Cub Cadet XT1 and XT2 deck removal - with manual PTO

Cub Cadet XT1 and XT2 deck removal and installation with a manual PTO. This video will cover the following models: XT1 LT42, LT42 EFI, LT46, and the XT2 LX42. The manual PTO requires a cable and spring to be hooked up to engage and disengage the mower deck. The manual PTO also has a blade brake system to stop the blades when the lever is moved to the off position.
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[@1oldschoolboy]

This by far the best video I’ve found for removing the deck. Thank you.

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

This video was so much better than the others. So many skipped the pto cable and spring removal 😕. Good for you and thanks .

[@lhendrick1]

I just used these instructions and was able to change my mower blades after removing the deck in 15 minutes. Thanks for a great video.

[@figster414]

Took me over an hour to get the deck back on. Gotta get pushy with that last pin in the install

[@dahitmann]

Maybe Cub Cadet can hire this guy to do their instructional videos, because his are much easier to follow. Certainly better than the manual.

[@H0urg1ass]

This is how you make an instructional video folks. Thanks Mark!

[@aaronwilson3297]

Perfectly explained! Great video, that was very helpful. Thanks!

[@samholdsambeck7558]

Fantastic video. Thank you very much. For a non-mechanically oriented guy like me, it gives me all the confidence I need to re-install my belt.

[@00Recoil]

This is the definitive guide for removing the mower deck on the XT1. Thank you for such clear instructions.

[@defan2105]

You are "The Man", no really. My wife watched the video on the phone and told me, "now the Man on the video said to do this..." so you ARE the man. Great video and big-time help.

[@1IDSINES]

As others have mentioned, the manufacturer's video doesn't want to address the cable. You did it with ease, making is so that the average joe can accomplish this. I especially appreciated you taking the time to show in detail the spring and cable reattachment. Great video. Subscribed!

[@cherylsmithkaylor1129]

Thanks so much for this video!!!!!!! I couldn't figure out how to put the pin in the PTO cable. Your video is AWESOME!!!! When you have to fix things yourself, it's so helpful to have videos just like this. Loved the closeups!!!

[@debra45365]

Me too! It took me several days because I got frustrated and walked away.but thanks to this guy I got it!!now I feel like I can do anything!

[@TheBadbrad9]

Thank you, thank you, wasn't sure how reattach the blade engage cable, your clear video showed how you removed it from the deck bracket, now I know how to attach it again. I'm an old man, memory is not very good. All set now, thanks to you!

[@bornaunicorn33]

Normally I dont like one handed edits.. but this just proves how easy this is. great job on video. wish everything was this clear.

[@waynesiringo7112]

Best vid for removal and install of cubcadet deck on youtube. Explained step by step with precise camera angles. No music no extra comments no crap ! Excellent

[@TheJimWallShow]

Thank you... couldn't figure out the idler/spring thing until i watched your video.

[@darrylmacleod9231]

Great video. No obnoxious background music (thanks) . Clear concise information, as it should be. Much appreciated.

[@margaretjobe5462]

YOU HAVE BEEN MY HERO through changing blades and a belt! THANK YOU!!!!! You are frigging awesome!!

[@JamesJackson-dx8fo]

The best video on removal and reinstalling mower deck on XT5, with manual PTO. Step by step progression made it a whole lot easier. Had more trouble removing the darn blades to sharpen them! Thank you very much.

[@ABCD-eg5ky]

Best most clear video I have found on the deck removal and replacement I have found. Thanks for the clear instructions. I was going to just jack the tractor up to replace the blades but I think I can use this video to walk me through removing the deck instead. Thanks!!!

[@rtucker1955]

Just received an XT2 LX42 and needed to install mulch kit. This video is invaluable as I could not understand the deck removal instructions in the manual. Thank You Very Much, Well Done!

[@paulgray3444]

Did you like the mulching blades? I may get some.

[@wildbill23c]

@@paulgray3444 The mulching blades that come with the mulching kit are ok, but I picked up a set of Gator Mulching Blades for this season and they're leaps and bounds better than the 3-in-1 blades that come in the kit.

[@carlisasmith9753]

What an awesome teacher! I'm a 62 y/o woman and I just might give this a whirl since my belt slipped off. So thorough and you make it seem easy! Thanks!!!

[@EdKramer]

Best of the many videos on this task. Thanks.

[@teresamarie3676]

Excellent clear instructions! I was able to remove the deck to replace the belt and blades - had been struggling until I saw this video.

[@inmi3201]

Agreed, best "how to" video for mower install. Can't say how many times I've watched certain parts of this video just to confirm that I've done things right. Bravo !!

[@mitch58100]

Thank you, just bought the XT1-LT46 with manual PTO. Great video, very helpful, very clear instructions!

[@jamieplourde8735]

I just purchased a new XT2 with the fabricated 42" deck and I am impressed with how well things are layed out and easy to adjust on these mowers. Great video. I am sure I will refer to it at the end of the mowing season.

