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... was much better than the first (badly bent blade). I took my Cub Cadet 1046VT mowing last weekend. No problems, except for operator error. This is the first time I've had a bagger on a riding mower. I've learned that wet isn't good. It tends to clog the chute. I also found out that without...

But, it only lasted 0.3 hours. My new Cub Cadet 1046VT now has a severely bent blade, the result of hitting a tree root that my Cub Cadet 147 had kept shaved down. The blade bent so far that the tip contacted the ground, dug up dirt and stones. The impact knocked the bagger chute off the mount...

Any advice, other than RTFM, about breaking in a new mower? I just purchased a Cub Cadet 1046VT and the 0.3 hours on it was driving it home. If it stops raining, I will be able to start mowing. Matthew

New member here. Long time member of tractorbynet, but have been idle for a few years. Oddly enough, I just purchased a Cub Cadet 1046VT, yesterday. I replaced a used up 147. Propitious timing! Matthew