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TheElectronMan
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Приєднався 10 тра 2007
I am a UA-cam content creator specializing in a diverse range of content. My channel is dedicated to crafting engaging video reviews of various products, alongside detailed tutorials on assembling and repairing electronics. At the heart of my channel's essence lies a theme centered around the do-it-yourself ethos. I take great delight in producing instructional videos that empower viewers to delve into DIY projects. Additionally, my channel features insightful reviews of personal electronics such as radios, computers, and watches, as well as evaluations of essential tools, including hand tools and power tools.
Cobra 2000 GTL CB Restoration Part 1
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Deoxit Contact Cleaner amzn.to/3AoUWe8
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Found a Unicorn Cobra 2000 GTL Superbase
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Deoxit Contact Cleaner amzn.to/3AoUWe8
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Found a Unicorn Cobra 2000 GTL Superbase
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WYBOT Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner Review
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You can purchase this here at Amazon amzn.to/3xyCfJr WYBOT Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner Review Specs: Cordless And Easy To Use: Don't worry about tangled wires and messy hoses, just press the power button,WYBOT Robotic Pool Cleaner can automatically clean the swimming pool. Self-Parking:Robotic Pool Vacuum has Smart navigation technology that automatically plans cleaning routes and returns to ...
Found a Unicorn Cobra 2000 GTL CB Superbase
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Adjustment tools amzn.to/3stdlV4 Deoxit Contact Cleaner amzn.to/3AoUWe8 LED's amzn.to/3yzKboZ Found a Unicorn Cobra 2000 GTL Superbase My Amazon Gift Wishlist www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... Email: imelectron@yahoo.com I am an amazon associate if you use the links provided I do receive a small commission at no extra cost to you which helps me out on the cost of making videos
Cub Cadet LT-50 First 5 Hours Maintenance Schedule Items
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You can get this oil change kit on Amazon here amzn.to/45ItZmx The manual states that it has breakin Oil and the first oil change should be at 5 hours Cub Cadet LT-50: First Maintenance Cycle - 5-Hour Service, Oil Change, and Inspection Specs: The Cub Cadet 50 in. 24 HP Gas-Powered Enduro Series XT1 LT50 Riding Lawn Mower is engineered with elite strength and reliable control. With a heavy-duty...
TIDRADIO TD-H3 Box Opening and Full Review Great Radio Deal
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You can purchase this product here on Amazon amzn.to/3RGHSfs Deal on a pair of them www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS3HQB1L As well straight from the manufacture here tidradio.com/products/h3-ham-radio Tidradio TD H3 Box Opening and Full Review and Great Deal Specs: 1️⃣[𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬]: TD-H3 is the first radio to 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐔𝐒𝐁-𝐂 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧...
How to Permanently Patch an Intex or Summer Waves Pool
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Link to purchase a patch kit on amazon amzn.to/3RyVau3 How to Permanently Patch an Intex or Summer Waves Pool this is a tear in the wall but in theory should work anywhere in the pool. I don't think you can get as good a patch underwater but the key to a good patch is plenty of adhesive and to keep the patch weighted down flat until completely cured. Specs: This vinyl repair kit from Pool Above...
Upgrading an Intex type pool with a Real Skimmer and Sand Filter System
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Link to purchase this skimmer on amazon amzn.to/3xw4isJ How to upgrade an Intex, Best Waves pool with a Better Skimmer and Filter System Specs: Large debris collection basket Heavy duty UV resident ABS construction Top and front basket access Snap-in and removable weir Compatible with wide top seat pools Great deals with my Amazon Associate Link amzn.to/3oMyyat My Amazon Gift Wishlist www.amazo...
How to Operate a CB Radio
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Deoxit Contact Cleaner amzn.to/3AoUWe8 Ceramic adjustment tools amzn.to/3njJkGe LED's amzn.to/3yzKboZ How to Operate a CB Radio Cobra 29 LTD Classic To Help Support the Channel: My Amazon Gift Wishlist www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DPO8K60YS495?ref_=wl_share Email: imelectron@yahoo.com I am an amazon associate if you use the links provided I do receive a small commission at no extra cost to yo...
