Thank you for your video. I wish we were neighbors. I have the ZT150 and I wouldn't trade it for the world ! My grass looks totally different since I purchased 2 years ago. I have done the hour meter, seat cable mod, and added a hitch ball to pull my 4x8 trailer around when needed. The gas guage, striper kit, and mulch kit are future goals. Maybe I'll eventually make a video too 👍🏾
Nice work! I have a 2023 ZT1 and so they have made some changes, but none to fix the issues you noted, so I also did the armrests, seat suspension, fuel sender and hour meter. In terms of your issue on the fuel sender, KUS makes a 'backer plate' that has pre-threaded holes and screws to secure the sender unit. it is a ring with a gap that allows you to work it into the tank (use wire through the holes to suspend it in place while you bolt it in) It is only $6.00 from KUS - if you search, the part number is FLS-U.
i got a 5 screw ring made by tanks from summit racing, same shape but thicker, taped 10/32 yes it costs more 16 dollars but at the time wasn't on back order like from kus
What fuel sending unit are you guys using? Are you using a probe or a float system? The ones I found are mostly probs and the shortages ones I found is 4" , and it requires 1"clearance from the bottom of the tank.
I used the 4" one, and while it is not perfect (never really shows totally full) it does let me know when I am running low and need to top it off. For me, I had the sender and gauge laying around form a different project that I never used, so it did not matter to me whether it was exact. Also, did need to use a sealant in addition to the gasket - got some leaking but the sealant solved that. @@Leo-pd5su
Finally got the correct cable. The dealer had correct part number but was on wrong cable. I finally got the correct one on today and love it. I hated that seat had to tilted all the way to the front on mower. Thanks so much!
Thx for sharing this video...job well done. On a side note, Stens makes a screw in the tank fuel cap part #125-280 that fits this mower as well. You will need to shave the float (round it) so that it does not catch on the inner lip. Easily done with a razor knife. The gauge is fairly accurate and takes less than 5 minutes to do. The Stens is a standard mower type fuel gauge in the cap you will see on most mowers.
I also used the factory holes for the seat cable. Got 4 black cables for 10 bucks on Amazon. For the life of me i can't understand why CC doesnt add one at the factory would only cost them a buck or two! Nice mods I'll look into a fuel guage. I added an hour meeter and bunge cord to hold the deflector up for parking it in the garage.
they also discontinued the hour charge meter and deck wash fiting, CC/mtrd/black and decker has cut every where they can. arm rests thanks to my being a retired auto mechanic i ran a tap into the weld nut first, . seat stop cable made my own from hardware store parts for $4.00 the gas guage i found a reinforcement ring in summit racing made by tanks it's thicker taped 10/32 ,
First thing I do is remove seat switch and reverse mow PTO lockout. But in the case of a zero turn type, I think the smart thing would be to put a panel switch to disable the seat switch for service, etc.. I think this because it's so much easier to quickly jerk/swerve yourself into trouble on a zero turn.
That fuel gauge is awesome! I also added the arm rest In my book their a must! Old guy also, lol They lined up great on my unit ZT1 42 from 2020, I also put a shoe string on that seat to keep from falling down, with the armrest added it was heavier so I now have the cord, I have several videos on my channel. Awesome review!
Just bought a zt2 50 and it comes w the seat cable and arm rests etc. I personally do t see the big deal w the arm rests. When I use my mower my arms aren’t touching the arm rests. I bought the zt2 mainly because of the hydro transmission that is serviceable. Great video!!!
I would’ve used pop rivets instead of screws if you wanna pre-drilled the holes and put pop rivets in it, you wouldn’t have to worry about it stripping out
My 2020 model came with a hour meter, unfortunately I can’t find the part number, the important thing is the sending unit can be adjusted to 4 inches and make sure the ohms on the sending unit matches the gauge
Having issues installing mine on same mower you have info on the guage and sending unit you can send me so I can purchase the same one since you didn’t have any working issues. Thanks and good job on installation 👍
@brianb3382 I pulled the cover up to see if there was a bracket there and it was just a tube. I looked at the possibility of replacing the seat, but the cost is not worth it to me.
so, regarding the sending unit... i heard what you were saying about a better method would have been to use "stainless screws upsidedown from the bottom up." i'm curious as to how this would be done with the sending unit preventing access to inside the tank. am i missing something?
