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Old 11-09-2013, 11:40 AM
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Just inherited a 1641 with a serial # 864---. Where is the hydro dipstick and fill hole? Is this one of the "better" MTD made cubs? The book says
Cub Cadet Corp., Cleveland. One more thing--how high a throttle setting to engage PTO? Thanks in advance.
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Old 11-09-2013, 12:59 PM
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Hello and welcome to OCC! The hydro dipstick/fill hole should be under the seat. It's no a bad tractor, but not the "best". That particular hydrostat in that tractor wasn't the best one. Otherwise, not a bad machine. You should always engage the PTO at the lowest possible throttle setting that won't kill the engine.
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Old 11-09-2013, 01:34 PM
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Welcome to OCC! Congrats on your 1641!
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Old 11-09-2013, 10:22 PM
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Welcome Retiredguy!

That's a nice machine. I have a 1440 which is its smaller brother and it's the best tractor I've ever owned -- and 19 years old to boot.

J-Mech, what is it about the hydrostat (same one in mine) that makes it not one of the best?

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Old 11-09-2013, 10:55 PM
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The 1440 and the 1641 used the Hydrogear hydrostat. Tractors made before this series used the Sunstrand units. The Sunstrands have proven themselves a better unit.
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I agree with Jonathan on that but the hydrogear pumps are not all that bad. If your using this tractor as a mower you should be fine.
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I agree with Jonathan on that but the hydrogear pumps are not all that bad. If your using this tractor as a mower you should be fine.
The Hydro gears are fine as long as you use them as you should use any tractor. Keep the oil and filter clean, don't slam them from forward to reverse and they live a long time. I have two 1641's that had been pretty well beat to death.
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Just inherited a 1641 with a serial # 864---. Where is the hydro dipstick and fill hole? Is this one of the "better" MTD made cubs? The book says
Cub Cadet Corp., Cleveland. One more thing--how high a throttle setting to engage PTO? Thanks in advance.
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