Change Blades on Hustler Raptor Mower

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Learn to change the blades on a Hustler Raptor Zero Turn Mower yourself with minimal tools and save time & money. Listed below are links for replacement mower blades and the tools you'll need to do this job. Thanks for watching!
Tools I use to change the mower blades on my Hustler Raptor zero turn:
Standard Blades for 54" Hustler Raptor: amzn.to/42W0evz
Mulching Blades for 54" Hustler Raptor: amzn.to/3PkF8nu
Rhino Ramps: amzn.to/3CHRHBS
Battery Impact Driver: amzn.to/3JqxZhG
Corded Impact Wrench: amzn.to/3qNqf2I
Pneumatic Impact Wrench: amzn.to/44h4OFT
1/2" Breaker Bar: amzn.to/3No2nKQ
24mm Impact Socket: amzn.to/3NId0cQ
Impact Socket Set: amzn.to/3CHSmDm
Non-Stick Mower Deck Spray: amzn.to/3JpUWl0
Kroil Spray: amzn.to/46wIB8P
Tools I use in my shop:
Gearwrench 3/8" Ratchet Set: amzn.to/48m0jMJ
Craftsman Screwdriver Set: amzn.to/3SbBY6I
Gearwrench Plier Set: amzn.to/3RFXQWc
Klein SAE Nutdriver Set: amzn.to/3TPltOT
Klein Metric Nutdriver Set: amzn.to/3vqvHuS
Gearwrench SAE/Metric combination wrench set: amzn.to/3vryOCR
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/3H9tdni
Rhino Ramps: amzn.to/3pDcRtD
3-Ton Floor Jack: amzn.to/3w0JQKx
MITER SAW: DeWalt DWS779S amzn.to/2K7Su5x
PLANER: Porter Cable PC-305TP No Longer Available
Recommended Planer: Delta 22-555 (similar) amzn.to/47mnPHQ
DUST COLLECTOR: JET DC-650 amzn.to/2I4tOZA
BISCUIT JOINER: Porter Cable 557 Plate Joiner amzn.to/2IrCiJj
ROUTERS: Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25hp amzn.to/41EXqnz
Makita Compact 1-1/4hp Router RT0701C amzn.to/3zZ1Hnk
CORDLESS DRILL and DRIVER: PORTER-CABLE PCCK619L2 20V amzn.to/4aEb6Dq
WELDER: Hobart 500559 Handler 140 MIG Welder amzn.to/2WrCLAe
GRINDER: Delta Power Tools 23-197 8-Inch amzn.to/4azyIJr
DRILL PRESS: ShopFox W1668 Benchtop w/Spindle Sander amzn.to/3l4SxPV
NAIL REMOVER: amzn.to/2XxSmzq
MULTI-TOOL: amzn.to/2Xu3TQl
Photo/Video/Audio Equipment I use:
Neewer Ring Light: amzn.to/2ZCCM7R
Canon Rebel SL3 (250D) camera: amzn.to/41FOPko
Canon 55-200mm STM lens: amzn.to/3DG9Qlk
Diety D3 Microphone: amzn.to/3SofWuJ
The above are affiliate links, while they do not cost you any additional money, I do earn a small commission when you use them. thanks!
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Dennis Coffey
Replace Blades Hustler Raptor
Change Mower Blades

Пікірлер: 38

@djmarak8760 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your description and going through the options of tools to use. Greatly appreciated!

@dwcoffey 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for watching!

@JN_USMC 11 ай бұрын

Fine job! You make it look easy!

@dwcoffey 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@nutsathewheel 5 ай бұрын

Great video Dennis, thanks for sharing the knowledge you have, much appreciated.

@dwcoffey 4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for watching!

@johnreinburg859 11 ай бұрын

Dennis, thank you for sharing!

@dwcoffey 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, John!

@Blu-Man 10 ай бұрын

@@dwcoffeyhello saw a video you did 8 yrs ago want to ask you about

@dwcoffey 8 ай бұрын

@Blu-Man Please leave a new comment on the specific video. The way You-Tube works, that's the only way to guarantee I'll see it. thanks!

@marlocj 18 күн бұрын

Great vid! Thank you.

@dwcoffey 15 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for watching!

