|
Jim's Repair/Jim's Tractors
16330 Goodwin Ave.
Hastings, MN 55033
Garden Tractor Info Newsletter-Blog
All prices are US dollars
Online application
for
Equipment Financing
Geo Garden Tractor Puller
Troubleshooting
Questions &The Answer For:
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor
Small engine replacement
Garden Tractor Attachments
Lawn Tractor
parts and repair
Repowering
Case Tractors
Add us to your favorites
Gift items and collectables:
Our daughter, continuing her heritage of running a family owned
business, has a web site featuring
Kitchen Cutlery,
Collectable swords,
Knives,
Daggers, and
leather items.
Check it out!
| |
Cub Cadet Mowers - Cub Cadet Lawn
Tractors
|
 |
 |
 |
|
John wanted the biggest engine
repower that would fit in his Super Cub Cadet-He went with the 35 HP Vanguard
engine repower. |
|
|
If you
are considering a Cub Cadet repower of your own, or are looking for
an attachment, give us a call:
1-800-618-8738
or e-mail:
jim@jimsrepairjimstractors.com
|
|
Questions and
Answers about Cub Cadet mowers and tractors |
Testimonial:
Jim, Thanks very much for your
assistance in getting my Cub Cadet running again. The
Vanguard engine runs great. It's
lighter and more powerful than the original engine and I saved about
$1000 by installing the Vanguard myself. The adapter kit you sent
worked perfectly. Your help and advice on the 800 number made
everything go well. I was really impressed that you were available
any time I had a question. I would certainly recommend you to anyone
wanting to install a new tractor engine whether they wanted to do it
themselves with your help or have you do a custom installation.
Thanks again.
Sincerely, Tom
Cub Cadet Troubleshooting:
Q:
I'm trying to get the pulley and PTO off the front of my 1998 model
2185 Cub Cadet engine. How or what do I need to do to hold the shaft so I can
get the bolt out?
A:
Just use an impact wrench and you will not
need to hold engine crankshaft at all.
Q: I have a Cub Cadet Tank
with 23 hp Kawasaki engine, this mower has about 210 hrs on it. I am
having trouble with the gas flow. The fuel filter will not fill with
gas. I have changed the fuel pump, fuel filter, blown the hoses out
with air and checked all the hoses for cracks. The mower will crank
and run for a few minutes, then it seems to lose it's prime. there
will very little or no gas in the filter. If the mower is cutting,
it will not go far at all before it will cut off. Any suggestions ?
A:
Check and see if you carburetor has an electric carburetor solenoid
shut off switch. If it does, that would be your problem, meaning you
need to buy a new one.
Q: I have been having
problems with my cub cadet. I have had it for a year and half and
the belt continues to pop off during mowing. We have put it in the
shop and they say it is fine. We have replaced all blades and belts.
I know it is not alright. Can you suggest what might be causing the
belt to do this?
A: You
need to check all the pulleys for belt alignment. Also check if a
pulley is bent together in one spot and making the belt jump.
Q: I have a Cub Cadet
tractor, 7200 series, with a Mitsubishi. I am having a problem with
machine starting after sitting overnight. it cranks and we have
white smoke coming from exhaust, but we continue to crank and
machine wont start. The 1st thing we noticed was that when we turn
on key to glow plug function the glow plug light only stays on for
not even 2 seconds. We contacted Cub Cadet and advised them of our
concern and they stated that the glow plugs should stay on for at
least 4 to 5 seconds. So we replaced glow plug timer relay, but
still same thing. It only stays on for not even 2 seconds. We
have checked all electrical relating to glow plugs and have all the
proper readings. We checked all our fuel delivery and everything
seems okay. The thing we are checking now is to see if the fuel
quality is any good. If there is anything else you can think of
please let me know. I really appreciate any help or ideas
you can come up with.
A:
When you say white smoke the first thing I
think of is burned antifreeze. In other words, it sounds to me like
when you shut it off the night before, naturally it is hot and there
is pressure in the radiator. If the head is cracked or there is a
partially blown head gasket the coolant will go into the combustion
chamber and then when you try to start it up in the morning the
coolant has entered overnight and that will surely make it a hard
starting engine. Then after it does start it would be belching out
the white exhaust.
Q:
I purchased a used Cub Cadet 2185 last year,
with about 400 hours, that works like a dream. That is until the
blades would not work. I was told that the problem is in my PTO
clutch and will either need to replace the entire thing or the coil
or maybe the wires. Can you tell me how to diagnose the problem?
