I'm new to this forum, but I'm old to having a Cub. I bought a 1953 Farmall Cub (red) (serial # 162555 J) with a #22 sickle bar mower 25 years ago. I also have a 2006 Cub Cadet GT 2550 (yellow). The red Cub is used to mow a 3 acre meadow and the yellow Cub mows a 1 acre lawn around the my house.
The red cub ran great from the first day except when the sickle bar was engaged causing a vibration so strong that it was difficult staying in the seat. The previous owner admitted to having hit a few rocks with the part suspended from the belly-mount (New England soil is loaded with protruding rocks). So, the 1st major repair was to have the shaft tube rebuilt with new brass bushings. Thankfully, the shaft was straight! I just recently had to have a crack in the shaft tube welded. Yes, I hit a rock! The previous owner told me to use only non-detergent oil in the crankcase since the engine had never been opened and the cylinder walls were probably coated with varnished oil and detergent oil might clean the cylinders causing increased oil consumption. Not knowing any different, I've used only non-detergent oil for the past 25 years. The advise must have been good since the red cub uses no oil and the oil is still clean looking after an average 25 hours per year use. I change the oil and filter every spring. Other than new plugs every few years and a tune-up 20 years ago, nothing else has been done. It is one GREAT machine!
The yellow cub also is a great machine! The only problem I've had is broken hinges on the seat pan after only having it for 3 years. I thought it was a design problem until the dealer said he had never encountered that problem and asked if I was cutting on a hill. Well, yes! Remember, I live in Vermont that is not only rocky but also hilly. Now, when I mow along the side of a hill I hold the grab handle on the fender to prevent my 185 pounds from putting torque on the hinges. Also, every time I flip the seat forward to fill the gas tank I check the seat hinges for cracks. I don't want to experience again of suddenly having my body with a tractor seat under it heading down hill without the tractor!
I'm looking forward to learning from all of of you on this forum so I can enjoy my Cubs for many years to come.
Macmonter
Hi From Vermont
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Hi From Vermont
by macmonter » Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:27 am
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Re: Hi From Vermont
by Bigdog » Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:24 am
Welcome to the forum! Enjoy the ride and it sounds like you are already enjoying your cubs.
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If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
My wife says I don't listen to her. - - - - - - - - Or something like that!
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Re: Hi From Vermont
by Bob McCarty » Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:30 am
Macmonter, Welcome to the Forum. You'll find a lot of Cub lovers here. If you need any help, or have any questions, this is the place to be.
Bob
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Re: Hi From Vermont
by Tezell » Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:35 am
Welcome to the forum! I agree and a lot of other folks here also agree.... they are great little tractors. 
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Re: Hi From Vermont
by Bezirk » Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:52 am
Welcome aboard:
You will find great infomationa and people here.
Berlin
You will find great infomationa and people here.
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I seem to know more and more about less and less, soon I'll know everything about nothing !
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Re: Hi From Vermont
by Buzzard Wing » Mon Aug 15, 2011 6:37 pm
Welcome neighbor!
You should plan on attending Cubfest NE (Columbus Day weekend).... you will like it.
You should plan on attending Cubfest NE (Columbus Day weekend).... you will like it.
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Re: Hi From Vermont
by Joe Malinowski » Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:35 pm
Welcome from Ma. Where abouts in Vt are you?
Joe
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22 mower 5', grader blade, 189 two way moldboard plow, cultivators ,danco C2 mower,1961 Comet, 1984 BMW 318i
Part of life is falling down, living is getting back up.
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Re: Hi From Vermont
by ScottyD'sdad » Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:45 pm
Welcome to the forum. I second the recommendation to attend the cubfest. Ed
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Re: Hi From Vermont
by Rudi » Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:44 pm
G'day and welcome to the forum. I am pretty positive that with the quarter century of experience with your 53 you will have lots of interesting stories which we will look forward to. Check out the CubFest's and Gatherings Calendar. There are a couple/three or so CubFests in the NorthEast that I am positive you would really enjoy 
and Cecil's is really a unique CubFest and that is almost a must attend event if possible.
You probably have a lot of info on your Cub, but one of the great things about our community is the amount of resources that we have available to our members. If you get a bit of time, it might be interesting to check out our resources listed below - simply follow the links.
Oh, btw since many of us are visually expressive folks
and Cecil's is really a unique CubFest and that is almost a must attend event if possible. You probably have a lot of info on your Cub, but one of the great things about our community is the amount of resources that we have available to our members. If you get a bit of time, it might be interesting to check out our resources listed below - simply follow the links.
Oh, btw since many of us are visually expressive folks
to Farmallcub.com
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the Welcome Wagon wherein you will find links to many useful sites and topics. One of which is the Cub Manual Server. Enjoy!.
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Re: Hi From Vermont
by Mike in Louisiana » Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:04 am
Macmonter, 
and 
to 
From way down in Louisiana.
and to From way down in Louisiana.1975 cub (LouAnn) serial # 245946, 1941 John Deere Model H
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Re: Hi From Vermont
by RaymondDurban » Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:58 am
Welcome to the Forum macmonter and Alijah!! You have come to the right place for all things Cub!!
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