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Had a busy couple days replacing worn parts on a 2354 GXLS I purchased in 2009 that now has 700 hours on it. First was the muffler ( that sellers call exhaust canisters ). That diminished some of the rattles so we pulled the deck and replaced the drive belt and the three pulleys ........ finding...

Perhaps ........... But I didn't mention the Milwaukee M18 for chores away from a power outlet.

Well ..... I took my own advice and bought "another" grinder from HF for the sale price of 9.99 ... because they had a coupon for 30% off any item under 10 dollars .... so 6.99 for another seemed a good plan ......... that makes two still in the box to back up the other six.

They also have one for 9.99 now ( until 8/15 ) ........... that's what I paid several years ago ( bought 3 ) & they're still running fine. https://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/grinders/angle-grinders/43-amp-4-12-in-angle-grinder-with-slide-switch-58089.html

"I've just about decided I need to buy a hand grinder, put the blade in a vice and sharpen it that way! and maybe retire the old bench grinder. What ya think?" I agree 100% .... When in HF ... buy their cheap 4 1/2 angle grinder & some 60 grit flap discs. You'll be very happy for the change and...

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I change the blades on the 54" deck of the Husqvarna probably every two weeks ... just for giggles .... I've got 5 sets of blades of the different styles and use a 4½" grinder with various grit flap discs to put a sharp edge on them. Time has demonstrated to me the grind angle is not at all...

I prefer the "Drainzit" hose...

best guess = The electric PTO or the relay switch you pull on to start the blades will need replacement in the future.

I have them on 4 machines.

I agree with the other posts....... a little JBWeld will seal the spindle. I've replaced the bearings on a couple noisy MTD decks and found it remarkably easy.... but they have the same top & bottom bearings and I bought a "roll" of the bearings for little money. Just pop the top spindle nut...

Curious if a new muffler is worth the effort. Has anyone actually replaced one and found it reduced the engine noise? I've got a 2354GXLS from 2009 with the B&S 386777 23hp twin motor. The machine has about 500 hours on it and has become louder over time. Question is do these mufflers have...

Short answer in my experience ----------- NO. ( 1 ZT , 4 tractors & about 6 push mowers )

My understanding is that the 2354GXLS was only made a couple years with the electric actuator deck lift. The design on numerous machines that had the feature was abandoned and leaving all the owners stuck trying to figure how to convert to manual operation when the actuator ceases working or the...

I will also chime in to say the response from Husqvarna is dismal ..... as in non-existent ....... might as well pee in a fan as use their website. I have a 2354GXLS that I do like ........ but when it's retired I will probably go green.