@@brianb3382, i checked that part out. thanks for that. i am still confused as to how to secure something like this inside the tank with no access from below (inside the tank). do you use an adhesive on the FLS-U to hold it in place (from inside the tank) temporarily after drilling the holes? if so, what is the adhesive brand?
I’m sorry I don’t have the model numbers but manufactured by Moeller, the main thing is make sure the ohm’s match the sending unit to the gauge when you make your choice
I got a 54", I did mostly all of the same mods. Currently I"m just using a Gas Gauge Filler Cap, not too accurate, it will let you know when you have burnt the first 1/2 of tank. Do you have any part #s for the sending unit and gauge?
You could but there must be a connection in the dash that’s prewired , I’ve seen videos of people just plugging in. Mine came already installed so not much help for you
Ordered from Amazon Rotary store, Rotary 12530 suspension seat, looks like the price went up so I would shop around rotary is their name it seems everyone that sells this item has a different name for it but it’s the same unit.do a search for suspension seat ZT1
Hello Randy, I purchased a marine gauge and sending unit made by moeller on eBay , just make sure the ohm’s match each other and the sending unit can be adjusted to 4”
@@brianb3382 hmmmm, that's what i have but won't work on my mower unless They put wrong part number tag on the cable...it's way too long and has the little bars with cotter pin on the ends also...
Is it normal for there to be black smoke on startup when the choke is applied? Runs like a champ with no smoke when once I take it out of choke position.
@@brianb3382 ok! I just got the 42” zt1 with the 7000 Kohler. Only has about 2 hrs on it and when it mowed today I noticed with the choke on it was spitting and sputtering with lots of black smoke. Put once I dropped it into the throttle position, it runs smooth and clean.
if you use lightweight oil in the kawi's, i've heard that they will use a bit more oil than if you use a heavier oil. i am in FL, so i use 20w-50. no / very little smoking on startup and no oil usage.
for the seat stop cable use Cc model ZTX5-54 KW FAB (47RIAAA7010) parts needed 1- 753-06563 a shoulder bolt 1- 738-04395 a shoulder bolt 1- 746-06511 the cable total costs as of 09/18/23 $21.54 plus tax and shipping
100 mm - 4” I later installed a horseshoe ring on the inside of tank to bolt it in, from KUSS USA. Com # FLS-U don’t forget the ohm’s must match the gauge
Where did you get the gauge assembly? Do you think one could make a second metal ring with threaded holes to put on the inside of the gas tank then put the sending unit on the outside like normal, sandwiching the rim of the hole in the plastic between them?
Got mine on eBay,you can get any brand just make sure the ohm’s match sender with gauge. I’ve thought about doing what you said , just never got around to it, if you make a ring let me know how it turns out. Good luck 👍
Thank you for your video. I wish we were neighbors. I have the ZT150 and I wouldn't trade it for the world ! My grass looks totally different since I purchased 2 years ago. I have done the hour meter, seat cable mod, and added a hitch ball to pull my 4x8 trailer around when needed. The gas guage, striper kit, and mulch kit are future goals. Maybe I'll eventually make a video too 👍🏾
Looking forward to new ideas you may have
That's some good info! Especially the gas gauge! Thanks for the video!! 👍
Nice work! I have a 2023 ZT1 and so they have made some changes, but none to fix the issues you noted, so I also did the armrests, seat suspension, fuel sender and hour meter. In terms of your issue on the fuel sender, KUS makes a 'backer plate' that has pre-threaded holes and screws to secure the sender unit. it is a ring with a gap that allows you to work it into the tank (use wire through the holes to suspend it in place while you bolt it in) It is only $6.00 from KUS - if you search, the part number is FLS-U.
