1650 - Tell Me About 'EM

[Cub-N-It]

I have not had to use mine, but sitting on the tractor, there is a lever between your legs on the right side of center. I think you lift and lock it to move the tractor. Just dont move it too fast, like towing it or something. I would not trust the disengagement for that. Someone else here may know better than me, my old K341 so far cranks every time.

[Methos]

Originally Posted by Cub-N-It

I have not had to use mine, but sitting on the tractor, there is a lever between your legs on the right side of center. I think you lift and lock it to move the tractor. Just dont move it too fast, like towing it or something. I would not trust the disengagement for that. Someone else here may know better than me, my old K341 so far cranks every time.

If the one your picking up doesn't have the handle that means it's got the automatic release valves installed. My 1650 has the automatic release.

[CHWNY]

Originally Posted by leeave96

So I am going to take a second look-see at the 1650 and will likely take it home with me - thanks for all the advice!

Any tricks to get the machine to roll, engine off? Can you disengage the hydro or is there another way?

Thanks again,
Bill

I use my kids old snow board under the rear tires and just slide it.

[IH Cub Cadet]

OK - I picked-up the 1650 today. There was no relief valve lever on the tractor to disengage the hydro, so it had the auto relief valve and rolled fairly easily onto my trailer. I was concerned that given the tractor had seen some time in the weather and the disc brakes were rusty, rolling might be a problem.

The guy I bought it from assured me the tractor ran and all it needs are new ISO mounts - we'll see.

Where do I get the ISO mounts? Is this something I purchase from the forum sponsors or are they a CC dealer item and what can I expect to pay?

Hopefully I'll be pulling the engine in a few weeks and doing a cradle mod too - which I have read about.

The serial numer indicates the tractor was made in late 1976.

Lastly, the tag on the mower deck said 440 Rotary Mower. This deck looks like a 48ish inch deck. I thought the deck for these tractors was a 50C or maybe a 50A. Would this deck not be the original?

Lots of questions coming.

Thanks for everyones input/advice.
Bill

[Cubcrazy]

Congrats on the 1650 Bill!

Please post pics of it when you get a chance.

The iso's can still be bought through the dealer. They are pricey though!
Check around but the last I looked they were in the $17-20 range each!

[Methos]

Congrats Bill! Like Mike said your dealer will have them or you can call one of your great site sponsers listed at the top of every page and get them there.

[Matt G.]

Originally Posted by leeave96

Where do I get the ISO mounts? Is this something I purchase from the forum sponsors or are they a CC dealer item and what can I expect to pay?

Lastly, the tag on the mower deck said 440 Rotary Mower. This deck looks like a 48ish inch deck. I thought the deck for these tractors was a 50C or maybe a 50A. Would this deck not be the original?

You can get the mounts from either a Cub Cadet dealer or the forum sponsors. Plan on about $100 for four new mounts and two new snubbers.

That tag says 44C, and is not the original deck; the original would have been a 38A, 44A, or 50A, depending on what it was ordered with new. Most likely the original one rotted out and it was replaced with a used deck.

[Cub-N-It]

Yes Congragulations Bill. And feel comforted knowing should you regret this decision to buy the 1650, just push it back on the trailer and drag it down here to North Carolina. I will take it off your hands

[Methos]

Originally Posted by Cub-N-It

Yes Congragulations Bill. And feel comforted knowing should you regret this decision to buy the 1650, just push it back on the trailer and drag it down here to North Carolina. I will take it off your hands

It would like to share my garage with my 1650! Maybe Evan won't take that one from me.

[Cub-N-It]

Thank you Matt
Just what I need, more places to buy lawn and garden tractor stuff!!! I'll never be lonely again
Also Duke, not fair to use Evan as a way to get ahead of me on the 1650.
LOL LOL LOL, I would do the same thing