Ariens Ikon 52 Deck Belt Replacement Closeup View
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Belt for the Blade Deck amzn.to/3VpVu0V Blade replacements amzn.to/2LEw2m9 Ariens Ikon 52 Deck Belt Replacement To Help Support the Channel: My Amazon Gift Wishlist www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... Email: imelectron@yahoo.com I am an amazon associate if you use the links provided I do receive a small commission at no extra cost to you which helps me out on the cost of making videos
1954 Ford Jubilee NAA Tractor Carburetor Replacement EAE9510C
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Link to purchase this Carburetor amzn.to/3K5MK9H Link for the ignition kit amzn.to/2VQgLmr 1954 Jubilee NAA Electronic Ignition Conversion same kit fits 501 601 700 801 8N 900 901 NAA Jubilee Ford Tractors with 134ci 4 cylinder engines Check out great deals with my Amazon Associate Link amzn.to/3oMyyat My Amazon Gift Wishlist www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... Email: imelectron@yahoo.com I am an ...
Cub Cadet LT-50 I Don't Just Like It I love it!
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Link to purchase a front bumper on amazon amzn.to/3JmEX6L Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 FAB Riding Mower They Got It Right! Specs: The Cub Cadet 50 in. 24 HP Gas-Powered Enduro Series XT1 LT50 Riding Lawn Mower is engineered with elite strength and reliable control. With a heavy-duty 50 in. AeroForce fabricated deck, this riding lawn mower delivers a best-in-class cut, meaning fewer clumps and stragglers,...
Kaito KA350 SW and NOAA Emergancy Radio
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Link to purchase a this radio on amazon amzn.to/4bB2oWN Kaito KA350 SW and NOAA Emergancy Radio Specs: Specifically designed for emergency & disaster preparedness, the KA350 Voyager Trek offers different methods to power itself. Those methods include AC/DC adapter (optional), three AAA batteries (not included) and the built-in rechargeable Ni-MH battery which can be charged from the AC adapter,...
Electronic Repair Bench Handy Tools Series Third Hand
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Cub Cadet LT 50 Upgrade Tips: Boost Longevity Today!
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Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 Riding Mower They Got It Right!
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Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 Riding Mower They Got It Right!
Unlock the Potential: Versatile Magic Chef 2.6 cu. ft. Mini Fridge with Low Power Consumption
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Geyotar LED Lighted Magnifying Glass Repair Bench Must Have
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Nintendo 3DS XL Joypad Button Replacement How To Video
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Simpson 260 Analog VOM Meter Version 7 Repair and Review
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ACASIS Dual Bay Offline M.2 NVMe SSD Cloner How To Video
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Multiuse Tactical Type Rechargeable LED Flashlight KOOPOOL 3 in 1 Review
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Electronic Repair Bench USB Voltage Tester a Must Have
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Pioneer SX-650 Vintage Receiver Repair and Mini Restoration
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Flashforge Adventurer 3 Pro 2 Spool Size Issue Resolved
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Flashforge Adventurer 3 Quick Start to 3D Printing Tutorial
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Flashforge Adventurer 3 Pro 2 Box Opening Initial Review
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Flashforge Adventurer 3 Pro 2 Box Opening Initial Review
Terrifying..........thank you. 😊
where did you find this one? had it long?
Got it off ebay last week been watching for 2 years put hundreds of bids on units always would end up getting outbid as I had a max budget of 300.00. Anyway saw this one come up at 11:00 at night on Ebay, seller had the starting bid price as 299.00 but also had make an offer so I put a offer in of 200.00 and woke up in the morning they accepted it and shipped same day with shipping and tax all in I ended up at 255.00, which was happily a little under budget so I got to splurge for some new meters. :)
@@TheElectronMan Nice score. Id like to ad one to my collection also;
You scored a nice rig!! Good for you.
