I’m glad your raptor sd is till running, things happens sometimes to the best of us by mistake or we get side tracked on what we was doing. I hope you get feeling better Max, Take Care.
Me too brother! Spent the last several days going in and out of ERs since Saturday. Hope to regain some health as CHF may not work out for me. But if it doesn't, know I consider you a very good friend Sir. Thank you for commenting.
I've hit up several manufacturers to sell me a hundred so I could simply mail them out to people in need at a dollar over cost. They want 25000 units at once. Believe I'll have to pass because the quality control on the few samples I've had so far have been 1 of 3 works without having to adjust the bi-metal spring contact points which most of those in need would never get a flat full contact surface and I'd end up sued for their house being burned down. So I've had to pass.
Surely hope it helped you in a simplistic way you were able to follow easily. Hope you subscribed and thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. Max Hughes
Glad you liked it. I've been very happy with Ergo 2.0 and wasn't displeased with Ergo 1.0. When that was going on and before the start of the health set backs, I'd intended making upgrades for Hustler & BigDog branded mowers in two modes, the actual bolt on parts and step by step plans some with dotted lines print outs and dotted lines layover plans. I managed to continue to do well enough to test my thespian skills to not show the illnesses but that had to come to an end and during this time I figured out I couldn't maintain the manufacturing any products if at anytime I fell into further depths which I did several times rallying back to performing level but not as well each time. I just got out of the hospital today 6/30/24 and saw the comments so I knew I couldn't allow them to go unanswered so if you will forgive the health update, I do my best to be responsive no matter my health. I appreciate you making me jog what memory I own.
One thing is for sure, it will or it won't. Have some filters on order, got a gallon of oil so it will get an early sevice to see what comes out of it. Hopefully it wasn't completely dry during the run from the front of the house to the Garaj Mahal to fill her back up. Just because there isn't any on the stick doesn't mean the oil pump pick up isn't staying covered. Thanks for watching.
Go to NAPA and get some Tire seal R Brand flat sealant. Yocan think me later buy a gal at lease a quart in back tires pint or more in front tires Miracle for tires
I've had tire sealant for a long time. I just have never enjoyed having it in the tires in the event a patch or plug was necessary. So I intend to use it now cause I know I don't have the energy to take the wheel off, put it on the HF tire changer to remove and replace the tire after it is patched. Good advice for sure. Thanks Joe.
Max, if you seat belt in and turnover seat pan is going to (flop /hinge) over , on a side roll ,seat needs to be locked down front and back.Its going to fold you up.Tractor seat belts are landed to the frame .
No, it just isn't good for the bottom of the deck stacking the debris which then stops the vacuum underneath as well as bad for the paint. Otherwise, not a biggie.
The fella no longer is in the printing business thus there are no longer any labels available as far as I know. You can join the Hustler Turf Mower Owners Official group in Facebook, look up Scott Hodge to send him a personal request. If you choose to join, make sure you answer the three questions to join. Whatever name you have on your FB account, type that in your name box. Also the other important one is what mower you have. I'll put you through.
Hi Max. My Raptor started moving jerky and then fully stopped. While trying to figure out the issue, I wanted to move the mower to a better location. The left hydro disengage lever won't move enough to lock it into the disengage position so I can push the mower where I want it...any ideas...thanks.
Check to see if it has a limb or any other debris blocking it from moving far enough. If none, disconnect from rod, then move by hand to see if it will disconnect. I can't tell you to go ahead and push or pull it, however if it were me, I know what I'd do. I'd pull it but I'd sure never tell you to. Is your drive belt tight? Is your wheelmotor full of 20w50 motor oil? Are the nuts tight on the steering sticks where the two levers come together? Do the two levers still have the spring on it? Is the steering rod connected properly at the steering stick lever in the front?
They work great. Since those were made and the video came out, there are probably 25 companies making them now. Bet they don't sell many though. Biswaye may not make them anymore considering how few sales there are for them.
I used Marigold. I'm working on getting the original color canned for me so I can get it out in an affordable price considering the Hustler price at nearly 30 bucks is ridiculous.
@MaxsGarajMahal Max, does those replacement braces match up completely? You know a smart man us should have the dealer through one in on Hustler perchance,overlooked that .For the 900 time,me" you big dummy" !
I made a few videos riding the mower. One is with the camera mounted solid on the deck as well as on the frame. That action camera does not have anti-shake or whatever that's called. I still don't have one. Need one, don't have it. lol. To answer your question, yes you can't be without them. The rear needs suspension also.
Its a 7' x 20' trailer. It is fairly heavy around 750 pounds I'd guess. I've never run it across a scale. I used it to carry 120+ 8x8x16 concrete blocks along with 40 20"x20"x4" solid base blocks along with all the items to level a house, metal banding, tie down augers, hard wood wedges, etc. So far the heaviest thing on the trailer I've moved with the Super Z is 3 Hustler ZTs at once, filled in with two push mowers, a few trimmers, fuel cans, etc. Handled it very well. I will remind you unless you have your electric brake connector hooked up, do not get anywhere near a slight decline cause you'll find the bottom of it whether on top of the mower or below it.