[@smestel]

Thank you so much!!!!!!! This is the best video I’ve found for removing the deck.

[@defan2105]

Here I am again taking a refresher class on the deck. Thanks again

[@bastianpt1]

What a GREAT video! Thank you for both the removal and reverse steps, made it very clear.

[@timpadden2186]

I agree, this is by far the best video for deck removal out there! Ignore the official cub cadet videos, they are incomplete a d make you frustrated.

[@bingawoman]

Just have to say thank you! My dad bought a 46 version of this mower not to long ago and bent one of the blades his very first time using it. He spent about an hour trying to use the manual to take the deck off but it wasn’t up to date at all. I found your video, got the deck off, new blades installed, and the deck back up and running in a matter of minutes. Seriously, thank you for the video! I now have it saved for later just in case we need it again. 😅

[@wildbill23c]

An easier way is to get a mower lift (Harbor Freight even sells a couple versions for about $300 or less...I love mine, saves taking the deck off as often.

[@stanstead1ja]

Excellent, with the best instructions and detailed video around. Many thanks for keeping it simple and informative.

[@radis1711]

Spot on step by step explanation. Couldn’t have made it easier. Thanks!

[@SWAMPTTHING]

You explained this faster than I could decipher the instructions manual and like the other person said, "one handed". I just got home with my new XT1 and it really slings that debris. I need to put my mulch kit on before I break a window or a person. Thanks friend for the help.

[@xavierstraughter4725]

Excellent instruction. Straight to the point. No steps were skipped. Thank you so much. You have a new sub.

[@houndogharry]

the best video ever...after trying to read their directions and getting confused, I will re-read and maybe some will make sense. Thanks for the video and help!!!

[@stevedonahue2517]

Great video! Watching it greatly assisted me in reinstalling my mower deck!!

[@clintcord5839]

EXCELLENT DIY video!! By far the simplest and easiest how to on KZbin! Thanks!!

[@keithford2112]

This was awesome. I just got done replacing the blades on my XT1 and put the deck back on and found a left over bow pin. This is par for me. I searched and thought it went on that cable but wasn't sure. Your video is the only one I've found that touches on this and it saved my sanity. Thanks!

[@wildbill23c]

Leftover parts, careful....I forgot one of those and bent the crap out of the front deck support rod, literally bent the rod into the shape of a U...oops, $24 later for a replacement rod, now I double and triple check stuff before driving off.

[@RyGuyDCL]

Thank you so much! Took off the deck to sharpen blades during the winter and now that it is time to put it back on my memory is foggy. This was perfect!!!!

[@Irondrgntp]

Best video on KZbin explaining this, for sure! Thanks!

[@MrYannuzzi]

Superior video, very clear, simple and to the point, thank you so much for sharing.

[@EdSZiomek]

Solutions from start to finish. You are inspiring!

[@DJ_BoyWonda]

Very good video my friend. Thank You!! I have a 46 " and had to take off the deck to fix an issue with my blade. The video worked like an charm and followed to a T . Works great and I'm back to cutting. Thanks again!!

[@kb-uh6zk]

Wish I had this video when I first did my blade change on my XT1 maybe a few months before this video was put up. Amazing video!

[@waynesummers921]

This was the best audio and video I have ever seen presented.

[@cajuncritter8822]

Couldn't have done it without your video, Thank You Sir.

[@jacobweilage]

Thank you for showing not only removing but installing the mower deck. The instructions in the manual are confusing and no video or course. Now I have mulching blades and plug installed ready for my son to get to work.

[@jd3428]

I can't thank you enough for this video. Very well done!

[@cassialeigh5586]

Best video on this I’ve found. Thank you good sir!

[@matthewlazarski2639]

This was a fantastic video and you saved me hours of my life. Thank you. I used this video to help me remove the deck to change the blades. If I ever find the person that tightened the bolts on the factory blades, I'm gonna strangle them. I had to take the deck to a local body shop to have them use the compressor wrench. But that's another story. Thanks for posting a great video.

[@gregknight7441]

Thank you. Best demo I have seen of this process.

[@debra45365]

Thanks Mark! I'm so thankful you put out this video!Thank you😁😁it took me several days because I got frustrated and would quit.but now it seems easy and not afraid to do it again lol.the arms had flipped around and wouldn't fit back on lol.didn't realize that had happened.thanks again!!

[@jcjm1723]

This video was excellent. I read the manufacturer's directions and found them to be very confusing and the diagrams were very unclear. This video made it easy.

[@mariofilippi3539]

Mark, your video was very helpful, couldn't have done it without you. Thanks.

[@JClaytonBrown]

PERFECT! Exactly what I needed. Thanks!

[@allaunier8143]

An absolutely great tutorial!!! Everything is so clear - simply beautiful! I just took the mower deck off my CC XT2 Endure 42", but couldn't get the PTO to run. Your video showed me that I'd forgotten to reconnect the PTO cable to its bracket. I'm saving this one for sure! Thank you!

