How to Install an Inner Tube on a Cub Cadet tractor

[@michaelmckellar7620]

I'm a pretty handy guy But Its a Blessing to find your videos. I always learn from from your experienced advice and well produced posts. Thank you. Now I've got everything assembled and ready to be tightened down to reinstall the deck on my XT1. A PIECE of limb 2" long got up in the box that holds the 2 idler pulleys that contain the drive belt and scalloped it. Your other video on drivebelt replac't was extremely helpful. I took a break for the Sun to set behind the trees as It's 101°. Lol Our xt1 42" has 390 hrs. In 6 yrs, replaced. 1 broken deck belt last yr. 1 spindle/quill when I did the deck belt. So in all. The drive belt 6-25-24 1 pr blades 6-25-24 2 oil changes per yr. Non ethanol gas only. It's been a very good little tractor for $1439.00 in 2018. Kohler eng. No oil leaks, no burned oil, original battery still working fine. I blow out the air cleaner with the compressor 3 X's per yr And replace the filter every spring. Thank you again. Thank

[@richardspaulding5035]

I enjoyed reading your post. Thanks for the very kind words. All the Cub Cadet XT1 and XT2 machines I have worked on that plastic idler pully has failed between 300 and 400 hrs. I wish that one part was made of steel. Otherwise, they are great machines. My XT2 is a 2018 model year also and is still on the original battery as well.

[@itsmith9771]

Thank you so much. This helped! Also, if anyone is looking for a cheaper option for keeping the valve stem from slipping inside the rim….place a washer on the valve stem and then screw on the cap.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Greate suggestion.

[@bigcheezle]

This is an excellent video. This technique is the best for working on the small tractor tires. Thanks for your effort to demonstrate your method. It works Great. John

[@richardspaulding5035]

Sorry I took so long to reply. I try to respond to all my comments but as the channel is growing it is becoming more of a challenge. As you may recall from the video, I temporarily inflated the tube to determine the upside. One of my viewers pointed out that was not necessary as there is a ring printed on one side of the tube indicating the top. Thanks for watching.

[@garykolbo7228]

Finally A video showing and explaining the proper way to install an inner tube. Thanks

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the kind words Gary; I am glad the video was helpful. thanks for watching my channel.

[@SurMegaMark]

Hey Rick, thanks for the video! Well narrated, very good sound level control, and good video of the process. I have a front tire on the lt1042 which loses air, so after watching your video, I feel much better attempting a tube install, rather than taking it to the shop. Thank you

[@richardspaulding5035]

The problem with these lawn tires is because of the very low air pressure, if there is any corrosion it is very difficult to get the tire to seal. The tubes are very inexpensive and once installed you can forget about it. Thanks for watching

[@normajdennis]

64-year-old female here with a slow leaking front tire on my CC XT1. I definitely think I can do this after watching this video! Thanks, Rick!! Great video with no fluff!! I might have to rewatch just before I actually do it. 😉

[@richardspaulding5035]

I have you beat, just turned 70. Stay in touch let me know how you make out.

[@davida871]

Very helpful video. First time using new tractor Lt46 and i get a flat front tire. Boight a tube but found puncture and plugged it. Next time, I'll install tube. Thank you

[@richardspaulding5035]

I found these tires are very thin and difficult to repair. 3 of my 4 tires now have inner tubes.

[@RobertWoerner]

Helped tremendously. No fancy stuff, just the straight poop! Don't need the stem holder, just wrap some electrical tape around stem and worked for me. Stressing that you should start on opposite side of vice grips to start getting tire on important. Love it, now feel like a pro! My tractor is up and cutting

[@richardspaulding5035]

In the video I temporarily inflated the tube to see which side was up. One of my viewers pointed out that the printed ring on one side of the tube indicates the up side. Thanks for the kind words.

[@gr1mklampz755]

Very helpful video. Using your weight by stepping on the tire made it so much simpler than the other videos I've watched.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I am ashamed to say I way a little more than the average guy LOL

[@stevieg.4816]

Wow, how convenient your doing the easy front tire. Now let's see how you do with the stiffer, thicker rear tire Mr. Easy. Oh and by the way, make note that was a brand new tire not an older, drier one like yours might be by the time you need to do this. Cute video though.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Wow, I am not sure how to respond to this. I don't stage the videos on my channel. The only reason I chose one of the front tires is because that was the one that was actually leaking. The tire was far from new as it had been on my tractor for several seasons. I am now in my 6th season with this tractor and to date neither rear tire has had a leak. I have only added air once this season and we are in late August at the time of this writing. Rest assured friend should the need actually arise I will indeed post a video. Thanks for watching, I think.

