ZT1 Front Wheel Flat Fix- Find & Install Inner Tube For Cub Cadet Mower Caster Wheel

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Do you put inner tubes in your mower tires? If so, do they last a long time?

[@hoists1829]

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[@MarkThomasBuilder]

@@hoists1829 Hi, you can email me. My info is in my about section.

[@hoists1829]

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[@edfritz4690]

Try a dish soap and water mixture, take a cloth and wipe the mixture on the tire itself, helps the inner tube slide in easier and also makes it easier to pop back on the bead, I'm still looking for ways to make it easier, those small tires don't give much! Great video👍

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks for the advice Ed! Sounds helpful.

[@kagnewmp12]

I purchased the 2019 model at my local TSC and because my Daughter worked there at the time I as her Parent also received her employee discount which saved me several hundred dollars as I also bought a trailer to haul it around. The seat had a small tear in it so they sent me another seat. I owned the machine for only 1 week and one of the front tires kept going flat so they sent me a new tire mounted on a wheel. I let my local tire shop put a tube in and I repaired the original seat so now I have a spare tire and a spare seat. I love TSC and my Cub Cadet

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's great to hear. I have a TSC by me and I always check out their Cub Cadet inventory. They stocked the ZT2 back in 2019, which looked like a nice mower too.

[@sailork3506]

Thanks for the video. I found that a spray silicone lubricant seems to make it easier for the tube to go in and seat properly.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Great tip, thanks for sharing Sailor K!

[@deangraham9824]

How do you know it seats properly if you can't see inside the tyre? XRay vision?

[@themakoshark]

Thanks for posting, very helpful. Here's something to know, Dawn dishwashing soap made for a nice slippery way for me to get the tube in the tire.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Good call! I keep some Dawn around the shop for cleanups, degreasing, etc.

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Another good use of the Packout system. Good work Mark!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Haha, thanks! The Packout Crate and worktop sure come in handy.👊

[@mypointofblue5260]

Thanks for this! My first flat on my mower and I didn’t notice it until my buddy pointed it out prior to us getting started. And I was wondering why it was sliding oddly as I was loading it on the trailer.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

It's interesting on a zero turn how a flat front tire isn't always noticeable right away. Hope this video helps you get it fixed.

[@kingofthecrease30]

cub cadet makes great mowers and outdoor equipment

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I like this mower, a great unit for the price.

[@adidaelm2001]

How have the tire tubes been holding up.. they yiu recommend the ones from Amazon?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

The tire tubes are still going strong. I'm glad I put them in.

[@BuckMeister.]

One thing that might help getting the inner tube in is like on a bicycle is to put talcum powder on the tube.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Never thought of that. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@johncoleman1935]

That's we usually do for motorcycle tubes. Put a little air in and bounce it a little. Supposed to even the tube in the tire, then top it off .

[@bluefuzz01]

Any idea where I can find a service manual? Would love to get torque specs for the wheels and mower blade

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes, on the Cub Cadet website, they have several manuals available for each mower. Just look for the page with your mower and you'll see the manuals there.

[@carlcofr]

What are the air pressure for the tires? 10 Psi on rear and 20 Psi on front.?

[@PinePondCTDevilsHopyard-fy3hj]

Probably best to check in the owners manual. Manufacturers may have different levels.

[@michaelplays2449]

Good repair, 👍 well done 👏

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks Michael, It's nice to have that fixed.

[@ericporter6132]

Ya need to take one side of tire out of rim , put tube in then put back on rim after putting stem in hole .

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Good call!

[@the_edge_of_time]

Off to the tire shop I go! Less then ten bucks.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

👍

[@philliphall5198]

Very common problem, install tubes in both of them

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I'm glad I did.

[@mikeharter9711]

Harborfreight has the tube,.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's good to know. Thanks I'll look for them then next time I'm in their store.

[@kevincohen-b7i]

Spray some WD40 around ? Not so gripping then

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks for the tip! Luckily the inner tubes are still going strong.

[@ralphowens4510]

Removing the tire might have been alot simpler.

[@m9ovich785]

Tires that small I'd Foam fill them..

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Good idea, I didn't think about that.

[@charlesviner1565]

👍

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks man!👊

[@jeremynguyen2346]

@@MarkThomasBuilder hi Mark Thomas

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Hi Jeremy👋

[@danielcompton8325]

Dish soap

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Good call!👊

[@Maverick2484]

You need to take one bead off and that tude will slid in

[@markrussell1390]

catch a flat just use a tire plug, quick and simple

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes, a tire plug works well on the back tires if it's on the tread. The front wheels normally leak around the rim, in my experience.

[@markrussell1390]

@MarkThomasBuilder I just plugged a front tire yesterday on the side wall. It's not a lot of pressure on it like a car so it works well. also dipped the plug in liquid cement recommended by a guy who works at a tire shop.

[@Yarramen-Yaro]

Next time use soapy water or some oil.. Should help it go in easier...btw chanel lock is a brand.. Those are adjustable locking jaw plyers.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks for the tip!

[@nunyabusiness7630]

What?

[@nunyabusiness7630]

Tubes suck, because when you get another leak you have to buy a new tube plus labor to install. Do it yourself and pinch the tube while installing.......back to square one.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I wish they made a solid tire that doesn't require maintenance. So far, the tube has held air since making the video.

[@nunyabusiness7630]

@@MarkThomasBuilder There are solid front tires/rims/brgs. It's an assembly.

[@Life_with_Devon_TheHandyMan]

Next time put a little grease on the tube so it slides freely

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Sounds like good advice, thanks!

[@bobfagan5448]

go get some run flat tires and never worry about it again

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Sounds like a good idea. My tubes have held up well for a few years now.