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Completed the conversion with a half decent bracket. It’s as good as it gets without a folder and tig welding. May end up welding on some braces but it moves very little so see how it goes with time. Should have done this years ago. Caution to future swappers. Make sure the right hose comes...

Thanks 7934. I have previously read your post Which inspired me just never got around to ordering. I failed to identify the difference in intake pipes and wasn’t something I saw mentioned. Hopefully this prevents someone else needing to buy a seperate pipe.

Greetings, I’m posting here because I’m aware this tyre has been fitted to a limited number of other machines (Scag for sure) not just my Hustler Raptor 36”. These Grassmaster/turf saver tyres are good however finding replacements in Australia is nearly impossible. The 20x8-10 is a...

Hose I need is 92192 1360. 50mm id both ends. The fx has a 63mm Id on one end. Tracked one down at Ballarat mowers. Just need to figure out how to swap out these dammed 20x6.5-10 tyre and I’ll be a happy man. I could try a spacer between the rim and the axle I suppose.

Greetings, I just purchased a donaldson filter for a FX651 to convert my FR651. I failed to realise that the intake is larger on the FX machine. This appears to be a marketing ploy as the outlet side of the filter is 50mm. The same as the FR intake. But they have made the FX 63mm...

No need to pull heads. Was just wanting advice on ”while you are in there” jobs. I don’t want to be stripping things twice. 500hrs is not a new engine but it’s certainly not at the end of service life and this machine has been looked after and want to keep it that way. Eg if there is a known...

I’m certainly scaring the mosquitoes away when I kick it in the guts. Takes a few minutes to disappear. It’s only a fairly recent thing that is getting progressively more noticeable. Never smoked new. Obviously just a bit of wear n tear

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/163763315138?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=uQkzf-3wQAq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=91huLp0ATqO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Genuine seal part number 920490862 off jacks site.

I purchased these and waiting their arrival. Will let you know how they go.

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Seals can be replaced with head on but just wondering if inspecting the valves etc at 500hrs is worth it or as Bertrrr has stated, just leave it alone If it ain’t broke.

I have no problem with reusing the gasket unless someone advises against it. As I said, machine is running fine with no leaks. Just want to give it the appropriate tlc. I’m a tight ass but have no drama spending money in the right areas if it will prevent break downs and ensure longevity.

Please don’t bring personal jabs into this thread.

Too easy. It is definitely a can of worms I want to avoid but if there was something prudent worth money and attention, I would rather do it once. I’ll inspect the valves and assuming all is well just replace the seals. Thanks. Do you always replace the head gasket? If it was my landcruiser I...

My engine installled on a Hustler has just over 500hrs on it and is starting to burn oil. It’s a little smokey at start up and I’m guessing the valve seals need replacing. This is my work machine so I don’t want anymore downtime than necessary but my question is: should I do anything else while...

I use Raptor coating. There are a number of similar products out there. It’s the stuff the spray Ute tubs with. Fairly straight forward to use and apply. I just thin it out to max recommended.

With all my machines except my zero turn, I use the minimal amount of rpm that will get the job done. Most of the time my push mower is at 1/2-3/4 throttle. If it will cut at 1/2 throttle why ring the neck out of it? SAme with my whipper snipper. If I can cut at 5000rpm I will. Other times I...

Im a commercial operator and during our wet season could chew a belt in less than an hour if I wasn’t careful. During peak of Covid they were charging $130aud a belt. I then started selling my own. From my experience and feedback it’s usually operator error or wear and tear. Let’s just assume...

There are many free apps available. I use apple. On iPhone and iPad I use “Resize”. Very easy. Open app, select photo and save to required mb count. Can crop and do a few other things as well. Android would have similar options. Saving photos such as pdf and converting will effect you image...

I’m doing the preseason maintenance now. Deck is stripped. Going to paint it. Also modify the tension idler. I’m putting in a bearing instead of the bolt and bush which just gets pulled through the deck. I think the unit I have put in may be a little on the light side but will see. Few cracks to...

I’ll probably order direct from Warner once the dollar improves.

I think he was just making a point.

Thanks Startech. Looks like I’m replacing the whole lot. What a waste. Not practical to machine one up. I contacted Warner and they said they cant supply it seperate.

Are you sure about that? I thought it was a press fit onto the shaft. The riveted sections were part of the clutch assembly. The pulley is not part of the clutch and is only connected via the shaft. That diagram is misleading. Have a look at an actual assembly like the Warner clutch. Nothing...

The problem is I would rather pay $50 to replace a pulley than $700 for a complete assembly. Just seems a waster of money to replace something that isn’t broken. Kind of like buying a new engine because the harmonic balancer is shot. So if anyone knows where I could source a pulley would be...

