1) Just jack up the front end. You don’t need to take the deck off. 2) If you’re using an impact, you don’t need the block of wood. That’s only if you’re using hand tools.

@munchkin929

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 he took the whole deck off 🤦‍♂️

@energyoneeighty2887

3 жыл бұрын

@@munchkin929 well it was nice to see how that is done regardless.

@jonnybravo9003

3 жыл бұрын

Ballard mower lift, it’s fast and easy to use

@tuckermarshall5615

2 жыл бұрын

And the guy has a little girl impact lmfao

@11Rebekah11

2 жыл бұрын

@@munchkin929 leave the guy alone BOOM

The first step of removing ANY mower deck, is to remove the belt from the main pulley (at rear). THEN, you do the rest. ALSO, when engaging the PTO, engage at 1/2 throttle and raise to full. This will make the belt last longer and will put less stress on the engine.

Suggest you remove the floor plate and blow clippings from pulleys during mowing season. The plate provides easy access and cleaning prevents excess buildup around the pulleys.

@tecoon5002

10 ай бұрын

Good tip. I've been using little sticks to push/pull clippings out from the pulley covers/shrouds but it's tedious and your approach is better. Seems like a poor design to have such big gaps in the mower deck, allowing all those clippings to build up near the pulleys and belt. My last mower deck had no gaps and I rarely had any clippings in that area. Next time I take the deck off I might see if I can install a plate to cover those gaps. Anyone here try something like that?

@Postal4x4

Ай бұрын

This. I am on season two of no bolts on my floor plate. Makes it so simple to clean the pulleys.

@larrylass4268

Ай бұрын

@@Postal4x4 Floor plate bolt critical because I mow a Ride 'em Cowboy yard, but a good idea. The bolt is easy to remove if I need to. My solution was to modify a 20v B+D blower to fit the slots of the pulley cover to clean out.

Thank you for the time and effort to make this video! God bless you, your family, and your grass!

You did an awesome job on how to maintain your ZT1 Mower. I’m planning to get mine next week. Super excited looks like a sport car lol 😁

I envy your light use of this machine. I have to mow 4.3 acres and I usually run from 8-10pm for 2 days.

I need some of that city boy grass. Those blades still looked new before sharpening.

I’m looking forward to purchasing this machine. Thanks for the content.

I bought the same mower earlier this year in March and am also running those extreme mulching blades the yellow ones. The factory ones it come with do okay but, I am more pleased with those extreme mulching blades.

@MrRedHotChiliMan

2 жыл бұрын

Where can I get a set of those? I have the same mower

I just put the cub cadet mulch kit on my zt1-50 and cut some thick and 8" tall grass. Had a couple of stragglers, (to be expected with the length of the grass), that I had to go over again, but it mulched really well with no grass trails that the stock set up would leave in that tall grass. I have a tip for you with that kit. 2 bolts hold on a metal rod to go into a hole in the frame at the front of the plug. Just remove it, (or you may never get the plug installed with out modification of the rod). After you get it in place properly and tighten the wing nut at the back of the plug, (wing nut is part of the kit), the thing is solid. I am very happy with the mulching so far. I plan to run it this way all the time.

Wonderful info. Got to change my blades today. My husband usually does it, but I want to be able to do it myself.

I use blower on mine after every mow, had my current mower for over 16yrs- Craftsman GT6000

Loved watching you struggle with the deck, you know that has a ride over feature, once it's off you drive over then to put it back on drive front wheels over deck and install. For future viewers I recommend not dragging and fighting the deck in and out like this poor chap

@GrassDaddy

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha I think I was going by the manual instructions. it also helps if you aren't doing it on grass.

@MrRedHotChiliMan

2 жыл бұрын

@@GrassDaddy where did you order those kickass blades?

This is a great "DIY Dad video" man... Thanks for making it. Am going to tackle this job in the next couple of weekends. BOOM! :D

@TheCamaro5

3 жыл бұрын

FYI you don’t have to take the deck off

Thank you so much for stepping through the process👍. Can you make one on cleaning the engine bay? More power to your channel🔋🔋🔋

I'd find a way to do it without removing the deck; floor jack, ramps, ... that way you don't have to worry about the deck getting out of level. But if you insist on dropping the deck, put down a thick piece of cardboard or a 4x8 sheet of something ... the deck will slide easier. Cheers ...

