Just unboxed the 2020 model of XT1, 42" but with EFI. It was sent from out of state by Home Depot. Similar experience to you, but used a sawzall to disassemble the entire crate including the base. Also the delivery guy had removed the pallet from underneath. Two glitches in the assembly process, first being the hood topper which, same as yours, was a slight misfit at the rearwards T-clips .. just enough to require manhandling to get them into place. Second, the battery had low juice, only enough to produce a click -- required jumping to get the engine going. Two more comments: the mower comes with a front bumper which is nice but requires some time to install; and the tires are over-inflated at the factory. The rear tires were up to 20 psi but are rated just 10 psi. Had to depressurize. Front tires were just slightly over the recommended 14 lbs.
Tip, put the steering wheel on the splines, but don’t install the steering bolt until you drive around the yard once or twice to make sure the mower is going in a straight line, then line up the steering wheel and bolt it on.
You should read the manual. Brute force and rush work never pay off. I can only imagine what the kids toys at Christmas time look like after they’ve been smashed together during assembly. Really nice mower tho.
Unbolting the top and sides using a 1/4” nut driver, makes crate removal much easier. Wish the steering wheel was a little softer. Should hook up negative terminal last. Unhook negative terminal first.
Im ordering mine soon. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the rest of us. Never mind the negative nannies. I really appreciate you taking the time to upload your video and giving us an idea of what to expect. Thanks!
LOVE it! a real person doing a real world unboxing. I'm sure I will be doing the same thing when mine comes. Right now I'mm thinking my sazall will work great on the bottom of the crate. Thanks for the fun
I have one more delayed comment after originally watching your video. It's only 5 days after you uploaded the video so it may not be too late. I would keep the shipping brace that you removed from the deck discharge chute deflector around the 20 minute mark. There are a lot of times when I would like to be able to prop open my chute while working on the mower, but I don't have the shipping brace. My installation was performed for me, and the dealer removed it before delivery. I would try to dig it out of the trash if still possible. After watching your video, it prompted me to ask my salesman to try to locate one for me at the dealership.
@@Coolvo113I got an email back from my salesperson stating that Cub Cadet has a strict policy that dealerships cannot provide the shipping braces to the customer for any reason because of safety. I went out to the garage and started to experiment with some bungee cords. I found that 24"-30" can securely hook on where there is the sharp bend in the chute on the rear side then loop around the drive pedal and circle back to the starting place. It's definitely helpful to get the chute out of the way when changing blades on the right hand side, as well as installing a mulch plug or the bagger chute. I'm always fighting with the chute to keep it out of the way when I perform those tasks.
Thanks for your video. I have a Cub Cadet XT2 model that was manufactured in October, 2018, but I took delivery of it from a dealer in May, 2019. They performed most of the installation, so I found it interesting to watch you install most of what was done for me. I double checked their installation after delivery, and the only thing that I changed was the height of the deck wheels. Presumably, they mounted them high up so they would not get scuffed up during delivery. Regarding your wife's question at 11:18 about why is there only one bolt underneath the seat when it looks like there should be two more. Mine is exactly the same way. I also wondered about that when I first lifted up the seat. The seat seemed to operate properly and adjust without them, so I ultimately concluded the other two bolts weren't necessary. It would be interesting to know the perspective of the engineers who designed it.
When it comes to the quality of outdoor power equipment, they make them cheap with plastic parts these days. I learned that their transmissions are made of plastic.
I have the same year & model. Mine came fully assembled, the only thing I had to do was hook up the battery, It helps to raise the mowing deck before you drive off the crate! I saved the plastic cover which has a drawstring, perfect for covering up the tractor. Tip.... I also have the plow for snow removal and leave the deck in place . I found that extra mid weight ideal. Instead of using the shipping "brace" I drilled a small hole in the end of the chute and hook in a bungee cord attached under the seat while plowing snow. Did you deflate the tires? Per the owner's manual the tires are shipped over inflated (I suppose so you can drive over the crate cross members) Check on the tire sidewalls for the proper psi.
Actually watching this one yr to the day u guys film, here in Eden NC and guess what its rainy here, lol I order 46 inch CC to be delivered this week on the 15th enjoyed the vid tho
@@Coolvo113 HEY JUSTIN I LIKE IT I HAVE CUT 3XS SO FOR ITS A BEAST IM GOING FOR THE 4TH CUT THIS WEEK AND THEN I;LL DO THAT FIRST OIL CHANGE, BUT YEAH SO FOR SO GOOD PEACE
Kids might be entertained with the negative XXX sound.. but only adults would buy something like this, so keep the 'kiddie' features out of your adult content please! Otherwise, good video ~~~
Just unboxed the 2020 model of XT1, 42" but with EFI. It was sent from out of state by Home Depot. Similar experience to you, but used a sawzall to disassemble the entire crate including the base. Also the delivery guy had removed the pallet from underneath. Two glitches in the assembly process, first being the hood topper which, same as yours, was a slight misfit at the rearwards T-clips .. just enough to require manhandling to get them into place. Second, the battery had low juice, only enough to produce a click -- required jumping to get the engine going. Two more comments: the mower comes with a front bumper which is nice but requires some time to install; and the tires are over-inflated at the factory. The rear tires were up to 20 psi but are rated just 10 psi. Had to depressurize. Front tires were just slightly over the recommended 14 lbs.
Tip, put the steering wheel on the splines, but don’t install the steering bolt until you drive around the yard once or twice to make sure the mower is going in a straight line, then line up the steering wheel and bolt it on.
