I just purchased a used cub cadet XT1, no owner manual, you have been a big help, thank you.

@IndRepair

6 ай бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

Great video,very helpful.my old cub cadet ltx1040 is very similar and at 11 years old is suffering many of these problems. I tire up a spindle at the very end of 2022 and didnt replace it until spring of 2023. I went ahead and installed a new belt and all seemed fine,but after a few mows it kept kicking the belt off. After reinstallung it twice i pulled the deck back off and did a better inspection. It needs new blade brakes,that bushing is wore out,and one of my belt keepers is bent. When i had messed the spindle up a stick had flipped up and lodged itself through around the spindle,blade,and all the way up around the pulley ontop of the deck shearing the star pattern. I guess it did more than i first thought,lol. Thanks for sharing all this,its good knowledge to have.

@IndRepair

6 ай бұрын

It is amazing the damage that gets done from a belt throwing or a stick stuck in the wrong spot! Thanks for watching!

Thank you! You have helped ease my mind. I have the same Cub Cadet XT1. Just a few days ago my belt jumped off for no reason I thought. I put a new belt on and 2 mins later it jumped off again. Long story short, I took the blade brake off and it looked worse than what you had. My brake is on order, but I looked over my deck and I think the brake was the problem. I'll make sure the keepers are close to the pulleys and that should fix it I hope. My mower is 8 years old so I guess it was about time for the brake to go bad. Thanks again for easing my mind.

@IndRepair

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching I hope it all goes well for you!

@stevenf1953

11 ай бұрын

@@IndRepair With your video and help I got my mower fixed. The new brake works well. My belt no longer slips out. Thank you for your video.

Great video! You really explained it well. Thank you for taking the time to do this to help others with a very common issue.🙂

@IndRepair

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching I appreciate it!!

Great info, easy to follow. No torque wrenches needed.

@IndRepair

Жыл бұрын

People many times get carried away with torque wrenches and that is fine. If someone has never tightened anything it may help but in many areas with mowers it is just unnecessary. Thanks for watching!

I've watched a lot of how toos. This is one of the best. Thanks!!!

@IndRepair

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

That was a most informative video in every regard. Thank You.

@IndRepair

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!! Thanks for watching!

great segment. timely, for me also. my belt is messed up and i think my blade brake might be also as it spins to a stop after disengaging the mower. need to pull the deck and check them out.

@IndRepair

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video. I learned everything I needed to know about these things. I wouldn't recommend unbolting that drive pulley guard. It's IMPOSSIBLE to line back up. The way you did it is the right way. :)

@IndRepair

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!!

Great job. Thank you.

@IndRepair

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Wish I would have found your channel earlier! Thanks for the good video!

@IndRepair

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Very good video, I have the same issues with my 46 inch deck, I'm an old man and though I'm not a half bad diy mechanic any help is much appreciated!

@IndRepair

3 ай бұрын

Glad to be of assistance. Thanks for watching!

Great video great video

@IndRepair

5 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

good job boss man !!!!

@IndRepair

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching buddy hope all is well with you!! Stop by soon!

Thanks for your well-produced and informative video. There are many manufacturers of mower belts. Which brand do you recommend? I only use the Gates brand. When I remove the deck, I place a piece of thick cardboard or thin plywood underneath the deck. This makes sliding the deck easier as it keeps the wheels from scraping the floor. After I remove the deck, I push the mower and deck to my driveway. Doing this allows me to pressure wash the top and bottom of the deck and the mower itself. How do I decide if a new mower is excellent or so-so? I count the number of Zerk fittings it has. The mower with the most fittings wins.

@IndRepair

10 ай бұрын

Gates makes a good belt but mostly we use OEM belts unless asked otherside

If you dont clean the grass under your deck out the grass will some times accumulate & throw the belt off ! You forgot to mention that !!! Specially wet grass

@IndRepair

11 ай бұрын

Good tip! Thanks for watching!