Ok thanks I’ll try it
i got a 5 screw ring made by tanks from summit racing, same shape but thicker, taped 10/32 yes it costs more 16 dollars but at the time wasn't on back order like from kus
What fuel sending unit are you guys using? Are you using a probe or a float system? The ones I found are mostly probs and the shortages ones I found is 4" , and it requires 1"clearance from the bottom of the tank.
I used the 4" one, and while it is not perfect (never really shows totally full) it does let me know when I am running low and need to top it off. For me, I had the sender and gauge laying around form a different project that I never used, so it did not matter to me whether it was exact. Also, did need to use a sealant in addition to the gasket - got some leaking but the sealant solved that. @@Leo-pd5su
Finally got the correct cable. The dealer had correct part number but was on wrong cable. I finally got the correct one on today and love it. I hated that seat had to tilted all the way to the front on mower. Thanks so much!
Thx for sharing this video...job well done. On a side note, Stens makes a screw in the tank fuel cap part #125-280 that fits this mower as well. You will need to shave the float (round it) so that it does not catch on the inner lip. Easily done with a razor knife. The gauge is fairly accurate and takes less than 5 minutes to do. The Stens is a standard mower type fuel gauge in the cap you will see on most mowers.
@@lz2199 ok thank you 😊
I also used the factory holes for the seat cable. Got 4 black cables for 10 bucks on Amazon. For the life of me i can't understand why CC doesnt add one at the factory would only cost them a buck or two! Nice mods I'll look into a fuel guage. I added an hour meeter and bunge cord to hold the deflector up for parking it in the garage.
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they also discontinued the hour charge meter and deck wash fiting, CC/mtrd/black and decker has cut every where they can.
arm rests thanks to my being a retired auto mechanic i ran a tap into the weld nut first, . seat stop cable made my own from hardware store parts for $4.00
the gas guage i found a reinforcement ring in summit racing made by tanks it's thicker taped 10/32 ,
Great job 👍 I also found a reinforcement ring from KUSS.inc it worked well
the wire plug by the battery he talks of is for the head lamps on some of the models, it's a good solid point for key on power,
My 2021 zt1 50 seat switch had bus bar between pin 2 & 3. Removed that then had to jump 1 & 2.
I really like all the mods you did.
Awesome video thanks for sharing. I have a 2019 Ultima ZT1 with 32 hours . I added same items arm rests, suspension seat envy of neighborhood now😎
First thing I do is remove seat switch and reverse mow PTO lockout. But in the case of a zero turn type, I think the smart thing would be to put a panel switch to disable the seat switch for service, etc.. I think this because it's so much easier to quickly jerk/swerve yourself into trouble on a zero turn.
That fuel gauge is awesome! I also added the arm rest In my book their a must! Old guy also, lol They lined up great on my unit ZT1 42 from 2020, I also put a shoe string on that seat to keep from falling down, with the armrest added it was heavier so I now have the cord, I have several videos on my channel. Awesome review!
Thanks old guys rule👍
@@brianb3382 💪🏽💪🏽
Just got one yesterday first cut today LOVE IT
Congratulations 👍
Just bought a zt2 50 and it comes w the seat cable and arm rests etc. I personally do t see the big deal w the arm rests. When I use my mower my arms aren’t touching the arm rests. I bought the zt2 mainly because of the hydro transmission that is serviceable. Great video!!!
@@brianbrink1421 congrats on your purchase,arm rests are for us old timers just make it easier to get on and off not really in use while mowing.
Brian you should build a fuel guage kit.. I would interested in buy one for sure.. Came out great.. I would pay for this kit.. Thanks for video.