Thanks I agree anxious to get her all cleaned up with new meters and on the air now..
Scanners are my hobby, and ⅔ of the handheld scanners i have aquired that were not working had one thing in common...... battery corrosion. Depending on the location, a tiny spot of corrosion can affect a scanner, so its important to not only remove the corrosion that is readily visable, but àlso the corrosion that is not easy to see. Sometimes when batteries leak off the corrosion will run beyond the battery compartment and into the scanner itself, so if theres a lot of corrosion involved and you've cleaned what you can see and the radio still doesnt come on, remove the screws and carefully open it up to make sure the corrosion hasnt gone beyond the battery compartment. Ive cleaned corrosion inside the case and even on the circuit board. Ive had scanners with tons of corrosion that still worked, and ive had scanners with the smallest amount of corrosion that wouldn't even turn on. Location, location, location.
Don't see the horn .......By the way we have these things called mobile phones now.
LOL yes I have a cell phone this is just a hobby I like getting rare old CB radios restoring them and talking on them.
Negative image showing the watch back to front, hilarious video quality.
Well sorry I didn't make the video more up to your standards. I am just ole redneck doing the best I can with what tools I have which is a 10 year old GoPro and free editing software...
didn't show us how to change the band size by using that tool.
I have another video that shows how, they are all basically adjusted the same way...
How do ya engage the blades
It has an electric PTO switch on the dash you just pull it to engage the blades...
@@TheElectronMan it cuts out when I pull it up.
@waylove04 hum make sure you are moving forward it will cut off if you go in reverse unless you turn the key to reverse mode and push the yellow button. Also, it will cut off if you are not sitting on it as it has a safety interlock, so you can't turn blades on while not on it.
@TheElectronMan moving forward I will try that.
@@waylove04 If that doesn't work my guess is you have a bad interlock switch either on the pedal or the seat...
for the money Cubs are good. I've got an xt1 50 inch cut with 250 hrs on..only issue is I need to install a throttle control lever..mine is sticking but other that that it runs great. Cub push mower is also been a good purchase.
I agree they are solid mowers I have had really good experience with them holding up well...
I think your mic gain, should be higher 45-50-55.
I agree it can up more but my shop is noisy so I usually keep it a little lower than normal.
How do you remove the front dial knobs in order to take off the front panel. I would also like to know how to remove the switch covers on the levers on the front. I am having a hard time finding any service manuals online. Thanks!
There are screws on the front area where the speakers are at pull those out and all the knobs just pull off same with the switch covers and then the whole front lifts off the unit..
@@TheElectronMan Thanks! I got the screws and the nobs off. Mine has a problem with the Shortwave switch.
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Thanks I am a happy camper for sure, it's a great radio...
The issue i am having with this is my ac just turns itself on and changes vents and fan controls all on its own. in like a cycle! I can not figure out what is going on or how to fix it. i dont really want to go back to no radio. but i cant deal with heat and ac turning on and off whenever it wants. have you had any of these issues?
Bummer no I have not, the only thing I has was the climate screen popping up that sounds like your touch controls are out of wack to me is there anything like water or something on them?
this is the mower I got this season
Mine is freezing everything no matter what setting I put it on.
@George_Glass really that is strange mine doesn't freeze sounds like the thermostat in your's is not working.
Is the yellow the power wire or is it the blue onw
Not sure what you mean as basically they are both power wires that complete a circuit but I think the blue comes from the starting capacitor and yellow goes to the stator so yellow would be the power wire to the motor if that makes sense..
I always recommend a spare battery for HTs
I guess my air pump for my fish tank doesn't draws enough amps because it won't work like stated I got it awhile back and finally used it and the only ones I can make work are master and the two always on even my pond water pump doesn't seem to trigger it
@barryemery9494 interesting I would think a pump would work for sure, try a lamp in the green master if that doesn't do it than you got a defective one.
@@TheElectronMan I had blue LEDs for my fish tank connected so I do think I got a defective one
really cool channel Electro man, subbed and gonna browse more of what you have. Keep posting!
