Thanks for the video. We have a Cub Cadet and its been a great mower as well, about the same age as yours. Our deck is doing the same thing, I got my husband in to watch your video. He said he would check it out before he mowed again, and to thank you for the video. Hope you and your wife are trying to stay cool, I just love the love you show for your babies. We have a couple that are spoiled as well. Thanks again Susie in TN

@bctruck

8 жыл бұрын

It might be just a simple adjustment but even if its the cables it was an easy and cheap fix. I love this old cub. its been a great mower. I have 750 hours on it.

Gotta Love those pokey bits 😬 Good job fixin' the tractor.

Great video ! Exactly what I needed to replace my cable which had also broke . thanks

@bctruck

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Good video man! Some have a cable, some have a solid bar of steal. Usually found on the old school tractors. Some of the old sears, wheel horse, allis chalmers, etc. Update on the french toast made with almond milk, honestly, kinda yucky.

@bctruck

8 жыл бұрын

Good to know about the almond milk. Yeah, I had a very old craftsman with a two speed transmission (4 gears with high and low) that had a metal bar and threaded rod that adjusted.

Great video! TY! BTW, Husqvarna/Johnsared is junk in my op....

I wonder if that nylon pulley might be causing it to throw the cable? Looks like it wobbles a little. Tractor Supply might have that bearing for the trimmer. Man I miss that store,they closed up in my town.

Thanks for sharing... My cable broke as well...

I just got a free mower that has this same lift system for the deck. I been having a hard time figuring out a model number to get some parts. Mine is a troy bilt but any chance you know the year and model of yours?

I just forked out 2500 dollars on a brand new cub cadet, only to find that I cannot raise the deck high enough to clear my lawn. Never had that trouble with my last two riding mowers. I'm pretty miffed about it. First time mowing and my blades wrecked my lawn. I'm pretty ticked off at the lousy customer service at my local Tractor Supply as well. I'm going to have to modify this mower somehow. Either install some adjustable scalp wheel brackets or perhaps shortening the cable you are showing might work.

@bctruck

3 жыл бұрын

I know it sounds like something that couldn’t happen, but I bought a mower that cut like crap. After scratching my head, I looked under the deck and some dummy had installed the blades upside down. When you raise your deck using the handle, is there room left to raise the deck more? If so, you may be able to remove the cables , tie a knot in them, reinstall. That might give you the height you need. Also, tire inflation absolutely plays a role in how high the deck is off the ground. Make sure the tires are aired up.

Brad I always learn from your vids thanks tom.

The problem I had is the head of the lift cable did not fit through the pulley wheel slot. I was considering some drastic solutions until I looked carefully at the ends of the cables where there is a 3/4" shaft that fits at 90 degrees. That shaft normally fits through the hole in the lifter and is held in place by a cotter pin through a hole in the end of that shaft (would be easier to describe with a picture). Any how, after looking at it carefully, I notice a small retaining ring holding the shaft in the head of the lift cable. Taking a chance, I took a deep socket of proper size, placed the cable head on it with the 3/5" shaft up right, then taped on the shaft driving it into the socket and pushing the retaining ring off. Then to see if I could replace the retaining ring, I used another deep socket just big enough for the shaft to fit into, placed the retaining ring on the socket, followed by the shaft. Then a few taps on the shaft and the ring was back in place. With the shaft removed, I can slip the head of the cable through the pulley slot. BUT, the next trick will be to reinstall the retaining ring while under the mower. Also note that removing the battery and shelf give great access to the upper end of the lift cable.

Thanks for the video my wire popped off the pulley and was causing the left side to not come up and couldn't figure it out when it was somthing simple

@bctruck

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@rschulz021

2 жыл бұрын

Happening to mine. How do you get it back on the pulley?

@bctruck

2 жыл бұрын

With the lever lowered to it lowest setting, lift the deck up by hand and slip the cable back on the pulley.

Nice video. I was dreading doing it but now it doesn’t look so hard.