No, as the fender mount will rub the tire as well as the tank will also most likely rub the tire. First would only damage the tire, not a big deal cause it will wear in. Second may become detrimental to your health. I can tell you for the short time investment as well as the additional bolts and a piece of 1" aluminum square tubing, you have to do it cause it is so much worth it even if you paid someone $250 bucks for the body lift alone you're ahead. Haven't purchased any tubing lately, but the bolts in bulk at TSC would only be about 3 bucks. Tubing probably 6 or 8 bucks. How can you go wrong? Thanks for watching. Max
All RU-vid Channels have a magnifyling glass icon you can type in a search for their other videos. Just search Tachometers in my search magnifying area and you'll see two or three more videos covering different areas of tachs. Enjoy.
No, it shows actual rpm. Consider your governor will only allow your engine to turn X amount of rpm if set properly thus, if you show 3600 RPM WOT it is turning 3600 RPM WOT. I set mine first to 3600 WOT unloaded. Then I run the mower in heavy grass under load slightly uphill. My yard is 250' long with a 6 degree uphill. I make sure the engine is turning 3600 RPM WOT under this load. In order to get this outcome uphill under a load with a carb the engine requires the governor to allow 3750 to 3775 free load RPM. Give it a try and get back to me. Hope you subscribed, liked and hit the notification bell. Thanks for the comment and watching.
I have a wheeled trimmer. Second one now. I always abused the dickens out of them when I was still using them. I used a .135 Triangle string that I doubled twice on both sides giving 8 cutting strings. It would take down some pretty heavy brush with that red triangle string. Try that and see if that helps your cutter. I'll see if I still have the label for the string. It may still be available today.
@@MaxsGarajMahal I have over 1200' of ditch that I clear twice a summer and if needed again in the fall. Can't mow it, even with a ditch mower (I keep trying). The wheeled string trimmer is what seems to work the best and it's a hearty cardio workout.
@@markjanowski1502 There is a product that attaches a push mower or wheeltrimmer that allows the ZT to move along the top of the bank as the mower moves down into the ditch while mowing. I'll see if I can find the owner's number so you can call him to get one. It's a super heavy duty attachment that will work long after your mowers and you are gone. The name of the company is TowandMow. Here is their url. motorheadproducts.com/ by MotorHead Products MH-0014 Ditch & Tree Solutions.
Instead of drilling and screwing on the tab, could you have used superglue & baking-soda (maybe charcoal added for reinforcement)? Another video shows a guy doing that. What i'd find most daunting, is removing the electronic panel, because i'm terrified of fooling with electrical wiring. I've a top-quality 700watt countertop Sharp from the 1980s. Its electronic-panel is still smooth after more than 30 years. But by now the push-button very weak. (Also the light doesn't light, but that doesn't bother me.) I take it there's less problems with Pull-Open doors than Push-Button?
The super glue and charcoal is snake oil. You're welcome to use that method, however you'll break it more than likely first push on the door button. Remember, you are going to disconnect your electrical cord from the house electrical system. There is now nothing you'll be touching that has any discharge to you or shouldn't be. With that said, the repair is very straight forward. My fix is the cure as you're not going to be able to hit it hard enough to break that screw. Remember, you can't control just how hard others push on the button and many thinks they should try to destroy everything they touch. That person is the one I make repairs for as a challenge to them to go ahead and give it your best shot. Whichever route you take, hopefully it works best for you. Remember though, once you do the charcoal thing getting the pieces to fit precisely again is out the window. Hope you subscribed, liked and hit the notification bell. Best of luck and kind regards, Max
@@MaxsGarajMahal Mine is the vintage R-2A55 Sharp. A local repair guy told me by phone that it sounds as if i may need a whole new door (due to the spring being embedded within the door). But parts aren't available anymore for my model. My situation is, that I need to press in JUST the right place on the push-button for the door to weakly open. So if it were you - what would you do?
@@minniyoutubaster If it was me? I'd disassemble it, see how the door latch works while diagnosing the problem, design a plan, implement the plan, reassemble it to make sure it functions properly, then forget it if your repair design is solid. Here is a microwave that may be very close to your door design although the overall look may be different, you're more concerned with the mechanical design more than the aesthetical design. This video may be revealing to you once you see just how simple it is to take down and put back together. It will also help you in the future when one of the microswitches goes out on yours and it will. This is the URL for that video named: "Conquering a Stubborn Microwave That Won't Shut Off: Restoring Control, and How You Can Too!" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NJAZ2V5dF1s.html Just copy and paste that url into another tab and you'll go right to it.
