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[racerone3]

m hustler is a mess i traded one of my 4 wheelers for but it needs a center axle and the sprocket but the sprocket is missing it runs good and has good t-20 trans. i only gave 400$ for the 4wheeler i traded so i hope i got a good deal i will put pics of it tomorrow.

I have an axle that will fit it, and I might have the sprocket. The sprockets I have came from an earlier machine and were not the same as the ones in my 980. Good luck getting it up and running. Good engine and T-20, Id say you did great for $400

[russell haller]

hustler is spending the night in the swamp!

hi , i bought a huster about 2 weeks ago. gave it the once over. got a few new parts from richard . they came in today , threw them on and away i went . ran great for 20-30 min. and choked out like it ran out of fuel? checked the lines and filter, all good , no spark . seemes like after it gets warmed up the coil loose fire, ?? new coil? what say you? anyway i decided to let it spend the night in the swap. maybe it will have a better additude in the morning. i did notice a spark beween the front of the engine cover and the frame when turning it over. the previous owner has wired this thing with extention cords. if i new what went where i'd rewire it right. old 18 hp briggs opposed.engine kill is not hooked up to key have to choke it off. any help appreciated. thanks Russell

[Stonewall]

Sounds like your engine is not properly grounded to the frame. The rubber engine mounts are insulating the the engine and mount plate from the frame. A small jumper wire (10 gauge works best) from the engine mount bolts (where the engine connects to the mount plate) to the main frame. This would account for the sparking if your engine cover is brushing against the frame.

[russell haller]

Thanks i'll look at that when i go back to it int he morning. wandering if that coil is going out when it get s hot , or if its something else causing it to lose fire after a short ride. i got wires everywhere that dont go anywhere. anyone no what goes where , or a diagram. i dont even know what year it is.suppose that would help.thanks

[Stonewall]

It may be your coil, but I would check that ground first. (Might save you $30...) Not really sure on the year, but I think the opposed Briggs motors came after the Kohler singles (Like mine, a 1983) so its probably an '83+. Start a thread in the Hustler section, and post some pics and all your questions. I'm sure some members much more knowledgeable than me will be able to help you out more. In the meantime, I will try to draw up a diagram for my wiring. (Which should work for most all electirc start, points ignition engines with built in alternators and regulators.)

OH BTW, Welcome to the site!!!!

[russell haller]

I'll do that and thanks for the help. this wiring driver me crazy. im ok with mechanical stuff but wiring is not my thing. knowing what runs from where to what will help alot.

[deadeye]

Hi all. I started looking for information on a Max II and ended up here. I bought for hunting last fall. I managed to get through the season and now have been looking at making some repairs. I believe the bearings are worn and need replacement. Not really what I wanted to tackle but after reading stuff here, I think I should be able to get it done.

[amphibious drew]

welcome deadeye,

you came to the right place. Check out bufallo bearings to get some replacements. They seem to be good guys up there.

[jpswift1]

Drew is right, Buffalo Bearing is great to deal with and many people from the site, including myself use them for 6 wheeler bearings. You can reach them at 1 800-669-8019 or (716) 874-1720.

[LarryW]

Hi all. I started looking for information on a Max II and ended up here. I bought for hunting last fall. I managed to get through the season and now have been looking at making some repairs. I believe the bearings are worn and need replacement. Not really what I wanted to tackle but after reading stuff here, I think I should be able to get it done.

Welcome to the site deadeye! Sounds like you need to call the buffalo bearing guys up and tear into it. Its not bad at all so dont worry about it. If you mechanical enough to changed a tire on a car, you can do this. They are pretty basic machines. Good luck with it!

[alex]

man i got it tore down and now i need all the bearings and a rear axle i have pics of it on here tore down

[Badassbanshee]

Hi
My name is Michael and yes I just got a Max II

[amphibious drew]

welcome badassbanshee,

a max is a great machine to have. Especially with them being made in bufallo ny rather than china or japan. If you have questions there are a lot of people here that can help.

[LarryW]

Hi
My name is Michael and yes I just got a Max II

Hello BadassMaxII, lol. I just changed your name.

Im just kidding. Welcome to the site. Post some pictures if you get a chance.

[bgriep]

Hi all , I am new to this forum,I live in eastern Iowa and i am looking for my first 6x6 atv. I did find your checklist which look's like it would be real helpful if i could find a 6x6 close enough to go look at. I did get to ride in a 2010 model on a bear hunt ,very sweet.also rode in a vintage 5 wheel Amphibious atv. scarey. still looking. bgriep