Cub Cadet 3185 Mower, Lawn and Garden Tractor Category
Original Model: Briggs 18hp Vanguard 350447
You will need to use the drive adapter and muffler off of your original engine. You will have to by pass the key switch and change the throttle and choke control to remote if you use the 356447-0079 engine. The wiring may be slightly different, so if needed, you can use the wiring harness off of your old engine. You may have to use the oil filter bracket as well. You may also have to use other minor parts off of your current engine If you use the 356447-0079 engine, the flywheel fan and shrould is 1-3/8" thicker on this engine than the 350447 series. If you drive of the flywheel side of the engine you will have to use you shroud, flywheel and stub adapter of the old engine.
Parts List
5 ProductsEngines
356447-0080
18hp Vanguard Horizontal 1"x2 29/32" Keyed Shaft, Electric Start, Key Switch, Throttle Lever, Briggs & Stratton Engine (replaces 356447-3079)
Mowing Blade
MTD-94204053C
17.90" STANDARD BLADE FOR I1050, LT1050, (S)LTX1050, RZT50. FITS MOST CURRENT 50" CUT RIDERS WITH STAMPED STEEL DECKS MADE BY MTD
MTD-94204124
MTD BLADE-14.88LG 3N1 942-04124. FOR HI-LIFT (BAGGING) BLADE USE 942-0645 MTD Lawnmower Parts
MTD-94204125
MTD BLADE-16.28LG 3N1 942-04125. FOR HI-LIFT (BAGGING) BLADE USE 942-0644 MTD Lawnmower Parts
MTD-9420645
MTD Blade, 16.28" Long, Star 2-in-1,HI-LIFT VERSION OF 942-04124. *aftermarket option OR-98069
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General Disclaimer
While we may have sold many engines listed above to be used for a Cub Cadet 3185 Mower, Lawn and Garden Tractor Category, we are NOT claiming these are exact replacements unless the product notes explicitly say so. Many original equipment engines may no longer be in production because of obsolescence or EPA regulations, so in some cases there may not be an exact replacement available. Our intention here is to show that other customers have utilized these in the equipment shown, but may have had to make some modifications to do so. If we know of any required changes, we will list those, however, some adapting during installation should be expected.