Check out my 1210 now...
 

The thing just caught fire on me while mowing. All of the work I put into it this spring just literally went up in smoke. I just had it running great too. As a matter of fact, half way through mowing, I thought " This tractor is awesome running". Now I must wait for my home owners insurance adjuster.

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Sorry to hear and see that! :bigeyes:

Man,soooo sorry! That REALLY SUCKS! That would about make me cry if it happened.At least its not a Total crispy critter! Good luck with your insurance! Have you figured out what caused it yet? Hope you get the 1210 going again!

Same here.

Havent figured it out yet. I seems like it started between the carb and engine block. I haven't torn it down yet until the adjuster gets here. I have new equipment replacement on my insurance. They are bawking at the fact that a new one costs upward of $4000. They can't justify it for a 1989 Cub, even though my policy says they must replace it with new. I told them I wasn't looking for a new one. I would take the equivelent to what I have. We are hashing out figures, But they know I will replace it with an older one. They are happy and I should get plenty of cash to buy a nice 82 series. I think i let them off the hook easy. It is funny how you can pay a premium for insurance, yet when you need to use it, they treat you like a thief. I will know more tomorrow.

That isn't as bad as I thought it would look. That would be very fixable with a few new parts.

Don't give in!

I'd search for a clean 82 series now to show them what you need to replace it. Do not let them replace it with a Box store Cub. Make sure it is at least a 2000 series if they go new.

Knowing insurance companies, I think you would be lucky to get enough money to repair it. I bet they tell you in the fine print that they are not responsible....just my :TwoCents:

Don't forget how much you pay in!!! Look at the tv ads and frequency of them! They are not starving. You could end up with a sweet 982 out of this.... I know that would sedate me, plus cash to make it better than a 4000 dolla new toilet er... mtd quality tractor. :bigthink:

Like everyone else said, "That Sucks". Hope you and the adjuster get things worked out. Don't settle for anything less than what you want in replacement cost. Good luck.
CaptMax