Uncrating to 5-Hour Maintenance and Beyond! Comprehensive Review of Cub Cadet XT1 LT42" Mower
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- You’ve got the mower, now it’s time to mow like a boss! Come along and join us from uncrating, to five-hour maintenance (including the first break-in oil change), to mowing some unrecommended tall grass, to… many other things. I bought this Cub Cadet XT1 Enduro Series LT 42" riding lawn mower with the Kohler 5400 Series 18 HP engine and the Tuff Torq K46 transmission a couple months ago this year (2018) and it’s been serving me well so far. What are its strengths? What are its weaknesses? Let’s explore together and rediscover the magic of one of my favorite pastimes.
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Intro
After thoroughly researching the competition, we decided to purchase this Cub Cadet 42” riding mower. It has all the features we’re looking for, plus a few extra amenities, and for the price, it fit our budget just right. In my previous video, we explored various features of the mower including the hydrostatic transmission, engine, turning radius, cruise control, hour meter, and full set of anti-scalp wheels. But what I find most aesthetically gratifying is the beautiful color and bold, square design lines that appeals to the all-American prowess and spirit.
I chose to take my mower straight from a crate. This comes from my paranoia of floor model thrashings.
Assembly
Assembly doesn’t take long and it’s a fun little project to work on. It just takes a basic set of tools. Attached to the rear on the seat springs is the almighty pouch of instructions and accessories. Let’s take a closer look.
Behold, the bag of wonders. These sacred documents hold everything you need to know to get started, so make sure to take a timeout and study them well. Let’s explore a bit further to see what we can find.
This is the oil drain tube. This will greatly ease messy oil changes, which we’ll explore later in this video.
An extra ignition key.
This is an adaptor from a garden hose to the washout port for the mower deck. We’ll also explore this later in the video.
The instructions include a quick step-by-step guide for installing all those loose parts and how to finish uncrating the mower.
Here is the engine Owner’s Manual. We’ll be referring back to this later.
This is the associated engine warranty guide.
Here’s the mower warranty and part supplement guide.
And at long last, the most important and informative document, the Operator’s Manual.
Back to work now that we have the quick assembly guide.
There is a lot of plastic on this machine, and some of the parts take a little finessing to snap together.
Before starting the engine, make sure to check the oil level! You must add oil if this level is low.
In my small engines and ATVs, I prefer to use fuel that does not contain ethanol.
Let’s crank this over for the first time and see if it starts. And it does immediately and even without the manual choke!
I was a little confused how this comes off the crate, so I just removed the front support and drove it off. The clearance was fine and the deck didn’t hit the wood.
The operator’s manual indicates that the tires are over-filled for shipping purposes, whatever that means. So it’s important to check the sidewalls of the tires for the operating PSI of the tire. My rear wheels indicate 10 PSI. Because these are low pressure tires, I will be using a low pressure gauge that I use for my ATVs. Simply press on center of the valve step to relieve pressure, and ...
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I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. th-cam.com/users/postUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.
I'm a 58 year old woman and I just changed the oil, oil filter and air filter on an engine for the first time in my life with the guidance of this video. Bigfoot Dad, you rock!!!
Jessica - this is completely awesome!!!! Congrats - this has made my day. Welcome to our community!
What I expected: informative, comprehensive review of a tractor mower.
What I got: What I expected + laughs + life lessons
Subbed!
Hi, Matt - wow, thanks - comments like this keep me going! I'm glad you're here with us now and hope to hear more feedback on subsequent films. 😎
This was a movie about a mower. Very informative
😎 thanks, SavvyDarxy! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Well here we are after the first five hours of use and I have to say this mower is GRRRREEEAAATT!! Cuts so evenly with plenty of power. Also have to mention I had a few compliments from the neighbors on how nice the lawn looked. Thanks again Bigfoot Dad for the tips!!
You're welcome, David. Welcome to the community!
This video is EXACTLY what I had hoped to see when searching. THANK YOU! At the time of this comment, my Cub is about 3 days away from delivery. I'm salivating now.
Very glad to hear this. How are you liking the Cub Cadet so far now that you've had time to evaluate it?
@@BigfootDadExploresMontana My new mower is a BEAST! I am very pleased with it. For the first time that I can ever remember, I was disappointed to see mowing season come to an end. My mowing time went from about 3 days with an electric push mower (managing battery power is difficult on larger yards) to roughly 3 hours. I got the LT50" and have been ecstatic about the results.
