48" Hustler Raptor SD threw belt on 3rd pass

FieldCut48 said:

Hello everyone...
I purchased a brand new 48" raptor SD mower, get it home and it throws the belt on the 3rd pass down the yard. The dealer I purchased it from is closed for the weekend. From the looks of this forum this is a common problem with this mower. Wish I saw all this before purchasing one:ashamed:

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KrashnKraka said:

Not only that ride, plenty have the problem.

AFAIK the manual only covers the belt route and "how to" in fitting
replacement belt.
Me, I'd be shaking that dealer up... chase 'em offn their chaise lounge
beside the pool.
They got numbers?

Maybe all you can do is check the belt install is correct by the manual.
Check the tension on the belt is within 3/4" of straight when depressed
with the palm of your hand. And observe all the pulleys as they spin, no wobbles
or worse, no spin.
Anything else is dealer stuff on a showroom machine.


Trust that helps some.

KK

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FieldCut48 said:

I think the business card he gave me has his cell number on it. I will be calling him in the morning.

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KrashnKraka said:

Be gentle... eaay does it until there is sign the dealer could
not really give a FF.
Caught your welcome post, you read as happy enough, try and
maintain that till Monday

KK

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FieldCut48 said:

Dealer was pretty cool.. he stayed over 1hr to let pick it up. I'll keep that relationship going. He's all but 2 miles from the house

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KrashnKraka said:

...win win :thumbsup:

KK

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FieldCut48 said:

Matched a Troy Built 50" Deck 127cm belt from Lowe's today. Mower cuts like a charm

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KrashnKraka said:

Toooo easy!
Some others will read that fix with interest!

Sorry I cannot view your pix as my browser does not
play well with images uploaded here. I use off site
servers for anyyhing I would rarely want up.
Buuuut I take it you're happy an' that is a Good Thing!

/waves

KK

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