@Whiskey5 thank you so much enjoy...
Pretty neat little radio! Is it capable of marine frequencies? I know nothing about radios. Thanks for your review!
Yes it will do marine frequencies TX/RX if you change it to normal mode in the menu that I showed in the video.
Well my new NUC did not see the Acassis via a USB A to USB C cable and I realised that only when tried to copy a picture from my phone!!! 256 GB Drive pretty full was all copied onto target drive and visible in Windows Disk Manager Utility. So now I can try to repair this drive using Win7 repair and have the original as a back up if necessary for a smarter technician then me. LOL.
These were made by a company in China and sold on the US under a bunch of different names - I have the Emerson version with a different signal meter. Not bad with a longwave antenna for AM and shortwave and it has a good sounding speaker. The directional antenna will somewhat help with signal strength but its not sensitive enough for radio direction finding. Air Band is OK but the static between transmissions gets annoying. Id say its good for a kitchen radio or for just playing around. A $5 longwire antenna that plugs into the antenna jack will really make a difference for AM and Shortwave DXing.
Totally agree with everything you wrote thanks for the feedback...
I did the same thing today with a return valve. I had a small piece to finish cutting and $&@(/ went sideways. So off I go to get a patch kit. Good thing these pools can stand a few stupid diy mishaps! 😂
Boy I sure understand that !!!, but yes like you said at least they patch good.
2022 cub cadet is piece junk keep throwing belt 5 times now battery dead has 10 hours on meter nothing but trouble
Wow I guess they all have lemons the couple Cub's that I have owned have been real work horses with minimum issues, wished I could say that about my 5K Ariens Zero Turn...
Very helpful! Especially Source and Target drive. Picture in Manual shows the oppossite not referring to A or B just to source and Target which you cannot find written anywhere! And fair enough push power 2nd time to get fan running and cloning a 256 pretty full drive to a 1TB. Start 5.16pm, 25% at 5.17, 50% at 5.17 as well 75% at 5.18 and 100% at 5.18pm. That was fast and all lights simply stay on. Air coming out still cool. So I guess I should dare and switch it off. Well with the ON Button you can now only switch On and Off the fan, but not the unit. So let it run a bit longer and then probably pull the plug on it. Might try holding the ON button down, yep that switches the system off. LOUSY MANUAL! COOL DEVICE.
Is it possible to attach heatsink on it?
Not much room, it is very tight I guess if you could find a very thin heatsink it might work but it would have to be super slim...
Link is broken
Thanks I fixed them now
4 yrs ago .the watch is still ok?
Amazing yes! Still works like a swiss watch LOL..
Not a Galaxy DX II. I HAVE 1, rhis a 2517
Actually what it says on the front of the radio is Galaxy DX 11B not sure what the difference in the B is, as I am no Galaxy CB radio model expert. I did buy it brand new and still have the box.
How did you fix the 1, 35 metre steel whip at the top? How deep inside? There is no mention in the manual of what to do...maybe for SWR adjustment how?
Great vid. Thanks for the close ups of the procedure. I'm not into modding mine (and the chuffing on the DX-394 doesn't bother me at all), but seeing the inside of the front of the radio was instructive.
Cheap! Not Rolex Look! Should be about $25.
“I’m a grown adult and I’ll never do that” 😂😂😂
Had a similar issue with mine. But it would start having issues until an hour or so of mowing, turns out there where plastic shavings in the tank and they where getting stuck in the 90 of the siphon tube. had to mow until it started starving for gas the pull the tube a blow out the garbage with an air gun.
