cub cadet gt2542

Good morning all Just wanted to get opinions... I have a 2005 vintage GT2550 that is getting up there in hours >750...not blowing smoke, still works well...but I starting to replace parts that are finally wearing out. I just picked up at a very good price a 2010 vintage GT2542 (plastic...

While I was mowing the lawn, I saw this gold rod laying in grass. It seems this part fell off while I was mowing. I found out what the part is and ordered a new one but I don't even know where it goes on the transmission! I haven't found any good diagrams or instructions to put it back on. Even...

I have a 2009 cc GT2542. bagger is obsolete. The cc store said the 19a40003100 would work. ordered this and it is for a zero turn. Does not include chute or hardware to mount to my unit. Paper work says I can order a 19a40005100 to mount this on 2500 seris tractors. Not sure I am getting GOOD...

I read that there is an engagement cable that attaches from clutch to mower deck that might be missing ??? NO IDEA... The pictures and diagrams I've searched through don't seem to show the cable I'm talking about. Anyone have any ideas?.......

My 2006 Cubbie just recently quit starting with the key and I have to jump start it every time. As soon as I turn it off --- it's dead again! Starts fine when jumped just doesn't hold the charge. Any thoughts out there? thx

I may be jumping the gun but I wanted to get this post up before I go through too many $20 springs. I have a pre-2009 GT2542 with 200 hours on it and I just snapped the deck extension spring (MTD Part 732-3115). This is the spring that connects between the tension handle and the double...

I just got a used GT2542 with 280 hrs...Thanks to snooping around this forum before I registered I did a full service including replacing the hydro fluid and filter. I drained the fluid and replaced the filter, then I added 5 quarts of 15-40 rotella T. The dip stick said it was full, so I...

I just got a used GT2542 with 280 hrs...Thanks to snooping around this forum before I registered I did a full service including replacing the hydro fluid and filter. I drained the fluid and replaced the filter, then I added 5 quarts of 15-40 rotella T. The dip stick said it was full, so I...

Was a member years ago but have not posted for long time so had to re-join. Bought mower in 06 and have had difficulty with getting a clean (no mid-furrow) cut until this week. I have tried all the different types of blades, raised the shut cover 2 inches, etc., etc. Had to clean deck with hose...

Originally, I think I posted this in the wrong forum. So, this is a repost. Hi, everyone. I've been reading everything I can find about LTs and GT for about a month. I feel I will need to replace my 1988 Lawnboy LT12 before too long. I am looking for reliability above all and a decent cut on my...

Does anyone know an easy way to grease the deck (blade) spindles on a Cub GT2542?

series Cubs. Does anyone know if anyone still makes whell covers for the GT series Cub tractors. I use to see some baby moon wheel covers for them but have not been able to find any for a while. Thanks

I have a cub cadet gt 2542. When I start the tractor the blades start. PTO will not shut off. I have tried reverse shut off and still the pto is engaged. I unplugged the wires going to the clutch and still the same.

We are needing to replace our aging JD LX172 38" cut with a new lawn tractor. We need to stick to small deck size (42") hydrostatic (for my wife) and mulching deck. We have narrowed it down to these two, but would like feed back from members on this board. So my observations: The GT2542...

My Mom has a Cub Cadet GT2542 with a broken belt. I will be visiting her soon. She says that it is not the deck belt (the belt that turns the blades). It is the belt that you must lift the hood to access. I fould a damaged GT2542 pdf operator's manual on the internet with missing graphs. I was...

I noticed something really strange with the transmission fluid level in my GT2542 today. I normally check the transmission fluid level before each use (while the machine is cold). Today, I forgot to check the level until after driving it around for a few minutes. I was shocked to find that with...

...question; can you attach a hydraulic tiller to the GT2542? does it need an adapter and a shift lever installed where one of the fender cup holders is in order to do this? Anyone????

Going to the dealer today to look at both of theese machines.I am not sure yet which one I will buy.May just wait until I get some responses from you great folks.I realise that the tractors themselves are virtially indenticle (within a few HP) but my main concern is the deck width.8 extra inches...

I have a 14 year old Snapper that the tranny is getting ready to go south and I need to replace it. I have about an acre and some slope in my back yard that will tax any mower. I was going to buy another Snapper but the dealer I purchased my last one from, said they are junk now and he no...

Hope I will be happy with it seems to be more tractor then the others I was looking at weights over a hundred pounds more.

Looking at these three. CC $3200 JD $2750 K $3400 Leaning towards the CC, seems this model CC may have a better Rep. What do ya'll think?

First snow fall plow with GT2542. The plow was retrofitted from my old 43 inch yardking tractor. See picture attachments. It attaches to the rear hitch pin which I beefed up to take the strain of pushing the blade. The front member is simply a side to side support, no front to back support. The...

Has anyone experienced problems mounting the 341 snowblower on the GT2542? Due to back problems, I decided to take the dealer up on his offer to mount the snowblower, they said they like to do it the first time to make sure everything is right. Now I think I know why. The tractor went to the...

It was time to change the engine oil at the first 100 hours. First thing that happened was the little, fragile plastic tab broke off. What a place to provide a fragile part that is easily broken off......on the oil drain so Kohler can sell another engine. I replaced it with a 6 inch long pipe...

Got tired of having the seat tilted too far forward. Ground off 1 and 1/2 coils from the upper seat spring coils. Perfect now. Just passing the info along. charlie in vt

Finally got a good clean grass cut with my new GT2542. The problem stems from the blade. The standard blade is a “3 in 1”, ha….its really just a good mulching blade. Think of it this way, put some green growing stuff in a blender and turn it to high speed. What do you get but a container of wet...

I want to thank all of you who helped me with my decision to buy the GT2542. I know I asked a lot of questions, but I wanted to make sure that I was making the right decision. The tractor is awesome. Just as promised, it's smooth and quiet, starts very easy and mows my grass as well as my push...

GT2542 PTO Doesn\'t Engage with Deck High I just purchased a new GT2542. It works great but when the deck is at 5 or 6 inches high the PTO doesn't engage, or at least it engages and the blades turn slow. When I lower it to 3 or 4 inches the blades spin up just fine. Is this just another safety...

I'd like to hear what the GT2542 owners are saying about their tractors. What do you like or dislike about them? I had another question about the GT series. Can the snow blade be angled from the seat? I greatly appreciate any input.

Is there anybody out there who knows of a good deal for either a new, or good used CC GT2542, or GT2544? I've done the research, and they both look like great tractors. Thanks. I'm a newbie, by-the-way. Never owned a CC before.

I just purchased a 2006 GT2542 with a snowblower, tire chains and wheel weights. This will be delivered to me today I checked out some other brands, but I was only seriously considering a Cub. I have a CC Lt 1320 http://www.rt66cybercafe.com/pics/1320.jpg and a CC 123...