Cub cadet ultima ZT1 with gas gauge

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BrianB

3 жыл бұрын

Modifications to my ZT-1 50 fuel gauge, seat

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@THEKINGSARIM 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. I wish we were neighbors. I have the ZT150 and I wouldn't trade it for the world ! My grass looks totally different since I purchased 2 years ago. I have done the hour meter, seat cable mod, and added a hitch ball to pull my 4x8 trailer around when needed. The gas guage, striper kit, and mulch kit are future goals. Maybe I'll eventually make a video too 👍🏾

@brianb3382 2 ай бұрын

Looking forward to new ideas you may have

@wandachappell959 Жыл бұрын

Finally got the correct cable. The dealer had correct part number but was on wrong cable. I finally got the correct one on today and love it. I hated that seat had to tilted all the way to the front on mower. Thanks so much!

@dirtydon8661 3 жыл бұрын

My 2021 zt1 50 seat switch had bus bar between pin 2 & 3. Removed that then had to jump 1 & 2. I really like all the mods you did.

@tammyhernandez9873 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks for sharing. I have a 2019 Ultima ZT1 with 32 hours . I added same items arm rests, suspension seat envy of neighborhood now😎

@michaelstabile4893 Жыл бұрын

Nice work! I have a 2023 ZT1 and so they have made some changes, but none to fix the issues you noted, so I also did the armrests, seat suspension, fuel sender and hour meter. In terms of your issue on the fuel sender, KUS makes a 'backer plate' that has pre-threaded holes and screws to secure the sender unit. it is a ring with a gap that allows you to work it into the tank (use wire through the holes to suspend it in place while you bolt it in) It is only $6.00 from KUS - if you search, the part number is FLS-U.

@brianb3382 Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks I’ll try it

@chasg9779 10 ай бұрын

i got a 5 screw ring made by tanks from summit racing, same shape but thicker, taped 10/32 yes it costs more 16 dollars but at the time wasn't on back order like from kus

@Leo-pd5su 10 ай бұрын

What fuel sending unit are you guys using? Are you using a probe or a float system? The ones I found are mostly probs and the shortages ones I found is 4" , and it requires 1"clearance from the bottom of the tank.

@michaelstabile4893 10 ай бұрын

I used the 4" one, and while it is not perfect (never really shows totally full) it does let me know when I am running low and need to top it off. For me, I had the sender and gauge laying around form a different project that I never used, so it did not matter to me whether it was exact. Also, did need to use a sealant in addition to the gasket - got some leaking but the sealant solved that. @@Leo-pd5su

@kevinhoban4416 2 ай бұрын

That look pretty good Randy I think I'm going to give that a try as soon as I get some shine made up

@bigsonslawncare 3 жыл бұрын

That fuel gauge is awesome! I also added the arm rest In my book their a must! Old guy also, lol They lined up great on my unit ZT1 42 from 2020, I also put a shoe string on that seat to keep from falling down, with the armrest added it was heavier so I now have the cord, I have several videos on my channel. Awesome review!

@brianb3382 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks old guys rule👍

@bigsonslawncare 3 жыл бұрын

@@brianb3382 💪🏽💪🏽

@MatHelm 3 жыл бұрын

First thing I do is remove seat switch and reverse mow PTO lockout. But in the case of a zero turn type, I think the smart thing would be to put a panel switch to disable the seat switch for service, etc.. I think this because it's so much easier to quickly jerk/swerve yourself into trouble on a zero turn.

@jesuschristfirst5775 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Hoping to do the same soon to my zts1.

@jbreezy3146 2 жыл бұрын

Just got one yesterday first cut today LOVE IT

@brianb3382 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations 👍

@chasg9779 10 ай бұрын

the wire plug by the battery he talks of is for the head lamps on some of the models, it's a good solid point for key on power,

@bombidude 11 ай бұрын

Brian you should build a fuel guage kit.. I would interested in buy one for sure.. Came out great.. I would pay for this kit.. Thanks for video.

@kansasgardener5844 11 ай бұрын

I also used the factory holes for the seat cable. Got 4 black cables for 10 bucks on Amazon. For the life of me i can't understand why CC doesnt add one at the factory would only cost them a buck or two! Nice mods I'll look into a fuel guage. I added an hour meeter and bunge cord to hold the deflector up for parking it in the garage.

@brianb3382 11 ай бұрын

👍

@chasg9779 10 ай бұрын

they also discontinued the hour charge meter and deck wash fiting, CC/mtrd/black and decker has cut every where they can. arm rests thanks to my being a retired auto mechanic i ran a tap into the weld nut first, . seat stop cable made my own from hardware store parts for $4.00 the gas guage i found a reinforcement ring in summit racing made by tanks it's thicker taped 10/32 ,

@brianb3382 10 ай бұрын

Great job 👍 I also found a reinforcement ring from KUSS.inc it worked well

@phillipaperkinson Жыл бұрын

i have a ZT2 60" unit has anyone found thicker blades that will last longer? i live in Florida and the Florida sand tears up the Cub blades so fast

@DylanAcors-jf3xo Ай бұрын

I would’ve used pop rivets instead of screws if you wanna pre-drilled the holes and put pop rivets in it, you wouldn’t have to worry about it stripping out

@brianb3382 Ай бұрын

I tried Riv-nuts , had a vapor leak then later installed a “C-Ring flange from Kus-USA.com #FLS-U that did the trick.

