Raptor SD recall

[chemingthroughtheleather]

In looking for a dealer(since I'm a "BBS" guy:ashamed I made several calls to apparent dealers,there are four listed within a 30 mile radius,unfortunately half of them no longer are dealers.The third one is woefully behind on his commercial customers and will not promise anything within the next month:frown:.My last shot was in a very rural area that I'm unfamiliar,turns out he has no actual storefront and essentially makes repairs out of his truck.This turns out to be a great option as he can come to me and do the work,we talked candidly about my BBS status which he saw as no problem,"I'm glad to have you as a potential customer" was his attitude,he is an authorized dealer for Hustler,Kawasaki and Honda motors.He was well aware of the recall and has the parts on hand.I'm feeling GOOD!

 

[Dothehustle]

I just bought one on Saturday, calling the dealer today to see if the recall was done. I have now put about 3 hrs on it and it is awesome. For the money I think that it is the best deal on a ztr going. I bought the sd 54 and I think that there is a vast difference between the sd and the standard.

 

[chemingthroughtheleather]

You are making me even more anxious to take possession hopefully tomorrow,my grass is totally out of control, so much so several neighbors have offered assistance.I'm turning them down w/o explaining my purchase,should be interesting when they inquire about what mowed that jungle!:laughing:

 

[Dothehustle]

You are making me even more anxious to take possession hopefully tomorrow,my grass is totally out of control, so much so several neighbors have offered assistance.I'm turning them down w/o explaining my purchase,should be interesting when they inquire about what mowed that jungle!:laughing:

Spoke with my dealer yesterday and he assured me that the repairs were done. My advice is mow it twice once high and then on a lower setting, I HAVE NO doubts though that you could power through some tall grass on a lower setting the first time though.
I have owned a dixon, craftsman,(2) Deere, snapper, and now hustler. the hustler is my favorite.

 

[JimDawg]

My advice is mow it twice once high and then on a lower setting, I HAVE NO doubts though that you could power through some tall grass on a lower setting the first time though.

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My local extension office recommends not removing more than 1/3 of the grass length on a single mowing. If your grass is really tall, they recommend mowing it once at a high setting and then again a few days later at your regular height because it will damage your lawn less than mowing once at your regular setting. Of course there's the added benefit that you'll get extra seat time this way.

Enjoy!

 

[chemingthroughtheleather]

Good advice,I'll do it twice with hopes the grass doesn't clog the chute too often.Unfortunately my delivery date was moved back to May 23..... Once I get going it should bring some much needed "fun mow".Neighbors will probably throw a party as eye sore is corrected.

 

[Kremeneon]

Good advice,I'll do it twice with hopes the grass doesn't clog the chute too often..

Get a bungee or something and lift the chute just barely above level, 2-3" from its natural position. I've not had any problems since this, even in 18" of field grass. Don't lift too far though or grass will rain down on you.

I think I'm going to make a stop block of some sort of plastic to put under the chute / in the hinge to keep it at the angle that works for me.

 

[mooch91]

Can someone provide a picture of what a recalled clutch looks like?

 

[MRCo.]

Can someone provide a picture of what a recalled clutch looks like?

There is no 'recalled clutch.' All we are doing is taking the clutch off, adding two washers and putting it back on with a new bolt. No big deal.

 

[RaptorSD]

MRCo. are the 2 washers and bolt shown the complete update? If in doubt contact your dealer chances are the update was not done without your knowledge.

17 hours on my SD now, great mower I would buy again.