How to Start and Operate Cub Cadet XT1 LT42B - Plus Review and what's New!
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2023
- How to Start and Operate a Cub Cadet XT1 LT42B Lawn Tractor.
Cub Cadet XT1 LT42B Review and what's new.
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Thank you for demonstrating the reverse function. I am graduating from a 25 year old rider to the XT1 LT42 and I am finding out there is a learning curve. This video was extremely helpful with your demonstration and comments. Thank You!
I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Good luck with your new machine!
Thank you! Just bought this tractor today. The Manual is informative, but I'm visual, and got 3x as much out of it
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I appreciate the way you explain your work you do on the equipment. I agree on this mower and it's mowing in reverse. I had a 2004 Craftsman that didn't have the backup situation. The engine blew so had to replace it, now I have to push a button anytime I cut in reverse. Keep doing your videos.
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Thanks for the clear and concise instructions. They make all the difference!!
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Thank you for the video. I just purchased this mower on sale at a Home Depot for 1200 bucks. They said it was a display modell and that something was wrong with it at one time. It had a problem with a seat sensor, so I was told. I had to jump start it at the store and it turned right on. Im at work and it arrives home some time today. Watching your video to kearn hiw to operate the cub properly. Thank you
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Hello Brad, I hope you're having a great day. Thanks for the video on the LT42B I just bought one last year, it seems like a great mower, this is my first riding mower, I had to get it for health reasons, I had a bout with Afib while cutting my grass mid-season last year using a self-propelled walk behind mower.
I was only able to use the Cub Cadet a few times before Winter hit here in Southeast lower Michigan, however, I'm looking forward to a full season of cutting this year. Your video was very concise, and I appreciate that. I learned a few things about this mower from your video that I was not aware of. I did purchase and install the mulching kit; it was fairly easy to do. I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to help inform those of us who need a little guidance on occasion. Have a Blessed day Sir. Dan
Thank you for watching and the kind comment. Enjoy your machine and remember to service it at regular intervals to help keep it running as it should.
Great job! I have watched probably a half dozen videos on this machine as I intent to buy one this Spring (maybe earlier if they go on sale). I learned more here than in all the others combined.
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Another great video Love that mowing in reverse feature thanks again.
Now, THIS is why I'm subscribing. You get to the point. Blessings and respect.
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Thanks for the very helpful information! I just got my mower on Tuesday!
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Thanks for this video. Just bought one from Home Depot. Got absolutely “No “ info on how anything worked. I cut foot tall wet grass with no problem.
Wow, a foot! You must have the twin cylinder? Heck of a test. I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind comment and watching my video. Please give this video a like, subscribe if you haven't already and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated.
Awesome video dude! I just got my Cub Cadet and this will be very helpful.
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Thanks for the video! It is very much appreciated.
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One thing i notice right off the bat is that the engines top cover is easily removed as opposed to the kohler. I like the 3 gallon fuel tank,but it sticks out just a little to close on those kohler engines. Part of maintenance is to remove the cover and ckean around the cooling fins.
Bought this exact model just over a month ago. New to the rider mowers, but this is a good fit for me.
I hope you enjoy your new machine. Let me know how it holds up through time. The good and the bad, if any. Try not to wash the machine unless necessary!!
Great video. Thanks for the review. Had a Husky with that Kohler engine. Gave me nothing but trouble. This looks like my next mower.
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Nice review. Thank you!
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Very helpful, thank you.
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Nice video, do you have a video on the Craftsman YT 3000 or YT4000 steering issues when the tow out makes the machine very hard to turn. I know there is aftermarket parts to adjust the tow, but I thought you might have something on it. Thanks
I do not. When I have one come in with tow out, I heat up the axle at the L with a torch and bend it until it toes in correctly. I sometimes need to heat up both side to correctly perform the job. It’s much easier to correct that issue then replacing parts.
Nice review. Are those front tire arm removable
Fantastic video - thank you sir 👏🏼
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If I only have a quarter acre would it be worth spending the extra 1000 for the basic zero turn?
Awesome video. Thank you!
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Hi Brad @@JohnsonsSmallEngines , So the Briggs is the better engine in these? Thanks!
My opinion. The single cylinder Briggs is a better engine than the single cylinder Kohler.
Very helpful!!!
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Just bought one everytime I take the clutch out it turns off plus I have the choke mid ways when I let off the clutch but still turns off
Great video...thank you
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Hi Brad, another great operations video.
Do you remember if that 2023 Cub Cadet uses the TuffTorq manufacturer of hydro transmission?
The 2023 XT1 LT42B uses Tuff Torq TL200 hydro transmission. It is in what they call there “residential” line of transmissions.
Thanks, good to know!
Very informative.
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Helllo. Been looking at this unit and I like what i have been seeing. That being said, is there any reason to go for the XT2 in the same size with the twin cylinder Kohler engine. Of course there are some other updates in 2024 over the XT1 such as bearings in the front wheels and some other features.
I personally have found the Kohler twin 7000 series engine has been holding up good if taken care of and I highly recommend if you can afford to get the bigger twin cylinder engine you will be much happier. The extra power it has is a big upgrade! If you’re saying they went to real bearings in the front wheels, that is good to hear.
Good video. I just bought one of these and it came with no hour meter. I found and ordered the meter, but I'd love a video on how to install it and I can't find any for this model, all the videos are for zero-turn mowers. Any chance you can do one for the XT1?
