO. It has a very harsh engagement. Is this normal? The mower also has significant vibration with the PTO engaged. Moreso than the belt driven mowers I've had in the past.
Thanks for any advice you might offer. I found this forum after about an hour of searching cub-related items yesterday and it appears to be a gold-mine!
