RZT S 46" Cub Cadet

[Jcharvat]

I posted a complaint on the cub website about not having a fix for this yet. They said they are working on an exhaust shield and that I would have to wait. When I asked them what they were going to do about the dead spots in my grass they offered free pickup and delivery. If customer service is what gets people to keep coming back I am going to have a hard time going back. I know of one person already that has been discouraged from buying this machine because of what they have seen it do to my grass. I'm not trying to make idle threats just stating a fact that he didn't buy this mower because of this. I would think they would want to do a little more to keep the customers happy.

Good to hear that your fix worked. I have the same issues with turning tight turns around my trees. I found if I slow way down the tires don't tear the grass but on the other hand I guess I burn it with the exhaust.

 

[sleepybozo]

All of you folks with this tractor, please be careful! A couple of years ago I rented a tractor that (I didn't realize) exhausted down into the grass. I got hung up and was pulling the tractor free when I saw the first flames. Burned almost a 1/2 acre of grass (and the mower) before five fire engines and a hand crew put it out. This was the beginning of May, about 75 deg., in green grass that I don't think I could have gotten to burn with a cigarette lighter. I was lucky that (mostly) all that burned was grass. You don't want to lose your house or your neighbor's.

 

[Jbour]

Cub Cadet Service Kit 759-05019 was installed on my mower today , pretty sure it will solve the problem. Installation instructions attached

 

[tbarnett]

Cub Cadet Service Kit 759-05019 was installed on my mower today , pretty sure it will solve the problem. Installation instructions attached

I just purchased a RZT S 42 and also having problems with the exhaust burning the grass. Did this kit solve the problem?

 

[Jbour]

I just purchased a RZT S 42 and also having problems with the exhaust burning the grass. Did this kit solve the problem?

Yes, problem solve.

 

[tbarnett]

Yes, problem solve.

Thanks for the reply. My dealer has ordered the kit (under warranty) at no cost to me.

 

[djdicetn]

Thanks for the reply. My dealer has ordered the kit (under warranty) at no cost to me.

As discovered in this thread(good research, BTW) many ZTR's that are sold without a heat shield between the muffler and the ground will pose this problem when sitting in one spot too long. And as ponted out it's not necessarily the direction of the muffler's exhaust pipe. I should include examining for that that little "feature" whenever recommending ZTR's to those users that are actively shopping for one. I, for one, would not hesitate to tell a dealer that if he wanted to sell me that specific ZTR(and it didn't have a heat shield) he would add one at no charge before I left the dealership with it. And I believe almost every reputable manufacurer of ZTR's will have a heat shield kit that will work on any of their ZTR's(see related thread below regarding Ariens/Gravely ZTR's that also had that problem):

http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/general-mower-discussion/9724-gravely-42zt-burns-grass.html

 

[fdcboys22]

i pick up my cub cadet rtz-s 42 last week and also have the burn marks on grass, other than that this machine is unbelievable! however, anyone know if the 42 is included in this kit?

 

[tbarnett]

i pick up my cub cadet rtz-s 42 last week and also have the burn marks on grass, other than that this machine is unbelievable! however, anyone know if the 42 is included in this kit?

The kit will fit the RZT-S42, S46 & S50. I installed my kit (only took a few minutes) and it solved the problem.

I too find this mower unbelievable!!

 

[fdcboys22]

The kit will fit the RZT-S42, S46 & S50. I installed my kit (only took a few minutes) and it solved the problem.

I too find this mower unbelievable!![/Q thanks its cheaper to order it myself and fix it then take it back to dealer under warranty, im gonna order the kit thank you again