2005 Fastrak Hydro breather vent issue?

[MarkD]

Hello I have a 2005 Fastrak 52" with the 20HP Kohler engine. Today I noticed the breather tube on the port side of the maching pretty much falling off. I noticed it rub against the hydro control assembly and I believe Hustler knows about the close tolerance here as they have a fabric type guard over the port side breather tube. I suppose to prevent or slow the friction from rubbing through the vent.

This seems like a strange engineering oversight in what otherwise seems to be a very well engineered machine.

Is is possible to install a 45 degree fitting so that the breather tube misses the control assembly? Is Hustler aware of this issue.

Mine is well worn and I need to do something as it will fall off soon.

Thanks for any suggestions on this issue.

- Mark

[mowerconsultant]

We are aware of the tight tolerance, that is why we have the guard over that hose.
Check your belt tension, this reduces the issue.
As to installing a 45 degree fitting, I am not sure about this, I will ask the guys in the know.

Pj