{"product_id":"tensioner-cast","title":"Hustler OEM 608281 Hydro \/ Drive Tension Idler Arm Fits FasTrack (2022 - Current Models).","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHustler OEM 608281 Hydraulic Drive Idler Arm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Genuine Hustler OEM 608281 Idler Arm is a Factory Replacement Component used in Select Hustler Hydro Drive Belt Drive Systems. This Part Helps Maintain Proper Belt Tension and Alignment by Transferring Tension from the Tension Spring to the Hydraulic Belt Via the Idler Pulley.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhenever Replacing Either, The Idler Arm or the Pivot Bushing, it is Recommend Checking Each (Idler Arm \u0026amp; Pivot Bushings) for Wear to Determine if Both (Idler Arm \u0026amp; Pivot Bushings) Should be Replaced at the Same Time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWorn Idler Arms Will Cause:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelts to Slip from Not Maintaining Constant Tension \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCause Jerking or the Loss of Drive Traction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating Chattering Noise of the Belt \/ Hydro \u0026amp; Engine Pulley Making Inconsistent Contact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCause Inconsistent Drive Tracking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCause Inconsistent \u0026amp; Consistent Belt Burn and Taring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCause Belt Snapping or Tearing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydraulic Drive Belt \u0026amp; Pulleys Mis-Alignment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCausing the Hydraulic Belt to Consistently \u0026amp; Progressively Come Off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCausing Loss of Drive Traction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCause Inconsistent Belt Wear, Tearing and Snapping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BEFORE YOU ORDER CALLOUT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #cc0000; background-color: #fff5f5; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e⚠️ Before You Order – Verify Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHustler Uses Multiple Idler Tensioner Arms Designs Depending on Mower Model, Mower Design, and Production Age. Idler Arms are Not a One Part Number Fits All Models\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo Be Sure to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eRefer to the Model Fit Chart for an Accurate Break down of Specific Model Number Usage Before Ordering. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contact us with your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHustler Model and Serial Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and We’ll Help Verify Fitment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat This Part Does\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains Proper Hydraulic Drive Belt Tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Correct Belt\/Pulley Alignment and Tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps Prevent Belt Slippage and Premature Belt Wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Hustler OEM Replacement Part for Correct Fit and Function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePart Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHustler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e608281\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupersession:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003en\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHydraulic Tensioner Idler Arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHydraulic Drive Belt Tension \/ Idler Pulley Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCast-Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenuine Hustler\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAssociated Parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRefer to the Detail Parts Diagrams in the Images for Additional Parts Info.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFits These Hustler Models\/Families\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVerify your model number is Listed in the Model Fit Chart Below before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFasTrack Series\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(2022 - Current Models)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eModel Fit Chart \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 176, 80); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFasTrack \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(2022 - Current Models)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e941724, 941732, 941740, 941757, 941765, 941773, 941781, 941674, 941682, 941708, 943704, 943753, 943761\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eImportant Replacement Notes \u0026amp; Helps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Experiencing Belt Slipping Before Replacing the Idler Arm Alway Evaluate the Problem First - Refer to the Directions \u0026amp; 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