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Old 10-27-2013, 07:16 PM
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On my 147, the steering is really tight when I turn left but when I turn right, all is good. Any suggestions? I've been thinking about investing in a nice deck for my 147. How do they mow?

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Old 10-27-2013, 07:42 PM
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Try checking your front spindle grease zerks.One may need some grease.Then there is the steering box,it may need a rebuild.I find the hardest part is removing the steering wheel but most times a air chisel works well to get it off.Don't forget to use the pb blaster....let it soak a few days if the steering wheel was missing the cap.
As for the decks,as long as you get one that needs no tlc,sharp blades help,it mows real nice.
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Old 10-27-2013, 08:31 PM
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All I mow with is a 147 and a 48" deck. Love it. The 14 HP will mow through anything I can throw at it. The cut looks great and leaves a great finish I'm proud of.

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do they cut good in thick grass thats kinda tall? and do they clog up
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Not sure what to tell you on the steering as these IHCC's are still new to me, but I mowed all summer at a camp with a 126 & a 48 inch deck. I had heard the later 44 and 50 inch decks cut better. I've got a 109 with a 44 in deck, but thought the 48 inch deck did a better job.

However, the 48 inch deck can clog, but the biggest annoyance to me was tall grass catching and building up in the discharge side anti-scalp runner.

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Hi all,

On my 147, the steering is really tight when I turn left but when I turn right, all is good. Any suggestions?
Someone else had this same problem a couple of weeks ago, their thread might be of some help.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=27790
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do they cut good in thick grass thats kinda tall? and do they clog up
If your grass is dry and your mower deck is clean, no issues.
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amd 14 horse will help it mow with more power and cut more
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wil they mow this big stuff
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I was the one with the problem. I just fixed it over the weekend.
Had to remove the steering wheel and column and replace the bearings and races.
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