Did I Get Ripped Off?

May Updates: Meat Chickens, Orchard Work, and an EXCRUCIATINGLY Simple Yet Tough Problem With The Mower.
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[@juliaadams6470]

We have a Husqvarna but your cadet is probably very similar. The pulley on top of the rear axle is easily removed by flipping the seat forward and removing the battery. There is a c-clip holding that pulley on, that is where you can get the slack without removing the engine from the frame. You bend the tabs with a small pry bar around the front pulley in order to get the belt back on that pulley. Engage the loose rear pulley into the belt and install it back onto the shaft, c-clip… bend the clips back with a hammer. Hopefully this helps.

[@mgtmoffat8411]

All I have to offer is sympathy! Chicks are cute. 💕💕🌻🌻

[@MacBTN]

There’s GOT to be a KZbin video out there to show you how to do it. Most of those mowers are made by MTD so a video on another “brand” might help you.

[@kathleenwoodbury7491]

Daddy’s little helper, Henry, is just adorable!

[@peppernc429]

Boy has Henry grown!

[@anitacravens333]

Henry is the cutest ! He's gonna be a great lil farmer!

[@user-mi8rl7cu1w]

Once you’ve done it you know, like the hydraulic hose issue before.

[@margaretbedwell3211]

My only thought on the belt situation is, since the front rim that holds the belt is not movable, does the back one loosen somehow to remove the tension so you can then put the front one on? I am not a mechanic by any stretch, but that came to me as you showed the problem. Loved that Henry was helping and he also loaned you his little shovel. How cute is that. Y'all have a Blessed day and BTW the chicks are precious.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thank you, Margaret!

[@kimkramarski-smith774]

I'm no mechanic but I did a bit of digging. There are you tube videos out there. I don't know your model . I just Googled the drive belt for Cub Cadet . I also looked up a few Cub Cadet dealers in TN. Those guys are usually pretty decent to try & help over the phone. I know in my rural area folks are more than happy to save you the trip . Wish I could be more help.

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

Since you have everything in that barn, look for a scythe, it has no belts and gives you a perfect workout:)))

[@TheModernYeoman]

We actually have one. Maybe I'll start using that!

[@nataliecartier8933]

Hi there, my husband is my research pro, and he quickly pulled up a site that explains a 5-step process. But the key really is removing that bottom nut. Remove both spark plugs first. Try some WD40 to losen it, but make sure you have the right ratchet attachment. It's possibly cross-threaded, so try turning it the opposite way (righty-loosey). If that still doesn't work, you may need to bring it to a professional.

[@annamuldoon6644]

First check to see if the mower is in neutral. If it’s in any gear, there will be tension on the belt preventing you from moving it. It’s just like your deck blades. You have to move a lever to put tension on them in order for them to spin. The same with the drive belt. KZbin university has hundreds of videos for mower repair. You are not the first or last to have this issue. The answer is here, but it may take a few minutes to find.

[@carlapierle8623]

I hope there's an instructional KZbin video out there or perhaps call the Cub Cadet dealer to see if they have instructions. That is extremely frustrating. The garden is looking good! Congrats on the new chicks. Perhaps all the eggs weren't fertilized. Did you candle them? They will have a great home. They don't need no stinkin' chicken tractor!

[@kennethsword551]

Hey Sean. You, first need to release the tension of the idler pulley (should be your brake). Then, those 2 belt guides should be nutted to the frame. Loosen the nuts so they will give you clearance. Make sure your belt is not twisted and mount it on the pulley. Tighten up the guide nuts, return tension on the idler pulley and done.

[@kennethsword551]

The engine pulley will be a lefty tighty righty loosey thread due to engine rotation.

[@kennethsword551]

I did forget about some MTD made models use bent tabs of the frame metal. In that case, access is under the seat , battery removed. Be sure brake is applied to remove tension of the idler pulley. Trans pulley needs to come up and off the stub. Loosed motor bolts to move engine side to side while mounting the belt. Use a new belt. Then proceed under the seat to finish the job.

