For newbies (like myself) it would be great to have a list of items that people over time have learned to keep in stock when working on these tractors. I'll start with what I have learned so far but would love to see others add to the list
Cleaner and Sprays:
- PB Blaster or some kind of penetrating spray. OMG you can't keep enough of this on hand!!!
- Carb cleaner
Bolts and the like:
- Cotter pins (could use the size from someone). You seem to need quite a few of these when you're working on the tractor and the ones you pull out will most likely break
- Bolts - so what are the most common sizes to keep on hand?
Tools (I know this list could go on forever but there are some must haves that I would like to list as well as some specialty tools that I think we could all learn from others about):
- Phillips head screw driver (various sizes)
- Flat head screw driver (various sizes)
- Yes you should have a complete wrench set but seems like the most common are...
7/16 wrench
9/16 wrench
- A combo of broken bolt removal tools. I'll start to list the ones I have bought here soon and give some opinions on how they seem to work
Oil:
- Based on temp outside it would be nice to learn what people use in their cubs. The maintenance guide offers this info but I've read around here some different ideas
Filters:
- A few extra inline gas filters wouldn't hurt and they are cheap
- Hydro filters (what are people using?)
Rebuild kits:
Depending on the engines you work on, carb rebuild kits are good to have on hand. I'll try to look around hear and else where to put links to engine/carb types and the kits that go with them
Misc:
- Extra fuel line and those little clips to hold them in place