A:
Check how much amperage your clutch is drawing. It should draw a
maximum of 3 amps. If it is higher than that you need replace the
clutch or coil.
Q: I have Cub Cadet LT1045. I bought it new in the
fall of 2005. The problem I am having is it won't start. It
cranks until the battery is dead. Every once in a while it back
fires. I have put in a new plug and gas filter. New Gas also.
I have checked to see if there is gas flow to the carburetor and it
is there. I have pulled the plug after cranking to see if it is real
wet and it is not. The back fire is as loud as a shot gun. Do you
have any suggestions? Also there is a solenoid on the bottom of the
carburetor and I checked to see if it is working and it is fine.
A:
Check and see if your flywheel key is sheared,
therefore being out of time.
Q: I have a Cub Cadet
1600 residential lawn mower. It does not want to go forward, but
will go in reverse. Any ideas? It started last year and when I held
it in the forward position it would go just fine. This spring I was
towing a thatcher and it stopped going forward.
A: If
this has two towing valves it sounds like one of the two is
partially released.
Q: I have a Cub Cadet 86 Mule. I guess they name
it mule because she sure can be stubborn! I know she is old but I
like the old gal. She has a Kohler 8 hp engine. When I mow my lawn
she will quit for a second and then I can usually start her right
back up. But this time she won't start. I put in a new spark plug
and checked for spark, and she is getting gas. She sputters and back
fires through the carburetor and will shoot a small flame doing it.
Is it my coil? I noticed the spark was orange when using my gauge
spark tester and not blue. If so what would you recommend I would
use as a replacement coil for that old mule of mine? Or is it time
to start thinking new? I keep it in the garage and she is well taken
care of. I love her
big rear tires.
A:
Yes, install a new ignition coil and I believe
your tractor will come back to life.
Q: I have a cub cadet and when I
was using it I ran over a chain that was covered in dirt in my back
yard. It goes forward and back but when you engage the blade it
stalls out? Can you tell me what's wrong with it?
A:
Check for a bent up blade on the under
side and replace the blades.
Q: I have a Cub Cadet Hydrostatic
Lawn Tractor, Model SLT 1554. The Electric PTO Clutch will not
engage. I just purchased and installed a new clutch and it still
will not engage. I only have the Operator's Manual and the Parts
Manual and neither one help me much. I have gone to the web site and
it doesn't help me either. Can you give me some advice as to what
may be wrong with this riding lawn mower?
A: Take a jumper wire and
hook to the positive on the battery. Then take that wire down to the
positive side of your new PTO clutch and then you should hear it
energize.
Back to the top
Q: I have a cub cadet 129 built in 1974 and I’ve burned out 3
coils in two years. Any idea why the tractor would do this? The one
I have now is okay, but many times after the tractor has been mowing
for about an hour the tractor shuts down. After it sits for 5 or 10
minutes it starts right back up. Is this coil related also?
A: Are
you buying the ignition coil that does not require a resistor? Coils
will live a shorter life if you do not have a resistor built into
them.
Q: We have a Cub Cadet 1320 mower. It runs perfectly but begins
to lose power as it gets hot. It continues to run and sound good,
but loses power to the point that it won't even pull itself. After
it cools, it is fine again and will mow perfectly for about 20
minutes.
A: Check your
spark quality when it is running at it's worst. If your spark is
weak and orange in color, replace the ignition coil.
Q: A small Cub Cadet of my mother-in-law's has broken 3 belts
this mowing season. The belt that breaks is the belt between the
tractor and the mower deck. Any thoughts?
A: Yes, it
sounds like the one pulley that should be spring mounted is rigid or
stuck in stationary condition.
Q: I have a 1989 model Cub Cadet 1872 Super garden tractor with
60" commercial mowing deck. It has just recently started giving me
trouble. It seems to run ok, but it is leaking oil pretty bad
somewhere around the lower front of the engine. This seems to get
worse when I start the mower blades (it has the electric clutch
PTO). Is this an engine or PTO problem? Can it leak oil from around
the PTO clutch/shaft on the front? The oil is dripping down onto the
mower belt and causing slippage. It was not doing this when I parked
it last Fall.
A: There is nothing wrong with your PTO
clutch. The PTO clutch has nothing to do with oil. It sounds like
your problem is the front main bearing on the engine, as the
crankshaft gets wear the crankshaft moves up and down too much. Then
in turn it will knock the oil seal out.
