Land of 10,000 Lakes

AaronZ · #1 05-01-2014, 07:04 PM

Hello all, as you can see my name is Aaron. I actually live in a small town west of the Twin Cities called Waverly. For those that didnt know, it was Hubert H. Humphreys place of residence.

Anywho, I have lurked here for awhile now. But since I went and bought myself my 1st Cub, I decided it was time I become a member. After searching and pleading with the wife for a very long time, she finally allowed me to purchase one. I ended finding a 682 that a guy wanted $600 for. I went and checked it out and saw it was a series 2. It has a 50 inch deck and appeared to be pretty well taken care of. Still had the hub caps and sheet metal was all intact with very minimal rust including the deck. There was a little wobble in the front axle which will have to be taken care of. And it seemed to only run with the choke partially out. Not a big deal there as usually its an easy adjustment. So I offered $450, eventually we settled on $500.

I get it home and go to start the process of getting it to run smooth. When I see why it can not be easily adjusted. The main fuel adjustment has broken off and can not be turned. Ok, so I will work with the other two. Eventually, I get it. It runs perfect, and only a slight puff of smoke at start up. Im excited as a kid on christmas day. I tool around with it for about an hour. Then I decided to allow my 13 yr old daughter give it a try. Mind you, shes driven every mower I had. So I didnt think twice. What I didnt think of, is the fact that this machine is more beastly and responsive than anything Ive had. She drove around for a good 10 minutes and was showing off to her mom because mom was too scared to go wide open. In the end, my daughter ended up rounding a corner, and went right through our doghouse. Its not just a small one either. Its roughly 5 foot deep by 4 foot wide and 4 foot tall. All I could do was laugh. The 1st thing that went through my mind is making fun of women drivers to my wife when I picked up the 682. I told her I was glad this came with a front bumper, because it will most likely need it with the women of the house driving it!!

Anyways, after about a good 90 mins, it started running rough again to where I would have to choke it to keep it running. Looked at it again, filter is new, good flow after shut off valve. So I go to the carb again. I found that because the main at the top must be off quite a bit, to compensate I have to turn the one I can adjust just about 3 full turns out. Which leaves not much left. Well it works its way out the longer you run her. So its either dial the screw back in every so often, maybe stretch out the spring a little to add some tension. Or buy a new carb. Whelp, I opted to buy a new carb yesterday for it. It should be here tomorrow. I was a little shocked at the sticker price on that carb. Lets just say this. I told her before if I bought one, which I may need to, it was only going to cost $50 at most. I didnt tell her I bought one. Im going to wait and see if she notices it on the monthly statement.....

Anyways, thats it for now. Glad to be here and I will post some pics hopefully tomorrow. Right now I have to get the ball rolling as we have my 7 yr olds 1st school play to attend.

ACecil · #2 05-01-2014, 11:10 PM

Welcome to OCC! Glad to have you!

MinnesotaCadet · #3 05-02-2014, 12:16 AM

Glad to see another Minnesotan! I'm located in Blaine/Circle Pines area. Thats pretty interesting: about the Humphrey residence. Super neat!

nikster · #4 05-02-2014, 02:15 AM

Welcome but Geeeesh, min., has 11,842 lakes.

682 is a mighty machine, but you should know by past lurking that we like pictures.

Also I think you could have saved yourself some $$$$. By re-building the carb (?). I'm sure theirs guys here that would have steered you in the right direction.
Don't know how handy you are but if I can do it every-one else can.

I've done things to my cubbies that where foreign to me. If it wasn't for this site & some of the members, I'd still be scratching & picking my nose.

NIK,

Cubcrazy · #5 05-02-2014, 07:00 AM

Welcome to OCC!

Cubby guy · #6 05-02-2014, 10:16 AM

Welcome, Aaron. This is THE PLACE for all things Cub Cadet, from the IH made Original Model through the current MTD machines.

Put on the coffee, pull up a chair and stay awhile.

10,000 Lakes? With all the rain this week in Ohio, I have 10K lakes in my back yard.

AaronZ · #7 05-02-2014, 07:39 PM

Thanks for the welcome guys, much appreciated!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cubby guy

Welcome, Aaron. This is THE PLACE for all things Cub Cadet, from the IH made Original Model through the current MTD machines.

Put on the coffee, pull up a chair and stay awhile.

10,000 Lakes? With all the rain this week in Ohio, I have 10K lakes in my back yard.

That aint a joke up here either. Its been real crazy in this area.

AaronZ · #8 05-02-2014, 07:53 PM

1st and foremost

The side view

Look at those beautiful eyes!!

That red axle makes this rear end look especially nice!!

1st person point of view

Series 2 baby!!

My daughters "Oh Sh*t" moment

Doesnt seem to have done anything, sweet!!!

Ah, but wait, I can only steer in one direction..... But theres the issue, no sweat!!

AaronZ · #9 05-02-2014, 08:13 PM

My one question is, well, more likely the 1st of many. Would this be considered IH or a CCC model?

bkw3614 · #10 05-02-2014, 09:40 PM

Aaron,

Welcome to OCC! I live a few miles north of you in Moorhead, MN.

It looks as if your 682 is a CCC model. Your serial number tag is a Cub Cadet Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio identification. An IH built machine would be tagged International Harvester Company, Chicago, Illinois 60602. You have a nice looking 682. This is the IH designed tractor with the good Kohler engine.

You have a great story,and it is good to see that your daughter is interested in it. This tractor will last long enough for her to own it one day.