First post CC 2544 ordered

micman32 · Oct 13, 2009

The 2186 came with a 20 HP Kohler in 2004. Choice of 44" or 48" deck. This was the model I was gonna get too. My 2518 is exactly like the 2186 with the Cast Iron tranny being the only difference.
I paid $3899 plus $280 tax in 2003.

Michael

Stevie1959 · Oct 16, 2009

Its here. One minor blip with carburator cut off switch sticking after cutting 20 minutes turning off then trying to restart shortly after. The dealer came right out and picked it up within 30 minutes of calling them. Had it back within 1.5 hrs. Been running great since.The funny thing is I had taken my wife outside to show it to her for the first time and it wouldn't start. Needlest to say she wasn't to happy. I got her on it today and it made her feel better about it. When those blades spin up it sounds like a plane taking off sorta. We will see how it goes. Got a bagger coming for the fall leaves.That will make her and the kids happy "rake,rake" LOL Thanks for all the post I have read back to about page 65 alot of info. Stevie Donaldson, Mobile,Alabama My Dealer: ALSTON BROTHERS LAWN & TRACTOR, INC
2909 GOVERNMENT BLVD.
MOBILE AL 36606
Phone: (251) 479-2188

micman32 · Oct 16, 2009

Glad you got everything sorted out. Nothing beats a reliable dealer!
I have the triple bagger for my 2158 and it does a great job. One thing I have learned with leaves is to mow over them first just discharging. Then use the bagger to collect the smaller pieces. The chute doesn't plug up as bad.

Michael

SHUNKSTER · Oct 16, 2009

I think you will like the 50" over the 44". I have a GT2554 and the larger deck makes it easier to mow up close to trees and beds. Remember bigger is better!!!!

LBrown59 · Oct 16, 2009

SHUNKSTER said:
I think you will like the 50" over the 44". I have a GT2554 and the larger deck makes it easier to mow up close to trees and beds. Remember bigger is better!!!!

Love the 54'' deck.

JTKub · Oct 16, 2009

micman32 said:
The 2186 came with a 20 HP Kohler in 2004. Choice of 44" or 48" deck. This was the model I was gonna get too. My 2518 is exactly like the 2186 with the Cast Iron tranny being the only difference.
I paid $3899 plus $280 tax in 2003.

Michael

Thanks. Yeah obviously I got the model # wrong. It was a 218? somthing. Definitely had the Vanguard twin, 2 blade 42", small front and rear wheels, low seat mount, etc.. Wuddever it was, it was a leftover deal for someone.

Joel