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Help!! ZT1 rattling when blades engaged

Hey everyone… I need some help… my zt1 rattles when I engage the blades. At first it sounded like a blade was hitting something and tonight I realized the belt is vibrating like crazy.

u/wareagle2334 — 2 days ago

Help!! My new mowers engine has a whole in it.

My LT42 I've had for about 9 months on my stopped with a loud bang while mowing. Looked and it's a whole in the engine. Called a repair guy and he said it's too much to repair.

u/Ok-Telephone-6611 — 5 days ago
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What would you buy?

Looking to get a new zero turn (specifically one with a steering for the hills I have) and I have about 3.5-4 acres to mow. I've somewhat narrowed it down to a new ztxs4 60 for around 7k or there's a used 24' pro z 500s with only 25 hours for about 9k (could potentially talk him down some). The pro has the 27hp Kawasaki with I'm assuming a heavier duty deck and the ztxs4 has the 26hp kohler. Which do you think would be the better buy?

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u/IndicationSenior — 6 days ago

Need opinions

I asked ai to make my wheels, and decks black. Even though I love the original and hate to make it “non original”, I really like the black. What do we think?

u/Fantastic-Egg7778 — 10 days ago
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2020 Cub Cadet xt2 GX 54D 26hp - Clutch Pulley Bolt Torque Specs

Hi,

As my title says, does anyone know the torque specs for the electric clutch PTO pulley on a 2020 XT2 GX 54D 26hp? This is the same shaft the drive belt sits above. See attached pictures.

When I cracked her loose yesterday, it was a bear to get loose and took a lot of force to remove because the factory installed it with loctite.

u/Perfect-Arm-5184 — 11 days ago

Starter issues? CC30H

Doe this seem like the starter or something else?

CC30H

Sometimes it tries to start sometimes it squeals and sometimes it just clicks

u/ChaoticCannoli — 11 days ago
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Im having trouble getting my Cub Cadet LT1018 to start.

It used to be that the engine cranked slowly but would fire up...but if it didnt start fairly quickly I would have to charge the battery.

However, for the last week when I try to start the mower it just clicks. The digital meter on the dash was reading 9.5 when I would turn the key. Now the meter on the dash just kind of fades to nothing.

My voltage meter is reading that the battery is fully charged and good. The solenoid is clicking...I checked it with a circuit tester and both sides of solenoid light up when key is turned. The positive wire into starter also lights up when I check it with circuit tester and key on.

I‘m certainly no small engine repairman. Anyone able to provide me with some guidance? Is it possible the starter is bad?

Thanks

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u/Scary-Fig9589 — 14 days ago

Hey all so our 2166 after many years of faithful service has decided this winter was one too many. As you can see in the video she’ll crank for a while then KABOOM out the exhaust. We checked the gas and regapped the plug so it’s not that. Has anyone else had this problem? I tried Googling but it’s all about backfires while running or turning the engine off. Any suggestions on what to check next with having to tear the engine apart?

u/deathwotldpancakes — 15 days ago

Specifically blade models:

742P05576

https://www.cubcadet.com/en_US/riding-mower-blades/high-lift-blade-for-42-inch-cutting-decks/742P05576.html

and

490-110-F191

https://www.cubcadet.com/en_US/riding-mower-blades/ultra-high-lift-blade-set-for-42-inch-cutting-decks/490-110-F191.html

I called Cub Cadet support number, and the person there assured me the ultra blades provide more lift. Which makes sense, but looking around various (scarce) sources, some mention those blades are identical. They are just a new packaging model number.

I want to install a bagger on a Cub Cadet Ultima Z2. And I'm trying to decide if it's worth getting those Ultra High-Lift blades or not. Don't want to buy them if they end up being exactly the same as my stock blades that came with the mower.

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u/Classic-Champion-966 — 15 days ago