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Old 04-08-2016, 10:43 PM
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Default Teaching this young incompetent New Cub Cadet 102 Owner
Well gentleman here it is. I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to maintaining my cub cadet mower. I don't know much about maintaining a mower as I have never had to work on one as my step dad was the one who always worked on mowers and various pieces of power equipment. I gained what knowledge I could from him when I was around him but when it comes to mowers and such I never got that one on the list. Now I have a cub cadet 102 with a 42 inch deck. It has a Kohler K241AS 10 HP motor. I have no idea how to change the oil... I know sad. I can change oil in a car, change brakes in a car, but my knowledge is pretty basic when it comes to things of that nature. So I am in desperate need of some help to teach me what I need to maintain and care for my new baby...

OK so I just got a new set of rear shoes put on about 3 weeks ago. Carlisle Tru-Power tires 23x8.5-12's. I just got my blades sharpened and just got a new set of blades to put on. I am thinking stock piling parts and such for back ups... (Yes I know new addiction started.) It's going to be a good start as long as you kind gentlemen can train this young pup. Blades are medium lift cub cadet oem hardened blades. Part number 759-3848 and 759-3850. I know I just said I just got them but ask me how I know these part numbers by memory now... Argument with the shop about them... So needless to say I have learned that I have a 42 inch deck out of all that.

Now to some questions. What do I need to maintain on a regular besides oil changes and keeping blades sharp? I watched a video on how to clean and take apart a carburetor so I am thinking about picking up a carb kit just to have maybe to change??? Not sure if it needs it. I bought the mower off my ex-stepfather about 5-6 months ago and know he has done some work to the mower before he sold it to me. His dad use to own a snapper business probably 20-30 years ago and now currently owns a stihl business so he has been around small engine repair his whole life. Me not soo much.

The oil I would like to change to make sure it is good for the mowing season. Also I think I may have a bad seal somewhere as the front end of the mower underneath the motor seems to have an oily residue on it mixed with grit probably dust and such from mowing. I have now idea where to start looking for it. Now when changing the blades I have no idea where to keep the center spindle from rotating when trying to tighten it except the outside spindle but it is still turning from play from (the belt I am assuming?)

I will stop there... Sorry for being incompetent fellas. Thanks for any help appreciated.
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