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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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. 😅
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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!!!!
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.
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.
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!!!
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 !!
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!
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.
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!!!!
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.
First time trying to do this and was really concerned that I wouldn't be able to... But after watching your video, I'm confident that I can...Thank you!
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.
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!
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!!!
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.
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
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.
Bravo! my old 2135 (23 years old) is easier to get the deck off since I don't have to mess with a cable but you give me confidence I can do this. Thank You.
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!!
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!!!
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!!!
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!
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)
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.
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!!
Hey Mark Thank you for the video. I love you & I hate you. I don't do do repairs other than cleaning,fuel stabilizer, disconnect battery. Wire was wrapped around shaft of discharge blade. I needed to remove deck/blade.I was going to call for service but after viewing your video, I thought...I can do this! I was right. I referenced the video several times but was successful and have over 10 hours runtime since. again Thank You!! Now I hate you because my wife will expect more! I kinda have the confidence to attempt an oil change...maybe.
Thanks for posting. Very clear. Will save me time. The manual (lame diagram) says something about loosening a flange bolt on R idle pully and then a nut on the other one before undoing the bolts with the cotter pins. Hmmm.
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
This video was so much better than the others. So many skipped the pto cable and spring removal 😕. Good for you and thanks .
This by far the best video I’ve found for removing the deck. Thank you.
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.
Took me over an hour to get the deck back on. Gotta get pushy with that last pin in the install
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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. 😅
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.
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.
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!
Did you like the mulching blades? I may get some.
@@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.
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.
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!!!!
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.
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.
Normally I dont like one handed edits.. but this just proves how easy this is. great job on video. wish everything was this clear.
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!!!
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 !!
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!
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.
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.
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!!!!
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.
Perfectly explained! Great video, that was very helpful. Thanks!
First time trying to do this and was really concerned that I wouldn't be able to...
But after watching your video, I'm confident that I can...Thank you!
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.
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!
Maybe Cub Cadet can hire this guy to do their instructional videos, because his are much easier to follow. Certainly better than the manual.
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!!!
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!
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.
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
EXCELLENT DIY video!! By far the simplest and easiest how to on UA-cam! Thanks!!
This is the definitive guide for removing the mower deck on the XT1. Thank you for such clear instructions.
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.
YOU HAVE BEEN MY HERO through changing blades and a belt! THANK YOU!!!!! You are frigging awesome!!
Great video. No obnoxious background music (thanks) . Clear concise information, as it should be. Much appreciated.
Thank you... couldn't figure out the idler/spring thing until i watched your video.
Bravo! my old 2135 (23 years old) is easier to get the deck off since I don't have to mess with a cable but you give me confidence I can do this. Thank You.
I keep coming back to this video every spring to reattach my deck. One of the best tutorials on the web. Appreciate you!
Same. I watch this video twice a year, every year. 😁
@@jimbaur8879where do you store/hook the drive cable? First year owning it and now getting it ready to plow snow.
I watched this in Gold Coast Australia, very well explained simple and precise
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!!
Excellent clear instructions! I was able to remove the deck to replace the belt and blades - had been struggling until I saw this video.
Thank you, I must have tried to figure out the manual instructions for 20 minutes before I went to UA-cam.
Excellent instruction. Straight to the point. No steps were skipped. Thank you so much. You have a new sub.
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!!!
Thank you, just bought the XT1-LT46 with manual PTO. Great video, very helpful, very clear instructions!
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!!!
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!
Solutions from start to finish. You are inspiring!
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Thank you very much
Mark.
A great service.
Here I am again taking a refresher class on the deck. Thanks again
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)
Me too
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.
What a GREAT video! Thank you for both the removal and reverse steps, made it very clear.
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).
Excellent, with the best instructions and detailed video around.
Many thanks for keeping it simple and informative.
Mark, your video was very helpful, couldn't have done it without you. Thanks.
This was the best audio and video I have ever seen presented.
Spot on step by step explanation. Couldn’t have made it easier. Thanks!
great vid! made changing blades immensely easier than manufacturer's videos...
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.
Superior video, very clear, simple and to the point, thank you so much for sharing.
Couldn't have done it without your video, Thank You Sir.
Best video on UA-cam explaining this, for sure! Thanks!
Great job brother. I needed to see you do this. Love my Cub Cadet. 60 hours. Doing a little maintenance. Thanks man.
Thank you so much!!!!!!! This is the best video I’ve found for removing the deck.
Best of the many videos on this task. Thanks.
This is the best video on this i have seen so far.
Great video. Just bought this mower, can’t wait for the rain to pass so I can go use it.
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!
thank you I was able to see how to reinstall the brake assembly spring you saved my Cub your video well done.
Really useful! My bowtie pin game needs work, but this video was really clear. Thank you.
Thank you! This is the best video instruction for this job!
Thank you. Best demo I have seen of this process.
This was an excellent step by step video. Thank you.
thank you,your video is very informative and thorough..easy to understand
Thanks for the instructional video. Great help. From Puerto Rico.
Best video on this I’ve found. Thank you good sir!
Best one I’ve seen on this topic. Thanks!
PERFECT! Exactly what I needed. Thanks!
Great video! Watching it greatly assisted me in reinstalling my mower deck!!
Damn man best instructional video I’ve ever seen.
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!!
Hey Mark Thank you for the video. I love you & I hate you. I don't do do repairs other than cleaning,fuel stabilizer, disconnect battery. Wire was wrapped around shaft of discharge blade. I needed to remove deck/blade.I was going to call for service but after viewing your video, I thought...I can do this! I was right. I referenced the video several times but was successful and have over 10 hours runtime since. again Thank You!! Now I hate you because my wife will expect more! I kinda have the confidence to attempt an oil change...maybe.
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
Just wanted to say thanks again. Second time your video has helped me.
Great video! The only issue I ran into was getting the pin off the cable that was a pain in the butt! Thanks!
Just what I need!
Just finished. 👍🏻
So much easier and straightforward than the video from Cub Cadet's channel.
Thank you very much for this detailed step by step instructional. It was extremely helpful.
Thanks for the video, I forget how to install the mower deck every year.
So much better than the Cub Cadet videos! That's so very much!
Very nicely done video, appreciate you for saving me so much time 👍🏻
Thanks Mark. Perfect explanation video.
Thanks for posting. Very clear. Will save me time. The manual (lame diagram) says something about loosening a flange bolt on R idle pully and then a nut on the other one before undoing the bolts with the cotter pins. Hmmm.
Yes! I couldn't figure this part out. Still can't!
Great video. I should have watched it sooner, sure would have helped with detaching and attaching the cable.
Big help. Finally someone makes this easy
This is the best video ever!!! Thaniks. Great detail.
Great video !!!Simple and easy to understand.
Thank You for the positive comments.