@@jaywebb4992 - It's amazing how much time it saves! Glad to hear it's working out and that you're enjoying it as much as I am too.
I like the flowers on your jeans
Every once in a while I get a comment that truly makes me scratch my head. 😂 But as long as you enjoyed it, that's all that counts!
I got my Cub Cadet XT2 in June of this year it's a 2019 42 in deck v twin Kohler 22 hp. I can't believe I waited so long to get it. I had a 2014 Craftsman
one cyl Brigg's everyone said they were junk. I should have listened. In 2 years the motor exploded like they said. Anyway the Cub is so mush faster than the Craftsman. Mows better, Go over the yard one time it's done. I use to spend as much time going over it as I did mowing it with the Craftsman.
As far as the motor goes, remember , a lot is good, more is better ,and too much is just right. Your gonna love it. I have about 10 hours on it so far.
It seems to just get better. Now I water the 2 big yards that I mow, so they will grow, so I can mow them.
Hi, Shotgun - thanks for the feedback! I bet the XT2 was worth the extra and I eye those all the time when I walk by them in the store. I'm glad it has saved you a ton of time and aggravation. I'm on the second season and so far so good. We'll see how these things stand up over time. And welcome to the community! 😎
Now that was a informative and just the right amount of great humor. Great job!
😃 Thank you! Welcome to the community!
@@BigfootDadExploresMontana hi
@@BigfootDadExploresMontana I love your videos and I want a Cub Cadet riding lawn mower
@@dawnssonsnameisaidenmiller8431- thank you, Aiden - I'm glad you're here with us and that you are enjoying the videos. 🙂
@@BigfootDadExploresMontana i love your Cub Cadet riding lawn mower
I love the decal on the hood, you really made that tractor your own.
Hi, Jimmy - Thanks for the feedback! We just got finished shooting a third video in this series a few hours ago. I think you'll enjoy that one as well as it carries the customization theme even a bit further. 😅 Welcome to the community!
I had read about people being perplexed on how to remove the mower from the crate and you confirmed my suspicion on just how easily this can be done
Just gotta get on there and drive it off - it's first off-road adventure.
My 15 year old Troy Bilt Pony is on its last leg. All of the tires leak, and the deck has tremendous rust hole in the top which I had to cover with two license plates. I've got to the point where I'm not going to pour money in this and unfortunately it just got its last set of blades. If I can make it through this season, owes me nothing. It's 15 years old and it's been trouble-free. It's had belts, maintenance, blades, and one set of spindles. I was looking at a new one at Home Depot and saw the Cub Cadet sitting next to it. The Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt 42in mowers are $400 in difference of price. I think the Cub Cadet is a much nicer machine with hydrostatic drive and definitely more comfortable seat. I like the extra features and I love your review. I think you just made it easier to make up my mind for my purchase.
I am not sure why I just watched that entire video. Well, I will say it was very entertaining. My entire yard is gravel, but I feel like I just watched Christopher Robin tell me how much he likes taking care of his lawn tractor. Got my sub! Thanks for the excellent video production Bigfoot Dad!
Hi, mcovey12 - thank you for sharing that unique perspective. 😂 Tomorrow I'm going to Rabbit's house to review his new garden rototiller. I'm glad you're here and thank you for your feedback!
I'm strongly considering buying this mower once I get my second stimulus check. Great video! The ending almost brought a tear to my eye. Almost.
Thanks, Rob! I'll try a just a bit harder next time. 😂 Write back once you get your mower and let us know how you are enjoying it!
As a Lawnmower Mechanic's perspective, I would HIGHLY recommend that you purchase the Cub Cadet MULCHING KIT.
This kit will contain Mulching Blades, and a Steel Lip that attaches to the Front Lower Lip of your Deck to allow the Grass Clippings to spend more time under the deck to be chopped into smaller pieces to help feed and add additional nutrients to your lawn!
Take care in Montana,
🤓-Thomas
Hi, TK Skagen - thank you for your feedback! Advice from professionals such as yourself is greatly appreciated and welcomed. I will keep that in mind. I did buy some mulching blades for the mower and waiting to install them in an upcoming video... along with a few other modifications. 😉 I'll keep the kit in mind as well! Welcome to the community - we're glad you're here! 😎
Great video. And yes, the oil filter from factory was torqued down to 5 trillion foot pounds. My engine is different so I have the horizontal filter. Boy was that a chore getting that off. Its so close to the frame, no oil filter wrench would fit. I had to do the trusty ol stab a screw driver through it and twist it off that way.
