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Hi Everyone:
Bought a used Cub Cadet 2185 HDS with a 20hp Kohler Twin yesterday for very low bucks. Tractor has about 500 hours on it, but was dropped from a ramp at one point and has sustained some damage, but the damage is mostly cosmetic. One of the valve covers was broken, and will need to be replaced. This unit has had some mods done to it but nothing major. Even with the valve cover bad it starts and runs great. These are tough tractors !!
After I replace the cover, I'll replace the belts, change the fluids, etc. I have a couple of questions:
Any other weak points or things to check on this tractor? Others have posted that there is an area above the muffler where grass can collect and burn? I would appreciate any guidance to locate this area, and tips to keep the grass out if possible.
I'm sure that I'll have lots more questions later. Any recommendations on a user manual and service manual that can be downloaded or purchased? I'll get pics later once I start to work on it more.
Thanks !
Bought a used Cub Cadet 2185 HDS with a 20hp Kohler Twin yesterday for very low bucks. Tractor has about 500 hours on it, but was dropped from a ramp at one point and has sustained some damage, but the damage is mostly cosmetic. One of the valve covers was broken, and will need to be replaced. This unit has had some mods done to it but nothing major. Even with the valve cover bad it starts and runs great. These are tough tractors !!
After I replace the cover, I'll replace the belts, change the fluids, etc. I have a couple of questions:
- Where is the serial number on these tractors? I found the plate on the engine, but need the tractor S/N too
- What is the recommended fluid for the hydro? I'll need to replace the filter as well.
- From a label on some wiring, it looks like the tractor was a 2000 or 2001. Are there clues to tell me which, besides the S/N? The Kohler has a 20 with the Oil Sentry feature, it that helps at all.
Any other weak points or things to check on this tractor? Others have posted that there is an area above the muffler where grass can collect and burn? I would appreciate any guidance to locate this area, and tips to keep the grass out if possible.
I'm sure that I'll have lots more questions later. Any recommendations on a user manual and service manual that can be downloaded or purchased? I'll get pics later once I start to work on it more.
Thanks !