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Thanks I did not know that. Yes it had a good following. . . .

Can't help as I have never heard of a Shortcut 1500 from Hustler? As you said it must be old. . . .

Yes get off the phone and use a desktop. Open picture in paint. Change the size until it fits without scrolling up and down or side to side. Now save this file. It will fit fine. . . .

No Hustler got sold to Stanley (Also know as Stanley Black and Decker-Yes the giant that owns many product lines!) back in 2021. Also note that Hustler is just a brand and the company was known as Excel Industries. They made Hustler and Big Dog mower brands. Still in business and still growing...

I also have added this to my Hustler Raptor 54" (FR691V Engine). Surprised at how rinky dink the factory air filter was. Then I saw that Kawasaki does install this better system on their better engines but as always it costs more. So it's $230+ and that would increase the selling price of this...

It's a pulley? Just replace it and move on. . . .

Another fan of ATF and Acetone mixture. I put it in a spray can with compressed air. Cheap and if you look at tests it usually comes out on top. But you will never see it in a commercial product because it's to common and has no special ingredients. I was very surprised too because I had always...

I found out how to change the deck belt with no tools. Pretty simple once you understand where to work on it. I have a Raptor SD 54" Mower. Belt Change with no Tools I can install or remove the belt in under a minute. One other thing I did to make service easier it to replace the bolts holding...

I prefer to use WIX which is also the same as NAPA Gold filters. . . .

Don't worry about the micron rating being too low. Way more than that to look at when picking a filter. Size of the filter media is number one. The more of that you have the better the filter and of course the higher the price too! No increase in pressure drop? Read about filters. It works just...

So far over 100 hours using the bigger Wix filters with zero problems. Probably won't make a measurable difference but I do like the few extra ounces of engine oil. I also added the factory Kawasaki oil cooler plate. Not as good as a completely separate cooler radiator but it does remove some...

It depends on what you want to measure? I got a mechanical/photo tachometer. Then I don't need to have any ignition or electrical connections and I can do stuff like PTO/shaft rpm's or electric motor speeds. I have some stuff that it's very difficult to get to anything so access is a major...

Actually they don't! Sometimes real life experience helps in situations like this! . . .

Yes I have also added a longer and larger capacity filter. Here is what I found for my Kawasaki FR691V engine. Factory called for #49065-7007 Wix 57035 2.3" long-This is the same length as the stock filter. Wix 51056 2.7" long Wix 51348 3.4" long Wix 51516 4.8" long Here is a picture of the...

One other comment since your in there already? The upper cogged belt in your picture is the drive belt for the Hydro's. These are problematic and I have gone thru 2 in 350 hours of operation. I have a Raptor SD 54" but I think your belt will be the same? Easy to check too. Mine stock belt was...

Was there suppose to be a picture? Can't figure out what your saying?? . . .

You bring up a good point that I tried to find out? What is the Zinc and Phosphorus level in the oil your using? I am a Mobil 1 fan and they make a wide range of products. After much searching I found the attached spec. sheet for Mobil 1. I have been wanting to try the 15W-50 in the engine as...

So simple! Thanks again. . . .

I am not far from your situation as I have 4 acres and way more than a thousand trees. I ended up with a ZT mower and a small utility tractor with a front end loader and several other attachments. It's a Kioti with a 3 cylinder diesel all hydrostatic and 4 wheel drive which means it's a dream to...

Hey that's great the Kawasaki stood behind their product. Shame the engine ate itself but that was not your fault. . . .

skip49 I did the same thing when I was still working so I could use my work's printer and paper supplies! I have the Operators manual and the parts manual both from Hustler and I added a couple of more things. My mower is a Raptor SD 54" so a different model than yours so no point in me listing...

Sorry but what is IPL? Yes that tab is installed depending on the serial number but there are errors here too. My mower was NOT in the serial range that these were installed on. That's why my version of the manual does not show it. Yet my mower did come with it. I think it should be on all of...

Yes I think that's exactly it. . . .

Yes thank both of you! Just got one ordered. Funny it's not even shown in lots of parts diagrams. It's on the later serial number decks so I guess my printing of the manual must be an earlier version. . . .

I lost a bearing in one of my idler pullies. Found the part number as #604792 but my mower deck has a broken part attached to the idler pulley bolt that is not listed in my service/parts manual? I have a 2015 Raptore SD 54". I found a picture of what I think the bracket should look like and I...

I have 325 hours on my Raptore SD with no problems? Not a common repair so I would look at the alignment of the belt and pulley as something is not aligned correctly. . . .

