Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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My Cub Cadet 149 has always been slow to crank over, and since I had the fenders off anyhow from splitting the tractor for another repair, I decided to upgrade the battery cables while I was at it. The jury is still out on whether or not this was worth the effort... and quite an effort it was.

Video Links:
Cub Cadet 149 Playlist ► youtube.com/watch?v=NfQvAXdYJts&list=PLP18uejB3RCcESjUItEiJeT1aHzvx6o02

Stuff Links (Affiliated, I earn a small commission from these links):
eBay Things:
Flux ► ebay.us/Q5K9v0
Split Loom ► ebay.us/4mb0KE
Battery Cable ► ebay.us/beMn6I
Battery Lugs + Solder Pellets ► ebay.us/ij6x8l
Large Shrink Tube (I used 1.1", I suggest 0.8" for 2 AWG) ► ebay.us/L7AGL5

Amazon Things:
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MAP Torch ► amzn.to/3xiv6Kf
Regular Old Electronics Solder ► amzn.to/3aqnz2M
High Quality Smaller Gauge Wire ► amzn.to/3NmzfT1
10-12 AWG 5/16"-3/8" Ring Terminals ► amzn.to/3xgxRLR
Shrink Tube Assortment for Smaller Sizes ► amzn.to/3tgGIe7

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