Need help with a HUSKEE Supreme LT

[Wild Bill 83]

Yesterday I aquired a HUSKEE Supreme LT. The unit is less than 5 years old, runs and looks great!

However, there is a cable that is loose at one end....it is mounted on the right side of the deck....NOTE: in the pic I have simply 'hooked' the loose end of the cable onto a cotter key. The RR corner of the bracket that attaches the mower deck to the tractor, had a weld break....the PO tried to fix it, but it didn't hold....so I need to fix that again.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/f1rstimpression/My%20Tractors/Huskee4.jpg

Could anyone please help me with how this cable is to be properly installed? Thanks in advance :trink39: The tractor came with absolutely no manuals!

Here are some more pictures of it................

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/f1rstimpression/My%20Tractors/Huskee1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/f1rstimpression/My%20Tractors/Huskee3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/f1rstimpression/My%20Tractors/Huskee2.jpg

[systech1]

Not sure where it goes or if it even belongs.
For an owners manual try going here http://manuals.mtdproducts.com/mtd/public/list.jsp
The model number should be under the seat.
You can check here for a Illustrated parts list.
http://mtd.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=MTDC&lang=EN&TF=Mainframe&loginID=MTDCon%20&LoginPWD=

[AlbanyBob]

That cable is a lift cable for the deck. It should go up around a small plastic idler pulley right above it and then hook to the lift arm. Believe me when i tell yo uit is a pain in the A** to get it there too. But with some patientence and a littel luck you can do it.

Bob

[AlbanyBob]

well now that i look at that picture again it may or may not be the lift cable for the right side of the deck. If the deck picks up even it is not. I am now thinking it may be the engage cable for the deck. Which would go to the end of the handle you move to engage the deck. Look under the frame for the arm that move off the handle on the dash. there should be a small pin there. It is only held on with a small washer and hair pin clip.

Bob

[Wild Bill 83]

Thanks guys!!

I'll research the model number, and check out the way the deck is engaged....and let you know what I find....

This tractor is a lot different than an IH Cub Cadet!!

[Wild Bill 83]

I found the model and serial number under the seat, just like you said systech1...but by the time I got to checking it out, it was dark...AlbanyBob, tomorrow evening, I'll check out that cable again.

:thanku: Guys!

The Model # is 13AJ608H131 which makes it a 2002 model year....the deck is a 46", so..............here is the parts break down:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/f1rstimpression/My%20Tractors/HUSKEEdeck1.jpg

The cable I'm dealing with, is part #50, which is PN 746-1107 Bracket Cable, 12"

[Wild Bill 83]

The HUSKEE is in the garage, and ready for some 'fixin' :fing32:

The deck will be repaired, remove blades, clean the underside of the deck, apply graphite 'slick paint', sharpen and reinstall the blades...then clean the top of the deck with Meguire's medium cut cleaner, then wax the deck. Also, the 21hp B&S will get a new fuel filter, air filter, spark plugs, and an oil change. The tractor itself will recieve a good cleaning with the Meguire's also, and will be waxed too.

I'll post some pics of the work in progress. :trink40:

[Wild Bill 83]

Here are some pics of the fune we had with the HUSKEE:

Here she is, in the garage, and deckless......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/f1rstimpression/My%20Tractors/HUSKEEdeckless.jpg


We tried to 'go through' the mower to make sure that all was well......it steers much better now that it has 1/4" toe in instead of 1/2" toe out!!


We had to remove the bodywork to properly get to the engine
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/f1rstimpression/My%20Tractors/HUSKEEengine.jpg

The engine recieved a oil change with 10w-30 synthetic Valvoline oil, new oil filter, air filter, spark plugs, fuel line, fuel filter, and the air filter pre-cleaner washed out, and re-oiled.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/f1rstimpression/My%20Tractors/HUSKEEengine2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/f1rstimpression/My%20Tractors/HUSKEEnewparts1.jpg

Saturday after I got home from work, we lit into it again...we replaced the upper and lower drive belts, on the tractor, and started in on the deck...

