Cub Cadet Fire Danger!
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Comments (3)Rollerzeke, The manual has a parts diagram for the engine and the mower body, and lists the Cub Cadet web site (www.cubcadet.com) as the place to order parts (also gives a toll-free contact number). Warranty repairs (it has a 3 year warranty) are through authorized dealers. Don't know how many are around the country, but I found several service dealers in my area when I did a search on their site using my zip code. I checked the CC site and the parts ordering process seems to work the same as for Troy-Bilt (which is not surprising since they are both MTD-owned). I have ordered parts from Troy-Bilt, and the process was straightforward so I'm hoping the same can be said of Cub Cadet....See MoreNew Cub Cadet is JUNK!
Comments (91)I purchased my Cub in 1999. GOt a 2135 for yard work and a snow thrower attachment for the drive in the winter. First two years were great. After that, nickle and dime issues, VERY POOR reliability, electrical wiring issues, stearing parts broke, in 2006 the engine died with 234 hours on it (we think a valve rod bent) It was the most unreliable piece of equipment I have ever owned (and it was $4,300 for the setup in 1999) Service from the dealer was 'ok' but they had big International Harvester (or whatever they're called now) equipment to work on, so my cub was of little importance, profit wise. I understand that these are made by MTD and not IH like they were in the 80's. MTD makes mediocre equipment at best and the Cub Cadet is a testimony to that decline in quality. It's like what happened to the US auto industry in the late 70's and early 80's. Focus is all about profit and nothing about quality and it's all overseas. I have since replaced it with a Simplicity (out of Washington state, I believe.) So far I'm VERY pleased with the quality and attention to details. Under 5 minutes to drop the mower deck AND remove the bagger. And 2 wheel traction is a nice plus when climbing uneven terrain. I'll never buy another MTD product again. Make sure you know what you're getting...See MoreMy Cub Cadet was on fire!
Comments (58)Yeah, it's an old thread but I still see more posts coming in on a subject that struck me as both very serious as to personal safety and property loss - but also one post, or poster's reaction was interesting if not humorous which I felt deserved a response... Contributor kompressor made an impressively verbose series of posts on this topic. Quite clearly this is a topic that was once very near and dear to kompressor and kompressor is projecting as an authority on US libel laws. Here's my tongue in cheek $0.02 on kompressor's extensive commentary... First kompressor states: "The OP should have read the terms of the warranty prior to paying his $1700.00" Then kompressor states: "You cannot run around the internet making wild accusations that you cannot PROVE happened in a court of law" Now wait a minute? Did I here correctly? kompressor just stated he paid $1,700.00 How does kompressor KNOW the OP really paid $1,700.00? kompressor made a 'wild accusation' about $1,700.00 but I fail to see where kompressor has proven in a court of law that he really did pay $1,700.00 kompressor claimed. Finally kompressor states: "The next day, the thread was GONE. WHY? Because of potential libel issues." Oh? kompressor just claimed some thread was removed because it was potential "libel". Did kompressor prove in a court of law that the thread was removed "Because of potential libel issues". Or is kompressor just going around the internet sayin' stuff? :o) Actually the OP can go around the internet saying stuff, much like, well, ... kompressor just did. The above was meant to be illustrative and tongue in cheek. On a more serious note kompressor states: "Yes, there is a warranty and the warranty states that if the tractor burns, the warranty won't cover the damage...end of story." All consumer warranties are subject to FTC regulations. I do not agree that it is the 'end of story' and do not believe it is true if the fire results from defective materials or design. Nor do I believe kompressor's statement to be true if it is a larger safety issue. Establishing this is of course a different matter. There is a very good up side to the OP (and others) sharing of his experience (or "wild accusation" as you will). Others may come forth with their own, uh, "wild accusations". Enough "wild accusations" and a statistically viable pattern might emerge that could be directed to the CPSC to take notice and open a case, maybe even induce a recall for a modification or something. A group may have greater influence. Maybe word gets out and people start taking extra precautions and that averts a potential injury, house fire etc. Maybe the manufacturer takes notice and identifies a potential problem and takes voluntary steps to address it. kompressor is correct in one regard - we just don't now the specifics of any one instance. Yet. But if we suppress the sharing of information because someone goes around on the internet saying stuff like "libel" we likely never will either. Safe mowing everyone!...See MoreCub Cadet CS 3310 Will not start
Comments (29)In our North Texas Drought of 03 - 06 my 35 HP Chrysler sat 3 years “Bone Dry”. That was hard due to our first year of retirement. Meaning the 3 of us could fish more but we adjusted. After the drought we started fishing againal most weeks during the summer months. The previous owner of my 1970 35HP Chrysler on a 1968 RayCraft 15’ Fiberglass Boat, “Schooled Me Good” in about two hours on the lake. The most impressive was to never leave the lake w/o running the engine dry because you do not know when you will be able to get on a lake again. I did that for 3 year at least until I heard about Sta-Bil. I did not run the engine dry ever again until approx 2013 and it started every “Summer” mainly on the left over treated fuel. It took so long to run it dry, it was a waste. When I slowed with no idea of when I would feel like fishing again, I ran it bone Dry. Then I used the remainder of treated 50:1 fuel in Trimmers and Chainsaws. My point is long storage Bone Dry (over years) and treated fuel per year (1-2 years) has worked for me. Bone Dry is no fuel source, drained fuel bowls at carb and fuel pump (in boat’s case) and run until it will no longer start. With either stabilizer, check the shelf life. I only use 2-3 gallons of gas since going to electric saws at home. I have only personally used Sta-Bil for my small use. *** How do I get Fresh Fish Without Fishing? What is a Good Sub For Texas Fresh Water Fish? Thanks!!...See Morercmoser
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