Raptor 52 steering issues forward and reverse rubbing

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  • / Raptor 52 steering issues forward and reverse rubbing
Hi. New here.

Just bought the Hustler Raptor 52 today and my dealer isn't open tomorrow and I have several clients that I have to mow this weekend, so I'm hoping to find some answers here.

The steering levers seem to be not centered in the space going forward and reverse so the levers are rubbing on the frame and starting to leave marks on the levers after just one mow. It's annoying to have to push really hard inward to keep the levers in the center of the track especially when trying to engage in reverse. When trying to pull the levers back to reverse, they bang on the frame where the brake locking notch is just enough to make the steering all herky-jerky.

Anyone know what I can adjust to get the levers moving freely without rubbing? Thanks a ton in advance!
 
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MRCo.

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  • / Raptor 52 steering issues forward and reverse rubbing
Your dealer must not have done the pre delivery inspection right, the steering should be checked and mower fully tested. The manual on the hustler website tells you how to adjust it.

Side note: "Clients" aren't what a Raptor is built for.
 
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