cub cadet xt1 lt42b brigs and Stratton engine struggles turning over and struggles starting

[woodstover]

One of the main reasons yearly maintenance prevents most problems is because you usually catch problems before they happen. Example: A drive belt that has cracks about every inch and needs to be replaced. Very few people seem to do yearly maintenance with their equipment, at least in my experience.

Yup, unless they are using equipment to make money, they see the value in preventative maintenance.