[@Jesse_was_here]

Maybe the bolt is reverse threaded?

[@user-mi8rl7cu1w]

There’s a small bracket that aids in the belt NOT falling off. Unfortunately, that’s what your issue is. There’s a simple answer Sean, take a pair of locking pliers and lock onto the bracket, then bend it away from the pulley. Install the belt, and gently tap it back into place with a softer hammer.

[@TheModernYeoman]

This might be the best bet. Thank you!

[@philbo7770]

The bolt you were trying to loosen could be a left-handed thread. The owner's manual should have that information.

[@josephdobesh9007]

Also, you have push the foot of the saw against your work to get it to cut easier and straighter.

[@robine916]

Type in how to change(etc) on this model mower. You'd be surprised what is out there.

[@titanlurch]

As for the lawnmower . I took a look on KZbin and found a few helpful tips. It would help if you include the model number. It seems there are several iterations of the Cub Cadet. After viewing a few clips it seems you will have to unscrew those four bolts.

[@logandgarden1942]

That bolt is most likely counter thread.

[@Carolynfoodforest355]

You are doing great. I have faith that you will get a solution to fixing your mower.

[@kathrynjones5858]

I love the music you chose for the chick's hatching. Perfection!

[@stellaunger8568]

I’m just going to comment on the egg laying box - personally I’d build the box inside the pen and just have a hinged door on the barn side to access the eggs. That box sticking out in the alleyway of the barn very likely will be in the way. Just my thought. Love your channel. ❤️😁🌹

[@dwighthires3163]

I agree.

[@shodson314]

We did our bresse chicken trial run last summer. Had enough roosters in our batch to process some and were very impressed. They don’t get huge like the Cornish cross but actually do taste better. We are sold and have downsized to just the 8 bresse (empty nesters whose chicks followed jobs out of state so we don’t need much these days)

[@TheModernYeoman]

That's great to hear!

[@marybk882]

We have the same mower but we've never had your issue. Here's what my husband suggests: Start with taking off the mower deck to make it easier to get to the transmission belt. He thinks there should be a spring loaded pulley back by the transmission. Take the belt off there then try to reattach. He also suggests seeing if there is something on KZbin. Good luck! Hopefully you have found a solution by now.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thank you!

[@TylerCreates]

As someone who works on older mowers / garden tractors with rust stuck sitting for years hardware my advice would be as follows. 1st try sliding the engine back. 2nd bend the guides away (without bending the pulley) put your belt on and bend them back. 3rd remove all belts and get your spindle / bolt really really hot with a blow torch, in my experience impact drivers tend to break things off, try hitting the bolt with a hammer. __Do Not Round The Crank Bolt Off__ but give it a number of decent focused hits after you get it hot. If you are willing to, slinging the front end and lifting the mower vertical with your tractor could help you get to stuff, Make sure to drain gas and BE CAREFUL. Last.... take it in to get it fixed and then sell it and get something older with removable guides. Take my advice and what it have said at your own risk! Keep up to awesome vids!

[@TheModernYeoman]

Really great ideas here, thank you!

[@pamelas9]

Wish I knew how to help, but my only memory of my grandmas cub cadet is that it was always in the shop.

[@pnhnut]

same experience here, we finally junked it. It frustrated us to that point!

[@elanaspeicher4128]

Nice changes. I think your chickens will be happy in their space. So much pressure to move them or free range them. Do what works for you. They will be very well cared for whatever direction you choose now or in the future.

[@whitestone4401]

So much happening. Beautiful Peony. Prayers for a quick easy solution for your mower.

[@tireddad6541]

I remember my dad had tricks on his Cub Cadet, back then they were great. Lots of good advice, your slowly slowly is being tested. Not making fun. I sure hope someone gives you tge help.

[@kyhillbillyhomestead8888]

The spindle but may be left hand threads. Try turning it the other way.