But yeah, I love my XT2. Currently got the mulching kit on it. Which reminds me, I'm so late on getting her prepped for this spring. Need to do all that was in the video, plus blade sharpening.
BuNcH007 - 😂 If I could have thought of that line about the oil filter torque. I was in a conundrum because that's the trick I like to use too, funny enough, but I was trying to imagine the fallout I may have had during the video. But I do that with my truck's oil filter from time-to-time.
Yes, time to prep for Spring because the time has arrived! Good luck, happy mowing, and thank you for the great comment!
“Foil nurple” 😂🤣 I’m totally calling it that all the time now.
Michael - I think you have the first comment on this! 😂
Watch Project Farm on youtube he has done extensive oil testing on his channel.
I have a late 90s Lawn Boy push mower and after seeing this video I remembered that I haven't changed the oil in that thing since 2015 (or earlier?). Yikes. Same goes for my late 90s Craftsman snowblower.
Well well well today is the day just got back from home Depot with a Cub cadet 46 inch xt1 I'll be doing a vid of it later today or this week
Woooo-hoooo! Alright, Josh! I'm looking forward to your review. 😎
@@BigfootDadExploresMontana thanks man I appreciate it and thanks for helping me with the details and information 😎😉
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Very good info,thankyou, also I like your dry humor.
Thanks, Gary! 😂
Good review 👍, and these are built in the US in Martin Tennessee. Where I work 👍
Hi M B - so awesome! I hope everyone is getting back to work there and production ramping up again. It's yard work time! 😎
Great video. OMG I didn't know there was so much to do and features available (like to cruise control). Didn't know about the wash out port. I've mowed for almost three seasons and don't have much grass on the bottom. Of course I never mow wet grass. Thanks again!!
Hi, John - I'm glad you enjoyed it! That's exactly what the video is for - hopefully a useful tool. I think the reason my grass was so built up was because it is frequently tall and won't dry out well because I don't mow it enough. 😅 I did totally detach the deck and cleaned it out a couple months ago. Stay tuned for the next part - you may enjoy it as well.
To "wash-out", put the mower on cement, deck all the way down, then run the water and the blades.... Would've cleaned most of that grass out. Try it, and you're welcome.
Thank you, Broken Like Me - I'll give that a shot next time! 😎
@@BigfootDadExploresMontana hi
@@BigfootDadExploresMontana I love your videos and the Cub Cadet
Make sure to run the blades until they’re dry, otherwise you’ll be replacing the bearing sooner rather than later. ;)
Just bought this model yesterday. Hope my experience is as great as yours. Thanks!
Hi, John - thanks for the feedback! I hope so as well. Let us know what you think after some use. So far, so good on my side going into season 3. 😎
be carful with the kohler courage, i recommend watching videos on it, they have lots of problems over time
Hi AmpExxxtreme - I have heard reports on the Courage engines as well. Luckily the generation I have does not have the Courage engine anymore. It is running the newer 5400 series.
I take my filters to NAPA or Carquest and get compatible WIX, Baldwin, or Hastings replacement filters.
Not only does that give you a higher quality filter, they are also up to 60% cheaper.
So, you can buy two or three instead of the other.
Thanks for the video. I have the same mower with the Chinese Honda engine copy.
Most importantly:
Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Best review ever!!!
Hi Harry - thank you for the compliment! I spent many, many hours filming, writing, and editing this with hopes it would benefit and encourage people. Welcome to the community!
Great overview. You have a lot of talent for video-making. Hope to see more updates on your XT1. Maybe a 3-year follow-up is in the cards?
Hi, TheTayze - yes, your comment is making me seriously think about this. Stay tuned! I have about 6 videos in various stages of editing. So hard to find the time to get them finished.
@@BigfootDadExploresMontana Glad to hear it. I recently picked up the 46" variant of the XT1 and I find your videos really informative, especially regarding maintenance. Thanks for putting them up.
@@BigfootDadExploresMontana hi
Good video, thanks!
Great video and very informative! I got the exact same tractor. Btw the washout port works when you set the deck to the lowest setting. That way the water gets trapped in the deck and acts like a washing machine. You'll know it's working when the grass starts spewing out the side as a green slurry. Give it about 5 minutes until the water runs clean and underneath that deck will look alot better.