Q: I have a Cub Cadet 682 mower that has serious engine
problems. I'm thinking it'll probably need a new engine. I
understand you supply repower engines like the Vanguard. This
tractor has the 17 HP Kohler. Which Vanguard will fit the best, and
do you supply a complete kit that bolts-in without cutting/welding,
etc? Does it include the muffler that exits out the front grille?
I'm trying to learn my options in case this present engine is toast!
A: Yes, we can take care of your 682
Cub Cadet mower. The engine to install is the 18 horsepower V-Twin
Vanguard engine
or we also offer a 23 horsepower. We have an exhaust system that
comes out the front by the grille.
Back to the top
Q: We have a Cub Cadet Model
2135 Yard tractor. The tractor seems to start up right a way but
sometimes quits for no apparent reason, then we are unable to
restart. We have kept up with all maintenance and use OEM parts. The
first time this happened we had run it out of gas, refilled and
could not restart for several hours. Could this possible be a
clogged fuel filter? Should we look at something else? Just
yesterday while approaching a slight incline in our 1 acre lot it
stopped after starting fine and having approximately 1/2 of the yard
mowed, it could not restart, had plenty of battery power, just won't
turn over.
A: I would start with the basics, replace your fuel filter,
check the fuel pump pressure, check the fuel pump volume, and check
your spark quality.
Q: I have Cub Cadet (Model 1863) that has about 575 hours on a
Kohler Twin V Engine that is presently losing oil. In addition, my
engine backfires and loses power and struggles to run especially
when it is under load. Any suggestions as to what my problem is or
if you think I need to purchase a new replacement engine. I not only
use this tractor to mow, but I use is with my 45" two stage snow
thrower.
A: Did you check out the ignition coil and the valve
clearances? Check if a valve seat came loose. If your engine is bad,
the number one engine to use for a replacement is the V-Twin
overhead valve
Vanguard engine. They have a 2 year
commercial warrantee and are as trouble free as an air cooled engine
can get.
Cub Cadet Transmissions:
Q: I have a question regarding
speed on my Cub Cadet model 1045 hydrostat tractor. I have a large
area to mow and would like to get a few mph extra out of the mower.
Do you know a simple adjustment that I could make to achieve my
goal?
A: Check the speed control arm on your
hydrostatic transmission to see if
it is traveling all the way forward inside the transmission. In
other words, make sure the linkage is not holding the arm from
traveling all the way.
Q: I have a 1860 Cub Cadet with a hydrostatic transmission. It quit
pulling. I changed the filter and fluid in it but that did not help.
Can my
transmission be rebuilt? I'm
looking to find out if any thing can be done to the pump to beef it
up so it can be used in my pulling lawn mower. My friends says it
won't hold up in my puller.
A: If this has the same transmission as the
782 Cub Cadet, that is a very good transmission This transmission
will hold up fine in tractor pulling. I have used that Sundstrand
hydro for
pulling for
years and it does not break down for me.
Q: I have a Cub Cadet Series
3000 mower and need to know if there is a way to get it to go faster
in reverse because it barely moves when I need to go in reverse.
A: I would say you need to check out the hydrostatic linkage
and see if you can adjust it or bend the linkage towards the
direction of reverse and I am sure you will get things working
better.
Q: I have an old Cub Cadet 1220
with the hydrostatic transmission. Is that one that you can rebuild?
Reverse seems to go okay, but forward has become weaker and weaker.
A: Yes, we can
rebuild that hydrostatic transmission.
You would send it to us, we remanufacture it and send it back.
Back to the top
Cub Cadet Attachments:
Q: I want to rig up a snowblower attachment for my 42 inch
Cub Cadet zero turn mower with a 17 hp Kohler engine. The Cub is
model number RZT4200. The rear tires are 40 inches from outside to
outside.
A: We just came out with the
Berco two stage snowblower with its
own engine so you can quickly hook it up and unhook it with a 1 7/8"
ball on the rear of your machine. The snowblower is mounted on the
front of your Cub Cadet zero turn. This is a 48 inch wide cut with a
nice sized Vanguard v-twin overhead valve 18 hp engine.
Q: I'm looking for a dozer blade for my Cub Cadet 2550
tractor, a sleeve hitch and a rear scraper blade, if those two items
are available. Otherwise the dozer blade is the item that I
really need. The factory book calls for DOZER BLADE #190 302, but
this item is nowhere to be found, MTD has the 90 833 and 674. but
can't answer what will fit.
A: Yes, I can fit you right up with a
new
48" blade package,
a new
2 stage snowblower,
and a
48" power broom.
