Hustler Grass Cutting Problem

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• Aug 15, 2011 / Hustler Grass Cutting Problem

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The Hustler I have is an awesome machine except it cuts grass very poorly.
The 70 inch deck has 3 blades and when you make a pass you have the grass still standing between the center and outside blades. 2 strips of uncut grass on each pass. :thumbdown: This is not expectable for what is otherwise a great machine. It has done this since it was new, I had it serviced with new blades and still does the 2 strips of standing grass. :confused2: Are the blades to short, misaligned, is this happening to anyone else.
Thanks in advance.

 

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• Aug 19, 2011 / Hustler Grass Cutting Problem

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Hello
I was hoping to get a little help with this grass/mower/wth, issue.

 

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• Aug 19, 2011 / Hustler Grass Cutting Problem

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There are several reasons that would cause the condition that you are describing, blades not being sharp or the RPM's of the engine could be to low.

 

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• Aug 19, 2011 / Hustler Grass Cutting Problem

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Thanks Lawnman50r
I guess the blades could be dull but I mow at max throttle.

 

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• Aug 19, 2011 / Hustler Grass Cutting Problem

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Even with your throttle all the way forward your engine may not be at full RPM's and I have engines drop 200 RPM and the mower does not cut right. What dealer did you buy the mower from?

 

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• Aug 19, 2011 / Hustler Grass Cutting Problem

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Check your blade length ... turn them to where the tips are about to touch each other... What is the gap between them??
They should just clear if there is any "Gap" that will be the space not mowed.
Another way to measure for needed blade length is to measure from spindle to spindle, center to center... and compare that measurement with the blades you are using... You want your blades as close as possible without touching.
ARE you sure you have a 70 inch deck?....
I think that machine is only available with a 60 OR 72 inch deck... :smile:KennyV

 

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• Aug 19, 2011 / Hustler Grass Cutting Problem

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side discharge 798702 BLADE, F24.50"-H-F-CW X X
mulching 798710 BLADE, 24.50"-MUL-F-CW X
Gator 798728 BLADE, 24.50"-GAT-F-CW

Here are the 3 choices of blades for your machine the part #'s are in red and these #'s should be stamped on the under side of the blades you have. if one of these #'s is not stamped in your blade i would assume you have the wrong blades. you will also notice the length of your blade should be 24.5"

 

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• Aug 22, 2011 / Hustler Grass Cutting Problem

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Lawnman50r and KennyV
Thanks for all the information I will be checking the blades.
Much appreciated
Mike