Sledgstone - thank you for the tip - I need to try this again. Welcome to the community! 😎
There is absolutely no need to use premium fuel in your engine, Kohler calls for unleaded regular and that's all it needs. There has been a lot of testing and its been proven there's no advantage to using premium in an engine designed for regular 87 octane. I absolutely agree with using 100% gas if available in your area, you should use it, that alcohol mix is garbage, it degrades rapidly, attracts moisture out of the air, and can damage your fuel system if left in it. I've never had a problem leaving 100% gas with fuel stabilizer sit over the winter. I have one of those big string trimmers on wheels, due to having back surgery it hadn't been started in 2 years, it was stored with stabilized 100% gas, this week I got it out, started on the second pull!
I just recently joined your channel and purchased the same XT1 LT42 rider. Love the channel and the Riding mower!! Thanks for the info and the humor!!
Great video my guy! 👏🏾
This is truly informative and entertaining video. IJust watched it again, being that I'm about to do a 5 hour service. Love this video; and, it was the reason that I subscribed to this channel, in the first place! Love your work! Keep it up!
Thank you again, Paul - that means a lot. We put a ton of effort into these videos just for that reason. Hopefully more to come! 😎
Amazing video :D , thanks for sharing !
Best review I have seen...just subscribed
Thank you, Dean! Welcome to the community - I'm glad you've joined us!
One of, if not the greatest videos on lawnmowers ever made
Thanks, Tom! The feedback is much appreciated. 😎
We ordered ours direct, from Cub Cadet; and it was delivered (Friday night) with a severely damaged crate; as well as some light damage to the tractor, specifically, seat cushion tear and some light scuffing on the hood) Other than that, the tractor looks really great. We should be able to work out something out (complete replacement, or replacement seat, or discount, whatever..) with Cub Cadet (MTD customer support), on Monday. I'm going to leave everything untouched, until we sort this out.
paul - wow, that's really frustrating! I hope they are able to sort that out quickly and get you up and running. Usually we buy these things because we're at a breaking point and need to use them. 🤔
I'm wondering if my wheel was damaged during shipping, as you could see a real good wobble in it on the video.
Hi Bigfoot Dad. It didn't seem to be too bad of a wobble to me; perhaps, I'm missing something. If so, It doesn't seem any worse than my Husqvarna. The front wheels on that tractor( Husqvarna) had sleeve bushings, instead of bearings, like the XT1; Perhaps, that has something to do with it. Great video, by the way! I watched it a second time; and, your attention to detail is really helpful. I can't wait to test the tractor, once we sort out this issue.
paul - I have something in mind that might take care of some of that wobble. Stay tuned for a future upgrade video. 😎 Also post back your resolution - interested to hear how Cub Cadet customer service handles the issues.
Thanks. Sounds intriguing. I sent you some photos of the damaged crate (tractor damage is hard to see in photos), via Facebook.
Bigfoot Dad, The damage issues got resolved with Cub Cadet, today. I called this morning (I didn't realize they are available 7 days a week). Other than having to wait on hold for 25 minutes, just to speak to someone, everything went smoothly. The rep was very accommodating, as he didn't request any damage photos. He simply asked how he could solve this for me. I mentioned the damage to the specific parts
(all cosmetic); and, he is sending new parts via, UPS Ground. I then, removed the mower from the crate, set it up; and, it seems to be working perfectly, so far; however, I did notice a very strong plastic smell, after running it for about 10 minutes. Did you notice this, on yours?
My LTX1042 is about 9 years old with about 159 hours on it. The valve cover gasket leaking is the only issue I had with the mower so far. When the stock blades were toast, I put Gator mulching blades on it, which I like. The oil and filter I change yearly with 10W-30. The washout port I never felt was worth a damn, so I never use it.
Awesome video Montana. I bought my CC xt1, 42'' last May direct from the factory and its worked great here in the SW Nebraska plains. I'm not any kind of mechanic, but your video gave me the confidence to do more then just change the oil for this coming season. I really look forward to any future videos you perform on this awesome machine.
Alvin - thank you for your feedback! It's encouraging to hear this helped you. Yes, I have another video in progress with a few... minor upgrades. 😉 Welcome to the community!
Great video. We just purchased our first riding lawnmower yesterday and it’s the same as yours, thanks for answering all the common sense questions I had but didn’t have to ask. 😂 I remember when I was young I knew a friend from church that had a landscaping company and he would spray all the bottoms and painted areas of his equipment with WD-40 he said it made it easier to clean and stuff wouldn’t get stuck to it anyone have any thoughts on that. Thanks again I subscribed so I can see your other videos
Hi, Rolland - you're welcome - I'm glad it helped. Yes, I think when I clean the deck next time I'll try housing down the deck with WD-40 to see if that works. Thank you for the suggestion!
