r/cubcadets

Im having trouble getting my Cub Cadet LT1018 to start.

It used to be that the engine cranked slowly but would fire up...but if it didnt start fairly quickly I would have to charge the battery.

However, for the last week when I try to start the mower it just clicks. The digital meter on the dash was reading 9.5 when I would turn the key. Now the meter on the dash just kind of fades to nothing.

My voltage meter is reading that the battery is fully charged and good. The solenoid is clicking...I checked it with a circuit tester and both sides of solenoid light up when key is turned. The positive wire into starter also lights up when I check it with circuit tester and key on.

I‘m certainly no small engine repairman. Anyone able to provide me with some guidance? Is it possible the starter is bad?

Thanks

Specifically blade models:

742P05576

https://www.cubcadet.com/en_US/riding-mower-blades/high-lift-blade-for-42-inch-cutting-decks/742P05576.html

and

490-110-F191

https://www.cubcadet.com/en_US/riding-mower-blades/ultra-high-lift-blade-set-for-42-inch-cutting-decks/490-110-F191.html

I called Cub Cadet support number, and the person there assured me the ultra blades provide more lift. Which makes sense, but looking around various (scarce) sources, some mention those blades are identical. They are just a new packaging model number.

I want to install a bagger on a Cub Cadet Ultima Z2. And I'm trying to decide if it's worth getting those Ultra High-Lift blades or not. Don't want to buy them if they end up being exactly the same as my stock blades that came with the mower.

Hi, I have a 2023 Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 The battery that came with the mower is a model number 725-17335 12 volt, AH 11 Cold Cranking AMP 210 battery. It lasted 1 year. I bought an exact replacement, and it is failing as well. I keep it charged. My question is can I buy a regular lawn mover battery at Lowes and use it instead. If so would it damage the engine in any way and how would I install it since the regular lawn mower batteries I see are larger. I am not a mechanic, so I don't know much about the mower or batteries. Also, can you recommend (provide a link) to a good battery and battery charger. I am not sure what to buy. One more question, how do you easily get the screw that hold the battery cables in to line up with the nut below. I struggle with this so much, the nut moves around and I cannot get the screw lined up properly.

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I bought a brand new ZT1 42IP less than 6 months ago. Used less than 10 times. Yesterday while mowing i shut it off and went to turn it back on, engine started right but the PTO will not engage when pulling the switch. Any ideas to troubleshoot?