Cub Cadet XT1 common drive issue - slower reverse or no reverse. Just one thing to look at first.
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- ****This problem is located on the right side - same side as the travel pedals. The video is taken from the left side - pointed at the right side while laying under the machine.****
Have had many calls about the machine backing up slower or not at all and pedal seems harder to push or won't move at all for reverse. Forward is fine. Here is the most common issue I have found. It seems to be more prevalent when using a mulch plug as grass will come out from under the deck. Especially if travel while mulching is too fast.
Thanks very much! I had tried flushing the air out of the transmission, as suggested in a different video, but that had no effect. This video does not show the location of the grass blockage for the rear pedal, but after watching this video I washed out vigorously with a hose and sprayer the whole area under the floorboard and above the deck. I obviously found the location, since reverse then worked perfectly. Another video that I saw later shows the location, which is under the right floor board, directly under the front and reverse pedals. See "Cub Cadet xt1 Craftsman John Deer MTD no reverse or slow reverse Fix Easy."
I assume it’s the same or very similar on a JD 155C. They’re probably all made by MTD.
the best way to view the spot shown on the video is from the left hand side of the machine with thee mowing deck lowered. The critical point is on the inside of the frame where the forward/reverse pedal shaft is located. I have done this twice in about 3 years, but I have a small yard (< 1/3 acre).
This has been the only issue with the lawn tractor.
where exaclty, I wish he would have shown where this area is....left hand side...as if you are sitting on the mower of standing in front of the mower?
@@janelle991 When sitting on the machine, the reverse control rod is on the inside of the right hand side of the frame near the forward/reverse pedals. It is very hard to see but might be better seen from the left side of the machine as when sitting on it. If you have an air compressor with a blower wand it might help with regular cleaning of that spot
Thank you for the great video. I wish I could see the problem area when cleaning it as clearly as you show it in the video. How did you get such a clear view?
I have this problem with my Cub Cadet LX42" repeatedly. I have had to clean this area every year (sometimes 2x per year) I've had my mower (3 years) when it starts to back up slow. I'm a homeowner (almost 80 yrs old) and only have 1/3 acre of lawn. I mow my lawn twice per week to keep it nice looking. I use a portable electric leaf blower to clean off the mower after every use, blowing out the grass from wherever I can see it collecting on the mower. And yet with this small of a lawn this area in the reverse mechanism gets clogged up with grass clippings and impacted every season and slows down the reverse speed. I get patient with the reverse speed when it slows only a little bit but after awhile it is down to turtle speed in reverse and I know I have to clean that area of the mechanism for the Model LX42". It is in an enclosed area on this model. Not open like in the video. It is very hard to get at in my limited experience doing it. Using a finger tip and compressed air seems to eventually loosen it up and blow it out. But sometimes it is really packed in there. Anyone have any tips or tricks to cleaning this area more easily. I've thought about making some sort of small access hole or port where the grass clogs up and blocks that reverse piece of metal from moving all the way down. Any ideas about punching or drilling an access hole into something from the top or the bottom in that area to make it easier to clean and access with some poking tool or air compressor nozzle without all the twisting of body, hand, and fingers to do it now? Looking for ideas and suggestions to get access to clean it more easily or to keep it unclogged in the first place. One would think Cub Cadet would solve this problem for its customers with some suggested field fix that dealers could do or handy users could do. Thank you in advance.
Great video. Reverse was very slow, none if backing up a hill. Channel was clogged with grass and dirt. Remove mower deck first. To clean out the channel, it's easiest to work from the left side of tractor to reach the right side where forward/reverse pedal operates. I found the best way is to use a long screwdriver to loosen the dirt and grass along the channel above the plate, while working a vacuum cleaner hose from both sides of the channel. Also cleaned out the channel where the brake pedal operates. Same procedure, just change sides. Good time to replace blades too. Hard to describe, but once you're in there, you'll see the problem, and it's a simple procedure.
Thanks for taking your time to save me a bunch of my time that would have been wasted trying to figure this out. 👍
I was told by a service shop the linkage would need adjustment. Was so glad to see your video and the easiest fix on a riding lawnmower ever!!! Thank you so much for sharing, your awesome!
Glad it helped.
Thanks so much for video. That was exactly what was wrong with mine. A stick had got up there blocking reverse. The lever is inside the frame where the rocker arm goes through the frame. A little awkward to get to but you can get your fingers in there. Lower the deck so you have more room to work with.
Thanks again - great video!
Same here, reverse power is back!
