1894, Rare or Worthless

old piddler · #1 11-24-2011, 10:19 AM

I brought it home yesterday evening then started searching the threads but didn't find any comments or questions about the 1864. Being new I may have been in the wrong spot.How do I tell if I have the CCC or MTD or is there a difference. his is my first Cub and I'm falling in love.

Oak · #2 11-24-2011, 10:26 AM

There is no 1894, but an 1864. Is that what you have?

ACecil · #3 11-24-2011, 12:52 PM

I agree, with Todd. I bet, you have an 1864. You posted in the right place. Congrats on your cub!

_DX3_ · #4 11-24-2011, 01:12 PM

This is an 1864:
1864.jpg
Here is some general info on it:
http://www.tractordata.com/lawn-trac...adet-1864.html

Barnabas Collins · #5 11-24-2011, 02:59 PM

That's a good heavily built tractor that is just 1 step down from a super. I'd compare it to a 318 Deere.

old piddler · #6 11-24-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Oak

There is no 1894, but an 1864. Is that what you have?

Love or addiction, I know its better than any Garden tractor I ever sat on and I know I'm excited about it and it takes a lot to excite a 67 year old kid.

old piddler · #7 11-24-2011, 08:01 PM

When the 1864 turn over it turns fast and strong but I have to keep fiddling with it. I think the problem may be with a safety linkage connected to the brake. I see there is an adjustment for that in the owners manual but with Thanksgiving company I havent gotten to that yet. If that's not yet I will be back begging for help, it's great to have someone to turn to.

old piddler · #8 11-27-2011, 11:19 AM

Started looking for the starting problem with my 1864 and found several things not right. Two switches under the seat and neither hooked up or crossed over, there must be a jumper somewhere but haven't found it. I dont think that is the starting problem. Trying to trace the wires from the seat I removed the floor pan and saw a switch hanging low and just to the right of the ignition switch. 3 wires on it a small button and a long hin leaver that would activate the switch by depressing the button. I have no idea where this should be mounted or what it's for but it could be my problem since I couldn't get it to tun over at all last tine I tried. I know pctures would be a big help and sorry I don't know how to send them at this time.

Leadslingingdaddy · #9 11-27-2011, 11:24 AM

Did you try flipping the pto switch on and off??? maybe the N safety switch is either sticking or not making contact also....just things to look for...easy ones first.

Randy

Dave01 · #10 11-27-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by old piddler

Started looking for the starting problem with my 1864 and found several things not right. Two switches under the seat and neither hooked up or crossed over, there must be a jumper somewhere but haven't found it. I dont think that is the starting problem. Trying to trace the wires from the seat I removed the floor pan and saw a switch hanging low and just to the right of the ignition switch. 3 wires on it a small button and a long hin leaver that would activate the switch by depressing the button. I have no idea where this should be mounted or what it's for but it could be my problem since I couldn't get it to tun over at all last tine I tried. I know pctures would be a big help and sorry I don't know how to send them at this time.

That sounds like a reverse safety switch, maybe there was one on your tractor. I'm sure you tried cranking the starter while depressing that switch, but I doubt it is your problem.

I wonder if you have a bad ignition switch, they do go bad. I believe all the current for the starter circuit goes through the switch, not a great setup. Maybe someone here will tell us how to jump it out, or test it, I'm not sure how.