Hustler RAPTOR

Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic

Hello Forum brains. 
I've tried on line support with no success. Then I recalled I have access to the entire USA for direction on most engine issues. Hopefully someone can direct me.
There is a summary below of all that I have done. Honestly, there are dealers with a few miles of me with labor charges $100/hr which I would like to avoid. Especially if I can manage the repair. I'm a novice in mechanics so if someone replies talk as you are a teacher in a class. LOL. 

Engine will not crank. Battery? - fully charged. Solenoid? replaced not long ago and there is no "click, click, click" like a solenoid failure. Key and switch? replaced. There is a faint click. Safety interlock switch replaced. Nothing. Listening again, the faint CLICK appears to be in the harness under the right side, on the switch key side.

Hustler Raptor model 935759 purchase date March 2018.

Am I on the right track? What have I missed? 

Thanks

Julian from eastern NC

	This site is not affiliated with AGCO Inc., Duluth GA., Allis-Chalmers Co., Milwaukee, WI., or any surviving or related corporate entity. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. All information presented herein should be considered the result of an un-moderated public forum with no responsibility for its accuracy or usability assumed by the users and sponsors of this site or any corporate entity.
	The Forum	Parts and Services	Unofficial Allis Store	Tractor Shows	Serial Numbers	History

Author	Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic
AllisD14 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 29 Aug 2023 Location: Washington, NC Points: 17	Post Options Post Reply Quote AllisD14 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Hustler RAPTOR Posted: 13 Feb 2026 at 7:47am
	Hello Forum brains. I've tried on line support with no success. Then I recalled I have access to the entire USA for direction on most engine issues. Hopefully someone can direct me. There is a summary below of all that I have done. Honestly, there are dealers with a few miles of me with labor charges $100/hr which I would like to avoid. Especially if I can manage the repair. I'm a novice in mechanics so if someone replies talk as you are a teacher in a class. LOL. Engine will not crank. Battery? - fully charged. Solenoid? replaced not long ago and there is no "click, click, click" like a solenoid failure. Key and switch? replaced. There is a faint click. Safety interlock switch replaced. Nothing. Listening again, the faint CLICK appears to be in the harness under the right side, on the switch key side. Hustler Raptor model 935759 purchase date March 2018. Am I on the right track? What have I missed? Thanks Julian from eastern NC

Sponsored Links

TedN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 30 Apr 2025 Location: Central WA Points: 145	Post Options Post Reply Quote TedN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 1:21am
	Since nobody else has chimed in I'll mention a few things. I know nothing about the Hustler Raptor, but did find manuals online. In the operators manual on page 4-2 it mentions a fuse, I would check it first. It also mentions several safety start interlock switches on page 3-2, not just the seat switch but also park brake switches and a deck clutch switch. If you look in the parts manual there are also two relays in the wiring harness, but I didn't find a wiring diagram so it is only a guess that one of them may run the start solenoid. If it were mine I would be a little confused at this point, and I would be a little hesitant to just start throwing parts at it. If it is not the fuse you need to start testing things. If you don't have a tester it would be a good investment. I have a combination test light/circuit tester I like to use that has LEDs to tell me continuity or voltage, with 3 different lights for 6, 12, and 24 volts, plus two lights for straight or reverse polarity. In short, several different things that could be wrong. Without a wiring diagram it is difficult to say exactly where to test, but if you can locate all the safety switches and check them it would be a good start. Ted Edited by TedN - 17 hours 19 minutes ago at 12:40pm
	190XTD seriesIII, 190XTD seriesI, maroon belly 7000, 190XTD series??? project(or maybe parts)

tadams(OH) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Location: Jeromesville, O Points: 11330	Post Options Post Reply Quote tadams(OH) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 hours 17 minutes ago at 1:42pm
	I would check the battery cable for corosion and rust

acken Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 02 Jan 2014 Location: Minnesota Points: 110	Post Options Post Reply Quote acken Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9 hours 13 minutes ago at 8:46pm
	Simplicity, and JD have both had issues with low voltage going to wire to engage starter solenoid (voltage was weak by the time it got through safety switches). I would check voltage where wire connects to solenoid to see if it has at least 12 volts. The work around is to install a relay near starter, that only controls solenoid circuit. I believe the JD kit is one of the better priced one.