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Originally Posted by Cub Cadet 123
I used to have the same mower, a green STX 38. I think the hose is an overflow hose, nothing special, or a breather hose.....I forget. I sold mine for $150 and it was in good running condition. If her deck is a black deck, it isn't worth keeping the mower going, if it is a yellow deck, then it is maybe worth fixing if it is economical to do so--kind of depends on its current condition. However, before fixing, have you thought of finding her an older cub cadet and have her mow your yard?
The rebuild kit could be pricey. I had to have mine rebuilt when I first got it and it was only 2 years old. I got rid of my green machine when I realized that their green was costing me my green because they thought their machines were made of gold. I would look for a good used cub for her for a couple of Franks...
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Duh... Fuel overflow line seems obvious and stupid at the same time... On everything I've ever used the overflow would be the hole the tank cap screws on to. That would explain why EVERYTHING down there is covered in grease (ancient gas mixed with dirt). What it doesn't explain is WHY it needs an overflow hose that just dumps gas all over the steering and deck. That's exactly where it would go without the hose!
Her deck is black and it was cutting just fine until it chucked the belt last year. I haven't researched that too much yet before I determine if it will even run again. She's already aware that it's only worth $200. I think she paid like $400 for it a few years ago. I did price carbs and that will kill my interest in repairing it immediately... A "new" carb is like $165! The kit is $30 and is basically just a few gaskets!
Trust me, the idea of finding her a cub has crossed my mind PLENTY of times. However, the fact that she has murdered every mower she's had in the 6 years I've lived here (ran them out of oil.. every single one of them... her JD was nearly a quart low when I dragged it over here this time and was a quart low when I taught her how to check the oil last year) AND leaves them outside 24/7/365 is too much for me to handle the thought of. Plus, the first time a hydro lurches or she falls off of it or something would be DOOM. Disposable mowers with no power and modern safety features are the best way to go with her. Plus she can just barely afford to repair this one at the moment (I made it a point to ask her if it was ok for me to spend $20 on it for fuel lines, filter, new cap, etc).