Thanks for the video brother. I don’t remove the deck for blade sharpening however, it’s always good to get the ideas of others.

You have mulching blades and the side discharge open? The blades come with a side discharge cap

Thank you for the video, I easily removed the Deck to clean it really good. Any Ideas on how to use a Lawn Roller for the ZT1 54? Thank you in advance...

Hi sorry to ask but I just stumbled across your video. I wasn’t given one of those tools to keep the spring from locking up and I’ve been struggling all afternoon trying to get my deck back on. Do you know how to disengage this? Thanks would appreciate any help

Just bought this mower second hand with no manual so this was helpful! Thnx

@GrassDaddy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Great video Cub cadet , with Kawasaki, you can't go wrong. I didn't know it comes with Kawasaki engine, i bought gravely 42" with Kawasaki, it's doing all good. Tks for showing it to us

Great video, I think I'll use a piece of old plywood to park on before removing the deck but overall great video, thanks for the demonstration, I now have no fear of sharpening my blades....

Nice job on this video I just bought a 2021 same cub cadet. I liked you made it simple by just stretching the belt on the main crankshaft and popping it off that way. Great job. I also like that you have the mulching blades but don’t have the cover on the end that stops the side shooting just mulching and still side shoot. Thank you for such a cool video

@MrRedHotChiliMan

Жыл бұрын

I just stick that metal part that came with it to hold up the shoot, especially when the grass is a little too long 😅 just make sure not to take out any windows !

Any rough ground then change the plastic seat bumpers and replace with 3 inch motorcycle seat springs barrel type .

@jeffduncan9140

Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea. It can be like riding a Hardtail.

Does this deck require any leveling adjustments to ensure a level cut? Considering this mower and would like one that you do not have to do this on.

@GrassDaddy

4 жыл бұрын

I think they all have the ability to be leveled but I didn't notice it needing any adjustments

You can add a right-sized washer on the balancer to help hold the blade 'flat'

BOOM!!! Thank you for sharing. About to try it myself.

Couldn't get my safety deck pinion for some reason never had that trouble before only got to go into one outside hole

Have you tried using a mower jack stand? I got one from Harbor Freight for around $90 and it takes about 5 minutes to switch our blades. Great video.

@marianellaliga3801

3 жыл бұрын

Ha, good advice. I’m going to look for this jack asap. I’m small so carrying that deck seems too much for me.

When l did my mower, l raised the front up with my hydraulic jack and used my impact wrench to take the blades off to sharpener them. That way l didn't have to bother taking the deck off. It took me 30 minutes.

Didn't grease the spindle zerks while the deck was off?? (PLEASE tell me these spindles have serviceable bearings - I'm 'bout to buy one of these!). And, I feel MUCH better about my GaShop's condition now! btw, how much you take for them-there flamingos?? Thanks!

@autohelix

4 жыл бұрын

They are not serviceable.

How often do you sharpen your blades?

Have you had any trouble with the choke?

Do you have a link to the mulching blades?

Thanks very helpful

thank you for the video, definetely learned a lot, I have ordered one and I can't hardly wait to get it home, I see there a lot of people that want to tell you what they think you did wrong, I don't get it, I'm just thankfull I could see your video, cheers.

Cool Daddy Grass! How did you enjoy this mower during the year? Great video😎👊

I was thinking There's no way that things goin' into that garage. Nice job

@GrassDaddy

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah it was VERY cramped

Well done video. Good to see your wearing safety glasses.

Thanks for a great video

Hello could you please help me with avoiding all the clipping on top of deck...

@TheCamaro5

3 жыл бұрын

Blow it off with a blower after each mower nothing you can do about it

At 11:22 sits there & wonders to self, “why didn’t I take this off on the driveway?” You can just hear the grass blades tearing as he drags it.🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

@GrassDaddy

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. This ain't scripted hahhaa

@giterdun1864

3 жыл бұрын

No paint scratches?

Remove key and spark. Pfff. Lol Allot of work to change the blades. But good to see how deck comes off. I just jack front wayyyy up and pull blades off.

@ds1755

4 жыл бұрын

TurboFlush it’s his first FREE ride on mower, give him about a year. He will be jacking the front end up.

Thanks for the video and the how2. No more mowing until you clean your room mom says.

Thanks great video

im getting seasick looking at this !

Nice work. Try rolling the front right wheel 180 degrees. This gives you more clearance pulling out or pushing in the deck. Boom!

