Recent content by skip49

No beast, about 650 lbs. And I agree, it would never occur to me to get under anything without jack stands. I was wondering more if an older man(me) would be able to operate the jack. I’m not nearly as strong as I once was, but am still very active in yard and garden. Thanks, Skip

I love the simplicity of the Jungle Jack. I’m looking at it, as my bottle jack on my 8 year old, cheapie, Harbor Freight died. My question is, for those of you who’ve used it, will a 74 year old (and not terribly robust) man be able to use it to lift my ZT from either end, or should I just...

Glad to hear that. And you’re right, after actually using my mower for the first time after installing the kit, I knew my 40% figure had been conservative. And like you, if the XDX needed the deck assist so badly, and the mounting brackets are already on the mower, why in the dickens didn’t...

Jerry, no reason for you not to get the same results. I’ll (we’ll) be waiting to hear from you. Skip

Yes jeepi, I ordered from hustler parts and the order was fulfilled by Pronto. You are completely justified in being suspicious of EVERYTHING on line. And BTW, you won’t believe what a difference that kit is going to make. Money WELL spent! Only other thing is a suspension seat kit. Coming soon...

My apologies Mr. Mower. I’m usually extremely good at taking advice. The best I recall, at that time last year my dealer told me told me that they’d have that kit in a couple of weeks. As I was wanting to start a relationship with my new dealer, I ordered it and paid them, over the phone. When...

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Hey, they don’t call me Job for nothing ! Ok, I canceled my order with my dealer, got my refund, and found the kit on line. Last summer, when I ordered, it didn’t seem to be available. I’ve now ordered and it’s showing shipped today. Found it at hustlerlawnmowerparts.com Next project will be...

You’re not going to believe this, but it has been on backorder with my dealer all this time. I only saw your question tonight because I’m canceling my order tomorrow, and I was checking on line tonight and it seems to be readily available at several different places. I had paid my dealer in...

Turns out, the deck lift assist kit is readily available, and while my dealer didn’t have it in stock, they ordered it for me and I should have it in a few days. Notice: I’ll be glad when it’s installed! Skip

Thanks guys. I made hard copies of both the Service Manual and the Parts Manual. Both are really comprehensive. Oh,and yes, I too follow the service intervals in the Operator’s Manual. At least I did with my Raptor SD. I only have 3 hours on the XDX, but plan to have it for a long time. Skip

Sorry about the delay in thanking you. When I first posted that question I didn’t realize that my mower already has the brackets to accommodate this kit. Should be a 10 minute addition, IF I can find the kit. I’m dead sure my leg will thank me. Skip

I just traded my Raptor SD for a new XDX. The deck is WAY harder to raise with the foot pedal on the XDX. I saw the factory Deck Lift Assist kit and wondered if there was a downside to installing it. Anyone here installed/ used it? If there is no downside to having it, I think my 73 year old...

Thanks friends, I’m going today to buy black ink, so that I can download and print them. I’ll make my own dad-gum manual. Thanks again!! Skip

Having a little difficulty locating this. I picked up a new Raptor XDX today, and am looking for a shop manual. Question, is there a manual available in print, or will I have to download and print from PDF file online? Thanks, Skip