Recent content by neetan

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    Testing of fluid ~ has anyone ever tried this, and has it helped

    Hello Forum, Yes happy with my Hustler, but was getting ready in the next few weeks to pack my Hustler Fastrack SD 48" away for the winter. Came across this on the YouTube, & was wondering if anyone ever tried this, and has it helped...
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    Open Unused Oil

    I have used oil that is 15 yr old, in an old JD w/800hr. but found I needed to change it after 10 hr in stead of 50 hr. but free oil is free. Just went to pure synthetic after, lasted another 800 before it needed rings.
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    Cleaning Mower Deck.

    I have a 48" Hustler Fastrak SD, I clean each cut. It takes me 15min at max, wide blade scraper(2"min." a small tarp 3x5 with a 2x4 attached each side, roll it out and scrap with my lift. No do not get under it, use jacks. Cut dry grass, not wet but sum times you are stuck.
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    Hustler Fastrak 48” vs John Deere Z425 54”

    Only thing I will say, i believe the Hustler & JD have a "Hydro-Gear ZT2800 transmissions" It is a toss up but the build quality of the deck & frame is better with Hustler. I have the 2014 Fastrack SD with the honda & love it. Look at if the service has been done on both, if one has it done go...
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    Bearing life

    How long should the Bearing in the blade spindles last? I am at 3 years and only 168 hr. maybe under warranty ? Thanks for reading.
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    Cut Quality to Production time

    Cut Quality to Production time comes more from, How fast do you go till the quality of your work starts to dissipate ? Some time to find I need to run a little faster but the quality seems to drop off, now the lesson learned is in spots the client never sees, or visits/ in sight of comes the...
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    Hustler service at your local dealer?

    Hi All, Hit my 100 hr. on my Fastrack Sd, 48" with the honda 20hp ~ Yes the euro ver. Just a few questions if I may. My Hustler instructions say that the zt3100 need an oil change at 200 hr. and the zt3100 manual says 75-100hr who should I follow? Thinking, Hydro gear since they made it...
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    Honda 18 hp twin

    This is my baby, she works just fine. Always had good luck with Honda. Good luck,
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    Belt Cracking? After only 50 hours

    Hi All, Eh... I have a new Hustler Fastrac SD that I purchased this year. I only have 50.8 hr., the belt came of. So while looking on how it goes back on, I noted on how many cracks the belt had. My question to you all is how long should the belt last? What Causes it to Crack? I know the unit...
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    Fuel usage?

    I was just wondering how much gas you are using in your units? I have the Honda 21hp. Hustler Fastrac Sd 48" and it seems to use about (3/4 GL) 3L of gas per hour, Is that normal? Would love your input. I thank you in Advance. :confused:
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    New buy ~ Hustler Fastrac 48" Euro

    Finally figured out the how to load a photo! Now with 11.6 hours and waiting for an oil change, and needs a wash. The dealer had the tire pressure at 18lb and what a ride, now at 12lb and a much better ride. When I received it, the seat had some stains on it, Hustler will replace the seat under...
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    New buy ~ Hustler Fastrac 48" Euro

    Hi Guys, Just got my new Hustler Fastrac 48" Euro, yes I know that the Euro is new (well new to me!).It turns out it sat in the showroom for 2 years. The difference is the 21hp Honda GXV630r, duel tanks, 105db rating, Larger expensive muffler and the metal covers for the spindles. As it turns...
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    Hello from Canada

    Live a few hours north of Tornoto, Ontario Canada. Looking for info on Zero turn and John deere tractors + a Sears Snow blower. Thanks
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