Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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I noticed that my Cub Cadet 149 was getting a little "extra" rattlely this spring, as well as consuming a little bit of oil, and it occurred to me that I had never checked the valve adjustment or cleaned the crankcase breather system. 🤦‍♂️

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

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