[@schandler4958]

Is there another spindle for the same belt that needs to be moved forward to release the pressure to let you reattach the belt? Another option might be to take off the deck to get access to it. The design of these lawn tractors are horrid. I usually have to get the belts attached by a dealer. If you purchased from a big box store the cub cadet dealers don't sell those models. The cub cadet dealer might be an option to get it service though if you have one near you

[@brimdi242]

Check to see if the pulley bolt is reverse threaded...

[@titanlurch]

Definitely put the compost pile is the chicken run. If you are feeding the chickens whole seeds pre-soak and sprout them .They will be getting protein and greens at the same time . Dump the seeds onto the compost , sit back and watch them go to town.

[@marthabartel604]

Omg look at the size of your son. I forget his name. But I really love your hat and suspenders. Real farmers.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Henry is getting quite big. Time flies!

[@bobtichenor7809]

The belt came out of the guard s it has to go back in

[@aleepiazza7125]

Is the bolt reverse threaded?

[@tammysarrazin-ux9tv]

thats what i was thinking but need to get under it

[@andreabrown797]

How about the other end of the belt. Can you remove it and then place the belt where it needs to be then replace the other end on whatever it is attached to.

[@christinestephenson1742]

Cub Cadet is one of the worst rated mowers. We had a John Deere mower once also that we had lots of trouble with. Seems like the WalMart mowers did the best! We have a Bad Boy Zero turn now that we like. John Deere told my husband a certain part was MADE to go out every year! That soured us on John Deere. Our tractor is a Kubota and we've been happy with it. We use a gas golf cart with a box on back to run around and do little jobs.

[@stevemelton8196]

What about the other end of the belt look like where other pulley is or connects

[@peppernc429]

Figs! Yummy

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

A Tango as opening theme....to hatching chickens......😊......how subtle can you get. A Murphy Roost, what a novel idea. I'm looking forward to seeing your setup when completed, especially the run to the compost heap.- an idea I was playing with.

[@paulweakley3440]

I have the same incubator... I got 6/12 and 7/12 for the two runs I did . Turns out my rooster definitely has favorite hens and that was directly related to fertility. The incubator did great, the problem was fertilization for me.

[@karenfrankland7763]

Collect your grass clippings and use them to mulch around your veggies.

[@devinatusi5035]

Well there is a lot of great advice about the mower, especially looking up diy youtube videos in these comments. So, all I'm going to add is, I would have that thing flipped upside-down 🙃 trying to get her done! I understand the frustration and kudos for the patience!

[@Jerry-ui6ur]

Hey Modern Yeoman, I love the videos but I did have a quick suggestion. At 1:44, to the untrained eye this looks natural enough, but those who work in content creation can tell this is a green screen background. I would switch over to a blue screen, as this gives you better and more immersive results.

[@landonthomson]

I noticed that too

[@TheModernYeoman]

Woah -- that is strange it seems like that to you guys! That is our woods, not a green screen. I can do a video in this spot in the future to show you.

[@andrewhammill6148]

Maybe it's a reverse thread bolt.

[@annsfrench]

Ha, ha! The reflections of all the people looking into the incubator!!!

[@polgarauk5606]

Congratulations on the chicks 😁 Henry helping Daddy was very sweet 😊 Unfortunately no advice from me I know nothing about any engine's but I hope someone can help you 😊

[@williedunn2690]

Shawn take that belt off rear pully. This will let you put the front pully on. The rear pully will go on better than the front. If the guards on the front pully are to close you may need to pry them just a little. Rear pully will have access point under battery or seat. If belt comes of second time you could need new belt .And I should Google and you should Google. Oh yeh good looking boy there.

[@anniefraser2599]

Happy to see you plant the berries and the fig tree. I’m inly allowed a 1/4 fig in a day, high potassium, but I love that 1/4 fig! 😅

[@mimib6955]

Years ago, they used to include how to fix things in the manual. Today, it will only probably tell you not to consume the oil. I learned how to work on my JD by watching KZbin videos. Just like others suggested. It make take some researching but I'm sure you will figure it out after watching a few.

