cub cadet 2185

Just purchased a well used cub cadet hds 2185 and, based on threads I read drained the transaxle and replaced the fluid with Rotella T 15w-40 and a purolator pure one pl14670 filter. Upon starting the mower and trying to engage forward or reverse drive, the mower barely moved and there was a...

Hi, I'm new to this forum, and want to touch base with other Cub Cadet owners to exchange tips and tricks on maintenence and repairs' mainly the 2185 model. I recently purchased an older model, and have only experienced routine parts replacement; belt, blades, oil filter, etc. This winter, I...

I've retired and thoroughly enjoy my job as general laborer on a farm I've purchased to assist my 25 yr old daughter in feeding her Equine Addiction. My job description further entails answering the call to anything that horses break or when any of the various machines I have purchased...

Greetings, I recently purchased a well used 2185 (hour meter was disconnected, but said 280 hours). After changing all fluids, fuel filter, air cleaner, greasing her up and replacing some deck parts I mowed the lawn. Next day I ran out of fuel. I used some gas that I had laying around and the...

Hello, I have a 1997 Cub Cadet 2185 with a model 301 48" full floating deck. I am looking for a 2 or 3 bagger system for this tractor. I have been told Cub made a bagger system for the 42" to 46" decks and the 50" to 52"??? decks but not the 48" deck. Yet I can buy high lift blades used for a...

I have a 2185 that lost forward completely, I have checked the linkage ( I even completely removed the linkage from the hydrostat pump and manually operated the trans with the same results. I have replaced the 2 check valves on the pump and changed the fluid annd filter. I am stating to see some...

I hope someone can help me. I'm interested in buying a used lawn or garden tractor. I was considering 2 Cubs a 95 2185 gear driven trans with a snow blower and a 99 2185 hydro. The 95 cost is only 300 more but the blower is a plus. I'm just concerned about the gear trans verses the hydor trans...

I just discovered this great website a few minutes ago and immediately registered, so that I can post a question that has been driving me crazy for several years. My Cub Cadet 2185 stalls after about 30 minutes of mowing. I know it is not getting fuel since I actually carried around a can of...

Cub Cadet 2185 Pto to Deck belt breaking Does anyone have any Ideas on why my Cub is Breaking PTO to Deck Belts, This is a 1994 model and have had belts breaking with less then 2 hrs of usage I just recently purchased this Lawn mower it was used. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated...