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XT2 LT42 picks up a lot of debris and dust

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mby1911

I just replaced an old Cub Cadet 1811 with a XT2 LT42 and it picks up and throws everything with a lot of force, plus blows dirt/dust like crazy.
I rarely had an issue with the old 1811. I've only ever used a John Deere rider and didn't notice the same issue with that one but only used it once at my house.
It looks like mowing at level 3 (which i assume is 3") matches what I was mowing at with the 1811.

Not sure if it's just different blades, deck differences or what?
Is there a way to lessen this?
Would using the mulching kit help? Although reviews say the cub cadet mulching kit is pretty bad.


#2

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MParr

The mulching kit will kick up more dust.
Check and see if the deck is leveled according to the manual.


#3

kbowley

kbowley

mby1911 said:
I just replaced an old Cub Cadet 1811 with a XT2 LT42 and it picks up and throws everything with a lot of force, plus blows dirt/dust like crazy.
I rarely had an issue with the old 1811. I've only ever used a John Deere rider and didn't notice the same issue with that one but only used it once at my house.
It looks like mowing at level 3 (which i assume is 3") matches what I was mowing at with the 1811.

Not sure if it's just different blades, deck differences or what?
Is there a way to lessen this?
Would using the mulching kit help? Although reviews say the cub cadet mulching kit is pretty bad.
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Could you please specify where the debris is being thrown? Is it around the deck's perimeter or out the discharge chute? Also, the "levels" do not correspond to the blade height; they are just for future personal guidance. You will need to measure the blade height in relation to the level marker. Thank you!


#4

StarTech

StarTech

One problem here to start with. Are talking about a XT1-LT42 or is it a XT2-LX42 and what year? CC changed blade center hole design so we got first being at the correct mower so post the model from the serial number tag. usually start with 13 fr riders.

You might need to switch to low lift blades as these came hi lift blades.


#5

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mby1911

kbowley said:
Could you please specify where the debris is being thrown? Is it around the deck's perimeter or out the discharge chute? Also, the "levels" do not correspond to the blade height; they are just for future personal guidance. You will need to measure the blade height in relation to the level marker. Thank you!
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thrown out both areas.
I assumed that since the deck height went from 1" to 4" and the level lever is marked 1 to 4, i assumed that corresponded to the inches.


#6

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mby1911

StarTech said:
One problem here to start with. Are talking about a XT1-LT42 or is it a XT2-LX42 and what year? CC changed blade center hole design so we got first being at the correct mower so post the model from the serial number tag. usually start with 13 fr riders.

You might need to switch to low lift blades as these came hi lift blades.
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it's a 2024 XT2 LX42.
model is 13APA1TEA10


#7

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MParr

mby1911 said:
thrown out both areas.
I assumed that since the deck height went from 1" to 4" and the level lever is marked 1 to 4, i assumed that corresponded to the inches.
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Have you even checked to see if the deck was leveled as the operators manual describes?
The cutting height selector will not necessarily match the actual cutting height.


#8

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mby1911

MParr said:
Have you even checked to see if the deck was leveled as the operators manual describes?
The cutting height selector will not necessarily match the actual cutting height.
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not yet.


#9

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MParr

mby1911 said:
not yet.
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That should have been the second thing done before cutting.
The first thing would have been to check the oil level.


#10

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mby1911

MParr said:
That should have been the second thing done before cutting.
The first thing would have been to check the oil level.
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I assume that the dealer would have leveled it


#11

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MParr

mby1911 said:
I assume that the dealer would have leveled it
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Never assume such things. I have yet to own a mower that was properly prepped before my taking delivery.


#12

StarTech

StarTech

2 Each of either part number for the low lift blades.
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#13

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mby1911

Why do some blades have 2 holes on either side of the S shaped hole and other don't? Is that a feature of the high lift blades?


#14

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Freddie21

Don't assume anything!!


#15

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Gord Baker

Make sure that the hinged Chute has a deflector pointing downward at its' end. Stop mowing over dirt.


#16

StarTech

StarTech

Now Gord must know my neighbor that I can't see when they are mowing their dirty yard...That new mower isn't going to last long doing that.


#17

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bertsmobile1

mby1911 said:
Why do some blades have 2 holes on either side of the S shaped hole and other don't? Is that a feature of the high lift blades?
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Some blades use a stiffner plate to hold the blades and prevent them from self tightening
Others have a mounting boss so the centre bolt holds the boss on while the smaller bolts hold the blade on
Decks with timed blades use this system so that an out of time blade just breaks the smaller bolts and does not continually smash into the other blades.


#18

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MParr

mby1911 said:
Why do some blades have 2 holes on either side of the S shaped hole and other don't? Is that a feature of the high lift blades?
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The blades with two holes besides the center mounting point can be used for 21” or 22” push mowers. They are designed to fit on the blade adapter.


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