Common problems found on a Cub Cadet LT (and GT) lawn tractor riding mower

[@InTime-x3j]

I just got a basket case LTX1040. I stuck a 17 horse briggs in it until I can really look at the kholar engine. Im changing the vairable pulley and all the springs and going to put OEM belts in it. I cant afford a new riding mower but I can spend a thousand bucks making something good and I also enjoy doing it (Im retired). A new mower is about 4,000 and if you put it on credit your paying forever on it. If the Kholar motor is rebuildable I will do it and if not Ill go searching around and see what options fall my way.

[@jwbranham2009]

Not sure about the JB weld block repair method you deployed but appreciate the rundown on design flaws.

[@bobbyquinting3918]

The tie rod is connected to the heim joint 'Mechanical articulating joint' -very similar to a ball joint, but is 45 degrees (usually)

[@Vdoman1]

You had my attention up to point where you used JB Weld on the engine block. How did the JB Weld hold up, through the vibrations, and heating and cooling cycles? I suspect the JB could not seal it for any length of time.

[@EllisMowersandmore]

There was still a little bit of seepage. I did another one a little later and sealed it from both the inside and outside and cleaned it better and it turned out much better. I checked on it a few weeks ago and it has minimal if any seepage. If I had a welder that would do aluminum I would have done that instead.

[@CraigyWaigyplays_official]

I really love how these mowers look and its body but I hate how the engine is set up and how the deck rusts in that similar spot on most of the LT1000 mowers

[@DouglasGross-v7d]

I have a cub cadet LTX 1054 just put a brand new belt on and it jumped off after a half hour of riding on flat level ground. What is the problem?

[@JasonCollette-eb8mw]

Please advise correct transaxle seals for the 1554. Thanks

[@robertmailhos8159]

Ugh those issues are a problem most people can probably not need to be a Head ache 😡🤬🤬😡

[@santanapwillis]

I’ve had my GT 1554 rebuilt only to find out the MOB has crashed. I don’t know the part number

[@cdauterive1]

No start parking lights on?

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Could be a starter solenoid, blown fuse or bad brake safety switch.

[@codycanon1965]

Mine has the same problem mine is a 1000 series how do I fix it

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Engine or front end?

[@codycanon1965]

Front

[@EllisMowersandmore]

@@codycanon1965 The proper fix is new drag links and bushings, but these drag links are adjustable so you can adjust them near where they attach to the front end to make it drive straight forward but have toe in going backward, instead of buying all new drag links.

[@marymartinez4197]

My cub cadet cuts good then stops going forward

[@philliphall5198]

They will not be paid for before they break down

[@thedude8976]

We have a 2007 LT1045. Only replaced the spindles and new gasket for manifold (to stop smoking at startup. It has 653hrs

[@thedude8976]

Was my grandfather's who cut 2+acres. Now I cut 2 acres . No complaints

[@MattyBMassachusetts]

My LT1022 is 20 years old (bought new from a CC dealer) and I've had no problems other than a belt breaking. Regular maintenance with OEM parts is key.

[@DouglasGross-v7d]

I have a cub cadet LTX 1054 just put a brand new belt on and it jumped off after a half hour of riding on flat level ground. What is the problem?

[@DouglasGross-v7d]

I have a cub cadet LTX 1054 just put a brand new belt on and it jumped off after a half hour of riding on flat level ground. What is the problem?

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Could have something going on with one of the pulleys either being worn out or out of alignment.