@@MaxsGarajMahal Um, I clicked there, but in that vid you're focusing on switches, whereas i'm wanting to know how hard it is to fix latches that are embedded in the door. It may be way beyond my capability. That's where i'm at now. Besides, I personally am scared to fool with electronic switches. 🙄
@@minniyoutubaster You failed to garner the door latch part that is in the video. Plus you gained lessons on the switches that you'll need sooner than later. If you knock it apart, take some photos of the system, I'll be happy to do my best to see if a resolution comes to me. @gmail is my email to share the pics. That 30+ year old microwave/toaster/oven had the type of latch if I remember correctly. Seems it had a coil spring in the door but then that's been a year or two ago. The owner had a shop tell her it couldn't be repaired, couldn't get parts any longer and it isn't worth repairing. That was because the door latch stopped working because the top of the door broke when he was diagnosing the latch. For some reason, he pried up on the top of the door breaking the plastic retainer. It was JB Welded and still in service. That was 15 years ago. Remember, I pretty much always had what I used and used what I had.
Unfortunately it was not as helpful as I was hoping for. I have several Super Z's, there is nothing no youtube for deck leveling on a super z. Thanks for your video, parts of it did drag on. If I had a Raptor I'm sure it would have been helpful
That would be fantastic having a camera operator and editor. I'd be able to turn out a lot more helpful, smoother and clearer videos. Hope you subscribed for more videos and hit the bell. Thanks for the kind words and watching.
Hope you subscribed, liked and hit the notification bell so I can bring you many more helpful videos in the future. Bolts are simple grade five bolts in 1 1/4" below the heads. They are above the blades at the height I installed them. Wouldn't hurt to blue locktite them as well.
I've used rechargeable batteries for over 35 years but most of them aren't worth their investment. So, I'm always looking for replacements that will stand up to their claims. Helps others not make bad investments if I can test them for them first. If I can find batteries that stand up to a higher drain under a heavier load then I'm going to be in for a long time. Thanks for supporting the old Max.
Hi Max I have a Dixie when i operate it the left stick needs to remain slightly forward appropriately 1.5in then a right one to remain straight any suggestions to correct this on a dixie?? Thank you in advance
Without seeing how the Dixie is built, I'd not be able to give you a definitive reply. However, if you follow your rods and levers from the steering rods back to the wheel motors, it should reveal all adjustable connections. If those do not make themselves self explanatory. Shoot me some well lit photos with each end of the rods at neutral, then push the sticks forward (tie them into place as you shoot the photos) then rearward (also tie them back so that your photos are very clear) I will need you to explain each photo as to the connections, pivots, etc. Make sure you do this very very soon as I have a lot of cancer in the lungs and kidneys thus I may not be here long to help you if you delay. maxsgarajmahal.com
@@MaxsGarajMahal I am vey sory to hear about your cancer and I am sorr to even bother you with my mower nonsense. Hold on and kick ass Max best of luck to you and your family your new subcriber, Roman.
@@cvello3275 You are the only reason these videos were made so that you can get true value from your machinery and other items around your home for the money you paid. As long as I am capable, I will do my very best to do these and answer those that need assistance. I need my brain working in order to keep my body working. The best made machine is worthless if the computer stops functioning. Thank you for the well wishes and now allow me to help you out.
You mean to tell me you don't know how to put wrenches to nuts and bolts, then pull the bolt out? Sorry you viewed my video. And the paint does matter. Thanks for watching although your comment is anything other than constructive.
I think they both does a good job , making the leather look good , it’s what you like the best , I haven’t use polish or leather dye, in a long time, would get that polish all over my hands. Your doing a awesome job Max.
To drive the color deeper into the leather, I think the DrTulz wins that battle as the Kiwi just sits on top. But, the shine definitely goes to Kiwi. Thank you for the kind words my friend.
Thank you kindly. Just waiting for the next biopsies to determine eligibility for lung removal of the zero lung and growths in the good lung. Stay tuned. God willing I'll be helping people for years to come. If not, I've done a lot so He's in charge and I'll follow His wishes. God bless.
Hello! I have a question. Can I connect the cables of a KST thermostat directly to one another? I mean, I have a grill and its thermostat just burned (stop working)... So the grill's lights turns on but the grill itself doesn't have any change in temperature. I tried to find some new Kst254 thermostat to buy, but i couldn't find any. So... In this case, could I connect the cables from the thermostat KST directly to one another?
I won't tell you to do that but you might put some sort of switch between the two wires along with a fuse. That will help keep you in somewhat safe mode. But then I'd never tell you to do that.
Looks like that’s would be a great way too sharpen your blades, I’m not sure I got a place to put it. Great Video Max , Sorry to hear about your health problems , wishing you the very Best Max.
Thank you kind Sir. It is what it is. Just wanted to get a decent demonstration out there for everyone. You could mount it on your mobile work bench or tailgate of your pick up if you were professional. You can also mount it on a leg of a work bench. Pretty much anyplace with your creativity. Thanks for watching my great friend.
