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03-08-2011, 07:58 PM
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Muffler questions
New here, and still looking for my first CC. I was checking out the pic threads, and I must say, you folks do have some awesome looking machines!, and a great forum.
I noticed in the pics that some have stacks, and different looking mufflers angling to the front. I have tinnitus, and sensitive hearing, and would like to make the tractor as quiet as possible. I do wear hearing protectors when I run any equipment, but can still end up with a headache after extended periods. Any suggestions on fabricating a quiet exhaust system would be helpful. Josh 
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03-08-2011, 08:01 PM
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I definitely recommend a Quietline tractor for you- anything that has full engine covers. Believe me, It really does make a difference . Plus, the exhaust goes out the front so that helps out a lot for operator comfort.
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03-08-2011, 08:03 PM
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The 82 series are quieter yet because they don't rattle as much as the QL tractors do. Honestly, though, if you wear earplugs the sound is not a problem, regardless of which model tractor you have. They're all decently loud without ear protection.
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03-08-2011, 08:06 PM
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I add some thin, adhesive foam weatherstripping along rattle areas. It helps some. Keeps down the tinny resonance.
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03-08-2011, 08:16 PM
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If I end up with an older model, is it possible to add something, like welding on an additional / better muffler, or an extension pipe angling to the front & downward? This will be an important issue for me, for any extended usage.
Josh
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03-10-2011, 07:30 PM
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I added the Supertrapp muffler to my 1864, bought from jackssmallengines.com. Kind of expensive, and what I think was really the problem is a broken baffle in my muffler in the first place. Anyway, definitely made a difference, tones it down, and with a properly working stock muffler would make even more of a difference. But, not truly quiet by any means, and what you'll find is when you engage the mower deck it actually is just as loud as the engine!
I think my 2084 is the quietest of the CC's we've owned. Should be identical to the 1864 but I think it's just that it's muffler is in good shape. It's quieter than the 3204, much quieter than the 1211 was. Seriously, I think the better investment would be a set of very high quality over the ear hearing protectors. Also, if you've never tried them, try to borrow a set of noise cancelling headphones, Bose are the most common, they are expensive but probably worth it given your problems with noise.
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1864 w/48" deck, 2084 w/54" deck + 54" blade, 3204 w/48" deck
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03-10-2011, 07:38 PM
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Im glad someone was wealthy enough to try the supertrapp! I have been wondering for about 2 years if it is truly quiet.
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03-10-2011, 08:21 PM
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Hey thx for the info on the Supertrapp, that looks very interesting. Did you get both pieces, the muffler & resonator? Do you happen to have any pics of it mounted up?
JP
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03-10-2011, 09:20 PM
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Yes, you really need the two parts for it to work well (or so they tell you!). I bought the 5S, 3 discs, and resonator. I don't have any close up pics, you can see it here on the 1864:
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1864 w/48" deck, 2084 w/54" deck + 54" blade, 3204 w/48" deck
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03-10-2011, 09:31 PM
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I just read some articles that says it does make a significant reduction in noise.
Looks great. I guess you had to remove part of the grille to run it out the front? Thx for the pic. JP
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