I enjoyed watching him drag the deck back underneath , honestly as a do it yourself guy we have all been there lol. You stop and you think to yourself man I know I could have done this better. For real good video though. Not a bad idea to take it off in the grass so you don’t scratch the crap out of the deck just put a heavy tarp underneath of it and drag it out nice and easy.👍

Hey man thanks for another great video. I have the same mower with only about 5 hours of use on the clock. About how often would you recommend sharpening the blades?

@GrassDaddy

4 жыл бұрын

When they need it! Honestly these didn't but it really depends on sticks/rocks/etc. When the blade looks dull or your grass looks shredded not cut

Did you have the vibration problem with your ZT1?

@GrassDaddy

3 жыл бұрын

no vibration problem with mine

@curtisvant1935

3 жыл бұрын

I think the stamped decks are prone to that problem the forged ones shouldn't do it

My first thought when you were reattaching the mower deck was if it would be possible for you to pickup the front end of the mower and swing it over the top of the deck?

@GrassDaddy

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting... Without the deck it would be a lot lighter, and the engine over the back would counter balance.. I'll have to try that!

Spray a little silicone spray on the pins a joints make it lot easier to take off.

Personally I just jacked up my zero turn use an impact at the blades off, and use my belt sander to sharpen them then balance and reinstall, takes me about 30 minutes!

Do you own a come along ?

Where did you get the bench vise and price

@GrassDaddy

2 жыл бұрын

harbor freight, and cheap!

Holy Shit, do you remove the motor in a sand box to change the oil?

@GrassDaddy

3 жыл бұрын

no it has an easy to access plug

Tim why didn't you just drive the mow over the deck? It's a zero turn can't you just swipe it left or right to go over the deck?

@GrassDaddy

4 жыл бұрын

When it turns it twists not slides so it would have to run over the deck

@kzoovin

Жыл бұрын

Yes it can be done carefully with a couple repositions you can turn the mower and drive it away from the deck resting on the ground

First Aussie 😁. Working on the bumblebee. 😎👍👍

Seems my dial isn’t ready correctly?

Did you disconnect both spark plugs?

@GrassDaddy

4 жыл бұрын

Haha noob no I didn't I forgot it had two 😶

Looking to buy zero turn

Honestly I've tried everything and second best to the professional blade grinder I find a 4x36 belt sander with zirconia belt is the best thing. I didn't find using an angle grinder to be either faster or more accurate.

Boom!

Yes to messy garage, you clean mine, I clean yours? Plus you can come see some reel #alphagrass :)

Thank you for reminding me to not be a dumbass, and take the key out of the ignition.

Notice not many comments about cleaning the garage.... We've all got that shed, but honey do lists to exist....

I just bought this same mower yesterday, it’s being delivered in a few hrs, we have 2.5 acres, 1 acre we just planted 500 Xmas trees on, and the remaining 1.5 acre is the yard with a 25 Apple tree orchard on the right front section and approximately 10 larger trees on the other sections of the yard, can’t wait to see how mower will do with it, never had a zero turn before, looks like fun:)

Why such a beast of a mower? How can you enjoy the mow if it’s over in 2 mins?

@GrassDaddy

4 жыл бұрын

Right now I don't have the time to keep up. But yes it's more fun on large lawns 😀

Aren't there 2 spark plugs?

@GrassDaddy

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

Probably easier to take the brakes off and lift the front of the mower and wheel the mower backwards... you think!

Start a fire 🔥

Every you did was excellent, except working in the grass. It makes for a difficult time if you drop a part! I’m still enjoying your videos.

@GrassDaddy

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the old house I didn't have enough space to do it elsewhere.

Cute kids.

@GrassDaddy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I use my tractor to pick up the front end of my zt1 54 mower and I don't even have to take the deck off to change the blades

@poolcoversdirect5617

3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering how the stability would be using jack stands and a impact wrench, wouldn't want the mower coming down on me, I'm a little paranoid about getting crushed

@tpike46w

3 жыл бұрын

@@poolcoversdirect5617 yeah my zt1 came with a front bumper on it so I just take a chain and wrap it around that and then wrap it around the hook on my bucket of my tractor and pick up the mower

@poolcoversdirect5617

2 жыл бұрын

@@tpike46w l don't have that kind of equipment yet but I got mower lift from the China store unfortunately, but it's stable and nice

First of all, I would put new pins back in place of these 🤔

Crap mower from everything I been reading..the biggest thing is the deck vibrates like crazy!

