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Old 09-07-2010, 02:22 PM
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I picked up this CC 1450 a week or so ago. It came with a nice FEL which is what got me interested. The snow drifts pretty high around our house which made it challenging for the two stage thrower.

The FEL is primered but not painted. I'm not sure why that's just how I got it. I'm thinking it should be yellow to match. Any other ideas?

Before I paint it though I want to look inside and see what else needs to be replaced and get the oils changed. I'm pretty sure I want to change out the hydro valves with automatic ones in case I get stuck and I'll be putting on a new gasket on the transmission (it leaks now).

I also have a rattle of some sort under the hood that sounds like the muffler is lose or something. I'll find it and get it fixed soon (before Winter anyway). When I shut it off the hydro makes that racket that I think means there is a little pressure on it (not in neutral) when it shuts down.

I found this site very useful and have downloaded the service manual for my 1450 already. I just thought I'd post something and say hello. I think it'll be a long time before I'm in any position to offer CC advice.

I plan on fixing it up so it is dependable and trustworthy but I don't think I'll completely rebuild it to be "show" quality. It sounds like there is a lot of support for CC so this might turn from utility vehicle to hobby in the very near future (except I can't fix or tune engines).

Anyway attaching my first photo...hope it works.
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Old 09-07-2010, 02:58 PM
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Glad to have you! Nice 1450 and loader.
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Check the muffler mounting bracket. The mounting bracket on my muffler was broke in two. Also the metal housing around the muffler has a tendency to crack and have loose spots. I welded the bracket back together and did some light spot welding on the broken tin around the muffler. I know it won't be a permanent fix, but works for now. You will like the 1450. More than likely you need to check your hydro adjustment and also visually see if the hydro trunion is wore and damaged. If you or a friend can weld, it should be an easy fix. I was able to fix mine with my very limited welding skills.
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Old 09-07-2010, 06:26 PM
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Check the muffler mounting bracket. The mounting bracket on my muffler was broke in two. Also the metal housing around the muffler has a tendency to crack and have loose spots. I welded the bracket back together and did some light spot welding on the broken tin around the muffler. I know it won't be a permanent fix, but works for now. You will like the 1450. More than likely you need to check your hydro adjustment and also visually see if the hydro trunion is wore and damaged. If you or a friend can weld, it should be an easy fix. I was able to fix mine with my very limited welding skills.
The muffler will be the very frist thing I check when I get the sides off and get in there. That's what I think/hope it is.

Any input on what color I should paint the FEL when I get that far?
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Old 09-07-2010, 06:27 PM
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I'm pretty partial to the white myself. But either yellow or white would look good.
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I'd also go with white.
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