LT1050 Runs slow in forwards and REAL fast in reverse???

[ejandrich]

I got my new LT1050 and it powered throught 18" tall grass like a champ ... but I took it real slow. Then after I was finnished I took it for a spin around the yard at full throttle and I was amazed that it would not move faster than 8 or 9 MPH. In reverse this beast screams it is soooo fast!!! But, in forward it runs like an old lady.

Any assistance or tips would be a great help!!!

 

[OldMachinist]

The Cub Cadet website says the 1050 has a forward speed of 0-5.2 mph and reverse speed of 0-2.3. Sounds like the pedal linkage is out of ajustment on the reverse side.

 

[Fordlords]

This sounds like linkage as OldMachinist said. Even on old Cubs like mine if the linkage is not set right or it loosens, it will do the same thing.

-Fordlords-