I have a cub Cadet M60 Hydrostatic zero turn. When I'm steering the left side isn't steering properly all that time and makes a whining nose. What could be causing this problem. I have plenty of hydraulic fluid and only have 30 hours on the mower.

If the blades are belt driven they will orientate themselfs after installation to random positions. https://www.6ya.com/callphilipforhelp

https://www.partstree.com/parts/cub-cadet/mowers-zero-turn-lawn-mower/m60-kh-53ab5bdx750-cub-cadet-commercial-tank-zero-turn-mower-27-hp-kohler/fabricated-deck-spindle-assembly/


Likely the deck idler pulley is loose or bearings are shot. The pulley should not wobble and the flat side of the belt should ride square against the pulley face (the pulley should be reasonably perpendicular to the deck). If not, the idler arm pivot is loose or the pivot bolt and arm are shot. Check proper tension is applied by idler pulley torsion spring (the belt is not loose).

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hi Gerald.
see if this helps you out.
https://www.partstree.com/parts/cub-cadet/mowers-zero-turn-lawn-mower/rzt-s42-17arcbds010-17arcbds056-cub-cadet-rzt-s-42-zero-turn-mower-steering-wheel-2014/mower-deck-42-inch
or this link.
replacement clutch for cub cadet model number is 17ARCBDS056 Google Search .
and have you tried ebay?.

Michael, The dealer may print the diagram off for you, just try asking them nicely. Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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i guess this is a zero turn model ? sounds like your drive motor on left side is worn out , but look for leaks as well on steering valve for that side

SOUNDS LIKE THE HI SPEED JET IS CLOGED UP

Check the two main gears. One at the end of the steering shaft and the other that it contacts. Some brands are adjustable where the large gear is held on by a bolt and an excentric which allows you to move the large gear closer to the smaller gear. This may have been knocked out of place or the gear(s) stripped. Here is a basic diagram of the parts.

Cub Cadet 2166 steering parts

check the linkage for the pumps

This is a well documented problem with cub cadet ZT transmissions. They tend to go bad after 200 hours of use. Sometimes having the dealer change the transmission oil will help (they need to remove the transmissions to do this!). Most times, the transmission is gone & must be replaced ($800-$900).

Sound to me like a design defect. My ZT-50 lasted only 4 years. Needless to say, the replacement was not a cub cadet.