I feel…a little enlightened? Is that normal for a mower vid? Very detailed and very well done.
Hi, T B! Yes, this is a natural feeling for some of these videos. 😂 Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and WELCOME to the community - we're glad you're here!
Very helpful video - thanks;
At 11:34 looks like you have the front wheels raised - what mount point did you use when jacking up the front wheels?
Thanks again
Hi, +AdvancedIT - I used the front hanger bracket for the stabilizer bar. There is probably a better way to do this and I suppose this could damage the bracket or cause alignment problems if it bends, however, the bracket seemed beefy enough and I was careful during the process. Hopefully someone can chime in for the best way to lift the mower. For the back end, it's so light that I can simply lift it by hand and place on jack stands one side at a time. Hope that helps!
This is a great video!!
Hi, CJ - thank you for your feedback!
Your left rear axle is bent. I saw it when you explained the transmission.
Hi, Eric - thank you for the confirmation on this. Hmm.... Maybe it's time for an upgrade. 😀
It appears we may have the same model. Mine is the 2017 version. Would you be able to take a few pics/short clip of the carb and governor linkages? Mine tends to sputter want to stall out with the PTO engaged after its warmed up. I replaced the entire carb system with OEM Kohler parts and it works better, but I believe something along the linkages is missing or incorrectly connected. GREAT VIDEO! Thanks Bigfoot Dad.
Hi, Dale - thank you for the feedback! I'm sorry to hear about the carb issues. If you message me via my Facebook page, I'll send along a few pictures of my mower's carb I took for you this evening.
Thank you for the valuable review. I've got one of these on the way; and, when it arrives, I'll be more prepared.
Thanks, Paul - I appreciate the feedback. Feel free to post your thoughts on the machine too after you've had time to review it.
I saw Bigfoot!
He always seems to show up whenever I get the camera out. Sometimes he's easier to spot than others.
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you should lower the blades all the way down when using the wash port it makes a big difference
Well, I gotta say it was one of the best reviews I have ever come across and I loved your humor. I am a subscribed viewer now and I want more of the reviews from you. keep up the great work, my man!
Hi, Mert - thank you for your comment. It's feedback like this that keeps me going to the next video. I have a few things filmed, but need to get them edited and published! Thank you for being here and I look forward to more of your feedback. 😎
I agree, don't usually comment, keep it up good work
I want mine in a crate to i dont want the floor model should i order it online or go to the store to buy ...thanks in advance
Hi, +JT 1200 - If you have a suitable way to haul it, I would recommend going to the store and asking if they have any in the back still in a crate. In my case, that's all they had besides the one on the floor. When I specified I wanted one in the crate, they were a bit surprised, especially since I was ready to take it right then. 😄
Hoy compre uno en Home Depot.... veremos cómo me funciona. Me gustaría más información y dónde comprar piezas para el como el recogedor
In my experience, to use a washout port properly you need 2 things:
1. A decent amount of water flow - most have this - I bring it up because in the country we don't have city level water pressure. AND
2. You need to park the mower on a flat concrete surface like your driveway. Lower the deck all the way down to the concrete. This mower has a wheeled deck, so you cannot get the deck flush with the concrete, which is its own, additional problem.
But if you can SOMEHOW create an area where the water cannot just immediately fall out of the mower deck but instead the blades are swirling it some before it gets to the side exit, it will wash the mower deck out. And leave you a soupy green mess all over your driveway. Cleanup that requires a cleanup = bad.
In conclusion: Washout ports are a terribly flawed design that has no actual USEFUL function at all, except the HOPE it creates in a potential new buyer. It's why NOONE bothers to even try to use one.
So, in my experience, I bought a Lawn Mower Jack. Much faster than removing the deck to do things like blade replacements or deck cleaning.
Hi, Freight Train - I'm not too fond of these washout ports either for the reasons you described. This is my second mower with a washout port and, well, it doesn't wash out. I like your idea of using a mower jack and just cleaning it out from underneath.
You will ALSO need a new deck in a relatively short time, spindles too. These "washout ports" should be renamed - "USE FOR A PREMATURE RUSTED DECK PORT" and SPINDLE BEARING FAILURE PORT......... A "water cleaning" does not remove all of the grass and what grass is still stuck to the deck will nicely hold/retain moisture to ENSURE a rusted deck in short order with the water being a spindle bearing's worst enemy....