[@jakeb9444]

Thank you for the informative video. I just bought a 19 XT2 and the deck was already off for the plow it came with. This will be a great help for reinstalling my deck for mowing season

[@wingmannj]

great vid! made changing blades immensely easier than manufacturer's videos...

[@moebaby23]

Thank you so much for this detailed and thorough video! I wish I had found it first thing in the morning instead of penning through the manual (which was LITTLE help). This video was a huge help and made it super easy!! 'Preciate ya!

[@IntrepidArcher]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@deliveryguy7402]

Just purchased my XT1 with a 46" deck. Thank you for the great video. Now, when I need to sharpen the blades, it should be much easier than jacking up the front of the tractor.

[@colemanjohnson9229]

Big help. Finally someone makes this easy

[@frostyfree]

Damn man best instructional video I’ve ever seen.

[@peterkessler8821]

Mark, THANK YOU for your video. My son and I worked all day replacing the drive belt on my Cadet. It's a nightmare, but it's done. When we reinstalled the mower deck, we forgot to attach the front of the arms to the chassis. Your video illustrated that perfectly. We'll be able to finish the job tomorrow morning, and I'll be mowing by noon. Again... THANK YOU!!!!

[@armedmariner]

Great job brother. I needed to see you do this. Love my Cub Cadet. 60 hours. Doing a little maintenance. Thanks man.

[@grandeguitar]

Thank you very much for this detailed step by step instructional. It was extremely helpful.

[@umeshtiwari5522]

I watched this in Gold Coast Australia, very well explained simple and precise

[@iflyuahkg]

Thanks so much for this Video I have Bought the Mulch Blade Kit and now have confidence in the Deck removal Process, excellent Video. Cheers. JV

[@johntrowbridge7468]

thank you I was able to see how to reinstall the brake assembly spring you saved my Cub your video well done.

[@stevee8318]

Thank you, I must have tried to figure out the manual instructions for 20 minutes before I went to KZbin.

[@dennisarterburn18]

Outstanding deck removal video. So well explained even I can do it.

[@DaBuick]

Great video. Just bought this mower, can’t wait for the rain to pass so I can go use it.

[@johnmcardlee1302]

Great video with the best information. Thank you!

[@aimeestanford8582]

This was an excellent step by step video. Thank you.

[@aaronmoore5418]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@josephmelcher1312]

Thanks for the video, I forget how to install the mower deck every year.

[@untilvalhalla7854]

Just what I need! Just finished. 👍🏻

[@ABCD-eg5ky]

Used this video again to replace my blades. Who the HECK thumbed this down??? I will say I only needed to watch about 1/2 of the video this time as I'm understanding how the rear deck works better now. But seriously thanks for making this video. You dumbed it down pretty well for me! I did want to mention if you use an impact wrench to remove and replace the bolts it doesn't seem to me like you need to use a blade stopper. So that is pretty awesome.

[@mel1272]

Thanks. A very helpful and impressive tutorial. What was even more impressive was how well you managed those retainer clips.(Didn't do quite as well with them LOL)

[@louiswilliams4104]

Me too

[@annanguyen4193]

Great video for those DIYers. Only suggesting is that I would mark the belt guide bracket hole, so you are not putting it back onto the wrong hole.

[@brandonletzko2472]

Best one I’ve seen on this topic. Thanks!

[@floppyutters]

Thanks for this vid! Very helpful!

[@hushaohan]

clear and to the point, thank you sir!

[@nomadny45]

This video is so much better than the official video. Saved my a$$ because I forgot where the 4th pin goes (the one that holds the cable).

[@g.forrestcobb4645]

Great video !!!Simple and easy to understand.

[@jamesmesick6410]

This was the perfect video. One on cub cadet site did not show the back spring and also had you remove the belt. I just bent my blade so had to replace and this was perfect step by step. Cotter pins can be a bit annoying but great video if you need to replace a blade on your cub cadet XT46 or 42.

[@tomkendrickii]

This is the best video ever!!! Thaniks. Great detail.

[@kimberleyoconnell6364]

Thank you! This is the best video instruction for this job!

[@grahamhodder6243]

Thanks Mark. Perfect explanation video.

[@chuckufarly65]

Wow. What a great video. Thanks for all the tips. You did this one handed holding a camera. You should be in the you tube hall of fame.

[@josejopez]

Excellent work - thank you!

[@buddytaylor3197]

thank you,your video is very informative and thorough..easy to understand

[@gunther4598]

Excellent video. I must request a follow up video on how to inspect and replace the blade belt once you have the deck off, as only you can explain it. Thank you for making such a great instructional video.

[@wilfredovelazquez855]

Thanks for the instructional video. Great help. From Puerto Rico.

[@pieterotten9499]

Thanks, this video was of great help

[@arlinpachet6037]

great well laid out video. thank you

[@jeffgawne]

Really useful! My bowtie pin game needs work, but this video was really clear. Thank you.

[@BigTady]

Very nicely done video, appreciate you for saving me so much time 👍🏻

[@mel1272]

Just wanted to say thanks again. Second time your video has helped me.