Is that a guard around the pulley? Maybe to help keep the lift cable from hopping out. Tried to find diagram of the Lift for a Club Cadet Super LT 1554 and no guard is shown.

@bctruck

Жыл бұрын

It does have a bit of a lip on n it.

Would be nice if you showed going through putting them on? On the lower pin which hole did you put it in? Also what do the numbers signify on on the raise & lower lever? Side question! I'm trying to adjust the deck height, but I'm thinking the numbers mean inches! It doesn't seem to be the case, so what do they mean?

@bctruck

Жыл бұрын

Those numbers don’t mean inches anymore than the numbered selection on a box fan does. The numbers are simply an indication of height setting. As for showing the cable install. There’s no way I could have gotten my hands AND A CAMERA in there. Sheesh!

Yea the spacer on bottom is not sitting flat it’s leaning.So i assumed it was not right. Also the belt slacked, I put 50 inch belt on but had hell getting it on lol

Hey I noticed my tensioner pulley is leaning a little, unlike the others. That’s not correct right ?

@bctruck

5 жыл бұрын

james campbell it’s not right. It could be one Or a combination of several things. Boltor bushing that idler pulley arm swivels on May be bent or worn. Pulley May have worn bearing,bushing or bolt that goes through it. The idler pulley arm itself may be bent.

That is practiclly a brand new machine! if that grease seal is off and the bearing looks like shit, well, I believe you are entitled of some serious costumer service!

@bctruck

8 жыл бұрын

They would just replace them with $hit bearings again. I would rather fix it right myself.

@gilhalamish

8 жыл бұрын

I still believe that after fixint it (again) and uploading that video, you should contact them and tell them what kind of parts they put in it, and demand some retaliation for needing to fix a brand new product. in my opinion a product that has flaws and breaks less than 2 month after purchase, is not a good product!

@wildbill23c

8 жыл бұрын

If your customers are anything like the people in town where I live, they wouldn't replace it, yet it somehow would be your fault, and they'd want it fixed for free, and want some other free handouts while they are there. People are such cheap asses...yet they'll spend several hundred dollars on a damn smart phone every few months, but damn it they refuse to spend $50 on a lawnmower part, they'll sure as hell buy a new lawnmower for sever hundred dollars though LOL.

@bctruck

8 жыл бұрын

If im gonna fix something,im gonna use good parts, I hate doing a job twice.

Good video but did not show routing of the cable. I can't get a new Cub Cadet 746-0968 Lift Cable head end through the slit that has the plastic wheel. Yep, removed the wheel and bolt. Model LTX1045.

@bctruck

Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that

Well, I'll be damned... I wonder if that's what's wrong with my tractor's deck! Just this spring, for the first time (in 4 years), my tractor started cutting the grass at a slant... I tried to see if there was an adjustment, but nothing helped. I finally wedged a piece of wood between the deck and the running board on the "high side," which brought up the "low side" and gave me an even cut again -- but that was only a smoke-and-mirrors fix... Maybe I have cable troubles too! Thanks for the potential fix!

@bctruck

8 жыл бұрын

what kind of mower? do you do face time? Ill bet I can help you to at least determine the cause.

@DonnaMSchmid

8 жыл бұрын

Crap... I just lost a long explanation I typed... Here's the condensed version: it's a low-end Toro (aka, POS). I don't do Facetime because I have an Android! (Don't hate on me!) :-) It's raining like crazy, but I'll look at it tomorrow. If I still can't figure it out, I'll let you know! (Maybe we can text w/pictures, or something like that!) Thanks for your help! (And give the pups a hug for me!)

@bctruck

8 жыл бұрын

Ok. Ill bet its a simple fix.