Q: I am looking for a
Snow Blade / Plow for a Cub Cadet
2182 Super Garden Tractor. Do you have anything that would fit?
A: Yes, we have the subframe that will
hook right up to your tractor and then the blade attachment also
hooks up to the subframe. This is a 48" wide blade and you can
control the angle adjustments right form the driver's seat.
Q: Do you have a
soft cab
that will fit a 2006 Cub Cadet GT 3100?
A: We have a soft cab that will fit
your tractor. Our Bercomac universal cab is priced at $450
including the shipping and handling.
Q: Do you have a good used power broom for sale I have a Cub
Cadet lawn tractor 3608? I will need everything to mount it. I
also only have one hydro hookup for raising my mower deck, can I use
that?
A: We have the
new complete power broom
unit made for that tractor.
Q: What model snowblower would
you recommend for a Cub Cadet GT 2186? What if any advantages does
the Bercomac have over the standard Cub Cadet model?
A: The
Berco snowblower will out throw the
Cub Cadet by a long way. That isn't just sales hype. Our neighbor
across the road from us out here in the country was lucky enough to
have his renter leave him his Bercomac snowblower and when he uses
it we still all have to watch out the shop window. Another big
advantage is the resale value. Some day you could sell it to
somebody with a different brand of tractor and all they would have
to do is get a sub frame kit for their brand of tractor. We have the
one to fit your tractor.
Q: I am looking for a front
blade attachment for my Cub Cadet GT 1554 27 horsepower garden
tractor. Do you have any that will fit?
A: Yes, we have a
new 48" push blade for dirt or snow
usage. It is made special for your tractor.
Q: I was wondering if you could
give me a clue as to what I should be looking for. My husband and I
have about 2.5 acres of forested land. We have had this year about
3-4 feet accumulated snow. We are off on a private road (about 400
feet to our driveway and then another 100 ft to our door). We are
looking at garden tractors capable of handing a 2-stage snow
thrower. They all seem to take a blade but once the snow is wet it
gets pretty heavy. We wonder if you could give us your advice on
this. We have looked at the Simplicity models, we are really leaning
toward a Cub Cadet with a snub shaft and PTO. Something in the 2500
series. What do you think? We are going to use it mostly for
clearing the snow.
A: If you want to get the Cub Cadet I would get the shaft
drive model with the biggest engine you can get. I honestly have a
much better
2 stage snowblower than the Cub
Cadet snowblower. It can't be beat for the distance it can throw the
snow. So buy your tractor and a mower deck. My 2 stage snowblower
will handle heavy, wet snow with ease.
Back to the top
Cub
Cadet Repower - Engine Conversions:
Q: Is
it feasible for me to repower my Cub Cadet 1811 lawn tractor with
the
Vanguard engine? The original
engine is the Kohler M18l. My repair shop says it needs
a valve job.
A: I would not spend any money
on that Kohler engine, it is not a quality engine to start with. If
you get into a V-Twin, overhead valve, Vanguard engine you will be
starting out with everything new such as the carburetor and the
starter. Also this is a much more advanced engine with an oil filter
and oil pump and other features. I can get you into the
Vanguard engine
for not much more than the cost of just a valve job.
Q: I have a 70's Cub
Cadet 1000 with 3 speed manual transmission. As you know these
little tractors are tough and built like the proverbial brick
outhouse. I would like to
repower it
and eventually equip it with hydraulics, 3 point hitch and front end
loader. Do you think this will be possible?
A: Yes, we have the
Vanguard engines
in stock to go into your tractor and we've done the repowers
ourselves on Cub Cadets. You can add hydraulics on this unit if you
do a lot of plumbing. It is amazing what the sturdy little tractors
can do.
Q: I have a Cub Cadet 123
narrow frame that I need to
repower. I've
noticed that most newer engine crankshafts are about 1/2 inch
higher. Have you ever done a repower on a Cub narrow frame?
A: Yes we have done the repowering on Cub Cadets. I think it
was a 127 that has a hydrostatic transmission.
If you
are considering a Cub Cadet repower of your own, or are looking for
an attachment, give us a call:
1-800-618-8738
or e-mail:
jim@jimsrepairjimstractors.com
We are more than happy to talk it over with you and let you know you
options and costs.
Back to the top |
Site Map
Cub Cadet Mowers - Cub Cadet Garden Tractors
|
Toll Free: 1-800-618-8738 *Free
outdoor
equipment tech support