2550 Melting hood!

[micman32]

I wonder how much money CC has lost by replacing all these plastic hoods? I would guess that any money they tried to save has been spent on warranty replacements.
Is there any type of plastic out there that has some sort of heat resistance? I think they would be better to go back to a metal or fiber glass design.

It's too bad that this is even an issue with a machine of this quality!

I am glad mine has the old 3 piece metal hood.

Michael

 

[JSharp]

It's not just the cost of the hood, it's the warranty labor which is probably even more costly. The whole thing seem to be a work in progress. Check the part number on the heatshield for instance. They're up to a C sufix. Which means it's the 4th version of that part. No letter, A,B, and C.

 

[BoobyTrap]

Well, I'm up to 23 hours on my 2554 and so far, so good, no melting problems, not even warpage. I have noticed the flywheel screen, {and mentioned it to my dealer to pass it on} picks up a lot of clippings and I make sure to reach in there and just rub it off with my hand every time I shut 'er down. EVERY time. A lot of it is all about awareness. It beats the dickens out of every other machine I've owned. I'm well pleased with it. Just my $.02.