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Old 04-08-2016, 09:43 PM
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Default Teaching this young incompetent New Cub Cadet 102 Owner

Well gentleman here it is. I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to maintaining my cub cadet mower. I don't know much about maintaining a mower as I have never had to work on one as my step dad was the one who always worked on mowers and various pieces of power equipment. I gained what knowledge I could from him when I was around him but when it comes to mowers and such I never got that one on the list. Now I have a cub cadet 102 with a 42 inch deck. It has a Kohler K241AS 10 HP motor. I have no idea how to change the oil... I know sad. I can change oil in a car, change brakes in a car, but my knowledge is pretty basic when it comes to things of that nature. So I am in desperate need of some help to teach me what I need to maintain and care for my new baby...

OK so I just got a new set of rear shoes put on about 3 weeks ago. Carlisle Tru-Power tires 23x8.5-12's. I just got my blades sharpened and just got a new set of blades to put on. I am thinking stock piling parts and such for back ups... (Yes I know new addiction started.) It's going to be a good start as long as you kind gentlemen can train this young pup. Blades are medium lift cub cadet oem hardened blades. Part number 759-3848 and 759-3850. I know I just said I just got them but ask me how I know these part numbers by memory now... Argument with the shop about them... So needless to say I have learned that I have a 42 inch deck out of all that.

Now to some questions. What do I need to maintain on a regular besides oil changes and keeping blades sharp? I watched a video on how to clean and take apart a carburetor so I am thinking about picking up a carb kit just to have maybe to change??? Not sure if it needs it. I bought the mower off my ex-stepfather about 5-6 months ago and know he has done some work to the mower before he sold it to me. His dad use to own a snapper business probably 20-30 years ago and now currently owns a stihl business so he has been around small engine repair his whole life. Me not soo much.

The oil I would like to change to make sure it is good for the mowing season. Also I think I may have a bad seal somewhere as the front end of the mower underneath the motor seems to have an oily residue on it mixed with grit probably dust and such from mowing. I have now idea where to start looking for it. Now when changing the blades I have no idea where to keep the center spindle from rotating when trying to tighten it except the outside spindle but it is still turning from play from (the belt I am assuming?)

I will stop there... Sorry for being incompetent fellas. Thanks for any help appreciated.
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Old 04-08-2016, 09:54 PM
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oil change is easy, pull the plug on the bottom of the engine to drain and then put the plug back in and put in 1 1/2 quarts of your preferred oil. you fill it through the dipstick tube, there is no filter on these engines. in the summer you want to run 30wt oil and in the winter if its cold you want to run 10w30.

blade removal is best done with an impact gun either electric or air, it will take the nut off fast enough that you dont need to hold the spindle the same goes for tightening.

when it comes to the engine leak my advice is to degrease and pressure wash the engine real good and then run it, this will allow you to see exactly where its leaking from.

congrats on the new cub, we like pics.
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There is a great wealth of knowledge here. A good place to start would be to go to the library here and download some literature. There are owners manuals and service manuals that can be downloaded. In the owners manuals you can find a lot of the general maintenance items you ask about. Then see service manuals for more in depth repairs. Welcome to the addiction.
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agree with the above if you can change the oil in a car and do brakes you can do basic work on a cub. If you were incompetent you wouldn't of taken the time to look this site up and ask questions. just listen to these guy's for the most part, and don't argue with those that know their stuff and you'll learn everything you need to know. oh yeah, we like pictures! your going to get hassled until you post some
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http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ead.php?t=4662
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1984 782 50C dual hydraulics, waiting for vanguard
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2 Breaking plows, 2 disc's, front blade, rear blade, Sickle bar mower, 2 decks 3pt harrow
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Ok so where do I find 30wt SH or SG oil for summer usage? Auto zone? Tractor Supply, Rural King? I seen in Kohlers manual says us SH or SG? Well I have no impact but I believe I got the center blade on as tight as I could Using 1/2 breaker bar on outside top spindle and 1/2 ratchet on blade nut.





New blades were just put on and old ones are sharp and ready to change later this year.





In this picture I marked where I had to tighten up the adjuster and set nut as the pto/deck blades were turning continuously. I can't seem to figure out what it is doing besides when disengaged it seems to be applying pressure to the outside belt?
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Old 04-08-2016, 10:18 PM
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There is a great wealth of knowledge here. A good place to start would be to go to the library here and download some literature. There are owners manuals and service manuals that can be downloaded. In the owners manuals you can find a lot of the general maintenance items you ask about. Then see service manuals for more in depth repairs. Welcome to the addiction.
The particular manual you added the link to I already have printed and have stored in a three ring binder for probably 3 months now I appreciate the link to that one. I was just researching and reading on kohlers website for the K241 series motor. Any other manuals or service books that might be help would be appreciated. Thanks for your time.
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that tractor is absolutely beautiful!!!!
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Old 04-08-2016, 10:36 PM
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all of the above for the oil. basically just get a 30wt detergent oil and you will be good. I've always just stuck a 2x4 between the blade and the deck to hold it while I tightened up the nut. now I have air tools and don't worry about it.
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I the Technical library on this site, you will also find the service manuals. As for the post about adjusting that linkage, Just look at the linkage and follow it to where it goes. What you will see is that it connects to a lever that actuates the throw-out button to compress the springs in the clutch. This releases the pressure plates in the clutch to allow the crankshaft to spin without spinning the PTO clutch pulley.
You will be fine working on the tractor and sound to be plenty competent, enough. Mechanisms and machinery are just that, only difference is in exposure to it. The biggest part of it is in accepting the challenge, to learn about what you are working on.
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1984 782 50C dual hydraulics, waiting for vanguard
Z-force Cub cadet Zero turn
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