Newbie Tips Needed

[SharpEdge0913]

I got my first cub a short time ago. It is a 2284 that came with the 451 snowblower attached and a cab enclosure. It was be primarily used for snow removal.

Before winter hits I want to take the cab and snowblower off to get more familiar with it (I am not the most mechanically inclined person but I am learning).

It appears I need to undo the hydraulic pole, loosen the tension of the belt pulley, and then it is just 2 bolts.

Any tips/tricks for removing the 451 snowblower?

[bocephus1991]

I wouldn't mess with removing anything! Plenty online you can read to learn more, or if have questions ask here! But I wouldn't monkey with it unless something is broken.

[Sam Mac]

Here are some links pertaining to the Cyclops series.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=33244

Congrats on buying the last of the best.

[SharpEdge0913]

Originally Posted by bocephus1991

I wouldn't mess with removing anything! Plenty online you can read to learn more, or if have questions ask here! But I wouldn't monkey with it unless something is broken.

I know, part of me wants to just leave it until spring, but I at a minimum I want to be able to remove/install the cab, snowblower, mower deck, and do routine maintenance.

[SharpEdge0913]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Here are some links pertaining to the Cyclops series.

http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=33244

Congrats on buying the last of the best.

Thanks for the links! I will check them out.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by SharpEdge0913

I know, part of me wants to just leave it until spring, but I at a minimum I want to be able to remove/install the cab, snowblower, mower deck, and do routine maintenance.

Shouldn't need to remove the cab or blower to do routine maintenance.

It's a lot of work to remove both. Best just to wait until it's necessary, then learn. Unless you just like to cuss a lot and work hard for no real reason.... Not that a lot of cussing is necessary, but the blowers are a real pain to remove just because they are awkward and heavy. After doing it a few times, you'll get a pattern.

Cab.... I like to just leave it on unless it really, really needs to come off.

[Shrewcub]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Shouldn't need to remove the cab or blower to do routine maintenance.

It's a lot of work to remove both. Best just to wait until it's necessary, then learn. Unless you just like to cuss a lot and work hard for no real reason.... Not that a lot of cussing is necessary, but the blowers are a real pain to remove just because they are awkward and heavy. After doing it a few times, you'll get a pattern.

Cab.... I like to just leave it on unless it really, really needs to come off.

Unless you do like I do and drive them onto a pallet. Then move the pallet.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Shrewcub

Unless you do like I do and drive them onto a pallet. Then move the pallet.

Great minds think alike.

I made a little "pallet" on wheels for mine. Works awesome.
On concrete.....

[Shrewcub]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Great minds think alike.

I made a little "pallet" on wheels for mine. Works awesome.
On concrete.....

I dream for the days when I can use concrete!

[Dirty Steve]

This manual should help. Can download from MTD manual website. Use 190 451 100 as model number. Can't remember if supposed to have spaces or hyphens between each set of three numbers. You can also call the tech line and they will email them to you. The form number is helpful for the MTD folks also. 772-9068 is the owners manual for your 2284. 772-4166 is the form number for a massive 400+ page service manual for the Cyclops series tractors with sections on implements also. That manual will help perform some much needed service to your 20+ year old snow eating monster. Great tractor and great blower. Would be real nice if you did not need them at all this year..... Oh and