Description
Hustler OEM 602880 Upper Idler Arm Pivot Bushing
The Genuine Hustler OEM 602880 Upper Idler Arm Pivot Bushing is Designed to Support Proper Idler Arm Movement and Maintain Reliable Belt Tension on Select Hustler Mower Applications. Hustler OEM Idler Arm Pivot Bushings 602880 is a One of a Two-Piece System and Inserts into the Idler Arm as the Replaceable Stationary Piece that the Idler Arm Rotates Around. 602880 Idler Arm Bushings Relies on Grease Lubrication to Create a Lubricant Barrier to Reduce the Wear and Heat from Continual Movement and Readjustment Between the Idler Arm and the Idler Arm Pivot Bushings. 602880 Is the Upper Bushing of a Two – Piece Bushing. 602880 Will Fit Over or Enable 602879 Lower Bushing to Fit into it. Whenever Replacing Either, The Idler Arm or the Pivot Bushing, it is Recommend Checking Each (Idler Arm & Pivot Bushings) for Wear to Determine if Both (Idler Arm & Pivot Bushings) Should be Replaced at the Same Time.
Worn Idler Arm Pivot Bushings Will Cause:
- Belts to Slip from Not Maintaining Constant Tension
- Cause Jerking or the Loss of Drive Traction
- Creating Chattering Noise of the Belt / Hydro & Engine Pulley Making Inconsistent Contact
- Cause Inconsistent Drive Tracking
- Cause Inconsistent & Consistent Belt Burn and Taring
- Cause Belt Snapping or Tearing
- Hydraulic Drive Belt & Pulleys Mis-Alignment
- Causing the Hydraulic Belt to Consistently & Progressively Come Off
- Causing Loss of Drive Traction
- Cause Inconsistent Belt Wear, Tearing and Snapping
⚠️ Before You Order – Verify Fitment
Hustler Uses Multiple Idler Pivot Bushing Designs Depending on Mower Model, Mower Design, and Production Age. Pivot Bushings are Not a One Part Number Fits All Models So Be Sure to Refer to the Model Fit Chart for an Accurate Break down of Specific Model Number Usage Before Ordering.
Not sure? Contact us with your Hustler Model and Serial Number and We’ll Help Verify Fitment.