@chrishinkle3681 2 жыл бұрын

I like allot of these , would love to know where you got a couple of things.or how you did

@donahuewittnerrighteousutg1433 2 ай бұрын

On my 2023 zt1 i don't have the bolt holes for the seat rest cub cadet told me only up to 2021 had bolt holes for the seat

@chinov9445 2 жыл бұрын

I got the Ultima ZT2 54 so far it’s been flawless no issues at all no deck vibration it’s a 2020 model got 100 hours on it hope it stays that way ✅🎯🤙🏽

@chasg9779 10 ай бұрын

2020 zt1-50 kw 100 hours of trouble free operation,

@erikswensen425 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a part number for the fuel gauge and sending unit? I wish Cub Cadet would install a fuel/hour gauge on their zero turns like hustlers do

@brianb3382 2 жыл бұрын

My 2020 model came with a hour meter, unfortunately I can’t find the part number, the important thing is the sending unit can be adjusted to 4 inches and make sure the ohms on the sending unit matches the gauge

@randybarnes6661 2 жыл бұрын

Having issues installing mine on same mower you have info on the guage and sending unit you can send me so I can purchase the same one since you didn’t have any working issues. Thanks and good job on installation 👍

@Jason-gj1pu Жыл бұрын

Rubber bushings under the front of the seat ,great idea, I guess there's only so many springs you can add .

@brianb3382 Жыл бұрын

Rubber bushings are for extra clearance so the seat platform can move freely

@SideTracked350 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the gauge assembly? Do you think one could make a second metal ring with threaded holes to put on the inside of the gas tank then put the sending unit on the outside like normal, sandwiching the rim of the hole in the plastic between them?

@brianb3382 2 жыл бұрын

Got mine on eBay,you can get any brand just make sure the ohm’s match sender with gauge. I’ve thought about doing what you said , just never got around to it, if you make a ring let me know how it turns out. Good luck 👍

@Leo-pd5su 10 ай бұрын

I have a 2023 ZT1 54" and my seat doesn't have the brackets for the armrest on the frame. I checked before I ordered the armrest kit.

@brianb3382 10 ай бұрын

Did you remove seat cover ? Brackets behind cover and need to cut a hole for bolts

@Leo-pd5su 10 ай бұрын

@brianb3382 I pulled the cover up to see if there was a bracket there and it was just a tube. I looked at the possibility of replacing the seat, but the cost is not worth it to me.

@bikenut5282 Жыл бұрын

I got a 54", I did mostly all of the same mods. Currently I"m just using a Gas Gauge Filler Cap, not too accurate, it will let you know when you have burnt the first 1/2 of tank. Do you have any part #s for the sending unit and gauge?

@brianb3382 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don’t have those numbers anymore I installed over a year ago , it’s a Moeller marine sending unit I got on eBay

@tkdchet Жыл бұрын

Which Gas Gauge Filler Cap did you use? I've been toying with the same idea.

@gavinelliot3564 7 ай бұрын

Purfect from day 1.

@nhojcam 6 күн бұрын

so, regarding the sending unit... i heard what you were saying about a better method would have been to use "stainless screws upsidedown from the bottom up." i'm curious as to how this would be done with the sending unit preventing access to inside the tank. am i missing something?

@brianb3382 6 күн бұрын

@@nhojcam I have changed, I found a c-ring that fits inside the tank and bolts directly to sending unit from KUSS part # FLS-U

@nhojcam 6 күн бұрын

@@brianb3382, i checked that part out. thanks for that. i am still confused as to how to secure something like this inside the tank with no access from below (inside the tank). do you use an adhesive on the FLS-U to hold it in place (from inside the tank) temporarily after drilling the holes? if so, what is the adhesive brand?

@brianb3382 6 күн бұрын

@@nhojcam no adhesive, I used two pieces of wire through the holes bent in a L shaped then install screws then just pull wires out, carefully.

@cutley2b 2 жыл бұрын

Brian, is that the K&M seat platform? Thanks

@brianb3382 2 жыл бұрын

Ordered from Amazon Rotary store, Rotary 12530 suspension seat, looks like the price went up so I would shop around rotary is their name it seems everyone that sells this item has a different name for it but it’s the same unit.do a search for suspension seat ZT1

@vadergtcs6893 2 жыл бұрын

Is it normal for there to be black smoke on startup when the choke is applied? Runs like a champ with no smoke when once I take it out of choke position.

