hustler raptor sd 54"
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2 and a half years with mine now. Only some adjustments needed in the beginning, no problems to talk about. Still only have about 60 hours so far. Lots of cutting so far this season though.
What engine does the new model come with?
What engine does the new model come with?
I got the the only kawasaki engine in 8 dealerships. thanks for the feedback
would you treat the underside of the deck with anything?
thanks
thanks for the feedback, yes a kawasaki
I love my RSD 54 so far,,using it commercially with 40 hours on it so far and its awesome!!
Just take it easy over rough terrain and treat it with TLC,,it will last you a long time,,oh yeah...you might want to flip around the bolts on the back of the hydros so the shank is going through the frame,,and upgrade those to grade 8 lock nut...there is a thread around here on that somewhere...I just flipped my grade 5 around and keep an eye on them once a week...I also added a belt cover mod and a pre filter but thats at your own risk,oh yeah and I took one of the 3 springs out from under the seat and added felt too the other two,,such a nicer ride,,quiet also..no more squeak
Just take it easy over rough terrain and treat it with TLC,,it will last you a long time,,oh yeah...you might want to flip around the bolts on the back of the hydros so the shank is going through the frame,,and upgrade those to grade 8 lock nut...there is a thread around here on that somewhere...I just flipped my grade 5 around and keep an eye on them once a week...I also added a belt cover mod and a pre filter but thats at your own risk,oh yeah and I took one of the 3 springs out from under the seat and added felt too the other two,,such a nicer ride,,quiet also..no more squeak
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No, did not treat the underside of the deck. Got a set of ramps and knock off some big chunks after a damp cut so as not to stink up my garage too much. I don't cut wet.
Neighbor has a base Hustler 52", he is a morning cutter. He puts out a cloud of water when cutting.
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Just for added insurance before I ever turned my mower on (last 3 I owned) I coat the underside of the deck with ez slide - if you have ever tired to stand in a gravity wagon painted with this stuff you will understand it is very slick
http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/ez-slide-graphite-based-coating-1-gal?cm_vc=-10005
I find it hard to believe any spray coating will last, when the original paint wears off to bare metal.