As you can see, it had been a while since the deck had been cleaned out!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/f1rstimpression/My%20Tractors/HUSKEEdirtydeck.jpg

and just as long since the blades had been sharpened...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/f1rstimpression/My%20Tractors/HUSKEEblades2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/f1rstimpression/My%20Tractors/HUSKEEblades1.jpg

yes folks, that is the cutting edge..........

[Wild Bill 83]

My son got the deck cleaned out, then I ground off the old/broken weld on the deck hanger, and reattached it, she is on there to stay now :thThumbsU

After it had cooled, and the reattched bracket area was painted and dry, Brandon went to cleaning the deck with the Meguires Meduim Cut Cleaner, then waxed the deck.

Once the deck was waxed, I installed the sharpened blades, and the deck was reattached to the tractor, and we hooked up the new PTO belt.

Then we touched up the wax on the tractor, and got the Armor-All in action.

Sunday afternoon I leveled the deck, and pushed it outside for these pictures....

The final results:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/f1rstimpression/My%20Tractors/HUSKEEcleanengine2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/f1rstimpression/My%20Tractors/HUSKEEcleanedup1.jpg

It barely turns over before it starts, and has PLENTY of power for the 46" cut deck :omg:

Not too bad for a 'free' mower :thThumbsU :thThumbsU

[Wild Bill 83]

Now for the ONLY issue that I'm having.......................................

This mower has a manual PTO.....and it won't stay engaged! :banghead3 :mad: :1336:

The handle seems to easily slip backwards...like there is no friction, resistance, etc. at all!!!! To mow, I had to -hold- the PTO lever forward!

I have downloaded the Owners Manual, and the Parts Manual for the tractor....but I don't see in them what 'holds' the PTO in the engaged position....spring, friction, detent notch...??

Could someone help me out on this PTO deal.....** please**

Thanks!

[jdkubotamurray]

Great Job! :thThumbsU

[Wild Bill 83]

Thanks! :fing32:

Once I get this PTO handle deal fixed it will be pretty much in A-1 shape!

[Tvern13]

Wild Bill,

I missed this when it was posted sorry or I could have helped you with the blade brake cable. My MTD has the same 46" deck. As you've probably already figured out the other end attaches to the PTO idler bracket so that when you engage the PTO it pulls the brake away from the pulley. The manual PTO on mine stays once engaged feels like its spring loaded but I've never really checked it out. You may want to take a good look at the PTO idler bracket underneath for a missing spring. Wish I could help more but I'm away at work and can't take a look at mine right now. Nice job though she's looking good :fing32:

[Wild Bill 83]

No problem Tvern! I PM'd 'Neil', and he told me about the cable being part of a brake for the mower spindles. That's all hooked up, and operational now...and that's part of the reason the deck won't stay engaged... :duh: :sidelaugh

I have downloaded the operators, and parts manual for the tractor from the MTD site, but neither is of the 'quality' I'm used to...

I studied the parts manual, but can't see any type of 'anything' that keeps the handle in the 'engage' position.

I stopped at a repair shop yesterday, and the tractor is headed there Monday eve. to get 'buttoned up' :thThumbsU


:thanku: As usual, Brandon did a good job cleaning up the HUSKEE. My dad has laid claim to it, so now I need to move the seat back...LOL....Dad is 6' tall, and he is pretty cramped!

[Tvern13]

Wild Bill,

Let us know when they sort it out what it was just for future reference in case I ever have the same problem :fing32:

[Byron R]

:ditto: Wildbill::Just unloaded one Dad showed up with..$650.00..Do you know anything about the Intelselect Attc. tag on the right fender..Something like that ?..onlything I saw was a plugin hanging on the right front (setting on seat) Looks like the same tractor TSC right?..Byron

[Wild Bill 83]

No problem Tvern, I will make sure to post the 'remedy' to what ails the HUSKEE :thThumbsU

Byron: Hmmmmm The only thing on the right fender of this tractor is a lever to set the height of the mower deck, etc.

There were different models, and different years of these HUSKEE units that look very similar, but they are not the same. Things like brand of the engine, and the deck sizes seem to make a difference in how the tractors were built.

