Good video, I've found a new place to lubricate (the front bushings). I have a 2018 CC30H with the 382cc MTD engine. I had to put a new steering repair kit, in 2021, on mine since the metal toothed plate that engages the steering column gear became worn, since there was no plastic backing support piece to keep it properly engaged to the steering column gear. The steering repair kit part number is (753-11064B) and contains a the plastic backing support piece, so apparently MTD/Cub Cadet knew it was a problem and made this retrofit kit. It runs about $65-$75, so I did it myself. I didn't investigate the warranty since I didn't have time to mess around. In order to help with oil changes, I added a Stens 125-508 Oil Drain Plug. You just fit 1/2" hose over it and turn and pull the plug and oil flows out nicely into a drain pan. It was quite a mess for my first oil change without it. They give you some little plastic gutter thing to direct the oil flow, but it was useless in my opinion.

Finally, a CC30H Cub Cadet video packed with much solid information and no time wasted with lousey music, hillbilly trapings, tobacco spitting and so forth!

Your doing a great job of teaching people how to take care of there mowers, plus WHY it’s a must Thank You for inspiring and for sure Advice

This is easily the best video ever made for maintenance on this particular mower. Bravo! Great job! I am now a new subscriber as a result. Thank you

Video of the Year !!! Thank you for this great video and for sharing your expertise!

Thanks for the comparison. I have the less expensive Home Depot Club Cadet. Like you say, there is a $400 difference between the mowers, yet they are identical except for the motor. Mine has the Kohler motor, the more expensive mower has the Briggs. I would prefer the Briggs because they've been around forever and maybe parts are easier to source for them. But for $400 more, the cheaper Home Depot model suits my needs. thanks again rocket

Great information! Thanks so much!

Thank you for the video. Will be making a purchase for next years season. Helps a lot

tons of help for me. thanks for all the tips and advice.

great job.

I've had Briggs before, and had problems with them. A few years ago I decided to buy an inexpensive MTD made Remington mower with a 140cc Chinese made engine in it. It was supposed to tide me over for a couple of years before I moved. Well, I didn't move, and the Remington has proven to be the most reliable mower I've every owned, and I've owned Honda, Toro, Snapper and Lawnboy machines. That little engine starts up one pull, has lots of guts, uses very little gas . . . what else could you ask for? I would buy the cheaper CC no questions asked.

I considered one of these mowers for about three minutes. They just have such a cheap, throwaway feeling.

Great video with lots of information on the maintenance of this mower. I particularly liked showing where to lube it. Any lubrication points on the rear wheels? Thanks

I bought a Cub Cadet. It's a pretty good mower, but don't try to cut on even a slight hill. It's too top heavy. I'll use this until I wear it out, but will never buy another one.

Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.Thank you.

Thanks for being so thorough. I'm giving you a thumbs up. I am looking at this mower (for my yard ,a smaller unit like this with the rear engine this is the best way to go I think) and watching your video made me a little leery. You know your stuff so can I ask your recommendation on a comparable mower you might buy for yourself if not this one? I'm looking for something around the same price - $2000 give or take. Thanks again!

I agree on the MTD being a much better option and engine with proper oil system and filter B/S is just history’s story of a failed company because of junk 😊

If it had at least a 15 hp engine I would buy it ! 🤔

Great video, the blade on my CC30H Cub Cadet is not cutting/not spinning, Can you do a video on how to replace the belt? I have not been able to find a video on how to do this on the CC30H Cub Cadet. Thanks!

Thanks, helpful video!

Awesome maintainence video .My cc30 h is cutting out after 5 minutes of cutting. It sputters a lot then shuts down. I wait about an hour to cut again.Im replacing the fuel and air filters but suspect I might have an issue with either the carburetor or maybe the gas tank float.Not sure exactly what's causing my mower to shut down after five minutes. Any body out there suggest a reason for my problem? The cc30 is five years old and needs some TLC but I have a four week wait to get it repaired. Thanks for the tips in this video!

Great video, thanks for taking the time to create such a straightforward video . I have the Cub Cadet Cc 30H version and have few questions. First, how high from the ground should the deck be in the fully raised position. Secondly, is the height of the deck adjustable. I’ve had my mower 3 years and recently have noticed that even in th highest position, it’s cutting way too short. Appreciate and advice you can offer.

Great video!

I have a 2020 CC60H from Home Depot that has the Cub Cadet engine. I have been looking into the Drainzit Oil Drain Hoses. Would you suggest them as the drain is just below the exhaust? I am not sure how much heat would effect the drain hose. Thanks for any oppinions that anyone can offer. Alos if anyone is using one, which one did you use? I believe the drain plug is 3/8" NPT. Thanks.