Said I would update, so here is what fixed mine.😀My solenoid was new, but I checked it, anyway. It was working fine. I had changed all the fuel lines-checked all the clamps ( put worm drive clamps on all hoses)- I didn't forget to tighten any. Started the mower in my shop, and let it run for a while. Yes, I opened all 3 garage doors, the walk thru door, and turned on the exhaust fans. After about 20 minutes, I shut it down. I noticed gas coming out of the gas tank around the seal for the 2 way valve..When I loosened the clamp, gas went everywhere. I put a catch pan under the mower, and pulled the valve. Gas poured out of the hole for about 30 seconds. When I checked the valve, it only worked gas flowing out, but not back into the tank. I took the valve in the house, and cleaned it with Dawn dish soap, as it was dirty. When I forced water through it, a piece of a leaf popped out, and the the valve worked in both directions! Put everything back together, and mowed for 10 hours-we have a tropical storm in the Gulf, and I haven't mowed my 8 acres in 3 weeks! All done, now. I did order a new valve from Ariens, just in case.
This is great information. I will have to look and see where that valve is I have never noticed it before sounds like a really good catch sir..
Thanks for the video. I just got mine in, same exact one. I like it. It's a heavy watch. Look beautiful and does turn heads.
Geeez. I cannot aee how you are getting that cursed pin in the handke and through the bar!!!!!
Great video Mon Ami ..... Where can I get those parts from ? .... Keep making the 25 and 29 videos , not all repairs are the same .... Xtal leg failures from the board glue is agood example ..... VCO alignment ..... Oh I did find a voltage regulator for my HP 8656B signal generator .... It's a funny thing that it has a 8657 face on it , and green led's , It is one of the later models right before the 8657 came out ....
Thanks yes I am working on a 25 now much different issue I need to do a video I have been so busy with yard etc. that I have got behind on making videos.
@@TheElectronMan I love a good challenge , I had a 25LTD give me fits one time ...... VCO can was bad and intermittent .....
I have had this watch for a good 10years. However, the world times on my watch are all incorrect and not sure how to fix that.
I've experienced some issues with the fabricated 50" deck bottoming out in the edges on small humps and hills, the workaround being just to raise the deck and then lower it again once you get over the hump. Not a huge deal but so far mine has been pretty great
My zero turn was doing that the easy fix is to just lower you deck wheels than instead digging in it will just roll over it...
@@TheElectronMan that's fantastic advice, thank you.
@@oztinc Glad I was able to help out..
Have the same problem on my FR691V, thanks for the help.
Good evening. I purchased an Olevs skeleton watch for women, and I am looking for a youtube video to walk me through the setup on this beautiful piece. If you do a video (youtube). It would be very much appreciated. Thanks blessings
Good video! I have an 2007 that needs this done. I may just replace the whole drive shaft like you did. Thanks!
I think it was a better value all new components and a lot faster to replace than rebuilding the old one.
I have this same antenna. I installed it on the roof of my house. I have a hard time hearing anything on 10M. I have not been able to make a single contact on it. The SWR on 10M is flat when tuned. When monitoring 80M and 40M, I can pick up TX every once in a while, but there is a lot of noise. I am a brand new HAM, so I am sure I have something set up wrong. I am beating my head against the wall.
10m is quite I doubt it's the antenna there just isn't anything going on the band, 40 meter is hopping though which to me 40 meter is this antennas sweet spot. Go to 7.268 LSB I have been hearing contacts all over the country...
Hello. I am a ham operator with 8 years experience. This antenna is more like an "end fed half wave" than the typical vertical that has radials. So...mount it near ground level with the coax going away from it along the ground. The coax will act as the counterpoise. You can try to ground the mounting brackett by connecting a copper wire to a stake in the ground. If it doesn't work for you like that, then you may need to check for a loose connection inside the unun box. Good luck and 73.
What type of gas you using? Thanks!
I use 100% gas no ethanol usually 89 octane if I am at station that has it, if not 87 octane.
@@TheElectronMan Thanks, I use ethanol free in my boat. I can't find anything in my paperwork that indicates high octane or ethanol free. I have to look again. Lol, my grass is getting knee high on the back property and I'm dying to put her to work! Thanks again!
@@TheElectronMan Found the recommended in the Kohler book. Used the mower today, sheeza beast.
@@TheFishingStation I told you she will eat some grass...