Nice Royal purple oil Lol
Great review, good tips. AND a Big Foot sighting all wrapped up with a pretty little bow. Thx
I watched a whole bunch of videos before purchasing my Cub Cadet. Some were better than others but yours were by far the best and probably the most influential toward me making my final decision. There was one in particular where the guy was just getting around to doing his first oil change after ten hours (VIOLATION #1). As he removed the oil filter and spilled it all over and ran off to find some paper towels (VIOLATION #2), I saw all the scratches and gouges he had already inflicted on his machine (VIOLATION #3 AND DISQUALIFIED!)
😂 Thanks, patdthomas - I chuckled when I read this. I'm hoping to bring higher quality to some of these videos and I do watch some of them, but usually after I have already made my own (so I'm not influenced on my content). Some of the existing videos from other reviewers are pretty good though and I still have a long way to go. Stick with me and I'll keep trying to improve. I'm always up for suggestions on how to make these better as well. 😎
Best review on TH-cam!!! Question, at 14:30 when the left wheel was spinning, is something off with your tire or is something warped/bent?
😀 thank you.
I think the wheel is bent. Funny enough, I didn't realize this until I was reviewing the footage. I'll probably lift the mower and look carefully soon, but for what I have in mind for the next upgrade, these wheels may be replaced anyways...😉 More to come on that later.
Thank you for your feedback and welcome to the community!
Awesome video, just bought the same mower and loving it! Thanks for all the tips man.
Hi, Phil! Thank you for the feedback and welcome to the community! Another video is due out here in a few days which will have some fun upgrades for your tractor mower. Stay tuned and hope to see you around more! 😎
I have a XT 1 46 in 22 hp , I didn't know it had cruise Thanks I guess I should have read the book.
How about the diff lock do I have that too ?
Hi, 40yeartrucker - I haven't seen on in person, but there is a pedal you have to push. I don't know which side it's on but it should be pretty obvious if it has it. I hope that helps.
Royal purple! Lol, that's some used motor oil
Bestest XT1 42" review out there.
😅 Thank you for your feedback!
@@BigfootDadExploresMontana I have a 2020 TaoTao cheetah
I got the lt50 and cut an acre that was 4 feet high weeds. Best mower i have bought.
I live not far from Royal Purple headquarters.
You deserve about 1,483,381 extra subscribers. I feel like I’ve stumbled across a hidden gem on TH-cam! Keep up the amazing editing, humor, and informative videos!!! Awesome work!
Hi, iVolkswagen - 😂 thank you for the compliment. That would be nice - imagine what we could do full time creating content like this! Alas, maybe someday. Until then, bear with me as I balance my hectic work and family schedule with video editing. Thank you for joining us and I'm glad you're here as a part of it! 😎
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The oil on the o ring allows for a better seal. It's an old mechanics trick. Works for car oil changes as well
quick question, what made you choose carb over efi. I bought a house with property (1 acre) and am looking to buy a rider now, i have had and still have a cub walk behind, but the efi caught my eye, just looking for some open honest opinions.
Hi, Stacy - I bought the carbureted one because the engine is made in the USA. The fuel injected one is made in China and I'd like to see it out in the wild a couple years before considering it. Don't get me wrong - we have a Champion inverter generator, which is made in China, and it's great! But the brand has been tried-and-true for many years. And the fuel-injected engines on the Cub cadet could be a solid choice too, but time will tell. I hope that helps and good luck on your purchase! 👍
I have a 23-year-old Scotts 42" mower with a Kohler Command engine, and I've never cleaned the underside of the deck and it still looks almost like new. can't imagine how much grass is under yours with just 5 hours on it.
Hi, Rick! Thanks for your feedback. I have a video coming up where you can get a peek at the underside of the deck. 😃 It's good to hear that your Kohler engine is still working.
I always considered CC to be a high quality machine until I got one. Ditto the Kohler engine in it. Turned out to be wrong on both counts. Pulleys misaligned caused belts to come off so I had to take the deck off and do some drilling and welding to correct the problem, engine has a design flaw causing an oil leak that smells and the paint is coming off because there's no primer. Most brands have eliminated primer so they all start to rust after a couple of seasons. I would never buy another one.