[@donf3739]

That tool you said to use to keep the stem from falling in will do that, but it's actually for installing and removing tubeless stems by screwing it on the stem and prying against the rim. You might not even have to cut the inside end of the tubeless stem off to pull it out.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Yes, you are exactly correct. I have a tire machine and I use it for that purpose. However, it does indeed come in handy for what you saw in the video. Being a mechanic, I adapt many different tools for many different things. You are the first person to comment on that. Thanks for the comment and watching my channel. Now that you have found my channel don't be a stranger.

[@Jerry-oe1zq]

I watched quite a few videos on this subject yours is the first to use wood blocks to hold tire up to install tube.great idea.thanks.im doing my two front tires tomorrow.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Sorry I did not reply sooner as somehow my notifications got accidently turned off. I thought no one was watching my channel anymore until I just figured it out. Glad you found the video helpful. I hope the job went well.

[@Jerry-oe1zq]

@@richardspaulding5035 Got both front tires fixed with new tubes.Job went pretty smooth.thanks again.your video was very helpful.Thanks Jerry

[@outboardfixer]

VERY helpful vid.....thank you.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I am very sorry I have taken so long to reply. Thanks for the kind words, I am glad my video was helpful, Thanks for watching my channel.

[@outboardfixer]

@@richardspaulding5035 Thanks for the vid Richard.

[@oromar1959]

Thanks for taking the time to show how to do this! I’ll be going straight to the inner tube fix and forego the bead fix.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Let me know how yo make out. Thanks for taking the time to place a comment and thanks for watching my channel.

[@robertstonebreaker8394]

I learned some new techniques today watching your video thank you

[@richardspaulding5035]

I am glad you found the video helpful Robert. Thanks for watching my channel.

[@alldaye2]

Notice the blue stripe around the inner tube? Most tubes these days have this blue stripe around one side, and that tells you the valve stem is on that side. Of course, partially inflating the tube works too! Thanks for the video, it was helpful.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I was not aware of that. thank you for that information and thanks for watching my channel.

[@kromaey]

This is good stuff - I have a new Cub Cadet that already has 2 leaky tires. I may just go straight to doing this now that I have an idea of what I'm doing.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I am glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for the kind words.

[@carle5538]

Very clearly explained. Thank you for showing us. Its great.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks CARL, I am glad you found the video helpful. A tube is the way to go once they start leaking.

[@SamSnyderSr]

Worked perfect. Thought I would have to take it to a tire dealer. Thanks

[@richardspaulding5035]

glad you found the video helpful

[@scottwhitney9913]

Thanks for the video, you did a great job at explaining step by step, very helpful.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks Scott; I am glad you found the video helpful

[@reginaldtemple5049]

Thank you so much for this video it is going to make my job a lot easier

[@richardspaulding5035]

I am glad you found my channel and found the video helpful. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching.

[@semlohde1]

Appreciate your good video, now to find an inner tube. Thanks.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I get my tubes at tractor supply store.

[@brigadiergeneral8893]

very nice and very informative excellent teacher

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks, they had me do a lot of the training in my shop

[@domsavatta]

Super helpful video! hopefully get this done is as easy as you make it look..

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks Dom: By all means let me know

[@johnreecer6839]

Thanks for the wood block tip worked great

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks john; I am glad you found the video helpful

[@traveller5551]

That's what im talking about. Good job!

[@richardspaulding5035]

thank you

[@OvelNick]

The stem guide. Drill a hole in a screw on valve cap and you're good to go. Use a strong piece of cord, wire, etc... Whichever you have around. It's not as good but it works.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for sharing that Nick; I will give it a try next time

[@chchthah]

Great video on how to break down a lawn tractor tire, install a tube and remount the tire. Your video was helpful and informative. What length tire spoons are you using? Thank you very much. Charles

[@richardspaulding5035]

I am very sorry I have taken so long to reply as I spent some time in the hospital this past week. The spoons are exactly 10 inches long and came in a set of four. However, I do not remember where I purchased them, but I do remember they were not very expensive.

[@palmettokid54]

OR... I drill two 1/2” holes on the sidewall on the backside 180⁰ apart or just opposing. Then; put foam spray in one hole until it comes out the other; spin the crap out of it and keep getting as much in as you can. A rubber mallet and whopping the crap out of it helps or while it’s jacked up... let it down until it squeezes some out an it will create a vacuum when your jacking it back up and expose air pockets. Never change or repair a tire again. Thank you and I hope I passed the audition.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I am very sorry I have taken so long to reply. That is very interesting, thanks for sharing. By all means, don't be a stranger.

