N80
Super Member
I'll pick the mower up Friday afternoon. I'm sure I'll be billed for the belt and labor. Its also an hour drive there and an hour back. That's life.
I am going to document things clearly this time starting with the dealer's work order/bill.
Will get pics of new belt in place along with hour reading on tractor. I will observe PTO engagement and possibly video as well. I will check belt before and after every mow. If belt starts to fray I will get pics of it and the hour reading where it started. That way I can take the problem to CC with solid documentation for whatever that might be worth.
This is all very frustrating because otherwise I really like this mower. For me, a known problem, even one I have to fix, is better than a mystery problem that no one can fix.
The other concern I have is that if I wanted to trade this one in with the dealer and buy a commercial level Cub Cadet from him, the Cub Cadet web site indicates that very few of their commercial models are available. Due to covid and such I'm guessing.
I am going to document things clearly this time starting with the dealer's work order/bill.
Will get pics of new belt in place along with hour reading on tractor. I will observe PTO engagement and possibly video as well. I will check belt before and after every mow. If belt starts to fray I will get pics of it and the hour reading where it started. That way I can take the problem to CC with solid documentation for whatever that might be worth.
This is all very frustrating because otherwise I really like this mower. For me, a known problem, even one I have to fix, is better than a mystery problem that no one can fix.
The other concern I have is that if I wanted to trade this one in with the dealer and buy a commercial level Cub Cadet from him, the Cub Cadet web site indicates that very few of their commercial models are available. Due to covid and such I'm guessing.