Cub Cadet Understeer?

[Mike5252]

I appreciate all the insights.

I believe TractorLarry was right - the rear differential was locked. I lubricated the diff-lock linkage (at least the portion I can see) and haven't seen the problem since. Hopefully the problem is/was either something in the linkage or my inadvertantly resting my foot on the diff-lock pedal. I'll keep everyone posted.

I also echo your comments on the cub cadet tires - they sure don't look as substantial as tires on some of the other sub-cuts. That being said, they kind of look like the LSW or Galaxy style tires you see used on golf courses to minimize the impact on the turf.

 

[ducati996]

I only mentioned the tires as a weakness not just because they are, but the good thing is its inexpensive to fix. The rest of the machine is solid and of course more important

 

[TractorLarry]

I noticed this on my 1864. Rears are fine, but the front look like baloons.

BTW... Should tires be replaced when they are 12 years old, even if they have good tread?

I know car tires have a recommended life of 5 years, regardless of wear.

-Larry

I agree with that. They look like balloons.

 

[TractorLarry]

Cool!

-Larry

I appreciate all the insights.

I believe TractorLarry was right - the rear differential was locked. I lubricated the diff-lock linkage (at least the portion I can see) and haven't seen the problem since. Hopefully the problem is/was either something in the linkage or my inadvertantly resting my foot on the diff-lock pedal. I'll keep everyone posted.

I also echo your comments on the cub cadet tires - they sure don't look as substantial as tires on some of the other sub-cuts. That being said, they kind of look like the LSW or Galaxy style tires you see used on golf courses to minimize the impact on the turf.

 

[ToadHill]

As my wife said to me Too little weight on the front end or too much weight on the backend. Diet time.

 

[Bob_Bainbridge]

I noticed this on my 1864. Rears are fine, but the front look like baloons.

BTW... Should tires be replaced when they are 12 years old, even if they have good tread?

I know car tires have a recommended life of 5 years, regardless of wear.

-Larry

I don't know about the 5 year rule but I know they recommend replacing motorhome tires after 7 years. I thought I was smart and ran mine 14 years because they had only minor cracks and good tread. The right rear inside dual blew out on a western trip but caused no damage. I purchased a new tire but the next day the RR outside dual threw all the tread, taking with it my shower drain trap, the mud flap, and half the aluminum floor under the shower. I suddenly got smart and bought 5 more new tires. OTOH I traded in my 1978 Cub 1450 after 28 years and it still had the original tires with 1100 hours on the meter. I figured a flat wouldn't be a big deal.

Bob B.