72 Cub Cadet 128

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It's not going to short circuit. Power wash that thing then get some mild rubbing compound and then some cleaner wax and you might be surprised at how good it might look.

[jsoluna]

That 128 you've got looks to be almost exactly the shape my 129 was in when I got it. Definitely read up on it, it helped give me a couple tricks for operating it that I wouldn't have considered. First thing I did to mine was a power wash, then carb cleaning, and then from there it's been a non stop tinker-in around party for me whenever I get a free moment. Only had my 129 a few months and I'm already losing track of all the cool little things I've done to get it where it is.

Enjoy it! Then put it to work, that's where they really shine.

[msobie64]

Thanks for the feedback, Carb has been pulled/cleaned already, New Battery, New oil, new front tires. I'll see if I can get it washed, deck scraped/cleaned, blades sharpened today (grease all fittings after), then see if she can cuts some grass.

Thx,
Mike

[johncub7172]

Wow! I'am impressed with the condition that tractor is in! Did you check to make sure no lugs were broke off the pto friction disk? You could get away with up to 4 broke as long as they are not in a line. Thats all I can think of. When I got my model 72, it came with a extension cord wrapped up in the mower blades. You may choose to simply cut off the front tires yourself and add new ones. I'am dumb-founded when it comes to tire changing. But matbe for 12 bucks each you can have a dealer/tire shop add new tubes to the front tires.

[msobie64]

I didn't check the friction disk (not even sure I know what that is, I'll have to look it up), new tires are already on (Carlisle Turf Savers). I'll post a pic after I get done with the wash.

[msobie64]

Gave the mower a quick handwash and snapped a few new photos with the new front tires on. Looks decent for the age. I also added a picture of the underside of the mower deck. I can't seem to get the two outer blades off, the center blade came off with no issue (impact gun). I'm currently soaking the two outers with PB blaster. Any suggestions? Do they come off the same way as the center blade?

Thx,
Mike

[darkminion_17]

The impact gun is your friend taking off the blades. They all come off the same way,lefty Lucy,If that doesn't work fire is even better,heat them bad boy nuts up an the hit them with the impact gun and they just come right off,Just a note,I put a wet rag behind the blade to help keep the seals and grease from getting too hot,also don't pick up the nut when you take it off....

[CC1650Dave]

Yeah Mike, I can attest to the impact wrench myself. If you look at my deck in my 1650 restoration thread, it was a rusted mess. There was no way I was getting them off without the impact wrench.

Get a nice, big wrench on the lower (welded) nut on the pulley side, and a solid 6pt impact socket on that blade nut. Hammer it until it breaks. Blaster and / or heat if it doesn't give.

Here's the post where I finally got it right. Most of it may be elementary to you (as this was my first shot at it,) but maybe you'll find something useful:

Originally Posted by CC1650Dave

I got that mower deck disassembled today. A 1/2" drive electric impact wrench was the key, thanks Matt. I was able to pick one up from my Dad's place.

One of the things that messed me up was getting a hold of the proper nuts for removal. You have to put the 1-1/4" wrench on the nut that is welded to the pulley, and then a 1-1/8" impact socket on the blade nut. I figured that out after sourcing the mower deck owners manual here on OCC.

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[ACecil]

Your 128 is very nice!

[cub1450]

what are all the black things on the tunnel cove and whats on th back of the fender pan just kinda curious but anyways nice lookinng cub.