That look pretty good Randy I think I'm going to give that a try as soon as I get some shine made up
I like allot of these , would love to know where you got a couple of things.or how you did
I would’ve used pop rivets instead of screws if you wanna pre-drilled the holes and put pop rivets in it, you wouldn’t have to worry about it stripping out
I tried Riv-nuts , had a vapor leak then later installed a “C-Ring flange from Kus-USA.com #FLS-U that did the trick.
Do you have a part number for the fuel gauge and sending unit? I wish Cub Cadet would install a fuel/hour gauge on their zero turns like hustlers do
My 2020 model came with a hour meter, unfortunately I can’t find the part number, the important thing is the sending unit can be adjusted to 4 inches and make sure the ohms on the sending unit matches the gauge
Rubber bushings under the front of the seat ,great idea, I guess there's only so many springs you can add .
Rubber bushings are for extra clearance so the seat platform can move freely
Purfect from day 1.
Awesome. Hoping to do the same soon to my zts1.
Greta video. Thanks for sharing
Having issues installing mine on same mower you have info on the guage and sending unit you can send me so I can purchase the same one since you didn’t have any working issues. Thanks and good job on installation 👍
I have a 2023 ZT1 54" and my seat doesn't have the brackets for the armrest on the frame. I checked before I ordered the armrest kit.
Did you remove seat cover ? Brackets behind cover and need to cut a hole for bolts
@brianb3382
I pulled the cover up to see if there was a bracket there and it was just a tube. I looked at the possibility of replacing the seat, but the cost is not worth it to me.
Just bought a 2022 ZT2 50.....It DOES have the seat retention cable on mine.
Ok good deal, congratulations on your new machine.
Our 2022 doesn’t. I wonder what determined if they added one or not?
so, regarding the sending unit... i heard what you were saying about a better method would have been to use "stainless screws upsidedown from the bottom up." i'm curious as to how this would be done with the sending unit preventing access to inside the tank. am i missing something?
@@nhojcam I have changed, I found a c-ring that fits inside the tank and bolts directly to sending unit from KUSS part # FLS-U
@@brianb3382, i checked that part out. thanks for that. i am still confused as to how to secure something like this inside the tank with no access from below (inside the tank). do you use an adhesive on the FLS-U to hold it in place (from inside the tank) temporarily after drilling the holes? if so, what is the adhesive brand?
@@nhojcam no adhesive, I used two pieces of wire through the holes bent in a L shaped then install screws then just pull wires out, carefully.
I need to know how to add the gas gauge
Do you happen to remember the model or link to the gas guage you found on ebay? Overfilling has been a PITA! :-)
I’m sorry I don’t have the model numbers but manufactured by Moeller, the main thing is make sure the ohm’s match the sending unit to the gauge when you make your choice
@@brianb3382 Thanks very much! I'll try to find a set that has a meter! Thanks again forca great video! (I wish my T2 looked that clean:)
I got a 54", I did mostly all of the same mods. Currently I"m just using a Gas Gauge Filler Cap, not too accurate, it will let you know when you have burnt the first 1/2 of tank. Do you have any part #s for the sending unit and gauge?
Unfortunately I don’t have those numbers anymore I installed over a year ago , it’s a Moeller marine sending unit I got on eBay
Which Gas Gauge Filler Cap did you use? I've been toying with the same idea.
You could but there must be a connection in the dash that’s prewired , I’ve seen videos of people just plugging in. Mine came already installed so not much help for you
I used two pieces of wire through the holes bent in a L to hold while screwing in,after a few screws in just pull wires out
I got the Ultima ZT2 54 so far it’s been flawless no issues at all no deck vibration it’s a 2020 model got 100 hours on it hope it stays that way ✅🎯🤙🏽
2020 zt1-50 kw 100 hours of trouble free operation,
On my 2023 zt1 i don't have the bolt holes for the seat rest cub cadet told me only up to 2021 had bolt holes for the seat
Brian, is that the K&M seat platform? Thanks
Ordered from Amazon Rotary store, Rotary 12530 suspension seat, looks like the price went up so I would shop around rotary is their name it seems everyone that sells this item has a different name for it but it’s the same unit.do a search for suspension seat ZT1
Nice K bike, too!! K1300GT??
