I just bought a Cub Cadet ZT1 54” deck. The first thing I did was take the spindles off and take the inner seals on the top and bottom bearings off and added a 45° grease zerks. Now I should be able to just add grease and keep the spindles from going bad, like I’ve seen on all the RUclips channels.
Great video. My maintenance schedule based on hours use. Air filter 25 hr, oil change and grease 50 hr, and blade/deck 100 hr. Keeps it simple and easy to track based on how much I run the mower.
Great video, thanks for sharing. The only thing I would say is it is always nice to mention the size of sockets/wrenches, it saves a minute or two here or there, it's nice to have them all ready to go.
Good video, I like how I have the exact same choke problem LOL. I usually have to reach back there and pull it up for a second to get it to start on cold days. I will have to try to adjust it like you did.
Use a low grit flap disc for sharpening blades. Takes off a lot less metal and you can do nice slow passes and looks like it was ran through a machine. 👍
Nicest and clearest documentation of the cub cadet ZT. My drive belt just came off and I put it back together, but the tensioner pulley is sloppy and I haven’t been able to to get the Ultima ZT-1 to move yet. More investigation on what is causing this. 🤕
Did you check to make sure that the pto disengage linkages in the rear are not pulled back; that puts it in neutral so you can push the mower manually but won’t move on its own, make sure those are pushed forward towards the front!
Good video really helped me figure out how to put the tensioner spring on. Having troubles with the tension of the belt when putting the deck back on. Any tips?
My Spindle (the silver one that has the nut underneath) was rocking loosely and making my deck cut the grass very short. I removed that bolt and saw that nothing is wrong, but it was sitting lower than the other side... but what caused it to make my deck sit low?
How do you start this with the seat not set and the safety switches not resisting the start - up? I can't get my Zt1 to start at the moment and I think it may be the seat switch - but it also could be the choke.
I just bought a Cub Cadet ZT1 54” deck. The first thing I did was take the spindles off and take the inner seals on the top and bottom bearings off and added a 45° grease zerks. Now I should be able to just add grease and keep the spindles from going bad, like I’ve seen on all the RUclips channels.
Can you send pics to see what you did?
@@livingwaters7841 I followed these directions. Great video ruclips.net/video/mRdrumlPOT0/видео.htmlsi=CuSJjlweye2rWHfL
Great video. My maintenance schedule based on hours use. Air filter 25 hr, oil change and grease 50 hr, and blade/deck 100 hr. Keeps it simple and easy to track based on how much I run the mower.
Good stuff!
Great video, thanks for sharing. The only thing I would say is it is always nice to mention the size of sockets/wrenches, it saves a minute or two here or there, it's nice to have them all ready to go.
Great tip!
Good video, I like how I have the exact same choke problem LOL. I usually have to reach back there and pull it up for a second to get it to start on cold days. I will have to try to adjust it like you did.
Had to adjust mine again....
Use a low grit flap disc for sharpening blades. Takes off a lot less metal and you can do nice slow passes and looks like it was ran through a machine. 👍
Nicest and clearest documentation of the cub cadet ZT. My drive belt just came off and I put it back together, but the tensioner pulley is sloppy and I haven’t been able to to get the Ultima ZT-1 to move yet. More investigation on what is causing this. 🤕
Bummer, let us know how you make out! 🙁
Did you check to make sure that the pto disengage linkages in the rear are not pulled back; that puts it in neutral so you can push the mower manually but won’t move on its own, make sure those are pushed forward towards the front!
Good video really helped me figure out how to put the tensioner spring on. Having troubles with the tension of the belt when putting the deck back on. Any tips?
What is the exact problem?
@AFR_Adventures just saw your reply I actually figured it out. Thank for responding though!
have u ever seen the inside of a fram oil filter it has just about half the filtering paper inside of it as a wix or napa filter just as u know
Yeah, we are using up the stock we have and then switching out
My Spindle (the silver one that has the nut underneath) was rocking loosely and making my deck cut the grass very short. I removed that bolt and saw that nothing is wrong, but it was sitting lower than the other side... but what caused it to make my deck sit low?
The spindle was lower and then others?
What are the two anchor wire on either side of the motor they are loose on my ZT 1
Are you referring to the sliver looped wires that go through the deck? These are known as the Hydro Bypass Rods that allows you to roll the machine.
@@AFR_Adventuresthank you as I had no idea what they were for . Now I can release them an move my machine without starting
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How do you start this with the seat not set and the safety switches not resisting the start - up? I can't get my Zt1 to start at the moment and I think it may be the seat switch - but it also could be the choke.
As long as the arms are open, PTO switch is off, it should start - at least mine did.
the seat switch kills if the blades are engaged. (check you battery, that was my issue)
Is the fram ok to run on the zt1
We used one on ours.
Nice vid.....A piece of wood for a jack stand. NOT SAFE. My boss would have wrote me up in a heartbeat!.
You're Right!