@zacharysuttle4502 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@dwcoffey 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, Zachary!

@Levergunner88 2 ай бұрын

Your videos are detailed and easy to follow. Do you have one on Deck leveling for the Raptor?

@dwcoffey 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm sorry, I don't have one for that yet, but I'll try to make one soon.

@joes6883 11 ай бұрын

Hey Dennis. Good video. I traded in my Husqvarna YTH22V46 "only 206" hours on it for a Cub Cadet 46". Better stability and power. Hope you're doing well.

@dwcoffey 11 ай бұрын

I understand that Cub Cadet is a very nice mower! Thanks for watching!

@user-ox6pn5wo8r 11 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for, Dennis. Thanks. Do you think it’s worth it to sharpen the old blades or install new ones?

@dwcoffey 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes, I actually keep two sets of blades. When one set gets dull, I replace them with a sharpened/balanced set (I have a video on sharpening and balancing), then sharpen and balance the old set so they're ready for the next round. I'll do this until a set is worn too far, then I replace it with a new set.

@spresc2180 11 ай бұрын

I heard that magic word…….KROIL. Good Man! I have a 42” Husqvarna lawn tractor with a factory installed water hose port. I use it religiously for about 5-8 minutes after each use (3/4 acre) and it keeps my decks underside clear of grass buildup with just a very thin film of grass remaining and there is next to no rust after 8 years. I see your mower does not have those washout ports. If you installed one on each side of your deck and used them do you think that it would help with removing that grass buildup and eliminate the need to scrape?

@dwcoffey 11 ай бұрын

I do think washout ports would help, especially with the mulching kit installed. It would need a port for each blade compartment. Thanks for watching!

@ls60fd Ай бұрын

I have the same mower. You're using mulching blades. Do you have or need the mulching kit? Is there something that blocks the side discharge or is it just stock? I'm about to change my blades for the first time and Gator type mulching blades are the best from I have been told. Thanks for the video

@dwcoffey Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I use mulching blades with a mulching kit installed. The mulching kit includes baffles between each blade chamber on the deck and a plate that blocks the discharge chute. Gator type mulching blades seem to work best for me, but I don't buy name brand. Here's what I've been buying lately and they work fine: amzn.to/44jgrgz

@Johnny53kgb-nsa 3 ай бұрын

Hi Dennis, did you get rid of your Husqvarna mower, which do you like the best? I still have my Husqvarna lgt2554, it has 670 hour's, still going strong. Thanks, John

@dwcoffey 3 ай бұрын

Hey Johnny, the Husqvarna is still in the family. I gave it to my step-son. It has over 500 hours on it and still doing just fine! I like the Hustler a bit better because its faster. But the Husqvarna is better about not slipping on the grass, going downhill while mowing, and not letting the deck clog up, even with mulching blades. So it's safe to say they both have strengths and weaknesses. I'd still cut with either one and be happy. Thanks for watching!

@pdab4372 11 ай бұрын

Great video Dennis. Am I the only one that files the paint off from the sharp edge of brand new blades?

@spresc2180 11 ай бұрын

Nope! To me they do not feel sharp enough with the factory paint on the cutting edge.

@dwcoffey 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I know some people do because they put a better edge on the blades before installing. I generally do not (as long as the factory edge is ok), because the paint probably wears off within minutes of the first cutting.

@noenduringcity 3 ай бұрын

Is it necessary to use an impact driver or will an impact wrench also work?

@dwcoffey 3 ай бұрын

Either should work fine. Thanks for watching!

@noenduringcity 3 ай бұрын

@@dwcoffey Thank you! Super helpful video as I'm learning to take care of my hustler.

@Sunline7 8 ай бұрын

how many hours roughly till the blades need changing

@dwcoffey 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! That's hard to say because it all depends on what type grass you are cutting, how much dirt/sand/etc your blades are exposed to. I cut centipede and have a lot of exposed sand, I get about 30 hours before I need to sharpen my blades.

@georgebrunks5729 7 ай бұрын

My drive belt broke after 10 hours . Why ?

@dwcoffey 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hard to tell George...could be a defective belt, could have been installed incorrectly by the factory or the dealer. No belt should break after only 10 hours though.