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Old 06-12-2014, 12:51 AM
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Default New to (old) Cubs, just bought my first - a 125!!
Hello All,

I've been lurking here since Tuesday after making this fine purchase. I'm very pleased so far. I haven't checked the serial number yet so I don't know the exact year of manufacture but I assume somewhere around 1968. it's a 125 with the Kohler 12 horse K301 (I think, based on reading.) I think I got a fair price for the condition. It has a 48 inch deck and a 42 inch snowthrower with wheel weights and chains, all new belts and a new battery.
The previous owner says it was his grandfathers and kept in a garage at all times. The amount of rust is acceptable to me, especially considering 45 years of service in Western NY including winter use. He also says its 'all original.' To me that means I'm due for a rebuild of the Kohler sooner than later. it doesn't leak any oil but it does burn just a few drops. The engine fires right up nice, I couldn't be happier. Happy Fathers Day to me!!







I'm starting this thread with hopes to get to know you all and ask for your expertise. I like to fully understand my machines and have been through many forums in the past (usually automotive.)

First of all - what should I expect? I know I should rebuild the engine eventually. the Hydro doesn't leak and runs strong from what I can tell. is there anything I should do or know right this minute?

Second - I have had issues recently with 87 octane fuel with ethanol in other small motors. According to the guy down at the parts store these old small motors can't handle the ethanol and 'valves and rings will burn out.'
I have been using a fuel stabilizer in all my other motors to counteract this and I put some into the tank of this 125 the second I got it home. I have the lovely option of purchasing 91 octane, non ethanol fuel locally. Should I go that route? does the K301 work well under 91 octane? Is it worth $4.40 a gallon?

Thanks in advance, I know I will have lots of questions. So happy to be a part of the IH Cub world now!!


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