[@humnpwr]

Great video, very helpful

[@richardspaulding5035]

Yea, a tube is the way to go, At only 14 psi it is very difficult to keep air in the tire. A passenger car with 30 to 40 psi has no problem sealing the bead. Thanks for the kind words.

[@yamlcase230]

Jesus dude, always cut away from yourself. Now I got the willies 😂

[@richardspaulding5035]

LOL, I had to watch the video again to see what you were talking about. I wasn't putting a lot of force, and the knife was inside the rim so I don't believe the knife could have gotten to me anyway. However that is good advice.

[@yamlcase230]

@@richardspaulding5035 on film it always looks worse

[@derekobidowski3301]

i remembered had this problem on my John Deere X350 loosing air as i put in lots of rim sealer and it held air still does. as was close to putting in inner tubes in both front tires. most home improvement stores sell this Arnold 15 x6-6 universal lawn tractor front tire the plastic bushings suck in them. 15x6-6 is a common tire these consumer lawn tractors and dump cart has.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching my channel

[@michaellepage5186]

Could use vise grips to hold the stem from falling back into the rim.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I think that might damage it. One of my viewers suggested putting the plastic cap back on to prevent it from falling thru.

[@wilsontaborda6104]

Thank you

[@richardspaulding5035]

I am glad my video was helpful, Thanks for watching my channel.

[@bobbuilder1637]

thanks, thought I had a nail in tire but it was like you said, not sealed well!

[@richardspaulding5035]

The problem with a lawn tractor is they only require very little tire pressure. My tractor takes 14 psi in the front and only 10 psi in the back. It makes it very difficult to maintain a seal. My tractor is only 3 seasons old going on 4. I have already had to install 2 inner tubes and I am sure the two remaining tires will be needing tubes soon.

[@bobbylh55]

Thank you, thank you, thank you

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks Bobby, because these tires require so little pressure, they will usually start losing air after a couple of years. A tube is the way to go

[@Tahimate]

how do I order the right inner tube. Are the location of the stem always at the correct spot?

[@richardspaulding5035]

Just take the numbers off the tire itself. Last time I purchased a tube it was from Amazon; I simply entered the tire numbers in the search window and the correct tube popped up. Usually there will be a white or grey ring on one side of the tube. This will be the side that needs to be face up when inserting the tube so the stem will correctly line up with the hole in the rim. Thanks for the question, I hope this helped.

[@palmettokid54]

Why didn’t you put the tube inside the tire before putting it on the rim?

[@richardspaulding5035]

LOL that might have been too easy

[@brianbieler3836]

Thanks

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks Brian; Glad you found the video and found it useful.

[@paulsmith9574]

At 11 minutes is where I somehow punctured the inner tube, and the whole process, and money wasted. I have the exact same tools for that he used. But it is also a waste if you don't inspect the inside of the tire for pointy objects that will puncture the new tube, before putting it all together.

[@richardspaulding5035]

The video was intended to cover tires that are leaking around the rim. If you are repairing a tire that had been punctured by a sharp object, common sense would dictate that you make certain the object was no longer protruding through the tire. duh!

[@megalartgross4923]

Why take the chance on putting vice grip teeth marks on the inside of the rim? Please use a rag or some other way to cushion the pliers.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for your suggestion Megalart; I have been doing this way for many years. I have never thought about that. Next time I mount a tire I will try it your way. Thanks for watching my channel.

[@vicioustide]

My local tractor repair place wants 6 weeks and $280 to do this..

[@richardspaulding5035]

Yea, my local power equipment company had a 6-to-8-week back log last time I needed a warranty repair. I told them never mind I would take care of it myself and was then informed that that could void the remainder of the warrenty. I said screw you and the warranty.

[@Mr.Towboater87]

Where did you get the tube from

[@richardspaulding5035]

As I recall I got it from the Tractor Supply Store. Make sure you get one with a strait stem.

[@Mr.Towboater87]

@@richardspaulding5035 ok cool straight stem got it! thank you! And I'm assuming it'll be the same size as the tire?

[@richardspaulding5035]

@@Mr.Towboater87 yes

[@jeromedenis4754]

Cub Cadet is a horrible company. I'm done buying them. MTD takes shortcuts in building its machines. Terrible company MTD.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I am beginning to figure that out, I paid a lot of money for my machine, I am contently repairing something. In almost every case a part that is made out of plastic that should have been metal has worn out. Just this week I had to order the throttle cable assembly. The steel cable wore thru the plastic connection point of the throttle lever. Previously a flat spot developed in one of the plastic drive pullys.that I had to replace.