@GrassDaddy

4 жыл бұрын

Doesn't vibrate for me 🤷

@allthingsdiymike1106

4 жыл бұрын

i have the 46" version, works great, very pleased. bought it last summer. also, before i used it i sprayed the underside of deck with diesel fuel. seems to stick less with grass, i will see how it looks after sitting for the winter in barn.

@autohelix

4 жыл бұрын

I have a ZT2 50 works great.

@bchelfrich

4 жыл бұрын

Crap mower? My ZT2 50” has been awesome in all areas.

@zoltarp

3 жыл бұрын

I have the ZT1-54 no problems

Boom

Put down an 8’ 2x4 under the deck first and it will slide out and back under easily.

@GrassDaddy

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

Screw taking the deck off! Just jack it up!

Fun to use and quick, but total overkill for a 1/4 acre.

@GrassDaddy

4 жыл бұрын

Funny thing is I've noticed other neighbors have riding mowers for similarly sized lawns.

@captinkickd

4 жыл бұрын

Over kill grass dad. Fyea!

Get yourself a mower jack you don't even have to take the deck off

@EarthSurferUSA

4 жыл бұрын

I did not have air impact gun powerful enough, and had to use a breaker bar, so I chose to take the deck off. It is pretty easy, but heavy. It gave me a great chance to clean it too, and told me, "You have to run the rinse longer.".

I guess you don't realize how many times you say BOOM !!!

Now I can spot your left elbow anywhere...

AFTER SEEING ALL THOSE CLIPPINGS THAT CAN BUILD UP ON TOP THE DECK AND ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT COULD CAUSE. IT WAS OVER FOR ME. WHO WANTS TO REMOVE THE DECK EVERY TIME TO CLEAN THAT JUNK OUT OF THERE ?

@EarthSurferUSA

4 жыл бұрын

You remove the entire foot plate with one bolt, (not a feature on your "better mowers"). I blow my deck off with compressed air before I do the deck rinse. It is easy. Apologize.

I have a small yard with my 50in. Take some literally 10 mIns to mow. Why waste time

Why not just jack it up and take the blades off like most people do?? Why go to the hassle of removing the deck?

@johnfetter3252

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Grass Daddy. You need a MoJack.

@GrassDaddy

4 жыл бұрын

I used a jack when putting the mulching kit on but it was at a friend's house. I don't own a jack but it does show you can without one

@Justsomedude64

4 жыл бұрын

All you need is the Cub Cadet HTL 550, I caught it on sale for $129. Works great.

@zoltarp

3 жыл бұрын

You could even grab some plastic car ramps to drive up and have enough room to squeeze under.

There is a easier way to take your blades off try come along lift it up on the front end

Clean carberator

Bud thanks for the videos on this. But you don’t need to take the deck off just for taking the blades off. You can life the front end up and take them off below. Just being helpful. Thanks again for sharing the content

Your making it hard work corncob.T800Aust

..Or just run to Harbor Freight and pick up a mower lift for 120 bux and never look back.

Don’t remove the deck why would you just lift or drive one side up a ramp or trailer and it will give you access to your blades small impact removes and replaces blade 5 minutes top and you don’t remove nothing but blades👍

If that was the only way to sharpen blades I would never buy it. Use ramps, much less hassle....

@17:43 - 17:54 .....🤦‍♂️

Cub Cadets are JUNK. The spring of 2020 my son and I both purchased new mowers. I purchased the RZTS42 with the steering wheel and my son purchased the ZT1 42 inch zero turn mower. At 10 hours the drive belt fell off my mower? I mow 1/2 acre flat ground and never allow my grass to get high. At about 20 hours my sons mower blades quit working. Mower runs but no blade movement? Really?? We do not recommend Cub Cadet.

Booom! 😂

If you want to go through the hassle of completely taking off the deck just to swap blades, then undo all of that stuff, disengage the trans and lift the front of the mower up and wheel it backwards instead of wrestling out from underneath. Install it the same way. Place the deck in front of the mower, pick up the front and walk it forward over the deck.

@MrRedHotChiliMan

Жыл бұрын

I read that it actually has a ride over feature.

why not just jack it up and take the blades off?

@GrassDaddy

Жыл бұрын

I don't have a jack 🤣

50" zero turn for that tiny ass lawn? someone has more money then brains lol