You should read the manual. Brute force and rush work never pay off. I can only imagine what the kids toys at Christmas time look like after they’ve been smashed together during assembly. Really nice mower tho.
The stupidity of these guys is amazing
Remember to lower tire pressure to 14 front and 10 rear. This will effect your cutting height.
Unbolting the top and sides using a 1/4” nut driver, makes crate removal much easier.
Wish the steering wheel was a little softer.
Should hook up negative terminal last. Unhook negative terminal first.
Im ordering mine soon. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the rest of us. Never mind the negative nannies. I really appreciate you taking the time to upload your video and giving us an idea of what to expect. Thanks!
3 Years later and your video helped me today! Thanks.
The unboxing is all worth it when the mower is cutting that grass with ease.
LOVE it! a real person doing a real world unboxing. I'm sure I will be doing the same thing when mine comes. Right now I'mm thinking my sazall will work great on the bottom of the crate. Thanks for the fun
I have one more delayed comment after originally watching your video. It's only 5 days after you uploaded the video so it may not be too late. I would keep the shipping brace that you removed from the deck discharge chute deflector around the 20 minute mark. There are a lot of times when I would like to be able to prop open my chute while working on the mower, but I don't have the shipping brace. My installation was performed for me, and the dealer removed it before delivery. I would try to dig it out of the trash if still possible. After watching your video, it prompted me to ask my salesman to try to locate one for me at the dealership.
I actually did keep it as a just in case! Thanks for letting me known Richard!
@@Coolvo113I got an email back from my salesperson stating that Cub Cadet has a strict policy that dealerships cannot provide the shipping braces to the customer for any reason because of safety. I went out to the garage and started to experiment with some bungee cords. I found that 24"-30" can securely hook on where there is the sharp bend in the chute on the rear side then loop around the drive pedal and circle back to the starting place. It's definitely helpful to get the chute out of the way when changing blades on the right hand side, as well as installing a mulch plug or the bagger chute. I'm always fighting with the chute to keep it out of the way when I perform those tasks.
I usually mow with the brace in place. Unless I need to tame the grass chute exit near object.
This was comical. Well, that's one way to get it off the crate. I'll probably do the same haha. Thanks for the video. It helped!
Cub cadet has been making these lawn tractors for years, they know what they’re doing
Thanks for your video. I have a Cub Cadet XT2 model that was manufactured in October, 2018, but I took delivery of it from a dealer in May, 2019. They performed most of the installation, so I found it interesting to watch you install most of what was done for me. I double checked their installation after delivery, and the only thing that I changed was the height of the deck wheels. Presumably, they mounted them high up so they would not get scuffed up during delivery. Regarding your wife's question at 11:18 about why is there only one bolt underneath the seat when it looks like there should be two more. Mine is exactly the same way. I also wondered about that when I first lifted up the seat. The seat seemed to operate properly and adjust without them, so I ultimately concluded the other two bolts weren't necessary. It would be interesting to know the perspective of the engineers who designed it.
Mine has 1 bolt as well so must be factory
After 2 years seems no one has an answer to the one bolt question , my 2022 model, yep you guessed it , one bolt
The lights ain't the only thing that ain't too bright.Must be a city boy in the country.
The 18 HP Is ok for flat ground. My yard has hills, so I got a 23 HP. FUNNY thing is I still use only half throttle.
HomeDepot did most of this already for me
When it comes to the quality of outdoor power equipment, they make them cheap with plastic parts these days. I learned that their transmissions are made of plastic.
Was this mower purchased from factory direct? Also don't turn the PTO on while sitting on crate lol?? Love your channel big fan!!
Hey thanks Joe! I was going to try to mow right through the wood to escape. Haha it was air dropped from TSC, care package style haha.
Dude so many mishaps but better you than me lol thanks
Lift deck before driving off pallet
Disengage transmission before pushing by hand,
How long you kept that factory oil in there till you changed it ? 5 hours?
Can’t wait to install my wheel spinner! 😆
Getting that hood cover on is NOT easy.
Got mine two weeks ago
Plenty of Cub cadet “how to” videos on TH-cam
I have the same year & model. Mine came fully assembled, the only thing I had to do was hook up the battery, It helps to raise the mowing deck before you drive off the crate! I saved the plastic cover which has a drawstring, perfect for covering up the tractor. Tip.... I also have the plow for snow removal and leave the deck in place . I found that extra mid weight ideal. Instead of using the shipping "brace" I drilled a small hole in the end of the chute and hook in a bungee cord attached under the seat while plowing snow. Did you deflate the tires? Per the owner's manual the tires are shipped over inflated (I suppose so you can drive over the crate cross members) Check on the tire sidewalls for the proper psi.
Actually watching this one yr to the day u guys film, here in Eden NC and guess what its rainy here, lol I order 46 inch CC to be delivered this week on the 15th enjoyed the vid tho
How did you like the mower?
@@Coolvo113 HEY JUSTIN I LIKE IT I HAVE CUT 3XS SO FOR ITS A BEAST IM GOING FOR THE 4TH CUT THIS WEEK AND THEN I;LL DO THAT FIRST OIL CHANGE, BUT YEAH SO FOR SO GOOD PEACE
Or just buy one from a local dealer and avoid all the BS of uncrating and assembly.
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Kids might be entertained with the negative XXX sound.. but only adults would buy something like this, so keep the 'kiddie' features out of your adult content please! Otherwise, good video ~~~
Lighten up boomer