Very informative video! I gather you have the electric PTO. I have avoided removing the deck because I bought a Mojack lift. My fabricated deck stays fairly clean. I do change my blades every season. If they can be sharpened, cleaned, and balanced, I will reuse them. Definitely, removing the deck is something every Cub Cadet owner should know how to do.
Well done video showing all the important angles of the job. Should inspire others to remove their decks and paint them to greatly enhance the life of the deck. As a very long in the tooth operator, I'd like to offer some comments, not as criticism, but as hard learned lessons from years of home ownership. Regarding the blades; sharpening blades a couple times during a season based on wear, is desirable for the benefit of the lawn. Grass will look better and be healthier with a clean cut as opposed to a ragged cut with dull blades. Also on tightening of the nuts on the blades; I also use an impact wrench because it works really well especially for removal of blades. The specs on these nuts calls for approximately 90 ft lbs of torque. Impact wrenches need to be used wisely or you will end up needing a new spindle.
I have the LT50 Cub Cadet with the 50 inch cut...I have never had to remove the deck to change out blades...just pull it onto ramps and in 10 minutes I have all 3 blades replaced...10 minute job 15 tops...taking the deck off is a whole lot of time for the same result.
Wish mine was this easy… mallet doesn’t budge them and I don’t have an impact. Do I have any other options or am I stuck with the old blades for the rest of my life?
This is ridiculous !!! *unplug spark plugs (for safety) *jack front end up *use short piece of wood to keep blades from turning and remove nuts. Take old blades off. *put new blades on. *lower front end *done
He thoroughly cleaned the underside, used his angle grinder to rid some of the rust and then painted it to prolong the life of the deck. Sit down, Jimmy Shade.
What a great video ! Excellent filming and clear narration. Thank you.
Very informative video! I gather you have the electric PTO. I have avoided removing the deck because I bought a Mojack lift. My fabricated deck stays fairly clean. I do change my blades every season. If they can be sharpened, cleaned, and balanced, I will reuse them. Definitely, removing the deck is something every Cub Cadet owner should know how to do.
Nice machine, I just bought a XT2 LX46. Currently 3.3hrs. Thanks for the videos. I'll need to do an oil change at 5hrs and clean the deck.
I did learn the square hole trick thanks,previosly i used a socket on the the tension wheel to pull it to get belt on ,square hole makes good sense.
Well done video showing all the important angles of the job. Should inspire others to remove their decks and paint them to greatly enhance the life of the deck. As a very long in the tooth operator, I'd like to offer some comments, not as criticism, but as hard learned lessons from years of home ownership.
Regarding the blades; sharpening blades a couple times during a season based on wear, is desirable for the benefit of the lawn. Grass will look better and be healthier with a clean cut as opposed to a ragged cut with dull blades.
Also on tightening of the nuts on the blades; I also use an impact wrench because it works really well especially for removal of blades. The specs on these nuts calls for approximately 90 ft lbs of torque. Impact wrenches need to be used wisely or you will end up needing a new spindle.
Great advise! Thanks very much, this channel is all about sharing and learning more.
Best video by far
Excellent, no nonsense, video.
Thanks, sorry nothing new out for awhile. Big shop build going on and I’m short of time. But there will be more to follow! Thanks for the view.
Very Nice💥 Thank you Sir!🛠
great job and camera work.😎
Thank you so much 😀
Hey, i saw your comment on Think Medias video and decided to stop by. hi! #keepthemcoming
Side Advise, thanks you are my first actual comment! Thanks very much.
I have the LT50 Cub Cadet with the 50 inch cut...I have never had to remove the deck to change out blades...just pull it onto ramps and in 10 minutes I have all 3 blades replaced...10 minute job 15 tops...taking the deck off is a whole lot of time for the same result.
I agree but I also cleaned and painted the deck.
@@rebuildranch1225 as we all should. Mine was clean for most the part but the metal was bare!
Watched a lot of videos on this topic and no one talks about the correct location of the blades after assembly, for better ejection of cut grass 😥
My blades great sparks when engaged
Wish mine was this easy… mallet doesn’t budge them and I don’t have an impact. Do I have any other options or am I stuck with the old blades for the rest of my life?
Sorry I missed this, use a longer bar on the socket, like a three foot bar.
How to replace blades
How do I take the mower deck off model 3185. Having a hard time
Sorry, I haven’t taken the deck off a 3185, but I’m sure if you search it on YT you will find it.
@@rebuildranch1225 hey no problem thank you for the reply, I tried researching a lot and can’t find much on the 1385. Thank you anyways though
Never mentioned TIMING THE BLADES
Where did you get your blades
I got my blades from the dealer I bought the Cub from
What size socket to remove the blades
Sorry, I should have included that. I’m not sure but I’ll check and let you know
@@rebuildranch1225 I believe it is a 1 inch, I removed mine yesterday. Thanks for the video, it was tremendous help.
I changed blades never took deck off.
How did you do it?
This is ridiculous !!!
*unplug spark plugs (for safety)
*jack front end up
*use short piece of wood to keep blades from turning and remove nuts. Take old blades off.
*put new blades on.
*lower front end
*done
Excellent! Thanks for your comments
He thoroughly cleaned the underside, used his angle grinder to rid some of the rust and then painted it to prolong the life of the deck. Sit down, Jimmy Shade.