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I recently bought a used Cub Cadet i1042 mower. I'm happy with it except for how slow it is in reverse. I've been told that the reverse speed can be increased at the expense of forward speed. That wouldn't be a problem as its plenty fast enough going forward. Does anyone know where to find this adjustment?

Thanks. Jim B

Why would you want the tractor to go faster in reverse? Its design to go slow when you back up a trailer or when just backing up in general. I wouldn't mess with because of that reason and if your tractor is still under warranty, it might void it.

I want it to go faster in reverse because it's way too slow. I only cut grass with it and it's not under warranty.

I for one wouldn't mess around with it. It could tear up the rear end/trans because you wanted to go faster backwards.

Post some model numbers off of the tag under the seat.

Fish said:

Post some model numbers off of the tag under the seat.

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The part number is: 17RE9BKR056
It travels way faster going forward then I'll ever need. If I pull back on the forward pedal, it'll travel a tiny bit faster in reverse. I suspect some wear in the linkage. Any positive help would appreciated.

Jim

With a hydro transaxle you can go just as fast in reverse as you can forward. Without hurting it.
Not sure how to do it on yours with the pedals. I will look at one when I get home.
On the ones with the hand lever you just cut a notch so you can pull the lever back more.

I am thinking you can just adjust the linkage on the two pedals.

Yah, I see one adjustable rod, up at the belts, and surely they would have some adjustments on the motion levers.

I never see any of these models, but the adjustments should be obvious, if you are underneath, and have a kid working the levers.

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In the words of the late, great, Clem Kaddlehopper, ( you youngsters Google Red Skelton), "I dood it! Simple solution! Just bend the reverse peddle up 10 degrees. Don't try to do it on the tractor. Take the peddle bracket off (two bolts) and mount it in a substantial vise. Grab the reverse arm with a large pipe wrench as close to the vise as possible and bend. Don't guess, use a protractor before and after the bend. Don't want to go more than about 10 degrees it will make accessing the forward peddle awkward and make the reverse speed way to fast.

Jim

Man just adjust the rod that goes from the pedals to the transaxle.

Turn the nut in a few turns then try it.

I don't think it's that easy. I'm attaching 2 pages from the parts manual. Maybe you could tell me which item number refers to the rod you talk about.