Recent content by JohnNH

I will be putting an electric mulch kit on a John Deere x370. I was told by a technician that the wiring from the control motor on the deck can.get snagged on heavy leaves or stick and pull the wiring out. Anyone have comments on this? John

Has anyone modified the original oil drain fitting on the cub cadet 2042 I realize there is limited space, but the original design is a joke. I am considering replacing the fitting with either a plain old oil drain plug or trying to retro fit a fitting with an elbow and drain plug. Any...

Has anyone modified the oil drain plug assembly on their 2042? I for one don't trust the push/pull and turn gizmo. If the little cap pop's off this could be a problem. I was thinking of making a plumbing modification when I change the oil the next time = perhaps an elbow to get it past the...

I have a CC2042 w/ 18HP Kohler. How often do you guys change the Trany fluid , if ever? The chart says 6 qt's of expensive fluid = expensive stuff. Thanks. John

I have an 05 cc 2042. After the wet snow we received up here in New Hampshire this past Friday, I am already considering adding a plow to my list of tractor attachements. General question = will the 2042 do an OK job with a snow plow? What should I expect to pay for this attachment? Do the 2042...

I have an 05 CC2042 and it has performed perfectly all season. This past Saturday, I was in the process of moving equipment around in my shed in preparation for winter up here in New Hampshire. I started the tractor and when I went to back up, it was very sluggish and after about 15 feet of...

Has anyone installed a switch on their CC 2042 or other models? Other than the daytime running lights for safety = similar to automobile daytime running lights - I don't see the need. I am considering installing a waterproof toggle switch and running the wires to/from the headlight wiring to...

Since I purchased my CC2042 back in late April ( it's working perfectly and my lawn never looked so good), two of my neighbors have followed suite. My neighbor just up the street purchased a 2042 just like mine about 3 weeks ago and now, not to be outdone, the family across the road purchased...

I am considering buying a York TA1 4 foot rake attachment for my new Cub Cadet 2042. Does anyone have any experience with the new 2042 or similar 2180 models ability to support this type of tow behind (not 3 pt. hitch) rake. I plan on using the rake for my long gravel driveway & turn around...

My family and I live in the mountain/hill country of New Hampshire. I have been researching the Cub Cadet 2180 & new 2042 models. The reasons I have chosen these models are: 3 acres of land with 1 3/4 acres of grass, 300 foot driveway (future addition of snow blower attachement), interested in...