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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2022
- The two replacement spindles for my Cub Cadet XT1, 46" cut mower appear nearly identical to the original ones I am retiring. Installation is a multi process affair but there is nothing too difficult about it with the correct tools to hand. I had to look up the recommended torque for the securing bolts and the blade nut and now I have made a note of them; 25 foot pounds for the four spindle fastening bolts and 70~90 foot pounds - I set mine to 85 foot pounds - for the blade nut. Buy yours here, www.amazon.com/dp/B09SZ1W9BS
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Excellent video I have a 2015 cub cadet rzt l 54 I know I got this job coming some day but sure beats the price of labor theses days
Thanks, Daniel. I didn't find the job too difficult. I would hope the rzt is the same for you.
BTW the original spindle nuts (4) have a 10mm head unless they have been replaced once!!
Good point; Regardless of stated fastener sizes I tend to use the socket, wrench or tip that fits best which is why you may see a mixture of SAE and Metric in this video.
I've got a cubcadet. xt2 the right side spindle facing forward on the seat is totally different.
It has a pully spindle, and the blade spindle all encased in the same cast,it's an
Expensive part,you can only buy the spindle as a hole unit.
I use a torgwrench to assist in tightening nuts.
My cub Cadet has reached 140 hours.
Ive had alot of problems with the catcher not clicking into place, its had 3 services done to it since new.
The spindle was suppose to last i life time i was told.
Looking at the aluminum shaft, its aluminum, the spline, has completely turned into fine dust mixed in the grease. Not a good design.
Hi Taniora. Follow the link to the Amazon site in the Description, www.amazon.com/dp/B09SZ1W9BS, and it lists compatible part numbers so you should be able to match your XT2 requirements to those of the replacement parts. A correctly calibrated torque wrench is a must for both safety and machine operability. Oh, I see you have commented again ...
@@tanioraaura1274 ... I'm not sure what you mean by "the catcher not clicking into place", neither am I familiar with the XT2 models but it sounds like something is badly in need of attention. Stay safe, Taniora.
@PicRic This xt2 has a rear discharge, and the chatcher swings from a left and right support post.
The catcher swings closed over two hooks like metal lugs attached to the mower frame.
Any bump causing a vibration, the catcher would swing open,stopping the blades from spinning.
Thanks for your reply, PicRic .
I'm living in New Zealand.
So, parts for this model are hard to come by.
All the parts are shipped over from the states,all though the machine frame was made in hungry,the label on the motor says USA
@@tanioraaura1274 Oh, I see. Thanks for the explanation, Taniora. Hope you find solutions to the mowing issues.
Damn your blade look like mine
Erm? Nope! They are definitely my blades, Kenneth!! 🙃
So brand new CC800 and I hit some rocks/branches. One was enough to stop the mower. Pulled the deck off and the blade adapter (start) is pretty flat where it won't bite the blade. Typically, I would just get a new (cheap) blade adapter, however on this mower it looks like the spindle assemble and blade adapter are all one part. Does anyone know if this is true? I can't find a blade adapter for the cc800 which makes me thing it is which is very concerning given how easily it was damaged and how expensive the full spindle assemble is.
I can't provide a solution but maybe a few ideas will help:
After following the link in the video Description search for 'blade adapter for the cc800'. I see there are options from just a few dollars to kits costing much more. The same will work for spindle assembly references too. Good luck!
That freaking gap in the deck causes grass and d8rt to g3t thr9wn9n the deck can make belt come off
I used to connect the hose and wash it all meticulously after every mow ... Connector method didn't wash it that well to be honest. Now I know what to look for and clean/maintain as I need to. Never had dirt dislodge a belt though.
Great Video very well done. I just bought the 2023 XT1 and that was a mistake. Cub cadet recently downgraded the transmission from the KT46 to a TL-200 which is not as robust. When you downgrade a non-servicable transmission you are headed for trouble. For a few hundred more the XT2 would have been a better choice. What year is yours? Since you have the white wheels I am assuming you have the better KT46 tranny?
Thank you, David! This XT1 is a 2015 model. I'm afraid I can't say which transmission it has but I never had any transmission issues and rarely gave it a thought save for pulling out the bypass rod to push the tractor a few times. Did you consider other models too?
Thoes new spindles you just replace does have a grease fitting but also has sealed bearings . With the seal in place inside the grease will never get inside the bearing...
Thanks for the reminder, Sho Bud.
The grease fitting on the spindle is useless. The bearings are sealed on both sides .
( TIp )
Remove the big spindle nut thst holds the pulley in place.
Remove the pulley then use a block of wood to drive the spindle out of the housing.
Remove both bearing using a drift punch.
Remove the seals only on one side of the bearings.
Reinstall the lower bearing and don't forget to install the spacer between the two bearings
Replace the pulley and grease the spindle housing.
This method let's the grease get into each bearing.
And if greased each time before mowing the bearing will last a lifetime...
The bearings come sealed on both sides and even though the spindle has a grease fitting the bearing will not received any grease unless the seal is removed on one side.
Remember to install the bearings with the seal side facing out...
JMO ...
Thanks for your input but do have the exact same unit? Other types may differ from this one.
You got one of those cheap star spindles wait till you have to buy the S-Type they really screw you on those
Ooh! Something to look forward to then, Tim ... But seriously, if you mean the fitting style then, yes, I imagine the star type spread the load, and therefore the wear, better than most fittings. Thanks for chipping in.
Ya they don't make off brand s type either so the price goes from 28 bucks to 115
@@edouble9894 Sounds like a market opportunity for someone or other!
aftermarket will always be full of star ones, nobody will ever have to buy the S-type. Eventually aftermarket will have those also, it's just a short term money grab by SBD.
A proper built spindle has a 5/8 bolt about 7 inches long with a nut on top , the blade is held on by this bolt , thats garbage , the engineers didnt even know what they were doing
I can't speak to the engineering design but I can tell you the replacement spindles are just about identical to the OEM spindles ... And they work just fine!
No
Do Not remove the mower deck
Do Not remove the spindles
On the mower with mower deck installed
Remove the pully shields
Remove both pulleys
Spindle shaft with mower blade attached should drop out of spindle.
Spindle top bearing should be removable by hand. If not tap out top spindle bearing from bottom of spindle
Remove bearing caps from removed top bearing and the bottom bearing cap from the bottom bearing (leaving bottom bearing in spindle)
Clean & re grease both bearings
Replace sealed bearing grease caps.
Install Spindle shaft
Torque pulley to 90 foot lbs.
FIN
Total cost 50c
Total time 30 minutes
but
you need to buy a Wal-Mart $2 can of bearing grease.
Everything can easily be done on mower with mower deck never removed.
KISS and see how to re grease sealed bearings.
I think you are getting a bit over excited, Ed!
The mower deck wasn't removed.
While greasing bearings should be an essential part of regular maintenance there is no way to replace a worn or broken bearing or spindle by adding more grease is there!
You know what, Ed; you should make a video demonstrating your "50c" solution. Let me know when it's available and we can add it to this channel if you like.
@@dallas69 Totally agree, Ed. Sometimes simple has more than one solution, doesn't it!