Headlights...

[quadracerx]

I put a deposit on the 149 I went to look at. The only thing that doesn't work, are the headlights.

I don't have it home yet. Hopefully Thurs. or Friday this week.

Is there a fuse somewhere to look for?

It starts and runs fine, all the hydraulics work, even the tiller works fine, nomower deck.

Can you run a mower deck and a tiller? Or do I have to remove the tiller to run the mower deck? Stupid question I know.



Thanks,

Steve

[Cub Cadet 123]

Hey Steve, Congratulations on your 149 purchase! I have 2 of them and they are very well rounded cubs with plenty of power, easy to work on, and plenty of power under the hood.

On this forum, the only stupid question is asking yourself whether or not you should ask your question. Overall, we are a friendly group that is more than happy to answer questions, help each other, and bring another member into our hobby.

To answer your questions, if the headlights were installed correctly, then yes they should have a fuse installed on them, that is typically close to the switch. However, those cubs shake rattle and roll a lot, so I wouldn't be surprised if the headlights need replaced.

You cannot run a mower deck AND a tiller together. Not for sure why you would want to anyway, but you cannot have both of them together. That is why a lot of us have multiple cub cadets, so we can have each one of them set up for particular duties. So, start planning for another cub cadet.....but they may be hard to find out your way is what I often hear.

Cub Cadet 123

[quadracerx]

Thanks for the quick response and info... I think you're right... I might need to try and find a "backup" 149... LOL They do seem to be kind of hard to find around here though....

My real plan is to buy or build a loader for the 149 and keep the tiller installed... I dont want to have to go through the work to change from tiller to mower deck... I already have a riding mower that works for my yard... So if it works out, I hope to keep the tiller and loader on the Cub... I wouldnt mind having a 50" mower deck just to have...

Thanks again... Ill look for the fuse once I get it home this week...

Steve

[ironman]

Quadracerx, I have a 149 and although I installed one, I don't recall it originally having a fuse for the headlights.

You should go to, and familiarize yourself with the Technical Library on this forum, where you will be able to view and download for your 149, the operator manual, chassis service manual, tiller manual, wiring diagram, etc. You'll be able to answer a lot of your questions before you need to ask them.

Back to your headlights, most likely the lamps are burned out. They are a 4411 PAR 36 sealed beam are are readily available. There are also LED replacements for them.

[Banman]

My new to me 149 has working headlights and there is an in-line glass style fuse holder a few inches from the switch.

I can probably take a pic of it later today if that would help.

[Cub Cadet 123]

It just came to mind, ask the previous owner of the 149 if the balance gears have been removed. Hopefully he will say "Yes". They are a ticking time bomb imho.

Cub Cadet 123

[Cub Cadet 123]

Great job on a DIY project. I knew that you could do it!


The use of headlights depends on how you use your cub cadet. Whenever I am plowing or throwing snow, it gets dark in the winter around 5 or 5:30 in my geographic location, so the headlights (and tail lights) help for me to be seen by traffic if I am along the curb or turning around in part of the street or traveling to my neighbors sidewalk to help them out, so it is a MUST for safety that I leave them on. It is always better to have them, than to NOT have them.

Here is the correct switch for your cub cadet for your review. You could purchase this one or place an ad in the Trading Post of this forum in the Wanted section and see what comes up!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-Cub-Ca...cAAOSwukZcQLmv

Now, paint a face on your cub and use it to drive your kids around at Halloween!




Cub Cadet 123