[@pamelacrowell2007]

Were they all fertile??? Always open the unhatched eggs to make sure.

[@noelboyle3667]

It looks like to me there is a key missing on the shaft and the pulley has gone up check to see if the pulley moves on the shaft

[@pennywillis8895]

🇦🇺Is there a fb group for mowers or that type of mower? Ask a farmer? Put the mower on a ramp so you can get under for a better look.

[@beverlyhasse8151]

Hi. I just Google "how to change the drive belt on a cub cadet" and the solution came up

[@tracyzabelle]

❤❤❤❤

[@daveseip4809]

Sean you must take the bottom bolt out and drop the pulley that’s the correct way to do it they put locktite on from the factory if you can’t get the bolt out you can get a screwdriver and pry the metal away from the pulley slip the belt on then tap the metal back into place you can’t gain access by moving the engine it’s take the pulley off or bend the metal I love how everyone has a idea but I guess they never worked on anything just saying I know everyone wants to help but most people are just keyboard warriors I’ve been doing repairs for 40 years

[@bhavens9149]

Always nice to spend time with you guys, Yeesh, babies grow quick!

[@jeremy1350]

Hey Yeoman Sean. It might be proprietary to the company and the mower, so that, YES, you'd need to have it serviced, because they probably have a tool or the knowledge of how to get that belt back on!! It's called "Screw the customer at some point." Or if they tell you how much it is, they then say, well, you could BUY THIS newer model, because we don't service this model any longer !!

[@bhavens9149]

How is the guard attached? Might be looking at the wrong thing to move. only a suggestion! I get exactly how you feel, I'd think the only thing you should need is a flat head screwdriver to assist over the lip of the spool, its the guard that's the issue.

[@pamelacrowell2007]

Cub Cadet and John Deere are notorious for difficult, expensive repairs and they are the most expensive to buy. Not worth the money.

[@constancestine1020]

Hey Sean just a quick note to say planting calendulas is a recommended companion to lots of different vegetables especially squash. It worked for me. I never used pesticides and my produce was desired by the entire street where I lived. Wanted to add that Henry is such a cutie! Best of luck with all that you grow!❤️

[@TheModernYeoman]

Great tip -- thank you!

[@ruthmcbride1778]

Is there a reason you don’t use a circular (skill type ) saw? It is so much easier to cut a straight line. Can use an oscillating saw for the edges

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

Re the Cub Cadet Riding Lawnmowers : I see from the website that there is a string of customer aids on the menu ranging from finding a local service center to Livestream chats. Good luck.

[@Flowers4Bees.Veggies4Me]

New chicks!❤️🐥 I hope you figure out your mower problem. 😊

[@matmilton9893]

Are you sure that the bolt is not left hand thread.… good luck

[@jaynemar1]

Love you berry planting music!

[@angelamyers9460]

Possible reverse thread or try heat

[@sheraeduncan2980]

I love your channel and wish for it to grow and grow Blessings to you and yoursl.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thank you!

[@patstrong547]

Could it be reverse threaded?

[@rebeccacook7924]

💚✨💚✨💚

[@jimmymitchell4483]

Have you tried turning both ways could be aleft hand threads

[@user-jo9lj1dq3l]

Hello Sean, I’m sure that you have tried this, but is the bolt by chance left hand threaded. Righty loosey lefty tighty. As far as the belt guard, I have no idea how to get around it. My neighbor and I both have different models of the cub cadet and neither of them are like yours, ours are both older machines

[@davidpettry1373]

Heating the bolt will loosen the locktight.

[@michaelcragg6632]

it will be left hand thead

[@W3_Th3_P3opl3]

Is the bolt on the pulley possibly reversed thread?

