Thanks for your reply. I am getting tired of all the bulls@n$. from our local dealer, which they own 3 of them. For an example i ordered a bearing on may 5 2000 and i have not received it yet. Bearning for the variable fan, gave up and went to our local JD dealer, simple- clutch bearing for a JD 3020 and they had it in stock. I feel my 2188 is in great shape, if i get it sold i don't have to go back to them.