My 1450 and implements

[Jharding227]

Hey folks! this is my first post here, but I have read many on here and have even saved some links dealing with OEM stickers for my 1450 I have hopes of restoring eventually. My goal is to also, collect as many implements that I can use on my tractor as well. I picked up a snow blower and trac-vac for $300 the other day. Both with What I believe is everything I need to run/mount them.
I am going to post a few pictures, and some of the are angled views of my 44A deck. This tractor has been in my family since the early to mid-90's, but only in my care for the past couple years. I use it to mow and have begun to notice it is cutting a bit uneven. i took a shot at leveling it last night the best I could figure and noticed what i think are dents/bends in the deck and didnt know if they were OEM bends, or damage. any advice on that would be great. I am located in Columbia City Indiana. if anyone knows of anyplace around that could level my deck or could be a source of parts and info i'd be greatly appreciative. i am looking forward to spending a lot of time on here too!

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[J-Mech]

If you are going to own an old Cub Cadet, I would suggest learning how to work on it yourself, or you won't be able to afford to keep it. As old as these machines are, they take some work to bring them back into top shape.

The front of that deck should be at a 90 deg from the top. It should be "square". Take a sledge hammer and beat it back straight.

As far as leveling the deck.... use common sense. Park it on a flat level surface and using the adjustment areas either on the deck or on the undercarraige, level it up. It's not fussy.

[Berwil]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

If you are going to own an old Cub Cadet, I would suggest learning how to work on it yourself, or you won't be able to afford to keep it. As old as these machines are, they take some work to bring them back into top shape.

The front of that deck should be at a 90 deg from the top. It should be "square". Take a sledge hammer and beat it back straight.

As far as leveling the deck.... use common sense. Park it on a flat level surface and using the adjustment areas either on the deck or on the undercarraige, level it up. It's not fussy.

Make sure your tires are aired up properly before you start leveling the deck. BTDT

Bill

[ACecil]

Welcome to OCC! Congrats on your 1450 and attachments.

[Jharding227]

Hey guys!! Thanks for the replies. I can do the majority of stuff, I was more worried about bending the metal, but I'll give her a good smack! For some reason I was only able to post the two pictures, but I'll try again. Leveling it worked out really well. It cut much flatter today. I also made sure the blades nearly the same height with my level and sharpened them before cutting. I did make sure the tires were aired up and it was on a level surface. As far as the lift arms the lift up the deck, when I had the tunnel cover off I noticed, as I was sitting in the seat, that the arm on the left is significantly lower than the right. I assume they should be level, but I figure I should ask before I worry about tearing it apart.

Thank you guys again and I love this site!! My next big purchase for this will be the rear tiller and the sleeve hitch.

[zippy1]

For the pushed in front of the deck, what I use is a big adjustable wrench with a pipe over the handle for leverage. Usually get's it close.

[drglinski]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

If you are going to own an old Cub Cadet, I would suggest learning how to work on it yourself, or you won't be able to afford to keep it. As old as these machines are, they take some work to bring them back into top shape.

The front of that deck should be at a 90 deg from the top. It should be "square". Take a sledge hammer and beat it back straight.

As far as leveling the deck.... use common sense. Park it on a flat level surface and using the adjustment areas either on the deck or on the undercarraige, level it up. It's not fussy.

I agree. Cheaper in the long run, and you'll likely know what's best for it since you own it and operate it the most. Last spring when I did my rear end repair on my 147 I looked up all the parts using the diagrams myself and took the part number list to a CC dealer- they looked at me like what are all of these part numbers till they ran them through their machine and I got exactly what I had needed. There was another instance where I was looking for IH red paint (Not Case IH red) and I had to describe that to a parts guy (at another dealer) because he didn't know there was a difference. Not knocking CC dealers or parts guys but I like doing all my own work on my own machine OR having someone I really know personally and trust that knows what they are doing work on it.

[twoton]

Jharding227, welcome to OCC. Take a look at what your neighbor IHinIN did on his deck;

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...634#post283634

You can see where he reinforced the front of the deck with some pipe and added the caster wheels. You could make your own caster wheel brackets or buy them here;

http://www.xtrememotorworks.com/Part...s%20Mowing.htm

and get the casters here;

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015MNGYE...I3HB1XBAM9FAH3

If someone has hit something that hard to bend the deck shell there's a chance your undercarriage is bent also.

Your point about the lift arms being different heights. You should

check the spirol pins in that assembly to make sure that one has not sheared.

Good luck, and have fun.

[darkminion_17]

Nice find on the 1450, congrats!