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Hope you have a hen or two with the hatch. It always seems like manly roosters get hatched 😂. Well that’s my luck😅.. well the belt came out right so it squeezed itself out of there!!! so technically you should be able to squeeze it back in. 😅 that’s all I can tell you

[@TheModernYeoman]

It would be great if we had two/three roosters!

[@robertbates5537]

Is that bolt a reverse thread due to the rotation of the motor? Instead of lefty loosey/rights tighty it could be the opposite

[@AZJH8374]

What about the ants 🐜???

[@TheModernYeoman]

I gave an update about them in a previous video; long story short, the Borax works on smaller hills (and is fairly slow), but I think I'm going to use something more hardcore for the bigger mounds.

[@pamelacrowell2007]

Ask youtube and Google. Someone else has probably had this problem and filmed it.

[@pauldennis59]

Video on how to do your transmission belt

[@dawndrake5833]

Still here, liking, commenting saying Hi, Sean!

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thank you, Dawn!

[@leahharbison4932]

❤

[@dwighthires3163]

Have you checked to see if that bold on the main spindle is reverse threaded? Often moving spindle bolts must be reversed threaded or else they will routinely loosen while in service.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Good call. I did give it a couple of cranks in the opposite direction (and used the impact driver), but it appears to be quite locked in. Maybe worth another shot.

[@dwighthires3163]

@@TheModernYeoman Please don't overwork it as I do not know this for certainty, but it is fairly common to use reversed threads on rotating bolts.

[@55dennie]

Is there a locking pin or screw on the pulley that you can loosen and slide down?

[@kathrynjones5858]

I think you are over thinking the problem. The belt guards must be screwed into place somehow. Search the guards and look at how they are attached. If you can remove one or two of the guards, you use a screw driver to divert the belt into the grove. Then simply reinstall the guards and screws. You might need to bend the guard out slightly to slip the belt back in place. Remember, it was there. It will go back. I had to replace a belt one. According to the manufacturer i had to remove the mower assembly to do it. All i had to do was unscrew the belt guard, Install the belt and reinstall the guard. Dont get angry. Anger gets in the way of logic. Think simple before to create a bigger repair bill.

[@kathrynjones5858]

Your anger has shortened your ability to see. The belt slipped off. The belt can be slipped back on. I seriously doubt you have to lift the engine to replace a belt. I seriously doubt cub cadet would made it so difficult for a mechanic to slip the belt into place. Search youtube regarding the belt guards. I think that is really your answer.

[@douglasjones3930]

Is it possible that the bolt is reverse threaded?

[@HeatherNaturaly]

You can 'wing sex' the Bress chicks. If they have uniform length feathers, they are roosters. If they have 2 different feather length, they are hens.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Great tip -- thank you!

[@josephdobesh9007]

Is bolt a reverse thread?

[@tammysarrazin-ux9tv]

there has got to be a easier way too bad you didnt have a hoist to put it on so you can see if there is something you could use like a flat head screw drive in the small of the metal guard hugsssss

[@WilliamMelville-zl5ip]

Any chance it's a left hand thread?

[@ruiabreu4619]

Is that bolt a reverse thread?

[@cliffslater4271]

Ok try to bend those guards out enough to slip the belt on.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Think I will take that route.

[@mrdio4625]

Simple solution to the mower KZbin / GOOGLE.If the answer aint there, there is no answer

[@katinagehling6051]

Aren't they brother and sister you can Continue your With brother and sister To grow your stock

[@TheModernYeoman]

I will probably bring in another rooster.

[@jeb3415]

Well drat. With your conspiracy theory there goes any chance for a cub cadet channel sponsorship, Sean. 😂 We can empathize with your frustration and I’ve seen a few comments below that hopefully are helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheModernYeoman]

😂

[@jenniewolford1631]

what happened with the ants?

[@TheModernYeoman]

The Borax worked for smaller hills, but we need something more hardcore for the bigger ones.

[@davti7]

I found this video on how to change the drive belt. Maybe the bolt it reverse threaded? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2PEZoaql7t4rJI

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thank you!