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    Which deck belt?

    This spring I replaced the deck belt on my Cub, it lasted about 10 hours tops. I suspect that Cub Cadet branded belt was a cheap clone. Or perhaps MTD just got some really lousy belts. I really doubt that Cub Cadet or MTB makes their own belts, surely they get them from belt manufacturers. I...
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    Cub Cadet 1320 Hydro Kohler Command 12.5 hp: Governor fix & adjust

    Thanks, Rivets. I read through that manual and it matches what I did to adjust the governor that worked.
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    Cub Cadet GT 1554 just clicks won't turn over

    I had to replace one of the battery cables that connects to the solenoid. For some reason one terminal kept dissolving the bolt & nut and cable connector until I used stainless steel bolts, washer and nuts on the battery terminals. The cable could carry 12 volts but not enough amps to turn the...
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    Cub Cadet 1320 Hydro Kohler Command 12.5 hp: Governor fix & adjust

    My cub was having issues last winter, gas ran in to the crank. That has been fixed. Shut off valve added to prevent a repeat. Carb rebuilt too. Next issue is the engine speed and lack of power. I bought a cheap electronic tachometer so I could monitor the engine speed. My original manual...
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