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My Hustler SD54 has a Kohler KT740 engine. The Hustler manual mentions break in procedures are detailed in the engine Service Manual. Nope. Nada.............. Somewhere on the www I saw a mention that the oil and filter should be changed after the first 5 hours of operation. Elsewhere I have...

Who out there has replaced the plastic front wheel bearings on MTD tractors with oilite or super oilite bushings? Like the 941-0990 and 941-0516 outside bush?? I hope those are the correct #'s,,, For MTD 14AR808K731 I see parts listing for complete wheel/tire assy...gotta dig deeper.. How...

For the purists: Mower: Huskee 54" lawn tractor mower mod. 14AR808K731 Engine: Briggs & Stratton mod. 446777-0316-E1 Date code 040103 YG The parts breakdown specifies the muffler as MTD p/n 951-0616B (replaces 751-0616) These are somewhat expensive. I have...

I have a typo in my signature that I would like to correct, but cannot see how.............. Help,please ??

When I received my Raptor SD54 from the big-box store, it exhibited a SLIGHT track to the left when on flat ground. I didn't like that. So, I pretty much just followed the linkage til I found the adjustment. In the Raptor Parts Manual, page 3-10,see the inset for the steering linkage, item #7...

This is kinda how I feel I am mowing on my new Raptor SD https://i.pinimg.com/736x/22/22/79/222279ceaa98f293e76e1565459f800a.jpg

OK. Now I got one. How do I drive it?? First mowing with my Raptor SD 54 was an eye opening experience, but I'm sure that I'm not alone in that... I tended to keep my right hand steady and make minor course corrections with my left. What techniques do y'all use??

I have read that the Hydro Gear EZT transaxles are rated for gross vehicle weight of 900# As 2 transaxles are required, is that spec for 2 EZT units, or would the gross vehicle weight for 2 transaxles be 1800# ?

Should I expect to have to perform any setup adjustments to a new Hustler purchased from Lowe's ?? Do they just uncrate and deliver, or do they have people perform any adjustments? If they do, how skilled should I expect their personnel to be? Can I perform adjustments without voiding the...

I have seen 1 brief thread in this forum regarding my knowledge quest: I am comparing : Husqvarna MZ54S Hustler Raptor SD 54" vs. Both at the $4k price point (-10% at Lowe's this weekend) The Hustler is Kohler powered; the Husqvarna is B&S powered. Transmissions...Raptor SD ZT-2800; Mz54S...

I have read only 1 brief thread on this topic in the Husqvarna Forum, so I come here seeking advice. I am comparing : Hustler Raptor SD 54" vs. Husqvarna MZ54S Both at the $4k price point (-10% at Lowe's this weekend) The Hustler is Kohler powered; the Husqvarna is...

Is there a down side to using aftermarket coils in a B&S engine?? They cost way less, but do you give anything up in performance or longevity?

Is there a down side to using aftermarket coils in a B&S engine?? They cost way less, but do you give anything up in performance or longevity? I have opened this thread in the B&S Forum.....this one oughta be deleted.

This is a bit of a search for trivia knowledge. Back in the 80's or 90's, Honda ran a TV commercial in which they showed that each of their mowers had to pass a 1 pull start test administered by a woman. Any mower that did not start on 1 pull was sent back to the floor. Does anyone remember...

I have read many threads on Honda engines surging. Most seem to occur when the mower is new or cold. Mine is a bit different. Engine is GCV160A Type S1M and GJAE series. Automatic Choke, BB65E A carb. It starts and runs fine for about 5 minutes, then the surging begins. Most things I have read...

I pulled my head out of the sand recently and found that B&S has changed the power ratings of their engines. Now, everything is in FPT which I translate as Foot Pounds Torque, rather than good old HP. I do understand the difference between the two, but am not sure how they relate in lawn and...

I have a Huskee mod 14AR808K731 that I use for the lion's share of grass cutting. 54", 26hp B&S V-twin, 2 speed transaxle, variable speed belt drive. I have replaced both drive belts and adjusted the pedal travel per the manual, about 1 3/8" before engaging if memory serves. I can't help but...

I have always had to choke my B&S V-Twin 26hp to start , even when it is warmed up. So. I cleaned/rebuilt the Nikki 2bbl carb. Still needs to be choked to start, even when it has been running for a while. Any suggestions as to what to look for? During the rebuild process, I the 2 main jets fell...

I am working on my Huskee (MTD) 148AR808K731 w/54" deck. The steering is very sloppy. I have replaced the tie rod ends,plastic bushings, steering shaft pinion bushing and the pinion. Last season I replaced one of the bronze flange bushings that the steering gear rides on (the guide bushing that...

I have a couple of MTD mowers. Model # shouldn't be important as this is a generic adjustment system with MTD mowers. Both use the same deck leveling system: a large hex bolt adjustment gear up/down on the left side secured by a smaller bolt in the middle of the large one. My 46" mower seems to...

Having gone through a steep learning curve while attempting to use aftermarket mower drive belts (never again..) I have queries about deck drive belts in MTD tractor/mowers. Are the MTD brand belts superior to aftermarket belts for deck/spindle drive purposes? If the use of aftermarket belts is...

I have a Huskee 14AR808K731 garden tractor which I am calling good old #88 Dale Jr. seems to always have the complaint "can't get no forward bite" describing a push condition. I have the same complaint with my mower. Turn the wheel (just pretty much rebuilt the steering) and old #88 doesn't...

I have a couple of MTD built Huskee riders, both of which use the plastic steering arm bushings p/n 941-0475 These things don't hold up worth a darn and are responsible for considerable play in the steering. Has anybody tried replacing these with bronze oilite bushings? If so, how did it work out??