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Anyone here have experience with Hustler mowers?

I have a 2014 Raptor SD 54" cut. It's been a pretty good mower considering the abuse I put it through. I've some issues with it like the clutch mechanism for the mower belt rattling. The side discharge clogs easily. When the mower bogs down some times the center blade doesn't cut that well...
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- Post #4
- Sep 8, 2017
- Forum: Home and Garden
Hard to find good hash browns

I get the hash browns from the refrigerated section by eggs in most grocery stores including Walmart. I'm not sure if the potato has been par cooked before they were shredded, but they always make great hash browns. It's a little challenging to make hash browns without a griddle but it can be...
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- Post #18
- Aug 8, 2017
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
How does stock work in a private company?

Generally, the stock is not available in the event of a termination. If your company goes public, is acquired by another competitor, or purchased by a private equity firm, you could receive a payout of your shares. The value of the shares depends on the sale price of the company, class of...
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- Post #11
- Apr 7, 2017
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Home beer brewing

Support your local homebrew shop if one is available. Northern Brewer/Mid West brewing is owned by AB/InBev.
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- Post #13
- Mar 13, 2017
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Home beer brewing

Seems like Mr. Beer is the gateway "drug" for most homebrewers. I definitely recommend moving up to a 5 gallon all in one beginner's kit for brewing extract beers. This will get you most of the equipment you need to get started. The next step is all grain brewing. I've gone from brew in the bag...
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- Post #7
- Mar 13, 2017
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
RIM death watch

The car manufacturers are using QNX that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Apple is able to interface with QNX, but it is more like a mirrored version of the iOS device that is locked down to apps needed for driving.
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- Post #1,743
- Feb 17, 2017
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Could LED lights improve MPG?

Highly doubtful if this is strictly based off less power consumption and therefore less requirements of the alternator.
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- Post #2
- Feb 16, 2017
- Forum: The Garage
Nest vs Ecobee 3 vs all others

I went with Ecobee since it had sensors. I've been very happy with mine. I didn't have a C wire, but it came with a kit that was easily installed to power the device. I've found the auto home/away feature to work pretty good with the Ecobee.
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- Post #2
- Feb 7, 2017
- Forum: Home and Garden
Are 04 Chevy Z71's pretty good?

I had a 2004 regular cab standard bed Z71 with the 5.3L V8 for 7 years. It was a very reliable truck mechanically, but had some quirks: Steering shaft popped and creaked. Replaced it and it was fine until I sold it several years later. HVAC blend door actuators - absolutely garbage on these...
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- Post #10
- Jan 25, 2017
- Forum: The Garage
"Android was 2016's most vulnerable product"

One of the worst for Android was Certifigate in 2015 in my opinion. Some remote access tools were given legitimate access to Android system level permissions through device manufacturer signing. They typically had a manufacturer sign their add-on module with their platform key. These remote...
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- Post #7
- Jan 5, 2017
- Forum: Security
Chromecast Ultra?

I have the same TV and have emby. The emby app is pretty good that is available in the Samsung app store. I can direct play a lot of my content, but have hit a few snags. I was rather surprised how well the built-in app worked after using Chromecasts, Amazon FireTV/Fire Stick, and Kodi on a...
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- Post #15
- Jan 3, 2017
- Forum: Home Theater PCs
When to turn off traction control?

I've noticed the traction control in my 2015 F-150 is much better than my wife's 2010 Accord. The Accord will kill engine power with any amount of wheel spin. I find the F-150 will selectively brake a spinning wheel while going straight, providing a LSD effect to some extent. However, if you are...
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- Post #32
- Dec 7, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
The Grand Tour - Being Released on 18th Nov

I just used the Amazon app in my Samsung TV.
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- Post #50
- Dec 2, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
The Grand Tour - Being Released on 18th Nov

I watched the first episode last night. It looked awesome in 4K with HDR. Overall, I thought it was pretty great and look forward to future episodes.
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- Post #46
- Nov 30, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
I am a smoker, the BBQ type.

Big plans for the smoker tomorrow night. 2 x ~20lb turkeys 13lb brisket 2x ~8lb boston butts Also have a spiral sliced ham that we will do in the oven with glaze. Our BBQ bean recipe below 1lb of bacon cooked, chopped - remove majority of bacon drippings Saute 1 diced onion and 1 diced...
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- Post #371
- Nov 22, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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