Hustler Mower Throwing Drive Belts? PERMANENT fix shown here

This Hustler Raptor SD 54" kept throwing drive belts. In this vid we dive into what happened, why it is happening, and the solution I came up with to both fix the problem and permanently keep it from happening again.

Here are some links to save you time. Most of these are affiliate links so if you end up buying I will earn a small commission. Thanks for your support!

I didn't use these, but would be a good option if you can't weld to repair the bracket like I did. It looks like there are some aftermarket brackets available that are thicker than the factory ones (make sure you find the right one for YOUR mower): https://amzn.to/3JTXI2e

If you do decide to go the route I did, here are links to tools and parts to do it:

Norton 4.5" grinder flap disk: https://amzn.to/3pIs0y9

Carbide burr bit set: https://amzn.to/3pTqxVA

Grizzly radial arm drill press: https://amzn.to/3NNq1AI

5" cross slide drill press vice: https://amzn.to/3pLYhEp

Quick clamps (for squeezing/spreading): https://amzn.to/3riMxto

Inkzall (the BEST shop markers I have ever used): https://amzn.to/44Ejdft

5/16-18 x 3" Grade 8 bolts (10 pack): https://amzn.to/46JZxIU

5/16-18 coarse thread nut/washer assortment: https://amzn.to/3Oc8HXk

Raptor SD Hydraulic Transaxle filters (qty 2): https://amzn.to/44nkbwW

20w-50 Full Synthetic Hydro-Static Transmission Oil: https://amzn.to/3pLaMA9

Hydro-Gear Transaxle Air-Purge Process:    • Hydro-Gear Transaxle Air-Purge Process  


This is the way I did it, I would love to hear your feedback on what has worked for you in your shop. Hope you get some ideas!

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