Burgner - that sounds like a terrible experience! If I had one like that, I would be extremely frustrated and disappointed. These machines aren't exactly cheap on the wallet so you'd expect a certain level of quality. Hopefully this was on an older model and the newer ones they are producing are a bit better. We'll find out in the coming months / years what this generation of machines are like. Thank you for your feedback and welcome to the community!
How's the tractor been for you?
It's been doing well! I'm creating a new video for it now. Just finishing up some.... upgrades. 😂
How is yours doing?
@@BigfootDadExploresMontana my has been given me blade problems I just tap anything like a stick or a rock and the blades bent and for some reason the choke keeps turning on sometimes but other than that pretty good
This is a great video though. Way more entertaining than the Cub Cadet manual! This channel certainly needs more subs
One caveat, Kohler doesn't recommend synthetic oils until after 50 hours of run time to properly seat the piston rings. Just for anyone with a new Kohler like me watching maintenance videos :)
deweys - thank you for the feedback! I appreciate you bringing that to our attention with the oil, and had I known, I would have used non-synthetic.
I agree - I would love you continue to grow or community. And welcome aboard! 😎
Awesome Video! Enjoyed the humor and the maintenance tips! New to Cub Cadet as of today. Thanks for taking the time to post.
Thank you, Dreemwever - I appreciate your feedback and congrats on the new mower! I'm sure you'll love it! I posted another video about upgrading your tractor mower which may have some fun items for you to add to yours as well. Good luck and feel free to post back your experience! 😎
I love my cub cadet 22 koler 46 inch deck. Here in Texas we have the big foot too.
@Chuck - awesome to hear... about both! 😂 Welcome to the community and thank you for the feedback!
Have you had any issues from using synthetic oil for 1st oil change? Manual says 50 hours before switch to synthetic oil. Ring seating problems oil consumption.
Hi, Charlie - no, I have not had any issues. From what others have been saying, synthetic shouldn't be used until after the 50 hour mark or so. I don't recall if my engine manual actually mentioned this. However, I haven't noticed any adverse issues with burning oil.
@@BigfootDadExploresMontana thank you for getting back to me. I have officially changed to synthetic oil. Mine had 44.5 hours on it. Love your channel!
@@charliebriggsii4732 - good deal, and thank you!
Very informative. Great upload!
Love your sense of humor, I have the same mower and you explained everything perfectly😂
Thank you, Nima Tech! I appreciate your feedback. Stay tuned as I have another video coming out soon about installing some upgrades on this mower, which you may enjoy as well. Welcome to the community and I hope to see you around in the comments in the future as well. 😎
@@BigfootDadExploresMontana hi
I have the 2020 Cub Cadet XT1 Enduro with Intellipower. The oil filter came as yours...way, way too tight. Is there a black market for oil filters? I wouldn't know why; they seem to be everywhere. If you feel that there's less oxygen, it's because Cub Cadet has put that pirated oxygen inside their tires for shipment. Whoa! Are they overfilled! [One thang fer shore, that thar yeller paint shore is purdy.]
Great video ordered same model two days ago just waiting for UPS to deliver! Yes UPS!
Thanks for the feedback, Bill! If you're like me, I'd be tracking the shipment in real-time. 😅 Post back what your experience is like and welcome to the community! 😎
How do you know????
@Cowgirl Motorsports - I don't, it's just my opinion! 😉 Nice channel, btw - I watched a few of the videos and found them fun. I'm building another video which you may enjoy because it's similar to what you like to do, but not as extreme. 😎
Really nice and detailed video. We're heading out today to the get a 2022 XT1 LT46. Appreciate all the info and tips, they'll come in handy! 👍
Awesome! Feel free to post back your experience and initial impressions! 😎
Can you provide a link to your grease gun ?
Hi, Bradford. I can't recall what it was, but I picked it up quite a few years ago from O'Reilly Auto Parts. It was something like this: www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/performance-tool/tools---equipment/air-tools---accessories/grease-guns/e1fa203584fa/performance-tool-grease-gun/pfm0/w54204?pos=0
Hope this helps!
Use a zip lock bag around the filter and it’ll catch the majority or the oil when removing it.
WolfHunter1043 - this is a brilliant idea! Thank you for suggesting that. 😎
Very informative video I do appreciate it. A tad pretentious and your hands in the video constantly /groan. But I’m sure you just meant that to be part of your informative stance etc.
pendragonshall - 😂 Hey, I'm a bit animated when I talk about mowers. And about other things too. 😉 Thank you for your feedback!
