Recent content by rickpaulos

This spring I replaced the deck belt on my Cub, it lasted about 10 hours tops. I suspect that Cub Cadet branded belt was a cheap clone. Or perhaps MTD just got some really lousy belts. I really doubt that Cub Cadet or MTB makes their own belts, surely they get them from belt manufacturers. I...

Thanks, Rivets. I read through that manual and it matches what I did to adjust the governor that worked.

I had to replace one of the battery cables that connects to the solenoid. For some reason one terminal kept dissolving the bolt & nut and cable connector until I used stainless steel bolts, washer and nuts on the battery terminals. The cable could carry 12 volts but not enough amps to turn the...

My cub was having issues last winter, gas ran in to the crank. That has been fixed. Shut off valve added to prevent a repeat. Carb rebuilt too. Next issue is the engine speed and lack of power. I bought a cheap electronic tachometer so I could monitor the engine speed. My original manual...

Cub Cadet 1320 hydro, Kohler Command 12.5. Just replaced the fuel line, fuel line filter, added a shut off valve. Cleaned the carb, replaced the gaskets. Cleaned the spark plug. Runs fine but the top speed varies. The only 2 screws on the carb are for idle and idle mixture and those don't...

I want to verify the operating speed. It's been all over the place lately. My mower rarely idles, its the top speed that needs attention. Manual states full throttle for mowing but it seems too slow most of the time and too fast a couple times.

I test my lawn and garden wheels in a big tub of water, bigger than the wheel. Leaks are usually very obvious, air bubbling out. I've had the trifecta, leaks through the side wall (trash), leaks from punctures (usually from bits of fence wire), leaks around the valve stem. Leaking valve...

sorry about the double post. perhaps a mod can delete one. The site has been very slow on my computer.

Looking for an okay tachometer for my rider that is easy to install, reliable and won't need irreplaceable batteries after a season. I saw one where the pickup lead was wrapped around the spark plug wire but it had a non-replaceable battery inside the sealed case. thanks

Looking for an okay tachometer for my rider that is easy to instlall, reliable and won't need irreplaceable batteries after a season. I saw one where the pickup lead was wrapped around the spark plug wire but it had a non-replaceable battery inside the sealed case. thanks

Tried mowing today. Started right up with a few seconds of loud banging, then smoothed out some. A loss of power. the mower just wouldn't cut grass well. Went slow for while then gave up. It was acting odd. Motor seemed okay but the deck whine kept fading. Decided to check the pto belt. Yep...

Having some trouble uploading to the forum tonight. Here are some more photos.

Carb kit finally arrived. Shipped from California, made a side detour from Des Moines to Milwaukee and back to Des Moines then on to my town. The kit came with 2 needles and 2 seats. The larger needle is pretty much identical to the oem but see the photos for the tip. The oem was much...

Carb cleaned and reassembled. New oil and filter. Cleaned the spark plug. I did try to straighten out the jet but it just springs back to where it is. Didn't want to risk breaking it off or breaking off the tool inside it. (dental pick) Started right up and sounds fine. Blew lots of smoke as...

DING DING DING, We have a winner. Thank you Rocky J. Now that it's warm enough outside to work on it. I spotted some fluid under the front left of the mower as I pushed it back out side. Right below the carb. First up, drain the crank case and about 1 gallon of gas & oil came out. This is...