@brianb3382 2 жыл бұрын

I discussed this issue with my local dealer they say smoke on startup is normal with Kawasaki engines, I get a puff of smoke also.

@vadergtcs6893 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianb3382 ok! I just got the 42” zt1 with the 7000 Kohler. Only has about 2 hrs on it and when it mowed today I noticed with the choke on it was spitting and sputtering with lots of black smoke. Put once I dropped it into the throttle position, it runs smooth and clean.

@nhojcam 6 күн бұрын

if you use lightweight oil in the kawi's, i've heard that they will use a bit more oil than if you use a heavier oil. i am in FL, so i use 20w-50. no / very little smoking on startup and no oil usage.

@wandachappell959 2 жыл бұрын

What's the part number for the seat base cable? I picked up one at the place that i bought mower...it doesn't fit my ZT1 54....

@brianb3382 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Wanda, seat base cable 746-06231

@wandachappell959 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianb3382 hmmmm, that's what i have but won't work on my mower unless They put wrong part number tag on the cable...it's way too long and has the little bars with cotter pin on the ends also...

@brianb3382 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you have a deck lift cable, not sure how I can help , or try to fit on a dealership floor model with the parts guy

@wandachappell959 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianb3382 thank you!

@wandachappell959 2 жыл бұрын

The cable doesn't come with the bolts. Can you tell me what bolts you used please?

@brianb3382 2 жыл бұрын

bolt 753-06563 bolt 753-05499A nut x 2, 912-3027

@MrRobYoung 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 2022 ZT2 50.....It DOES have the seat retention cable on mine.

@brianb3382 2 жыл бұрын

Ok good deal, congratulations on your new machine.

@88cruzer1 Жыл бұрын

Our 2022 doesn’t. I wonder what determined if they added one or not?

@my67falcon 2 ай бұрын

So could I use the "unused" cable off the battery for an hour meter?

@brianb3382 2 ай бұрын

There should be a plug for it in dash

@stephendykes1838 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone have the length of that seat cable?

@chasg9779 10 ай бұрын

for the seat stop cable use Cc model ZTX5-54 KW FAB (47RIAAA7010) parts needed 1- 753-06563 a shoulder bolt 1- 738-04395 a shoulder bolt 1- 746-06511 the cable total costs as of 09/18/23 $21.54 plus tax and shipping

@Jim-ow6mu Жыл бұрын

Do you happen to remember the model or link to the gas guage you found on ebay? Overfilling has been a PITA! :-)

@brianb3382 Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry I don’t have the model numbers but manufactured by Moeller, the main thing is make sure the ohm’s match the sending unit to the gauge when you make your choice

@Jim-ow6mu Жыл бұрын

@@brianb3382 Thanks very much! I'll try to find a set that has a meter! Thanks again forca great video! (I wish my T2 looked that clean:)

@brianb3382 2 ай бұрын

You could but there must be a connection in the dash that’s prewired , I’ve seen videos of people just plugging in. Mine came already installed so not much help for you

@brianb3382 6 күн бұрын

I used two pieces of wire through the holes bent in a L to hold while screwing in,after a few screws in just pull wires out

@randybarnes6661 2 жыл бұрын

Can you send me info on your guage and sending unit have same mower but having issues thanks and good job on installation too 👍thanks

@brianb3382 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Randy, I purchased a marine gauge and sending unit made by moeller on eBay , just make sure the ohm’s match each other and the sending unit can be adjusted to 4”

@randybarnes6661 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianb3382 hey thanks buddy

@Thetankguy308 Жыл бұрын

Can you send me the part number for the seat suspension kit please? You get it off Amazon?

@brianb3382 Жыл бұрын

Got it from Amazon-Rotary 12530 suspension platform

@Thetankguy308 Жыл бұрын

@@brianb3382 thank you very much! Is it really worth it?

@brianb3382 Жыл бұрын

@@Thetankguy308 improves ride but it depends how rough your mowing area is,and how well you can handle that. Only you can determine it’s worth

@shawnkarger9785 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the gas gage?

@brianb3382 2 жыл бұрын

Got on eBay, made by moeller just make sure the ohm’s on sender matches gauge and your good to go

@lowndeswhatley960 Ай бұрын

Nice K bike, too!! K1300GT??

@brianb3382 Ай бұрын

That is a K1600 Gt

@lowndeswhatley960 Ай бұрын

@@brianb3382 Wow. I didn't know they looked that nice!!

@christopherkellowan5723 2 ай бұрын

What size sending unit did you use?

@brianb3382 2 ай бұрын

100 mm - 4” I later installed a horseshoe ring on the inside of tank to bolt it in, from KUSS USA. Com # FLS-U don’t forget the ohm’s must match the gauge

@christopherkellowan5723 2 ай бұрын

@brianb3382 ok thanks! Do you have a link to the sending unit and gauge?

@brianb3382 2 ай бұрын

@@christopherkellowan5723 sorry it’s been a while I don’t remember but you can get matched units eBay or Amazon