I guess this Cub has not been used for years, but before using a Shop Vac or similar vacuum in the gas tank, I would check carefully that there is no gas in the bottom of the tank, or gas smell in the tank.
They have said before on here to not use a vacuum in the gas tank, the gas fumes can build up in the vacuum, and sparks made in the vacuum's motor can cause an explosion.
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