I enjoyed the video very well explained, I have the same tractor 12 hours on it just over a year old (2022) and the belt keeper rod broke snapped at the lower part at where the bolt goes through, I find it to be a poor design but can not figure out why it would break, is this a common problem?

@IndRepair

8 ай бұрын

I have seen them brake for quite a few different reasons but it doesnt happen often. Make sure when the deck and belt go back on everything is free and lined up. Also make sure the deck is not hitting the rod when at highest setting. Thanks for watching!

Now I don't know if they have it on the Cub Cadet. But my Craftsman that's also a MTD product and is extremely similar to Cub Cadet, and does use the same deck. It has a belt installation diagram under the hood where their parts list is. Mybe worth mentioning to customers like this one.

@IndRepair

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for mentioning this!

It comes off partly because the the belt wears and stretchs quickly and there is no tension adjustment on the xt1. If you can't get the belt to keep the blades spinning under load, you have to replace the belt.

@IndRepair

4 ай бұрын

Sad there is no adjustment. Thanks for watching!

Could you do a video on replacing the drive belt flat idler pulley on the same type of tractor?

@IndRepair

5 ай бұрын

I do not believe so on this one sorry

I found my mtd deck engagement cable on backwards after I put 2 new belts on it don't figure ?

@IndRepair

3 ай бұрын

Never heard of that one

If you push that idler pulley towards the center of the deck that engage spring is easier to tilt to get it off.

@IndRepair

5 ай бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for watching!

Why not use a Spring Tool to remove the Spring? I didn't know there was such a thing until I started working with Dirt Bikes. Very handy little tool.

@IndRepair

11 ай бұрын

They works in some cases pretty well, this probably would have been one of those times! Thanks for watching!

FYI… Mower blade nuts are self tightening based on the blade rotation, correct?

@IndRepair

9 ай бұрын

They turn the way in which you would think that but if the blades are going and the mower shuts off with a loose nut the blade will loosen it further or remove it completely

Who makes the lift table you are using

@IndRepair

4 ай бұрын

This is the Handy S.A.M. 1200. If doing heavy work or you can afford the extra investment I would say the Handy B.O.B. 1500 is better suited. I abuse mine and it shows hard

I have xt1 lt46 its only got 42 hrs on it the spindle already went bad i put new ones on but my belt keeps jumping off everytime i disengage the blades could it be my belt got stretched?

@IndRepair

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like one of the keepers did not get back into the right spot. the one at the front it is very important to go back in the right hole in the side of the frame. There are a couple different holes for the rod there

@dixiedoggy

2 ай бұрын

Never removed the deck . But got to thinking and you tell me I haven't put the spindle shrouds back on yet and thought maybe they actually Serve a purpose and keep the belt on is that correct ?

@IndRepair

2 ай бұрын

If it is a manual pto the covers will need to be installed or the belt will come off often

@dixiedoggy

2 ай бұрын

OK Thank you so much for your replies.

@IndRepair

2 ай бұрын

Glad to help

My son in-law sent me his xt1 lt46. He said the deck belt flipping over. His dad had it since new. said he was always replacing belts on the deck. Son in-law decided to order a new belt, both spindles and both idler and tension pulleys. Calls me and says the belt is way too long. I told him make sure he didn't miss a pulley in the routing of the belt. Says exactly as it should be. So he tried it. Belt engaged and after a couple min, the belt flipped and started a lot of major vibration. So I checked it out. According to the number on it, it is the factory size. Cub cadet sight says 108in. Seems long to me, but.. So I put an old belt on my my old Ariens. Mine is a 105 3/4. After routing it, it also seemed a little loose. 2 1/4 shorter and still loose? I ran it. It cut fine. Belt didn't flip. I cut about an acre of grass. Did just fine. I disengaged the blade when done and it jumped off. I got down there and put it back on. I engaged the blade and started driving a little and the belt flipped. So, what could cause a belt flip?

