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  1. Tomster

    Rebuilding A Deck!

    I live in an area of Texas that is very sandy, so I am constantly going through mower blades and my deck was slowly but surely being eaten away. This is what my deck looked like: So I used sheet metal and rivets to rebuild the underside of the deck. This lasted a 1.5 years so I knew I needed...
  2. Tomster

    There, I fixed my deck!

    Lots of South Texas sand equals a deck with holes after 400 hours! Here is the before: and after: Lots of rivets and sheet metal and I have a Frankenstein deck! Hopefully I can get another year or two out of the deck now.
  3. Tomster

    Deck Problem!

    So this is what happens after 400 hours in a sandy area! Looks like I'll be making some repairs.
  4. Tomster

    Sand Kit

    Has anyone installed the "Sand Kit" yet? My deck on my 54" Raptor is getting holes and I need to do something before I have to buy a new deck. Thanks!
  5. Tomster

    Replacement belt

    Ok, my bracket became loose for a second time and this time it got my hydro belt. I ordered an aftermarket one online and then on the way home from work I picked one up from Tractor Supply. The Tractor Supply belt was a 1/4 inch too long but seems to be working fine. I guess I'll use it until...
  6. Tomster

    Sprayer/battery question

    I am converting a 50 gallon tow behind sprayer from gas pump to 12v sprayer pump. The pump is rated at 12 V 11 A 3.8 Gal 45 Psi. My question is whether the mower will recharge the battery enough for continuous use or will the pump eventually overpower the charging system? I will be using a...
  7. Tomster

    Jacked up Raptor SD!

    How do you jack up the front of your Hustler's. I had a nice lift for my previous mower but the Raptor's front wheels are too wide so I need to get a new lift or come up with some way to jack it so I can change blades and clean out the deck. What say you experts out there? Tom
  8. Tomster

    Raptor SD 54" Blades

    So I bought my Raptor 54 last fall and it's time for some new blades. Where is a good place to purchase them online? Thanks!
  9. Tomster

    Attachments?

    Looking for a place other than the dealer to purchase attachments such as engine cover and lever extenders.
  10. Tomster

    New Hustler

    So I decided to upgrade from my Craftsman GT5000 to a new Hustler Raptor SD 54"! Very impressed with the Hustler but will keep the Craftsman to do the light work. :smile:
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