Well, I took the plunge and bought a new left-over '02 cub cadet 2166 w/42" 2-stage snowthrower. Pick it up on Monday! booyah!
Now, I have a few questions since I have myself a nice, new shiny tractor, and have no real experience with the larger machines, or new ones for that matter.
1.) Is there a "break-in" period that the motor should be run without cutting grass?
2.) Are parts still readily available for this model or are most parts interchangable, such as tranny filter, oil filter, air, belts, etc? (I guess I should've looked into that more closely before getting it huh /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif oh well heh)
3.) How well will this thing mulch with what seems to be a shallower deck and only double blade?
4.) Do you recommend changing the oil right after the break-in period, if applicable?
5.) Are the bagger units made for the newer models compatible with this one? (i think I want a bagger, just for the first couple of mows this year)
thanks guys!
Now, I have a few questions since I have myself a nice, new shiny tractor, and have no real experience with the larger machines, or new ones for that matter.
1.) Is there a "break-in" period that the motor should be run without cutting grass?
2.) Are parts still readily available for this model or are most parts interchangable, such as tranny filter, oil filter, air, belts, etc? (I guess I should've looked into that more closely before getting it huh /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif oh well heh)
3.) How well will this thing mulch with what seems to be a shallower deck and only double blade?
4.) Do you recommend changing the oil right after the break-in period, if applicable?
5.) Are the bagger units made for the newer models compatible with this one? (i think I want a bagger, just for the first couple of mows this year)
thanks guys!