54" Hustler Raptor SD
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When the 42" Raptor first came out, missing bolts was one of the main problem as Hustler had only used plain nuts. They finally started using nylon lock nuts.
I only worked on one SD so far It had threw the belt but by the time it got here there was a lot more damage so the root cause wasn't discernible. The customer's wife had dropped a tractor bucket on the mower while attempting to loan it. I had to unload and move it around using a floor jack. Wheels would not turn. Several broken bolts was the result so I straighten out the mounts new 8 grade bolts, changed the belt and and idler pulley. I haven't seen it back yet and that was last year. But idler pulley bearing was shot.
I only worked on one SD so far It had threw the belt but by the time it got here there was a lot more damage so the root cause wasn't discernible. The customer's wife had dropped a tractor bucket on the mower while attempting to loan it. I had to unload and move it around using a floor jack. Wheels would not turn. Several broken bolts was the result so I straighten out the mounts new 8 grade bolts, changed the belt and and idler pulley. I haven't seen it back yet and that was last year. But idler pulley bearing was shot.
Thank so much that it can be repaired & It gives me hope that it's not going to do this ever. It's w great mower when the belt is on. (It came off 3vtimew in 1 day)
Common issue with these mowers. Broken brackets are a big issue. There are updated brackets and cross members for these. However if you have access to a welder and a few pieces of metal you can make it so this never happens again w/o buying any kit from Hustler. One major help is adding a simple cross brace in the rear just over the muffler. Also replace bolts with grade 8.
Thanks much