New 149 today!! plus ?? on shear pin

[Carolina Cubber]

Is this it? I saw it and thought about calling, but im southwest of greensboro. http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/grd/1235774991.html

I think you got a pretty good deal.

[cub149]

Originally Posted by Carolina Cubber

Is this it? I saw it and thought about calling, but im southwest of greensboro. http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/grd/1235774991.html

I think you got a pretty good deal.

Yep, that's the one. He just wanted it out of his yard. He also knew what was wrong with it but still just wanted it gone and I was glad to oblige.

[cub149]

What are you guys using for a shear pin on the 149? I called the Cub dealer today and got a part # but it is not in stock. The part # they gave me is IH19837R2, but when I go to the Cub website they don't show the part # at all. The dealer said it was a 1/4" x 1 1/2" pin. I thought about just picking up a pin to check everything out for now while I wait for the other one to come in. Or could I use a bolt just to test it out with?
Also, when y'all say "parts look up" are you referring to the official Cub Cadet website or something else?

[cub149]

Never mind on the part #, I finally found it on the diagram. I was plugging the number in wrong, it should have been IH-19837-R2.

[cub149]

Ok, I put a bolt in today just to here it run and use it some. I have a report on my findings on this new ride.
1) The engine runs out great and I mowed with it for about 15 minutes. When I shut it off it did backfire, what is the cause of this? Carb adjustment? I did let it idle down for about 30 sceonds. I'll check the plug when it cools down and see what it looks like. Isn't black to rich and tan just right?
2)The hydro does lose some speed on a hill, more than my old one. Another thing is the hydro lever has to travel farther to go forward and backwards and it is sorta sloppy. My old one is tight and easy to get the correct speed. The new one is hard to find a sweet spot and is kinda jumpy.
3) There is one thing about the new one that I really like, the cutting height. All of the old Cubs I have had would pretty much scalp the lawn. My old 149 is much better than others but it still cuts closer than I like. I know I have read about adjusting the lift arms, etc.. to get a higher cutting height. Well, someone must have done that to this one because you can adjust the deck to 5" or more, or you can drop it enough to scalp the yard all with the adjusting knob on the side. I like the this!
4) Steering is sloppy, steering column is out at the top and just wobbles around. My old one is tight.
5) No fluid leaks anywhere on the new one. My old one does leak somewhere from the rear. I did clean it up today so I can see exactly where it is leaking. I tightened up the bolts on the diff. cover, they where a little loose.


So to wrap this up I have to decide which one will be the base for making one good ride. Put the good engine into my old 149, move over all the deck parts or leave the new one as is and work out the bugs and see if I can get the hydro lever to work a little smoother, though there is still the loss of speed with it.
Just thinking out loud, if you want to think out loud on this go ahead I'm all ears.

[aagitch]

I think i'd swap engines hearing all the downfall's about the new one. the lawn scalping on the old one should be just an adjustment think