Hey guys. First time rider owner. Purchased my Hustler Raptor whenever they first came out. About 130 hours on it I think. About 2.5 acre lawn. Seems to be really struggling to discharge here at the end of the season. I'm wondering if you can tell me anything helpful about mower blades and maintenance etc. I didn't grow up in a family that needed riders either, so everything is new to me when it happens. I have not replaced the blades or tried to figure out how to remove them to sharpen them and reinstall them yet. I'm sure they need it and that's what giving me the most trouble with getting the grass to discharge (though this has always been a problem with this mower).
Wondering what skill level is involved in taking the blades off and reinstalling them as I don't want to start throwing blades through the neighbor's window because I did something wrong. Also, is it common to just buy oem replacement blades or are there other companies that make better blades etc.
Thanks!
Wondering what skill level is involved in taking the blades off and reinstalling them as I don't want to start throwing blades through the neighbor's window because I did something wrong. Also, is it common to just buy oem replacement blades or are there other companies that make better blades etc.
Thanks!