2018 Huslter raptor 48" cut. 190 hrs only!!! POS!!!
Starter spinning but not engaging flywheel.
This is the same mower I had the "brake switch" adjustment issues and ground belt mis-alignment problem (that hustler fixed "out of warranty" after I complained).
Still having GREAT buyers...
Update
Thanks to the phone # from Rivets I called Hustler and expressed my concerns. Dianne was very accommodating and listened to my story. Lo and behold, I got a phone message a couple days later, from who I assume is a Hustler rep for this area, telling me to contact the local Hustler dealer...
Thanks, Rivets, for the reply and phone #, I'll definitely be calling.
From what I hear this has been an issue for a time and it would be hard for me to think Hustler has no clue.
There's a utube guy named "aging wheels" that put out a video of his Raptor SD and mentioned the exact same...
48" cut, Kawasaki engine bought BRAND NEW from a local Hustler dealer (as opposed to a box store).
NEVER EVER paid so much for a mower!!!
And NEVER EVER had so many problems!
Second day after bringing it home dang thing wouldn't start!! Not even crank! Thought I'd lose my "man card" cause I even...