What’s the purpose of the refractory board anyways? I don’t see any real need for it!

Just lost me as subscriber because of your political nonsense. Trump and the Republicans have convinced you poor idiots that corporate handouts in the billions of dollars is ok because all of you trailer park dwellers are millionaires. Fools. Religion is the opiate of the people.

No need to remove pullies, as needed here, on my 22 yr old White brand mower. MTD has destroyed the industry with pathetic designs.

Extremely pathetic design. I have the 1050, is made by MTD as most mowers are.

I watched the video to see any tips on replacing the valve cover gasket, but you didn’t show anything about that.

If you noticed when you pulled it apart that pully was on upside down thats why they had a washer and nut on it.

Good Evening, I appreciate your video coming through my phone. I am grateful that it worked. I ordered my part of Amazon earlier today and confirmed that’s what the issue is from your Video. Thank you so much❣️

You didn't show spring removal. You can't replace the belt without spring removal.

Bless you sir! I found an old Armitron at an antique shop and I'm excited to try this out now.

You are a total legend. The hair dryer method worked for my aging ML320 when the front passenger window was stuck on open. I had resorted to taping a plastic sheet over the window until I could work out a not-too-expensive fix. Your video saved the day for me. (Back story: the ML320 was my husband’s car until he passed away a couple of months ago. ). I have been worrying about that window, so I am very grateful for your help. God bless you. Julie from Australia.

Very comprehensive showing the belt thoroughly

Hablas mucho y luego cortas video en el proceso de desmontar y montar.😢😢

Is that the same as a 1999 ML 430?

I think this video may have been a Godsend for me. I have a tree with a branch like this, same size, at nearly the same angle, almost same height and on the same side, and I've been puzzling over how to safely cut it down. And after 5 years, and many tree cutting videos I've watched, here this video pops up on my feed. I like the idea of using a pole saw to be able to finish the cut and I'm thinking I may do that as well. I'm trying to weigh all my options and like you, I have limited tools. Thank you!

Somewhat helpful. None of the posted videos used the exact same deck as my Cub Cadet LTX 1050. Amazed about how many DIFFERENT configurations the manufacturer could come up with. Finally plugged the model and serial number into a Cub Cadet and downloaded a manual that INCLUDED my particular deck!

Tape the quarters together so you don’t have to use the cloths and you can see they are centered on the back. Then use the board.

Congrats on a clever fix. I have an LTX 1046 bought new in 2013 and yes it came with a piece of clear tube for draining oil but you are right the factory design is crap. Pulled so hard once with mine I pulled the yellow piece completely off. Since has always been a leaky spot. Gotta look into your fix.

You did a great job on that.....the bolt that has a pin with spring on it is there a small pin that holds it in place.....? Thanks Rick

I’ve had ALL these same problems and now the starter just like years lol… thanks for the video I will head to the supply store tomorrow

I own a 1984 782 d diesel cub cadet I love it a great lawn mower

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HEOP

Changing oil in my d14 Alice tractor and put a little diesel fuel dip stick hole and it ran right on Dow’s to my pan drain hole , then I put some in my oil fill hole and it didn’t come out, I just bought tractor and oil was black so I’m changing it.i wonder why the diesel fuel won’t come out. I only put a little in it, should I use more

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. I HAVE CUB CADET LTX 1050 I HAVE THIS PROBLEM TO

If you really want the zerk fittings where you can grease the spindles easier,, you can get the fitting needed to run remote grease lines up through the deck and a block just under one step so you can pump the grease with even removing the deck. Yes, it is a pain in the ass, but only once!

Question;; Why is there a zerk fitting each spindle when MTD used sealed bearings??

Always and I means always test the selinoid before removing it. The wire coming from the ignition switch can be energized to make the selinoid function, it will 13:21 click which is the inner contacts coming together. If your wiring to the starter is hooked up still it will also engage the starter. If it clicks and no starter engagement then test for power coming and going to and through the selinoid. If power is not going thru then most likely the selinoid contacts are of issue, replace. If power going thru selinoid then test for power at the starter. If power is at the starter terminal then the starter is of issue. If no power is at the starter but power is at the selinoid starter side the check the wire and its connections.

Junk parts cause issues. Bad engineering causes issues. If there was a high amp relay used between the switch and the PTO it would solve so many issues.

Those wires should be held on to the hub with a permanent magnet like household deep fryer power cords to allow breakaway. Worst thing ever added to a simple lawnmower, converted mine to idler pulley. Now l have very smooth engagement

Thanks for this video. After replacing my deck belt, I ran into a problem with my pto blowing fuses. Turns out, I stupidly didn’t use my belt guard to hold my pto clutch. Now to check for a broken wire! I struggled trying to figure out what was supposed to hold the clutch housing in place because the belt guard doesn’t show any signs of wear. This video showed me what I had been suspecting. Hopefully I won’t have to resort to the wiring hack, but at least it is in my tool bag if I do need it. Did I mention I can be a complete idiot at times?

Does anyone have a tip for reconnecting the deck to the mower, at the back? I am having a heck of a time getting the black spring things to get through the holes on the black arms. The ones that lift the deck. Should I take the cables off?

I think the spring stud is in the wrong hole

Too many useless words. Also all action is off camera only results are showing. Really video can be just one minute long.

square hole on plate is made for small breaker bar or a 3/8" ratchet after I change belts grunting and sweating I found the square hole makes it 100 times easier to get belt on...thank you

Which way do the pulleys go on? Looks like one goes the opposite of the other

from a tree health standpoint a flush cut, especially that big is not good for the tree. A smaller cut that avoids the collar and the ridge of the bark will compartmentalize better.

Video was a big help. Thanks.

I made the mistake the first time of not getting the bracket right around the pto clutch,and when I engaged it,it jerked the wiring out of the pto clutch. 170 bucks later for a new pto clutch from Amazon and I was good to go. Lol

Cub Cadet lawn tractors are pure JUNK !!! Get ready for many costly repairs especially if you have the Kohler Courage engine JUNK !!!

Time to replace a LED headlight. Dam Mercedes uses cheap plastic easy to break.

Always good to run across a deal. Need a generator myself to juice up my batteries if I run out of sun for a few days. You can get a switch to switch power from the utility to generator if you want to do that with a single switch. It'll get a little involved because you'll need to run your utility power through the switch as well as the generator, the output being tied to your mains. It will never be a bumpless transfer but it'll prevent generator power from ever being tied to utility power or vice versa. Ask for a break before make switch.

The pulleys have shoulders allowing them to tightened without any effect with the bearings ability to spin freely, so tighten them like you mean it!

This was no help u fast forward the replacement

This is really great video. I just got my first 782. You will be a wonderful resource. Of all the videos I have watched you have the smoothest running engine I have ever heard. Great work! Thanks Greg

Why do you think putting a simple 3/8" tube on the plug before turning valve on is "silly"??? That I do believe is the exact reason it was designed as it is.... I don't see how adding a dollar worth of tubing for a clean oil change would be considered "silly"??? 🤔🤔

Too much talking in circles

I'm buying an amazing condition one delivered to me for $975, (the guy is really nice) I hope it works out okay.

Thank you

Love this “Ruth Stout” method as the effort required (very little) matches my temperament. We’ve had success similar to yours over the past couple years, but nothing as big as those monsters!

Was it worth saving $16 by skipping the gasket? Or was that savings eaten up by the right stuff gasket maker and having to drain and replace the antifreeze? I have a D15 with a similar issue so just curious. Thanks for posting these videos, they’re really helpful!

Thanks