What is the most boneheaded thing you've done with your cub lately?

[EricWww]

That you aren't embarrassed to admit I'll start- I'm sure most have read my Rim Guard and Terra Grips threads. For some reason I could have sworn my tires were 23 x 8.5 x 12. Thus I ordered the amount of Rim Guard for that size and the Terra Grips. I put the Rim Guard in one tire then went to put the Terra Grips on- I couldn't get them on to save my life. Then I re-read the label on the tire- sure enough 23 x 10.5 x 12. Ugh. So now I have to return the Terra Grips, eat the return shipping cost and buy the right size.

In other news (likely old new for those already familiar with Rim Guard)- I broke the bead, replaced the valve stem with metal and poured 5 gallons into the tire, then aired it back up. It's significantly heavier than the air filled tires- much more so than I could imagine. I did spill a little and it's pretty sticky and smelly but cleans up easy. According to the fitment chart, I have room to fit about 1.5 more gallons per tire, figure about 15 more lbs. Not sure if this is worth me going back to buy more though.

Fortunately no snow is in the forecast and my check valves are on their way back, so the cub should be running again by end of week.

[cubby102]

Not a new mess up but once replaced points coil condenser key switch and half the wiring on my very first 102... still didn't run....


Was out of fuel :/

[DieselDoctor]

Two cans in the shop, neither labeled (that's changed) one had gas, the other diesel fuel. Guess which one I used to fill the tank on the 1882? It tried to run until the bowl filled with diesel and talk about smoke!!! I thought I blew it up. Drained the tank, lines, and the carb. Adding fresh gas and new plugs cleared up the brain fart.

[drglinski]

Last winter I left a light on. Completely killed my battery. I thought it was done. I put it on the charger and it didn't charge it. I had to bring it inside the house (where it was warm) and charge it for a couple days. That brought it back. I make sure I shut lights off now when I'm done and haven't done anything stupid in a while.

Good times.

[IHinIN]

I had my freshly rebuilt K301 for my 100 all set up for it's first start. Tried for nearly an hour to get it to fire. I changed the coil, condensor, plug wire, plug and still no fire. Went over the coil wiring one more time and there it was, wire from coil + to - post on battery. Switched it to + post and it fired right up.

[Jeff in Pa]

It wasn't my Cub but my Toro snowblower. ( actually before I got any cubs as I had a postage size yard --20 minutes with a push mower )

We had a big snow and the electric was out. I pulled the snow blower out of the van and attempted to start it. I pulled and pulled and pulled. Check gas and when I went to check spark, I realized I didn't turn the key on.

[johncub7172]

Boy, I done a number on my 1450 this past summer. Tearing down our old back porch, I tied up to a 4 x 4 post using my 3/8ths logging chain to the 1450. Backed up toward the post for some slack, and went a head forward! Both rear tires spun on concrete, even though the tractor was weighted down with wheel weights and counter weight. The post snapped, and away I went. Well, now I hear a grinding, or mashing sound from the pump or trans axle. I'm now preparing to tear down the rear end of my 1450, and see what's up! Just got a bunch of stuff from Charlie to help me out!!

Never again am I being stupid like that!!

[cubby102]

Originally Posted by johncub7172

Boy, I done a number on my 1450 this past summer. Tearing down our old back porch, I tied up to a 4 x 4 post using my 3/8ths logging chain to the 1450. Backed up toward the post for some slack, and went a head forward! Both rear tires spun on concrete, even though the tractor was weighted down with wheel weights and counter weight. The post snapped, and away I went. Well, now I hear a grinding, or mashing sound from the pump or trans axle. I'm now preparing to tear down the rear end of my 1450, and see what's up! Just got a bunch of stuff from Charlie to help me out!!

Never again am I being stupid like that!!

I've done that more times than I can count. Hope ya get it figured out!

[sawdustdad]

Originally Posted by johncub7172

Boy, I done a number on my 1450 this past summer. Tearing down our old back porch, I tied up to a 4 x 4 post using my 3/8ths logging chain to the 1450. Backed up toward the post for some slack, and went a head forward! Both rear tires spun on concrete, even though the tractor was weighted down with wheel weights and counter weight. The post snapped, and away I went. Well, now I hear a grinding, or mashing sound from the pump or trans axle. I'm now preparing to tear down the rear end of my 1450, and see what's up! Just got a bunch of stuff from Charlie to help me out!!

Never again am I being stupid like that!!

Many years ago, (like 30) I used my 108 to pull (smallish) stumps. Never any damage that I could see. Still using that same 108.

[ambrola]

The biggest bone head thing I did was buy the first one! Now I have 6. They seem to have babies like a cat.