@IndRepair

9 ай бұрын

Are all the keepers in place for the deck? Is the deck level front to back (should be just slightly lower in front) I would use an OEM belt instead of trying to match up the size on these, otherwise they never seem to work right

Where do I get the $15.00 belt keeper

@IndRepair

Жыл бұрын

You can find the brake for about $20 on Amazon, we use distributors to order parts amzn.to/46HQ4R8

Well, the honest truth is that pretty much every cub cadet has deck belt issues and they have for years.

@IndRepair

10 ай бұрын

Many with the fabricated decks do halfway decent but all of the lower end stuff isn't designed great but some people put them through a beating!

Just replaced the drive belt on mine, the first time I routed the belt incorrectly… fixed that. Now, it drives extremely sluggish or just doesn’t move going in forward or reverse at all. Anyone have any ideas??

@IndRepair

3 ай бұрын

Is the belt tight when the brake is released? Sure it is on all the pulleys, many times people miss the one that would be on the drivers side of the mower almost against the frame. I am nut sure if this is the model I am thinking or not but check for tension on belt and belt routing to start with

@IndRepair

3 ай бұрын

Was the belt damaged at all when routed like that?

@Panther7108

3 ай бұрын

My mower is the Cub Cadet LT46 Enduro. I’m currently at work but when I get home, I’ll check things out again and give an update. The belt was starting to get worn out over the last few years, I was honestly expecting it to happen at some point. Thank you for the quick response.

@IndRepair

2 ай бұрын

Did you get it fixed up

Very informative lawn mower troubleshooting and repairing video. Are you up for a collaboration? We supply small engine parts affordably and help our customers source small engine parts they need easier.

@IndRepair

Жыл бұрын

Good parts I would say at least better quality than most of the aftermarket stuff. We mention Hipa a few times in the videos we do and have been overall happy with the limited amount we have used from the comany. I spoke with someone not long ago about doing a collaboration on these and I do not think it made sense for us so we declined to participate. I appreciate the offer! Thanks for watching!

Your calling the blade pulley covers belt keepers. I thought they were just safety covers. I was going to remove mine for easier cleaning after mowing but if they hold the belt in the pulleys then maybe I better not?

@IndRepair

3 ай бұрын

They have to be there or the belt will fall off the pulleys

There’s a fitting on the deck to put a hose on and wash that stuff out/off under the deck after each mowing! Just do it

@IndRepair

9 ай бұрын

To each their own but to me every one that uses the deck wash has more grass packed underneath than someone who doesn't. The rust that accumulates because of packed wet grass with the practice is problematic to me. Thanks for watching!

Have owned many riding mowers over the last fifty years including Cub Cadet. My last Cub was great for well over ten years. So, I bought a new one. Cub Enduro 50" stamped mower deck. This Cub (23 hp Kohler) struggles to haul that 50" deck. That stamped deck is the worst design I've ever seen. A real pain to re/re, clogs up after one cut, strips the grass in tight turns. Tractor runs great but I'm stuck with a terrible mower deck. I think it might better handle a 48" deck.

@IndRepair

24 күн бұрын

I have heard this complaint many times!

Definitely not a John Deere

@IndRepair

3 ай бұрын

Some of their 100 series line tractors are worse than this mower in several ways. All their implement stuff is great, of course

@paulhighbarger3356

3 ай бұрын

@@IndRepair I've got a dealer John Deere LT150 21 years old. Mowed 1 acre every week. Original spindles, original Kohler engine, original drive belt, original tires, 1 deck belt. Meticulous maintenance by myself. The Cub Cadet XT1 I just bought has a rinky - dinky cable to the deck actuator. Trouble with it already. The oil change contraption drain is junk. I replaced with regular pipe nipple. It's thrown a belt already.Murray junk all over it. I'm not impressed.

@IndRepair

3 ай бұрын

The LT150 was a good machine. I am really talking today's lines the S, D and E series