Doing all the upgrades I intend to do. I have the hitch ball on the John Deere and used it often around the property. Really helpful videos to guide me in my upgrades.
Thanks...
The first garden tractor we had was a Craftsman GT6000 with the Onan 18HP Twin cylinder horizontal shaft engine, 3 speed spicer transaxle with 2 ranges, and 44" mower deck....that thing mowed our 2 acre property for 21 years before the internal engine components decided to part ways with each other :(. It was replaced with a Craftsman YT4000 lawn tractor...it had the Briggs & Stratton 24HP Twin engine, and 42" mower deck....biggest pile of junk managed to get 7 years out of it before the engine threw a rod. The Cub Cadet XT1 42" with the Kohler 18HP single cylinder engine replaced the YT4000...good lawn tractor, my uncle has it now though, but it seemed to have better power than that YT4000's supposed 24HP engine...I ran the Cub Cadet 44" 3 stage snow blower a few times and it had plenty of power to run it, I had the rear weight bracket and tire chains for it. I had the mulching kit installed on my XT1, it mulched leaves extremely well, I had the Gator G5 mulching blades (not the Cub Cadet blades), plus the mulch plug and it did great, mulched the grass most of the year, except the first few cuttings in the spring when the grass was thick and heavy. It's cut quality was great, and if my uncle didn't need a mower I'd still have it LOL. If I replace my XT1, I may get a zero turn as I have a sub-compact tractor so I just need something to mow with so I don't have to install the 60" mid mount deck on my tractor all the time LOL. A fabricated deck is a good way to go....better built, easy to repair, and lasts a lot longer than those paper thin stamped decks. The fabricated decks are heavier too.
You sound like me. I started years ago with Craftsman and have had at least five over the last 30 years. I had a real dog, the L2000, I think they called it. It had a Kohler 42" 18HP single-cylinder engine that developed a rod knock after five years. I also had a 20HP Briggs model that lasted about seven years but went through two decks and multiple spindles. Then I bought a Craftsman Pro series, which is still going strong, though I found out it was just a rebranded Cub Cadet. In fact, the steering wheel has a Cub symbol on it. The only issues it has had are with the spindles and deck, but it's one of the best mowers I've ever had. That’s why I went full-blown Cub Cadet this time. The fabricated deck was the selling point, as I have an Ariens 52" Zero Turn with a fab deck that has been through rough stuff without any deck problems. Its only issue is that it eats blade belts. I like having both. I can tell you the Zero Turns are great for flat areas, but they ride rough and are terrible on uneven terrain. I usually use the Zero Turn for my back area, which is smoother and flat, and the rider for all around the house and the uneven area in front. When you have acreage, you need dependable mowers. A broken-down mower around here for a couple of weeks means the grass gets out of control.
Just bought one yesterday (June 13, 2024) and haven't used mine yet. I am coming from a 13 year old John Deere - 2 decks and plenty of spindle replacements. I passed on the John Deere because my neighbor has new one and always in the shop. Not what they used to be. Anyway, got the cub and in addition to the hour meter missing, I can't understand, at this price point, why they didn't add a front bumper. Anyway, new subscriber and appreciate your videos.
Thank you and I agree they should have included the hour meter and bumper but still a really nice mower and the FAB deck is a big plus...
@@TheElectronMan The differences in quality of the decks are like night and day. I had no idea until I watched your video. I think I made the right choice, time will tell. I got mine at TSC too (on a whim) and ended up buying it. They let me use a free rental trailer too.
@@TheFishingStation I did the same thing just went over to TSC to window shop and walked out with one crazy thing I bought it on a Sunday and they came out about 3 hours later with it and did it for free. The deck like you said is night and day that was my weakest point on my last one. I have already put about 20 hours on this new one and it continues to impress me...
I have the exact same mower however mine has a hour meter!
4:13 golf course? nnnnnnot so much
LOL You have a point-maybe I exaggerated a bit, but it definitely looked much better than when I started mowing the lawn.