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[RG53Hornet]

Hello,
I just picked up a Low Boy 154 last night. It has a belly mower and the 3 point hitch. It runs, moves, cuts and steers but brakes are more of a suggestion that it should stop instead of actually stopping. Our land is very hilly so that will be the first item on the list of repairs. I would like to figure out what year it is for sure too (It was listed as a 1970) and what brand/model the mower is so I get the correct belts
Things it needs on first look:
BRAKES
All the belts, engine, PTO, mower.
Hydraulic lines, look to be original and very rotted.
Total re-wire. Mice and other owners have made "repairs"
The usual fluids and filters.
Also, this one has an actual starter on the engine, not the starter/generator unit I was expecting. Was this an option or did someone upgrade?
This 'lil guy will be put to use mowing on our land and going were the Kioti tractor wont fit. (lots of woods)
Looking forward to poking around the site.
Robert

[Stanton]

Welcome to the Forum, RG!

Take some time and read through a few threads to acquaint yourself with the Forum:

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You'll be able to download an Owner's Manual and any service manuals that interest you. Implement Manuals are also available.

Might also enjoy reading through this thread: What to do with a Cub you just brought home

There are a lot of good threads dealing with Cub repair and maintenance in the How To Forum. Located here: http://farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=11

We’d encourage you to take the Safety Test located in the Safety Forum: http://farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=68084

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[Bob McCarty]

Robert, Welcome to the forum. Let us know if we can be of any help.

[Pap]

Welcome to the forum Robert
Good luck with your project and Enjoy Your Ride.

[outdoors4evr]

Welcome! Post a serial number to determine the year. Your 154 may have an engine from another tractor or may have a previous owner modification for the starter. Might also want to post the serial number of the engine which is stamped on the block just to the rear of the carburetor.

[Mike in Louisiana]

Welcome to the forum.

[RG53Hornet]

Thanks all!
I did find a serial number plate. All the painted info on it is gone but the stamped numbers 030326 are still visible. I will have to look closer at the engine block for its number. Would the original engine SN match the main SN?

[RG53Hornet]

Lets see if this works...

[staninlowerAL]

SN 30326 shows 1973 in the CUB INFO list at the top of this page. Engine SN and tractor SN will not match except for very early in production (1947) of FCUB tractors. The C60 engine block is common to all cubs (as far as I can determine).

[Glen]

Hi,
The Cub 154 LoBoy operator's manual can help you learn about maintenance that the LoBoy needs.

Below is the Cub 154 LoBoy operator's manual. The experts on here recommend people read it. It has lots of info about operation, maintenance, and lubrication. There is a table of contents on page 1, and the index begins on page 58.
The lube section begins on page 46.
It shows how 154 LoBoys originally looked in it.

http://farmallcub.com/rudi_cub/www.clea ... index.html

It shows the electrical system that a LoBoy originally had.
154 LoBoys originally have 12 volt, negative ground electrical systems.

I would check or change all the oils before using the LoBoy. Using a LoBoy with low oil in a gear housing can damage the parts in it.
There are 3 separate gear housings at the rear area of a LoBoy, with 3 separate oil levels to check, the transmission, and 2 final drives.

The transmissions in Cubs and LoBoys commonly get water in them, from rain, or condensation inside the housing over time.

The operator's manual tells how to change the oils, and what oils to use.

There is a search box at the top of the page, to the right of the Farmall Cub, you can find info in posts that have been made.

Below is the 154 LoBoy parts manual, if you need it.

http://farmallcub.com/rudi_cub/www.clea ... index.html

[RG53Hornet]

So 1973 it is then! Thanks all for the info!

[Eugene]

Welcome.

Photos of the mower will help with the identifcation.

Interesting photo of the tractor on the trailer. PTO pulley appears to be very large. How big, diameter, is it?

[RG53Hornet]

Welcome.

Photos of the mower will help with the identifcation.

Interesting photo of the tractor on the trailer. PTO pulley appears to be very large. How big, diameter, is it?

The pulley measures 7 5/8" across, about 7" where the belt rides.

Might also want to post the serial number of the engine which is stamped on the block just to the rear of the carburetor.

I think this is the number, its kind of hard to read it... 60CT2U 294867X

[outdoors4evr]

Looks like 1973 is the year. Both the tractor and engine serials line up with that year.

[RG53Hornet]

Looks like 1973 is the year. Both the tractor and engine serials line up with that year.

Thanks!