Like 'systec1' said, look under the seat for the model and serial number, then click on the links he provided...and type that info into the 'boxes', that will get you started.

The HUSKEE name is sold only at TSC stores. However, there are names like Yard Machines, etc. sold at other stores that are VERY similar :goodl:

[Byron R]

Wild:: I was asking about the sticker by the right footrest..theres one in your pics,....These mowers are nothing like CC or the Wheelhorse he just gave away... :fing20: Byron

[Wild Bill 83]

Wild:: I was asking about the sticker by the right footrest..theres one in your pics,....These mowers are nothing like CC or the Wheelhorse he just gave away... :fing20: Byron


AHHHH....That is basically saying it is 'fast attach' attachment capable. Like the 'old' Cub Cadets had 'quick attach' blades, mower carriages, snowthrowers, etc.

Also if you look at the decal between the foot rests, you will see the attachments that work on the tractor...looking at the tractor from the front, and the rear you will see things very similar to the 'Frankenstien bolts' used on the old Cub Cadets.

The mower deck can be removed and reinstalled without tools, etc. If you look where the mower hanger is attached at the front of the chassis on the HUSKEE, you see 2 pins with 'hair clips', taking out the pins totally removes all front deck hanger.

You are right, however they serve a purpose.......
While working on this mower, I noticed a few items that definitely have an IH Cub Cadet heritage. But the HUSKEE makes -me- like the old Cub Cadets even more :trink39:

[Ohioplowboy]

Cook....you worry me boy....

Where did you dig that thing up?

I need to give you a call on my lunch hour some evening to discus a plowday for big tractors that may take place....3 dollar gas and diesel fuel be damned.

[Wild Bill 83]

Cook....you worry me boy....

Where did you dig that thing up?

I need to give you a call on my lunch hour some evening to discus a plowday for big tractors that may take place....3 dollar gas and diesel fuel be damned.

ROF J....... Actually, I was working on the 1712, and my neighbor to the East came over, and asked if I wanted it....FREE..I fired it up, and drove it over. It sat for a while until I had time to go through it..thinking I could make a few $$ on it. But dad has since said he wants it.

:fing32: You got my number! :thThumbsU

[Wild Bill 83]

Well, I have a verdict on the PTO handle........... :fing20: .............

:hide: :hide:

I wasn't pushing the lever forward far enough!!!!!!

I took it into town tonight, and told the guy at the mower shop what was happening...he grabs the lever, and pushes it clear to the front side of the steering wheel, and says "It seems like it is OK". :omg: I though he broke it!! The operators manual says to 'move the lever forward' to engage the PTO, nowhere does it say to move the lever 90* forward!!!!!!

So I reloaded the HUSKEE, and brought it home...unloaded, and mowed like a demon :trink40:

[glenn27]

WldBill--good job, as usual on the clean-up and re-do.....

can you tell me more about about the graphite paint you used under the deck--I just clean mine, and use Pam cooking spray about once every couple months.....

[Wild Bill 83]

Glenn: :thanku:

I get the graphite paint at TSC

http://www.mytscstore.com/detail.asp?pcID=4&paID=1031&sonID=74&productID=9296

It has worked pretty good for me :thThumbsU

Some guys use this stuff also

http://www.mytscstore.com/detail.asp?pcID=4&paID=1031&sonID=74&productID=2296

[glenn27]

Thank you--there is new TSC opening up next month 5 miles from me.....My bride snidely :sidelaugh remarked--Why don't you go there/get a part-time job???She said-you know all that tractor/home fixin' stuff...

Only problem--I'd spend my pay each week on more stuff I don't need....Hey-do they give employee discounts???? :congrats:

[jkeaton]

Nice tractor. I have the exact one myself. The first thing that broke was the PTO lever. There is a plastic sleeve that goes around the PTO shaft that has a detent on it for engagement. The speeve on mine slipped down off the shaft. It is a bear to get to it without removing the gas tank, but all I did was put a hose clamp on the shaft underneath the sleeve so it would not slip down anymore. Has held for 2 summers now. Great job on fixing/cleaning your up.