I also use the WIX filters with no problem. Sorry but I just noticed that no one has posted the WIX part number! I use WIX WL10102 . . .

Those are some lugs on those back tires too! I am still using the stock turf style tire to help with lawn damage but it is a trade off and my tires spin way too easy on grass. . . .

Yes a better cooler would be the more standard separate small radiator setup. I did not see a lot of room and decided the plate style would be an improvement over nothing at all. Has anyone measured oil temperature? These do run hot but they are designed that way. Plastic fender is not going to...

I had to add a heat shield under the muffler on my Raptor SD 54". Otherwise it left brown marks in the grass where the heat cooked it. Heat shield fixed it 100%. Hustler # 120564 - Muffler Shield Kit. About $35 from Hustler. . . .

Yes you need to install the proper brackets to keep the Hydro's in alignment. I am still on the original belts at 310 hours. Zero problems. They really make a difference!

Sorry can't help with your problem but I just did the valve adjustment and found out a few tips? First jack the back of the mower up. Otherwise oil pours out of the bottom of the valve covers. And it will keep coming out because of how they designed the engine. Poor design! Be sure and have a...

Do you have the braces installed? That's the important thing. Bolts don't matter if they are tight!! . . .

Yes listen to Bert. Get the Hydro model number and go directly to them. Forget Hustler they only buy and install the Hydro's. . . .

Can you post some pictures? Like Bert says above not sure what going bad means? . . .

Sorry to hear about the failure. Post back with what happened if you can? Don't hear many engines that die that early. . . .

Does your Raptor have the proper undated Hydro braces installed? Sounds like it does not since your throwing the belt? These need to be installed on any Raptor and check the bolts to make sure they are tight too. Braces have cracked and bolts have fallen out before. . . .

Yes I avoid spraying water on ANY of my machines anymore if possible. Tractor, mower get blown off with compressed air. Learned this from the Harley guys as any water left in the cracks will cause future rusting problems. They usually blow off their bikes after washing them. . . .

I saw a post about adding the factory oil cooler used on the bigger Fh721 engine to the Fr691v that I have on my 54" Raptor SD. Wish I could remember who posted that as I owe them a big thanks! Here are some pictures and a few things I did differently on my install. The Kawasaki parts needed...

I think you guys are right it's just a sign to stop fixing things. Those of us that weld, repair, paint or work with our hands in any way are the enemy. You must stupid and lazy and drink whatever cool aid is presented. But whatever DO NOT ENGAGE YOUR BRAIN!!! Just keep consuming the idiot...

Let us know how you like them. To me they are a gimmick and won't use them because I have zero problems with the current tires and wheels. A solution looking for a problem like a lot of so called improved products these days! . . .

Great find on the upgraded pulley!! If I ever need one I will look around. It's a shame Hustler does not list both pullies in the manuals as the biggest question is which pulley replaces the old cheap sheet metal versions. . . .

Glad you like it! Some guys have had problems with throwing the belt and miss-alignment of the Hydro's. The problem was lack of bracing between the Hydro's allowing the forces to twist the machine. Hustler did release an upgraded brace plus an additional brace. If you have these two braces...

The reason for Platinum and Iridium plugs is for longevity. That's how the car companies get the 100K mile rating for changing plugs. Now if you race or are into hi performance you will soon find out Copper is usually the plug of choice. BUT that also means much shorter service intervals like...

There are no particles as I have strained it. Don't know what temperature it runs but it is very hot! . . .

I use Mobil 1 Synthetic 15W-50 as called for in the manual. Those Hydro's do run very hot and I was surprised to see it gets so hot that it turns the Mobil 1 black from the heat! . . .

I have posted this multiple times. If your throwing belts check that your mower has the correct Hydro braces installed and that all the bolts are tight. Here is a picture with part numbers and EVERY Raptor should have these upgraded brackets if your machine did not come with them. Very simple to...

Yes old thread for sure! He is making a big mistake by operating the mower at less than full speed. New people need to understand a hydro-static drive must be operated a full engine throttle at all times. That's how they are designed to work. You adjust your ground speed using the twin control...

Maybe junk but I had a similar problem. Changed the fuel pump not it. Took all the fuel hoses off and reinstalled them. Fixed the problem. Appears the fuel system was sucking air at one of the connections. An air leak into the fuel system will give you a surging problem. . . .

Go to Hydrogear. They can give you a manual for your hydro's and the proper instructions. Yes rebuild yours instead of replacing them. It's only leaking fluid so the Hydro is still good. It's not dangerous at all. Get the Hydrogear part number. It should be on the hydro itself if the tag is...