Muffler for CC 1517

McCandless · Sep 26, 2006

I need a new muffler for my CC1517, part number is 751-0617, and maybe a new exhaust pipe, part number 751-0824. The local rep wants $56 for the muffler and $20+ for the exhaust pipe! Does anyone know somewhere on the internet that I may be able to get these same parts for less? It has the Kohler engine.

Thanks.

Bob_Bainbridge · Sep 26, 2006

Sometimes you can get lucky on ebay.

Bob B.

MrWiggles2 · Sep 26, 2006

Ebay sometimes will provide you with what you're looking for. Lately, though new parts have been kinda thin. How many hours on that machine incidentally? I had a 1515, just curious.

mark1 · Sep 27, 2006

I checked my 3 sources for CC parts or Kohler parts all were in the same price range.Sometimes just being able to get the parts is worth a few bucks extra.

McCandless · Sep 27, 2006

I've got about 170 hours on it. I found the problem and it's not the muffler. I must have run into a tree or something that knocked the muffler bracket in and down, causing it to pull off the exhaust pipe. I fixed it last night and it seems back to what it was when I bought. Incidentally, I thought (and still think) the tractor ran loud when I first got it. Is it me or are thse 1517s louder than other mowers. I have two neighbors who have Cubs, one older, the other newer; both seem quieter than mine.

Thanks.

MrWiggles2 · Sep 28, 2006

Oh yeah, they are wicked loud. I had to wear ear muffs all the time with my 1515. It literally would pound my ears. The racket that tractor would make was deafening. Its not just from the exhaust either. Those tractors are loud internally. If you slow it to 1/2 throttle, you'll hear all kinds of clik'n and klack'n coming from inside. Here is a tip that I highly recommend:

I noticed my 2180 was getting really noisy, noiser than I had noticed before. I was kind of puzzled. Then I greased the spindles and the big center pulley zerk fittings really good. I turned the blades a revolution, greased it all over until I saw the grease oozing out. When I put the deck into action, what an amazing difference. All that noise was coming from my deck. I also had just put on a new pto belt, what a difference. My tractor seems quiet compared to before. Keep those decks well greased, not just for longevity but for your ears!