Broke my key...

[CADplans]

Lost the key for my 108. I tried a key from a small lock, it worked, and stayed in better.

I don't know if the key has ANY security, try a screwdriver!!

Try one of the keys in the junk drawer, it probably will work.

[BThein]

I needed one for a 149 ,I took one from a 123 to my local old fashioned hardware store.He took one look at it and asked how many do you want,was not a problem I got four lol.

Bob

I just looked at the key and it's marked B5 if that helps

[OverKnight]

Wow, I'm really surprised at this. I thought they all had different key, like a car would.

I have two Snapper mowers, a RER and a zero-turn Yard Cruiser; they both have identical Intek keys. In fact, I'm fixing up a Toro GroundsMaster 327, which is a big (72") commercial mower with a four-cylinder water cooled Continental engine. The key for this mower? Intek, same as the Snappers.

[dieseldan123]

Originally Posted by OverKnight

and it's the only one that came with the tractor when I bought it. Never got around to getting a spare made, dangit... Anyway, how can I get a new one made? Can a locksmith cut one based upon the numbers on the old key, or can I order one from somewhere?

Many thanks.

What model tractor is it?

If it a 1x8/9 wide frame series, or narrow frame and down, you can use the same key from a IH tractor from the 50's to 70's, or mentioned cub models. Or "borrow" the keys from JD zero turn mowers sold at box stores like lowes, guess how i know!

If its a Quietline or 82 series Xtrememotorworks makes a key that will work.

Intek is the manufaturer of the ignition switch i think.

[CADplans]

The "key" for a 12 hp Briggs snowblower engine is a plastic "key".

It pushes 2 contacts apart, so the engine ignition is not grounded.

I replaced the lost key with a plastic wire tie!!

[darkminion_17]

The keys from an original thru a 169 are the same.One fits all if you have all of them you would only need one key.If you use a thin piece of wire with a small bend on it and insert it into the part of switch that has the tumblers on it you should be able to pull the broken key out.Keys are available from our sponsors....

[OverKnight]

Sorry, thought I'd mentioned it's a 127.

I don't think I'll have a problem getting the broken piece of the key out. It's good to know that getting a replacement shouldn't be difficult.

Thanks, everyone.

[Methos]

Originally Posted by OverKnight

So you're saying all Cub Cadets they all have the same keys?

No they keys have changed over time.

[nikster]

I've done that twice on my # 122.

I have limited extension in my ( 2 knee replacement's-OUCH) legs & have trouble making the swing high enough to clear the darn key. Both times my cuff hooked the key & snapped it off clean. Now I just push the broken end of the key in & thats what I do, since the broken part is still in the key slot.

I'll get around to fixin it the right way, but....................?

Nik,

[jbrewer]

I know there's at least 2 keys... the little stamped steel "T" shaped key common to many pieces of gear, and a conventional brass key of which I was able to get dupes made at my local hardware store (Once I got the master off of Ebay).

The guy at the store asked what it was off, I told him an old tractor...he said "oh!" turned the storage rack around and selected the right one, then cut it on the key machine.

John