I don’t want to replace the whole clutch assembly if it’s just the pulley that needs replacing. Seems such a waste. Surely one can be sourced from somewhere. Parts at the moment are very hard to come by. I’m still waiting for blower parts I ordered in January 🙄

Surely the pulley alone can be replaced.

Greetings, The pulley on my clutch assembly (605777k) is worn and I would like to replace it. The item is sold as a complete assembly and the quote I got was $780aud. There are no issues with the clutch just the pulley. Has anyone replaced this pulley and point me in the right...

Mystery solved. I swapped the coil and it started first pull. So frustrating. The spark was jumping over 10mm on the tester. Obviously something going on. I wasted alot of time on that machine but im so stubborn I didnt want it to beat me. The only thing I had left to swap out was the pull cord...

Compression is good!

Greetings, Riddle me this, working on a 322L that wont start. I have spark. Air gap is correct. Swapped plugs and both producing good spark. Removed flywheel and confirmed timing. Have fuel with no blockages or restrictions. When pull starting and plug out, fuel vapor evident...

I have a range of deck belts i sell. Is it possible to advertise on here. I clicked the contuct us form link above and it threw an error. Cheers

I test drove their 42” zero turn and I was impressed. I picked it up it is so light. Drove well. Dont know how it would last long term but it was good enough to give a go. The $9000 price tag makes it comparable or on the higher end of commercial machines in that size but I just don’t see them...

Given how much heat EV stuff cops on this site, I thought I would do a quick review on the is kit. I purchased the kit with additional 2x6ah batteries. In my opinion they shouldn’t be selling these kits with 5ah batteries but they are catering to a price point. My overall opinion of this kit...

Perhaps someone should start a thread on what are peoples thoughts about the new JD Ev ride on mowers.

I can’t believe some of you guys aren’t trusting politicians and what they are saying, what is the world coming too. This thread started off about the JD EV mower and seems to have drifted into political argument. Perhaps the thread could stay on topic about the merits/ pit falls of this machine.

You can rag on Tesla but they are the fastest production car. They eat lambos and Ferraris. Pretty incredible when you think about how crappy makita cordless stuff was back in the day. And from a safety point of view, the Tesla is pretty safe...

Genuine $200 stihl coil. There is really only one way it can be fitted due to coil lead routing. So yes.

Greetings, this machine won’t run. Plug is good and I replaced the coil which I now believe wasn’t the issue. Still could be wrong but the chances of a dud coil arriving is pretty slim. What am I missing. I disconnected the kill switch wire from the coil and still no spark. Coil...

Does leaving fuel in the tank actually damage anything or does it just go stale? If stale, it should start with a fresh tank.

Greetings, Trying to repair the above machine which is possibly a rebranded Powermate generator. Issue: wont start Symptoms: Fuel to and in the carb. Has spark. Will run if fuel is poured into throttle body. Diagnosis: Carb blockage. I have not stripped the carb at this point as...

Well now that problem is resolved, I think the coil has gone. I have no spark and I don’t get any continuity between the plug lead and anywhere on the coil or ground. I tested the circuit between coil and trigger and that’s all good. I wish I had the stihl tool. Are there any cheap coil...

Greetings, Riddle me this, I’m replacing the carb on the above machine and went to start it and heard this ticking noise. It is coming from the exhaust side of the cam. Just after the intake closes the exhaust opens very slightly then snaps shut and makes a click/clack sound like it’s rides off...

Hi Headbo100, in answer to your question: there is no auto cut out. I’m a commercial operator and run a hustler raptor with a mulch plug. As already stated, gator blades chop up the grass several more times before dropping down instead of discharging out the shoot. It takes a...

Greetings, Does anyone have any good suggestions for replacing #576625301 straps for the above machine. Anything genuine is going to cost over $200aud. Redmax 8500 blower harness seems to be around the $40usd mark. Just not a 100% which one to go with so recommendations would be...

Just thought I would update based on a bit of extra experience now if your drive belt keeps throwing, you have loose bolt Or cracked mounting brackets! I have worked on a few machines now with this issue and always the same. Some of the broken hangers can be hard to see. Fyi

Carb number is 4283/010021L 100388G appears beneath and I’m guessing is a serial number. A quick google search brings up a heap of listings for 4283 120 0601. The look identical and I’m guessing should work. If a couple of things are out, might just be able to swap over from the genuine.

I was told its an 850. I can’t see them anywhere so it must be an 800. Not ID on the machine due to heavy use. It’s a magnum if that helps. I managed to track down the clearances (0.10mm) and they were miles out. Adjusted and still wouldn’t start. Looks like the carb is stuffed. Local dealer...