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Originally Posted by R Bedell
They are unless some retro-fitted some from a SGT or they are custom fabricated.
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NOW it all makes sense. I just staring at the 1864 manual and wondering if something got left out!
Okay, so I realize now that this tractor was modified sometime in it's past to add those "steering brakes" that were just mentioned. Also, this Cub has the worst quality factory paint job I've ever seen. Worse than my Harbor Freight cart! After reading that comment about the possible retro-fit, I realized some of the rusty parts had never been painted. Paint and rust everywhere so I didn't even notice before.
I think I've managed to recreate the PO's setup now. The pedal for the left foot was missing a connecting piece going to the hydro lever. Made one up and now pushing down on it first puts the tractor in neutral and then activates the left brake caliper (both when brake pedals are locked together).
I actually like the left foot pedal just putting the tractor in neutral and not activate the brakes. This way it feels like pushing down on a clutch and the pedal setup is like my full size tractors.
My tank gets here Monday and I should be ready to drive this thing around. Will still have to locate an air cleaner cover and one of the lift links. Just have a place holder for now.
And I just Googled the weights up front... from a Deere. This machine has certainly been a puzzle.