Very helpful video. I did a fuel filter change on my Cub Cadet and had some difficulty getting the old filter out. When it did come loose, the tubing that runs above the fuel line became disconnected. I've searched the Cub Cadet and Briggs & Stratton websites and videos, but none of those identified what the tubing was or where it should connect. Do you know which tube I'm talking about? Or where it's supposed to go? TY

I have the mtd cc30 , and I replaced the pto cable , but it's too loose ! I routed the same way , but I have no diagram to make sure it's right

1:15 can't get a Snapper anymore. it was discontinued last year.

Great video. Can you please show spark plug and oil filter change out. Thank you.

My blades won't engage... I have the cheaper of the 2..... any ideas or suggestions what my issue could be ????

Pls tell how to disable seat safety feature. Only need for pulling yard cart on property.

I have this model. Blade wont engage. The handle does travel down. But its pretty stiff and the belt wont tighten. Help!!!

Have you worked on the troy built or craftsman models of this same mower? The craftsman is the cheapest right now. Were trying to decide which mower to go with. Considering the ryobi electric 30 inch as well. Or maybe a 34 inch zero turn. Do you have any thoughts on those? We have a small gate to get through which is why we need the smaller mower

Best vid ive found so far on this model. CC says there is no adjustment of the idler pulley, but also to make sure it is properly installed. They don't really show what that looks like. I feel like my idler pulley isn't right, as the blade never stops spinning. It certainly slows down but doesn't fully disengage. Pulley moves freely/isn't bound up. Seems to me there is a lot of additional range of motion for that pulley to travel after I move the pto lever all the way up/disengage. At least based on being able to manipulate the pulley with the handle on it. Any ideas?

good info

How do you level the mowing deck from side to side? The manual only has front to back leveling. I am having a problem with the right side lower at all deck heights.

Any idea on how to increase the RPMs on the Cub Cadet CC30H , its only running about 3200 RPMs full throttle. It seems like it needs to be a bit higher to cut the grass better.

My Cub Cadet cc30h starts making a lot of whining noise after a few minutes hauling. Not sure if I am putting too much weight in cart. Is this damaging the Hydrostatic transmission??

WAIT !!! MTD __Low end snapper are made by MTD.----Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Columbia and Remington, the MTD family of brands includes MTD®, MTD Gold®, MTD Pro®, Yard-Man®, Yard Machines® and Bolens®.

Hello thank for the video, I have a problem wonder if you can help me with, I have the MTD model only a year old but I have a little problem with the reverse switch, when I turn the key to the right and back to the middle and press the button the red light comes the machine starts to move in reverse and many times will out of reverse ( light off) again and again, what is causing it to keep going out? sometimes I must ease the gas to keep it from going out. (the light) help

Do you know what type of oil you put in the hydrotrans?

Just ordered a Cub cadet cc30h and I'm assuming with the hydrostatic trans there's no type of belt clutch arrangement and drive belt always under constant tension with the motor and trans pulley. Is there a way to check and adjust the belt for proper tension?

How do you replace battery?

I have 420cc 2016 model.. no idea what motor is in.. not stamped with any manufacturer name on the motor that iv seen

Is a snapper mower better than the cub?

I'll tell you a secret about these riders. They are ALL mfg by MTD, or, at least MTD imports them. (I suspect these are foreign made) there are 8 different ones. orange Cub Cadet, red Craftsman, red Troy-Bilt, red Murray, orange Columbia, MTD used to sell a red one, but no more,and there is an UK model in bright yellow & a EU version in dark green. each uses various engines & transmissions. Mine is a TB30-CA with a chinese engine & california emissions controls. !

Just buy a oil drain hose ! 🤔

The rear engine Snappers are no longer made since 2021.

Can a 6 foot tall 250 pound man use this mower without harming the drive train? Thanks

What are the tire pressures on that machine? Lmk.

I need help trying to replace the spark plug in my mower... It sits crooked! I caught hell trying to remove it, but I still haven't been to install the new one. I need help!

Iv got a 420 in my CC30. What is that all about?

Looks like the same mower as a Troy built, toro,etc. It is a problem child. Why would cub cadet want a version of it??

These mowers and their clones are made for a certain price point. Even so, the deck might as well be cardboard because if you’re not careful, you’ll most certainly destroy it. And the steering rack and pinion setup fails quickly and YOU have to pay for the steering upgrade. $2000? There is no way I would pay that for the Briggs engine. I would steer clear of ANYTHING MTD. Any shop owner will tell you that they love MTD because it’s guaranteed business.

This the worst crap, cheaply made American lawn mower on the market today for such a high price. The battery had to be changed after a year of use, to cheap to hold a charge. The fuel tank is all loose in is room area, knocking all the time. Front steering gear not precise on the steering shaft. I could add many more troubled items but I recommend not buying this thoughtless crap if you want to keep your patience...

Pure garbage!

Just found and installed B&S “twist / release oil with clear hose to help drain. before it was a $@#% pain. they provide a useless “draintube” and it’s useless get the oil drain twist drain. such a “mess saver”