Thanks so much I was just about to try and add oil to the rearend and possibly drop the rearend to try and fix it your video saved my day you were correct it was all stuffed up with grass because of the plate that runs across. Now it works perfect
EXCELLENT!!! Thank you so much for your post!! Had the same problem with mine. Had to stomp on reverse pedal. I cleaned out the grass like you said and nearly got whiplash when I used reverse pedal! Thank you again!
Glad I was able to help.
Could it be that simple? Yes !!! After watching the superb camera work and great instructions I went out cleaned the crap out of there and the mower goes in reverse again nice and strong. Thank you!
It is amazing how some of the simplest things get overlooked isn't it? Glad it helped.
Thank you so much. We were going to truck this down the mountain on the trailer for repair. Used your remedy and Howdy Doody is reversing like new. Great advice.
Glad it was able to help.
Thanks very helpful to solve this problem. Hint….i used a wire hangar with a small 90*. bend at the tip. It was very hard to get in there but it also helps to use a small light. I also gave my air filter a good cleaning/wash…!
Thanks 👍
Thank you for this video! Solved my issue.
Also, my Craftsman Pro Series 8000 had the same issue and a Sears technician came out and showed me how to fix it using a very narrow blower to blow it out. Very difficult to get to.
My mower is covered in grass and leaves so i guarantee this is my problem. Thank for the informative video
Glad to help
This info is great but would be nice to know the exact location
He's literally showing it and putting a finger on it dude
How about backing the camera up so we can see where exactly you're cleaning thr debris away from.
Will be doing this tonight when I get home! Thanks for the information.
Pain in the rear having to clean mine mod mow. Debating on figuring a way to install a blower under the seat so it pushes the grass away or fabricating a plate to protect the drive belt and parts.
I haven't seen it happen repeatedly enough to worry about coming up with something. Yours does it often? I tried to find a way to drill a hole without affecting the bracket integrity but was unsuccessful
@@thewhip4 I mow just under 3 acres, and it happens every time I mow. Got bad enough I called cub cadet on finding a solution. They only recommended replacing the drive belt.🤦♂️
My cub cadet is the LT 46 for reference.
@@Fizzbann I see. I don't have any customers cutting that much so it only starts to collect and I blew their machines out doing a service. Cub told you to replace the belt when it was the grass build up in the video?
@@thewhip4 pretty much.
I've had nothing but issues with this mower since I bought it. So far it's been in a repair shop more than on my lawn. Most of the hours are from the service center moving it back and forth on their lot. 2nd week both spindles cracked and bent one blade, retail store told me they had several with the same issue. Now it's the drive belt staying clogged. The high lift blade definitely throw the grass through the spindle holes pretty high. Good for air flow, bad for buildup. Hence debating on mounting a small blower motor and mounting it in a way that it pushes the grass coming up out with the discharged grass. Won't stop it all, but in theory will help. I can also use it to blow it off after every use, and may go ahead and plumb some air vents to hit that drive belt area more easily. Not much room for drilling without affecting bracket integrity how they are made however. Definitely a redneck project. Haha
I do have an older snapper mower I use either rotate out, or when I have one of my kids available use it to reduce mow time, and it doesn't have this issue.
Mine are residential use only, and the snapper does all my heavy hauling stuff as far as mowers go due to it actually has better pull strength, and honestly rather not use a newer mower, especially if I can't trust to have the ability to go in reverse when I need it too with a small trailer, roller, sweeper, or dethatcher on the end.
Thanks.
You're welcome
Do you have to remove the bottom plate to clean out the grass? Or can you access it from underneath the left side? Thanks
I have a cub cadet Z force with the same problem!? Thanks
I haven't had to. I use one of those long air guns you can get that will reach in there. If the build up has been over a couple years, it may be pretty packed in there and harder to remove
Thanks for your help!
@@petemcgee8751 Hope you got it straightened out.
@@petemcgee8751I have a cub cadet also & was moving forward & suddenly just stopped
Thankyou! Thankyou!! Thankyou!!
Glad it helped you out.
It did! I usually do maintenance every spring, you know.. blades, check belts, etc. I'll add this to the list. Cubby is 8 years old and I run that thing like a rented mule. I was going to replace it.. but, I think I'll keep it a little longer :D@@thewhip4
Pan out of the video a little so we can see where you are on your cub cadet
where exaclty is this area?
On the right side. Same as the forward/reverse pedals.
HEY THANK U
Glad to help
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Thank you…. This helped- along with this tip to purge the air on hydrostatic transmission
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