Got it!
 

Just brought the 104 home, put on a new battery, and cut the yard. Love it. Let's see: chickens, vegetable garden, tractor. Not much city left in this old boy.

Have a couple of minor problems, such as I can't get the key out of the ignition switch, so she'll live in the garage for a while.

Pics later tonight, I hope.

Conig

Congrats on getting the 104 home! Looking forward to your pics. :beerchug:

:Welcome2: Conig!!

The first two digits of the tractor number indicate the hp, unless it has been repowered. So a 123 has a 12 hp on it and a 149 has a 14 hp on it, and so on...I plow snow, run a tiller, run a disc etc. with my 73 and it has plenty of power for that.

A set of needle nose plyers might help you to get that stuck key out of the ignition switch, but in all honesty, a small flathead screwdriver will start those old machines!

We're looking forward to seeing some pictures of your cub on the forum.

Welcome once again....:beerchug:

Cub Cadet 123

Cub Cadet 104 - Pictures
 

Still looking for the serial number (I'm "directionally-challenged", as in, I don't follow directions well so I'm still looking for it, despite reading descriptions of where it is supposed to be). Ignition key still stuck, despite gentle probing with a pair of needle-nosed pliers. Blades need sharpening so I'm soon to learn how to take off, clean, and remount the mower deck. It needs a good cleaning and polishing. Bits and pieces appear to be missing or jury-rigged. Will have to download a manual. Is the 70+100 model manual the correct one (it show's lights and I don't have lights)? Here are five pictures taken after I mowed the grass.
Conig

Nice looking 104 you have there. I have one myself and it has plenty of power to do mowing, snow plowing, and garden plowing. Mine has lights, spring assist and rear lift but i dont have a creeper gear(yet).

Good looking 104! Thanks for the pics. :beerchug:

:Welcome2:

I sure do love those tri ribs.

Nice looking 104:beerchug:

Sweet 104! Congrats! The serial number is on the back of the tractor you'll see a chrome and black tag on the left side of the axle housing. Look for the round plug and it's to the left of it. I can see it on your 4th pic.

Thanks for the pics too!

Nothing like overlooking the obvious. Thanks.
104 SN#239741. Kohler engine Model K241A, SN D162057.

Happens to me every day!:beer2: