Hustler Raptor X Oil Change

[@tony17]

Really appreciate the hustler mower content specially the maintenance ones

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Jorge! I plan to post more videos on the Hustler.

[@willieharris6251]

Thanks for your excellent video. I didn't need to read the directions. Your video was outstanding. Thanks very much.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching, Willie!

[@MrAllen-fv4kk]

Dennis I just found your video and it was a great help. Your video made my oil change very easy. Thanks.

[@dwcoffey]

I'm glad this helped! Thanks for watching!

[@Billsmafia93]

Just got my raptor x 54” a week ago today! It is a great machine, I absolutely love it. Thank you for these videos.

[@dwcoffey]

Awesome! Thanks for watching, Taylor!

[@brians5633]

Great video. Very thorough and straight to the point. Doing my first 10 hour oil change this weekend.

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Brian! Glad this helped!

[@charlesavino8826]

Makes me nostalgic for my Cub Cadet and the 10 minute oil change. Great video, thanks!

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Charles! Ain't that the truth!

[@cajunman2261]

I just brought my hustler raptors XD 54- deck last week. Only two hours so far. You are correct on getting longer hose to drain oil...i just install my hitch today ..good video !!!

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching!!

[@altus62]

Home Depot has clear 1/2 in. tubing. 10 feet for less than $7.00. You'll be able to see the oil draining.

[@jasonzuress9908]

Fluid extractor is the way to go. No need to mess with the drain.

[@Chipotle661944]

I like the aluminum foil tip. I never thought of that. I'll probably use that on my cars and trucks too. Thanks for the video, brother!

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you for watching!

[@charlesavino8826]

Listen to Dennis, he knows of what he speaks. Make the aluminum foil boat, you will save yourself a huge mess. Be careful with that plastic release valve, I was afraid to over tighten it and it leaked till I got back down there and gave it a little more umph. That thing should be metal. Thank you again Dennis. That was a lifesaver video.

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you so much, Charles! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@samuelwallace2829]

I bought the raptorex April 2020 and have had nothing but trouble getting it started the battery doesn't have enough power to start the engine have had the battery replaced twice

[@mpifer9574]

Good video, I usually back the left rear wheel on to a 2x4 to give it a little tilt to one side.

[@dwcoffey]

Great idea!! Thank you for watching and sharing!

[@altus62]

Got a new one for Father's Day and haven't reached the 10 hour oil change point yet.Fooled around checking with that oil drain tube.Didn't look too good to me so I went to Home Depot and got some clear 1/2 in. tubing. I needed some for other things also so I got 10 feet for $6.xx

[@dwcoffey]

Nice! I'm still working on a solid reconfigure for that drain. haha. Thanks for watching!

[@GaryT1952]

Well explained as usual Dennis 🎯

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you Gary! I really appreciate you watching!

[@Jp19557]

I used a small disposable aluminum baking pan. I had cut a slot under filter.

[@dwcoffey]

Perfect! Thanks for watching!

[@ricardoarias3261]

excellent video...thank you for your help.

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Ricardo!

[@countryboy_71]

Appreciate your videos, Dennis...and the very end of this sparked a question! What did you do to enable you to start it without being on the seat? I know it's a 'safety' feature, so it's at my own risk! Did you disconnect the pressure switch at the back of the seat?

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching! No, I haven't disabled anything.....it lets me start it as long as the blades are disengaged and both steering arms are in the parked position (all the way out). If your won't do this, check the space behind the steering arm levers at their pivot points. I've had grass and dirt accumulate there to the lever won't fully go to the outside and thus prevents the 'parked' safety switch to make.

[@hilham89]

I'm not sure how I like that the pump fans don't have a cover over them. I'm assuming the fans are plastic?

[@dwcoffey]

They are plastic and they accumulate a lot of dirt in the hubs. Doesn't seem to affect performance, but I wish there were caps on the hubs. Thanks for watching!

[@TReagan81]

I need help. My drain plug will not loosen. With the design, it’s difficult to get both my hands in that small area. The whole thing wants to turn

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching! You will probably have to remove the oil filter to get access to the drain valve. There are two flats on the rim of the valve, where it threads into the block, you can use those to tighten the entire valve and keep it from turning. If there isn't enough room to tighten it that way, you'll probably have to unbolt the engine and lift it up enough to get a full turn on the valve. Alternatively, you might be able to get a 7/32 allen wrench into the end of the valve (inside the 10mm plug), then hold the valve body to loosen the drain plug. I hope this helps!

[@TReagan81]

@@dwcoffey Thanks. I took it back to the dealer. They replaced the drain plug.

[@steves659]

Oil quantity for the full change please?

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching! 2.1 qts with a filter.

[@Pigalino]

Makes changing the oil on the old Husky look easy huh? 😉

[@dwcoffey]

True! I'll be modifying this one to make it easier, for sure! Thanks for watching. :)

[@wolfeva1251]

Very very helpful

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching!

[@scotty2746]

I guess the raptor XD would be same procedure?

[@dwcoffey]

Yes, same procedure. Thanks for watching, Scotty!!

[@trnfan176]

Nice vids

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching!!

[@heidihokes7789]

I watched your video on replacing the Husqvarna front tires with flat free. I have same model I just bought, but tires on it are 15x6.00, but the Marathon flat free only has 15x6.50 Not sure if I can go from 6.00 to 6.50???? Help, please

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Heidi! That's what I did on mine....the hub was the same so the wheels and tires fit with no problems.

[@heidihokes7789]

@@dwcoffey Awesome!! Thx so much, Dennis!!! I have watched several videos on this tractor from different influencers, but your videos are far superior and informative & I appreciate you and am subbed! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. At 60 yrs old & disabled, I am on my own to figure all of this out, so I REALLY appreciate you, believe me!!! I watch the ads to make it pay off for you, too😉

[@dwcoffey]

Thank you Heidi! I appreciate your support and I'm glad these vids help!

[@jeremyevert6696]

The dipstick isn't to be threaded in when checking the level. I believe it says it on the actual dipstick...please double check.

[@dwcoffey]

Yes sir, you are correct! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@samuelwallace2829]

Has anyone had trouble starting their mower with that small battery I have had nothing but trouble had two new batteries new starter still have trouble

[@dwcoffey]

I have not had a problem with the battery, but I did have to get the starter solenoid replaced under warranty. Thanks for watching, Samuel!

[@trnfan176]

Why not just buy a longer tube?

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching! I could, but I just don't want to keep up with a tube. I'd rather have all I need installed on the mower, just to save some trouble.

[@ikeyeet8312]

Horrible design of that mower for the oil change. the scag liberty z is much easier. but my dad is gettin this mower.

[@dwcoffey]

I modified the oil drain on my Husqvarna tractor, plan to do similar on this one. Thanks for watching!

[@ikeyeet8312]

@@dwcoffey we would up buyin another liberty z, 48” one. They had it next to a raptor x and it was an easy decision with the 15% discount.

[@Quetorials]

@@dwcoffey what a mess. This is horrible design. Great engine but missed the mark on design for oil change

[@macherman259]

Question I hope you can help with . I just bought a used mower with a fr691v Kawasaki engine. It has two hoses coming off the carburetor. One to the fuel pump and the other is just laying loose. Could you possibly tell me where it connects? Also the engine will not start if it is below 50° f. Any ideas? Thank you

[@dwcoffey]

Thanks for watching, Mac! I'm only aware of one fuel line to the carb....there should be a nipple on the side of the carb and the line attached to it should come from the fuel pump. Where on the carb is the other line attached?