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    Gravely/Ariens Owner Check-In --- Read This First!

    Just purchased a ZTHD 44 with less than 6 hours. Already found some help on here, hope to be able to help others in the future.
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    Setting up the anti scalping wheels on an ZT HD44

    Thanks for the help!! Dealer had it set up incorrectly with wheels set way to low. moved them to the next hole up -----
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    Setting up the anti scalping wheels on an ZT HD44

    I read the owners manual and bought a service manual, but see no procedure on exactly how to set up the anti scalping wheels for the deck. I want to do this without taking it to a dealer. Any advice appreciated!
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    Battery issue and location

    Went to start the 126-61 Grasshopper and dead as a door nail. I have kept a trickle charger on it the whole time (less than 40 hours) and have it stored in a dry place. Anyway, took the left fender off to get to the battery for checking and found dirt, sand and debris all over the battery due...
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    Grasshopper 126-61 lack of power

    Nope, this is normal height grass that I cut every week. Blades are new and I do check my blades for sharpness and sharpen when needed. I don't race thru the grass when I am mowing. The Hustler, which has an 18hp honda, goes thru it (the same grass) like butter. Like I said above, two...
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    Grasshopper 126-61 lack of power

    Yep, running on both. I had two dealers tell me that this model is underpowered. Surprised they still build it with the same motor but changed from 26 to 27 hp.
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    Grasshopper 126-61 lack of power

    This machine only has 39 hours. We let it set most of the time due to it bogging down when the grass is thicker. Run our Hustler Fastrac with no issues. This has the 26hp motor. Has anyone changed out to a higher hp motor with success? It's such a nice machine I hate to let it set but it is so...
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    Honda GXV610 has to have choke out to run

    I have had this mower (Hustler FasTrak 44") since 2005 and it has always performed great. Now have around 650 hrs and the honda motor just started with an issue it has not had before. The choke has to be pulled out all the way in order for it to run and mow. I drained the gas tanks to check for...
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    Welcome to the Hustler Forum -- Check in Here First!

    I have a Hustler FasTrak 44" with Honda GXV610 motor that I bought new in 2005.
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