@DonnaMSchmid

8 жыл бұрын

OK, here's the update: It's a Troy-Bilt Pony, and there are no deck lift cables on it! (The deck is held on with solid metal connectors!). Anywho... at least I finally did the oil change on it! But for now, the block of wood holding the deck level remains! :-)

Can’t figure out to get back plate off because mine is back a tad father behind the sides of plate in back

@bctruck

5 жыл бұрын

I wish I was there to help!

Is that a ryrobi tool I see there??! I will convert you yet sir!

@bctruck

8 жыл бұрын

Ryobi tools will never cross the threshold of my shop! Probably,,,,,,, I was looking at a ryobi drain auger this morning,,,,,,maybe,,,,,

Wow, those parts came fast, you just clicked to order and bam, they was on the bench.

@bctruck

6 жыл бұрын

It was shipped VIA a company called time warp.

@laserfalcon

6 жыл бұрын

BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose ha

How did you get the cable end off of the handle. There isn’t enough room to pull it out! You showed everything but that! The box frame does NOT allow for cable removal. Please advise or make a video showing the trick! For those wondering how to get the frame off, there are 2 bolts under the main trunk sticker. You have to cut around the sticker......

@bctruck

3 жыл бұрын

This video is several years old. I dont even have this mower anymore.

@whophead6837

2 жыл бұрын

There's a hole in the side of the frame. Simply adjust the deck height lever until the cable end meets the hole.

Was it hard to lift the deck when it was broken?

@bctruck

2 ай бұрын

Very.

Have you ever had Hebrew National hot dogs? Those are really good too!

@bctruck

8 жыл бұрын

They are great! They aren't halal so I can't eat them since my religious conversion. By the way infidel, where do you live?

@saltyshellback

8 жыл бұрын

Umm...I live in Duluth, Minnesota :-)

@bctruck

8 жыл бұрын

+saltyshellback rats, that's to far from deerborn.

@bkjustice9390

8 жыл бұрын

I'm a spit and a holler from Dearborn. what do you need?....lol

How in gods name did you get the fenders off? I’m having the same problem

@bctruck

4 жыл бұрын

They unbolt from under the seat and where the fenders attach to the foot boards, there are also bolts there. Unless you have a John Deere L series,,,, then you have a ton of work to get the fenders off.

Throw some grease on the pully & cable and that will not happen again! Clean Your Deck & Frame off every time after mowing.. it cuts down the maintenance time on the mower

@flythe2510

6 жыл бұрын

David Storm !

Can you share the part number please? Thanks.

@bctruck

6 жыл бұрын

As soon as I get to my computer, I’ll get that for you.

WOW FAST PART DOOR TO DOOR

@bctruck

8 жыл бұрын

I should hev showed me ordering it and then showed getting it about ten minutes apart!

Should be just right for the Mrs.

@bctruck

8 жыл бұрын

its uncomfortable for me so I figure she will like it.

man that sucks about the bearing

damned engine ears

Yes but you really didn't show how you got to the pulley to fix them

@bctruck

4 жыл бұрын

I reached under there with my hand. Sheesh! Just do it!

You literally skipped right past the part of the video i needed useless

@bctruck

4 жыл бұрын

So,of the 30,000 people that found this helpful, You are the only one that needed his hand held while doing this, and cant figure it out. Arent you just the most precious little snowflake?

@redflag5512

4 жыл бұрын

@@bctruck not a nice way to talk to your followers bud

@bctruck

4 жыл бұрын

@@redflag5512 fuck off "bud".

Dude, wtfeverythingbut fixing the cables

Not very detailed 😕.

@bctruck

2 ай бұрын

Oh, I’m sorry. Where do you live? I could come hold your hand while you do this simple little job.

@jamesdouglas768

2 ай бұрын

@@bctruck what a douche 🙄.

Filthy dogs..............make me sick. I would nevah come over to your house.

@bctruck

6 жыл бұрын

You would never be invited, so it’s all good. Though, my dogs are cleaner than you.

@danj6289

6 жыл бұрын

Whatevah!!!

@danj6289

6 жыл бұрын

No they're not!!!!!!!!!!