Recent content by JTKub

Sold my 2010 Z-Force 44 yesterday. I had it up on Craigslist for all of a few hours before it was gone. I hated to do it, but with the move and new baby coming in a matter of weeks I had to lighten the load. I probably should have asked more for it, but just didn't feel like going through all...

I did some comparing between the Command and Courage service manuals and found some interesting differences between the two V-twins. Obviously they have cosmetic differences between the blower housings, shrouding and air cleaner assembies. #1 would be the Courage twins don't have hydraulic...

The bug got to me and I ordered one today! Well... I need one in all reality now (and I use that term loosely) since my 2544 is moving a few miles away. My FIL has been struggling big time with an old MTD Yardman GT for years on their very hilly/rough property and it's not easy on him. The...

I just picked up a Case 220 to accompany my 2544. She's a 1979 model year per the ID tag. I found it on Craigslist not far from my house being sold by it's original owner. It's all original, garage kept, unopened Kohler 10hp K241 and no touch ups or patches of any kind. It lights right off...

Man did a pull a bone-head maneuver today. Trying to get my lawn mowed after a ~13hr night shift and 4-5hrs sleep, I got my 2544 stuck when the front wheels fell into a rut I have been meaning to fill/level off near my new patio. Trying to get it out myself, I cranked the steering wheel HARD...

I did a little experimentation today for the sake of science. I swapped out the Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus with Shell Rotella-T 15w-40 in my 2005 model year 2544. I last changed the transaxle oil two seasons and about 70hrs ago. I'm just not comfortable leaving a spin-on filter in...

The product data sheets Shell sent me back in 2005 for Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus: Joel

I scored this really nice oil filter opener tool from eBay awhile back for $5. Now I have this sickness where I can't wait to cut open every used oil filter I twist off! Attached are a couple of pics of a WIX/Affinia off the Kohler Command 20hp from my 2544. This filter was in service for a...

I finally had enough with the OEM engine oil drain setup on my 2005 model year 2544. I'm still dumbfounded as to why or how Cub Cadet could let such a system go. I know softer, more pliable surgical style tubing can be had at home centers to make the stock setup work better, but tubing that...

Check Tufftorq Looks like sears is phasing out the hydrogear transaxles? That's gotta hurt HG big time loosing that account! The light tufftorqs do seem to hold up better than the light HG's so maybe it's a good thing. Joel

Anyone else have one? I picked one up from SLowes a couple days ago to replace my ~7yr old, $50 weedeater 'featherlight' (that's still going): http://www.troybilt.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_14102_92353_18652_-1# Lowes sells them for ~$164, plus I had a $10 off coupon. I've...

I was just browsing thru one of those nifty color CC adds (drooling is more like it.. ). I see under the specs for the Super Lawn Tractor SLT 1550 CC lists: "Automatic transmission with heavy-duty hydrostatic pump with exclusive oil drain port for long life". Can anyone confirm the drain...

In the past I've always praised manufacturers like JD for their roominess and comfort behind the wheel compared to CC. I'm not so sure now?! I got to have some fun on a 3 year old JD 425 tonight. My FIL was borrowing it from his shop for the wknd. It's a big GT, power/hydraulic everything...

Needs alittle work, maybe some touch-up paint.. http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=14;t=000608 G/luck Joel

I had some fun doing the 5hr service on my CC 2544 today. Not only is that mofo of a plastic engine oil drain valve a total POS, but it's near impossible to stick a piece of hose over the ½" hose barb with the allotted space! The engine oil drain sits directly on the engine mount cross-member...