@@BigfootDadExploresMontana HAHAH Oh .. I'm sorry for how that came across. That didn't seem so bad when I first posted it half asleep.. Thanks for the pleasant response.
@@pendragonshall - You're fine. I appreciate the honest feedback and I'm glad you're here with us. 🙂
What a great video. Great camera work and great audio and very informative. Thank You.
dogbreath - thank you for the feedback! We work hard on these so that's much appreciated. Welcome to the community! I love the user name. 😀
Remember, turn key to not mow children 5then press orange triangle
Wow......the last 30 seconds of your video got to me. It is exactly the reason why I ditched my push mower for this cub cadet for my half-acre lot. Hit the nail on the head.
Mr. Sirhoffer - thank you for your feedback! I think you're the first to comment on this part of the video. I was also using a push mower and it literally took days to cut my lawn. The whole time I kept thinking that I could just take a loan out and buy a rider so I don't have to waste time away from my family. And so we did and paid it off later that year. Best time investment I've made, and thus that part of the video was born. Thanks again for commenting and I'm hoping to see you around in the future. Welcome to the community! 😎
BTW, I love your International pickup!
"Purging" the Water Supply to clean your Deck (Constantly turning the Water On & Off" will GREATLY Help with using the Deck Wash System!
Cost tip! I just did my Cub Cadet XT1 LT42" 5 hour oil change at 6 hours and used a Fram PH3614 oil filter. It's a $5.77 compatible filter bought at my local automotive store.
Hi, CapeAnnImages - thank you for the tip! I often wonder how often these filters are relabeled and sold for different prices. 😀
@@BigfootDadExploresMontana I did some digging and found that Fram makes about 80% of all oil filters in the market.
@@CapeAnnImages - It wouldn't surprise me if Kohler filters were made by Fram. I can't find any information specifically on that, but it's plausible.
Just after you started prattling on in your CONCLUSION, I enjoyed seeing Big Foot lumbering across your freshly cut lawn in the background.
Nice touch. Later...
Thanks, Martin... I think. 😂 I'll let Bigfoot know - he doesn't like my ramblings either and typically runs away.
Them mowers are shit. And royal purple will do nothing for you
It’s better to cut off high grass in small slices.
This gives me hope that I will some day have a nice big lawn of my own. Reminds me of good times learning to mow around the red barn!
Thank you, Victor! The yard is certainly within your reach. Until then, you can come mow mine whenever you'd like. 😉
Valvoline conventional tests higher than. Royal purple
If you are a vet you get 10% discount at Lowes and Home Depot.
Sign up for Home Depot credit card and get another $100. off that's what I did.
So there.
Compared this to a John Deere today and one thing that struck me was the JD hood opens 90° and gets out of your way where the CC only opens to about 45° and leaves the corners sticking down for you to have to reach and see around. If everything’s on the backside of the engine I guess it could be ok. Is it not a nuisance?
Hi, Jese - That's a good point. When I was changing the plug last year, I really had to work hard to get it out and back in again because the hood was in the way. I almost removed it so I could see what I was doing better. So, yes, that part was a nuisance. Otherwise it's been decent to work with.
I just bought one of these and am going to tackle all of the pre-installation tomorrow. For someone who isnt exactly a handyman, what tools will I need to complete all of the necessary installation before I can get to cutting? Thanks for your video!
I just bought a new 2021 Cub Cadet XT1 and the manual states to not use synthetic oil until you have changed the oil at least once using conventional oil. Your original video helped me choose the Cub Cadet so I thank you for that. I love it!
If you think the oil filter was tight. Bad Boy mowers uses Thor’s hammer to tighten the blade bolts. I called and they confirmed it’s true.
any particular reason you did not choose the EFI version?
Hi, Sky1 - Yes, I had three reasons for not purchasing the EFI this round:
1) It was $400 more
2) I wanted to compare more apples-to-apples since Husqvarna didn't have an EFI equivalent in their lower price machines yet
3) The EFI engines Cub Cadet are using are made in China. Not that that's a bad thing, but I'd like to see them out in the wild longer and understand their reliability record first.
That being said, I think the EFI idea is awesome and I'd love to review one. Cub Cadet- are you out there reading this? 😂 Their marketing claims that these new engines can last up to twice as long, whatever that means.
Hope that helps, and welcome aboard! 😎
Made in Gyna
Phenomenal review
Thank you!
Can you do a video just like this one but for a 2005 LT 1022 CUB CADET Mower?