50" mower deck question
 

Late this past Summer I was able to obtain a 50" deck for my 1872 tractor. It does a great job of mowing and is in very nice condition at least in the looks department. I want to do some maintenance but don't have a manual for it and my model number is a tad different than what I find just searching Cub Cadet 50" mowing decks.

My Model # is 359 193 50C.

What usually shows up in my searches is the 359 190 50C. What is the difference between these two numbers features/parts/age wise?

I'd like to buy some new blades for it and find a 'operation and repair' manual for it. I'd sure like to know how others grease the mandrels. When I removed it from the 1872 I greased each mandrel 26 squirts (with intermittent rotation of the blades) and see no evidence of seal leakage but I am concerned about blowing a seal out. My experience with Sears Roper decks (~mid 70's) is that they will take a little more than this before I see any coming from the seals. A friend that has the same CC setup says he gives each mandrel 3 or 4 pumps every third time he mows 2.5 acres.

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Steve

Owners manual is in the tech section on this site. You have a 50C. That's all you need to know. Don't worry about the other numbers.

The correct format for the Factory Code would be: 190-359-100 for the 50C mower deck.

When I try getting the manual here,

IH 38C - 44C - 50C Mower Deck Operator's Manual
Click on this link for Mower Deck 38C, 44C, & 50C Operator's Manual.These Deck Models were used on the 82 Series Cubs... Manual

- I get this message;

The following error(s) occurred:

You are not permitted to access the requested URL.
Please contact the webmaster with any queries.

Yes we have a problem and the volunteer masters are working on it,
hang in there, it will get fixed, just takes time.
You can try to google it 50 C deck manual ,--might get what you want till we get things fixed here.:beerchug:

Since both of us are from Michigan, I positively know you won't be needing to use your 50C anytime soon.

Be patient. We are aware of the problem and as soon as the Holiday Weekend is over, we will get with the Server Guy and get it fixed.

Thanks fellows I can check back, as pointed out, we're not mowing in Michigan at the moment.