That is a K1600 Gt
@@brianb3382 Wow. I didn't know they looked that nice!!
Can you send me info on your guage and sending unit have same mower but having issues thanks and good job on installation too 👍thanks
Hello Randy, I purchased a marine gauge and sending unit made by moeller on eBay , just make sure the ohm’s match each other and the sending unit can be adjusted to 4”
@@brianb3382 hey thanks buddy
What's the part number for the seat base cable? I picked up one at the place that i bought mower...it doesn't fit my ZT1 54....
Hello Wanda, seat base cable 746-06231
@@brianb3382 hmmmm, that's what i have but won't work on my mower unless They put wrong part number tag on the cable...it's way too long and has the little bars with cotter pin on the ends also...
It sounds like you have a deck lift cable, not sure how I can help , or try to fit on a dealership floor model with the parts guy
@@brianb3382 thank you!
i have a ZT2 60" unit has anyone found thicker blades that will last longer? i live in Florida and the Florida sand tears up the Cub blades so fast
The cable doesn't come with the bolts. Can you tell me what bolts you used please?
bolt 753-06563 bolt 753-05499A nut x 2, 912-3027
So could I use the "unused" cable off the battery for an hour meter?
There should be a plug for it in dash
Is it normal for there to be black smoke on startup when the choke is applied? Runs like a champ with no smoke when once I take it out of choke position.
I discussed this issue with my local dealer they say smoke on startup is normal with Kawasaki engines, I get a puff of smoke also.
@@brianb3382 ok! I just got the 42” zt1 with the 7000 Kohler. Only has about 2 hrs on it and when it mowed today I noticed with the choke on it was spitting and sputtering with lots of black smoke. Put once I dropped it into the throttle position, it runs smooth and clean.
if you use lightweight oil in the kawi's, i've heard that they will use a bit more oil than if you use a heavier oil. i am in FL, so i use 20w-50. no / very little smoking on startup and no oil usage.
Anyone have the length of that seat cable?
for the seat stop cable use Cc model ZTX5-54 KW FAB (47RIAAA7010)
parts needed
1- 753-06563 a shoulder bolt
1- 738-04395 a shoulder bolt
1- 746-06511 the cable
total costs as of 09/18/23 $21.54 plus tax and shipping
What size sending unit did you use?
100 mm - 4” I later installed a horseshoe ring on the inside of tank to bolt it in, from KUSS USA. Com # FLS-U don’t forget the ohm’s must match the gauge
@brianb3382 ok thanks! Do you have a link to the sending unit and gauge?
@@christopherkellowan5723 sorry it’s been a while I don’t remember but you can get matched units eBay or Amazon
Can you send me the part number for the seat suspension kit please? You get it off Amazon?
Got it from Amazon-Rotary 12530 suspension platform
@@brianb3382 thank you very much! Is it really worth it?
@@Thetankguy308 improves ride but it depends how rough your mowing area is,and how well you can handle that. Only you can determine it’s worth
Where did you get the gas gage?
Got on eBay, made by moeller just make sure the ohm’s on sender matches gauge and your good to go
What no part numbers of what you used??? Ok bye 😘
Why do you need a zero turn with a gas gage just put gas in before use
It’s just something I like to have it’s not for everyone
Useless/still gotta lift seat corncob
You do not have to lift seat to refuel so I’m not sure what you’re referring to.
Where did you get the gauge assembly? Do you think one could make a second metal ring with threaded holes to put on the inside of the gas tank then put the sending unit on the outside like normal, sandwiching the rim of the hole in the plastic between them?
Got mine on eBay,you can get any brand just make sure the ohm’s match sender with gauge. I’ve thought about doing what you said , just never got around to it, if you make a ring let me know how it turns out. Good luck 👍