I have never installed a new hour meter on a machine that did not have one. Here is a video that may help you get to where you need to install it. They may be very close on how the XT1 and XT2 are put together. ruclips.net/video/mbr2jW9XgEk/видео.html
wonderful video, thanks for sharing. do you have a video , how to change the blade?
I do not have a video on just installing new blades but I do have a video on how to remove the mower deck and re-install it. Once the mower deck is off you will be able to remove and install the blades. I can say there are many who will try to perform the task without removing the mower deck and in my opinion, it is very hard to do, dangerous and a god chance you will not install them correctly. Here is the video on how to remove and install the mower deck. ruclips.net/video/OHx381Hx_8M/видео.html
Regarding the key position, is there an advantage to using the forward mode key position? Why not just always run it in reverse mode and why even have the option for forward mode?
I have had comments after I said the same thing on another "how to operate" about leaving the key in the position so you can back up all day long. Some say the it has a timer on it so it will eventually not work and you will need to reset it. I'm not sure how long that is.
Thanks for information 😊
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Remember this when your spindles go to hell.. and that will be sooner than you think.. replace your spindles with the star spindles which are a lot less money.. and you'll have more blade choices that will be a lot less money... Thank you MTD
Such a great video and explanation. Now i dont need to read the manual lol
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Hi Brad. Just found and subscribed to your channel. Question: In your opinion, best riding mower for a decent price? Thanks for great channel.
That is a very hard question that I cannot answer correctly. To many variables. What is your terrain? how do you treat your equipment? what is a decent price? I can say you get what you pay for. The mower in this video is a good grass cutting machine for the price. Thank you for supporting the channel.
Sorry for limited info question. 1/2 acre, flat land, winters include snow, I take care of my things and would say about 2 to 3k. @@JohnsonsSmallEngines
I would say the cub cadet XT1 in this video would be be a good choice. I’m not impressed with the new S blades though. They are pricey, and CubCadet has the market at the moment, because there is no aftermarket blades that I’m aware of at the moment. The John Deere S240 ruclips.net/video/nGdnt44a6Xg/видео.html. with the Kawasaki engine would be my pick if you could afford it and you have accessibility to a John Deere dealership?
Thanks a bunch and have a blessed day@@JohnsonsSmallEngines
Thank you!
Hey, Mr. Johnson, a couple of times you got flooded out at your shop. I never did hear or read, about you moving or finding another place, Did you?
Long story. I am no longer in the flooding area. Go to my contact page on my website www.johnsonssmallengines.com. If you wanna drop me your phone number, I’ll give you a call and we can talk about it.
Why does mine turn off when I take the brake off?
ON my mower if you turn the blades off and put the mower in park, after taking it out of park. you will have to turn the key to run, then back to reverse and push the button, to go in reverse with the blades on. I'll almost bet you have to do it on that new one.
It makes sense. I will check into that next time I see a newer style Cub.
I don't think I'll buy another Cub Cadet. Mainly they are too expensive, the parts too. I am hoping that will be for a long while yet. Mine is only 8 years old but, It is difficult to get parts for it around here. And it seems Cub cadet doesn't have parts for older mowers. I am not one to use the web to buy stuff off of yet. It is not something I trust. Great video, as always. Thank you for showing it.
Hey Steven. Your doing very good with the 8 year old so keep doing what your doing! Thank you for watching, supporting my channel and commenting !
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thanks I am trying. LOL I hope to get a few more years out of this one. The first mower I had was a Murry with a briggs motor.Had it about 15 years. The next one was a Sears with I think a briggs motor. Had it about 10 years. Both just got slower and slower. I think both were trans or hydro trans that made them get slower. This one has a Kohler motor. You don;t like. I would appreciate you telling me why so I can maybe fix trouble before it gets bad. I have no trouble now. Have a great day!
@@stevenf1953I have a 2013 cub cadet ltx1040 which is the earlier version of this mower. The kohler hes talking about ( I think) is the kohler courage like mine has. On these motors they were infamous for the pan bolts backing out and getting smacked by the flywheel which often cracked the block. They also have alot of valve cover leaking problems. I was in meed of a new carburetor last summer and my cub dealer informed me it was no longer available. He did give me the oem part number so I could find a china made replacement. Got a new carb,filter,spark plug,and air filter for $25. So far it's working ok. Mine has 300 hours on it and still runs good. I pull the top cover frequently to check that all my pan bolts are good and tight. My biggest gripes about cub cadets are the steering pinion gears and the pto cable arrangement. They arent bad machines,but if I had it to do over I'd spend a little more and get a small john deere
Nice review, covered everything and got to the damn point! Can't stand a meandering video
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Husqvarna TS-142K 20HP or Cub Cadet XT1 LT42B?? Which one is better?
In my opinion, If the Husqvarna has a twin cylinder 20 hp Kohler 7000 series engine, I would prefer the Husqvarna. Two reasons. (1)The twin engine will be better than the Briggs single cylinder engine on the Cub Cadet. (2) If the Husqvarna comes with regular blades, normal star shape which I will assume they did not change. The new Cub Cadet version, the S shape are very expensive.
Can't leave it out in the rain are u serious, cable throttle control is junk broke on the first 6 months. Battery suvks constantly have to charge it otherwise won't crank
That is the truth about Briggs and Stratton engine company did get sued for the horse power false statement