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    GT2544 Engine running bad when cold??

    I have a new GT2544 with about 6 hours on it. Love it so far, but noticed during the last hour or two of use that when the engine is started from being cold, it runs for about 10 seconds and then dies. I'm using the choke to start obvioiusly and have the throttle set at 3/4. Any idea why the...
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    2500 series mulch plug without chute?

    Just got my gt2544... very nice! However, I wanted mulch all the time and the mulch plate which comes with it is installed under the chute. The question I have is, if there is a way to keep the mulch plate in place and remove the chute so I don't have the extra clearence required (10 inches or...
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    Hitch weight limit for 2500 series?

    I was curious if the GT 2500 series tractors are capable of pulling smaller trailers around the yard? I have a pop-up camper that has a tongue weight (I think) of around 190 pounds that I may need to move around from time to time. So two questions... Is the tractor capable of doing this? If...
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    Adding a tool box to a series 1000/2000?

    I saw a MTD fastattach product at my local cub dealer that I thought was pretty sweet. It was a large 35" tool box mounted to a series 1000 tractor. The tractor mount was a fastAttach style that easily popped on and off and fits any MTD FastAttach rear mount as I understand it. So this would...
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    2005 Series 1000 vs. 2000?

    I've been researching the lawn/garden tractors for a bit now and have really been impressed with the cub cadets. However, I'm a bit uncertain whether the 2000 series are worth the extra $1000 on average over the 1000 series counterparts (based on engine, deck size, etc). The shaft drive vs...
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