Recent content by 1olddawg

A couple of problem have popped up on my 2005 model 2544 with less than 2 mowing seasons. Wouldn't hurt to check... 1: two cotter pins have failed (wore out?) The first was on the front anti-scalp roller. The roller fell off while I was mowing. The second failed today on the deck lift arm...

Have gone through a couple of things regarding past postings which could be of interest: (1) Gator Mulching blades. As has been established in the past, they are not available for the 2544. I went to my dealer and purchased a set for the 48" Tank. They are 16-1/2". Put them in my chop saw...

During my last mowing, my deck got noisy. Thought maybe it just needed cleaning. Removed and found it clean with no apparent problems (Bent Blades, Bad belt, etc). Removed the deck belt and checked all the pulleys. Found a grease fitting I had missed located between the main dual drive...

After I used the hitch from rs_fabricators purchased on E-bay, problems showed up. The right side of the hitch frame bent upward. Evidently caused by un-even pull on right side with weight added. Straightened it up and made revisions for a center lift set up which is more like a three point...

Posted pictures of my 2544 and the hitch from rs_fabricators purchased on E-Bay for $377.23. Really works good and not too much hassle to install. Made some changes from suggested mounting setup. Handles after market acessories with no problems.

Recently purchased the CC2544. Have run into some problems that I feel are worth sharing. Electrical: Blowing main fuse (25amp) Problem: Poor wiring routing. The headlight wiring on the left had an excessive wiring loop, which was contacting the heat shield. Power wire (red) melted and...