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I am thinking of trading in My Cub Cadet 1042 for a Deere. I have been very unhappy with this mower when I try and go uphill it just bogs down or stops. I know there is a recall on this problem and the shop is checking into this now. It is back in for repairs (again) and it only has 20 hours on...

I am thinking of trading in My Cub Cadet 1042 for a Deere. I have been very unhappy with this mower when I try and go uphill it just bogs down or stops. I know there is a recall on this problem and the shop is checking into this now. It is back in for repairs (again) and it only has 20 hours on...

Can anyone give me instructions on how to tighten the drive belt on my 1042. The owner's manual says not to attempt at home. Is it really that difficult? Please help if possible, thanks

My CC 1042 will not go uphill. I have 20 hours on my mower and it went up and down my backyard hill great until the last time I mowed with it in September 2005. I did not think much about it then because it would still go but just really slow. Today I got it out to tune it up, changed the oil...