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What's up with all these clutch and mower deck questions? I guess the snow has melted in most places? :sidelaugh:
My 1st question..... My deck seems to mow really low even set at the 3" max height which I know it's not mowing at 3", more like 2" max. If I lower it then I'm almost tilling the dirt esp if I put it as low as it will go.
Now I have checked the reference section, the only adjustment is the leveling bolt in the back, is there something I'm missing? The only thing I can think of is the front rollers, mine are there but there is lot of play in them.
I have another deck that I got lucky and kept around which has been a blessing for parts but I have no idea what model other than early 80's 48" and it has no rollers under the front of the deck.
2nd question - Can you get the Case/Ingersoll height wheels? The ones I have I'm guessing are orginal and they are tough wheels, rubber thick wheel with inside metal side held togather with 8 bolts all with a ball bearing center shaft. I settled with a 6" wheel from my local JD lawn dealer that are 6" plastic with a ball bearing supported inner shaft. All I need is the center bearing section for mine, also need a belt idle pully which is of the same style too with 6-8 bolt that hold the puller togather.
BTW - I had a "blond" moment. I burned a perfectly good belt up as while I checked my spindle and they all turned easily, I never checked the idler pulley even with putting the belt in it!
My 1st question..... My deck seems to mow really low even set at the 3" max height which I know it's not mowing at 3", more like 2" max. If I lower it then I'm almost tilling the dirt esp if I put it as low as it will go.
Now I have checked the reference section, the only adjustment is the leveling bolt in the back, is there something I'm missing? The only thing I can think of is the front rollers, mine are there but there is lot of play in them.
I have another deck that I got lucky and kept around which has been a blessing for parts but I have no idea what model other than early 80's 48" and it has no rollers under the front of the deck.
2nd question - Can you get the Case/Ingersoll height wheels? The ones I have I'm guessing are orginal and they are tough wheels, rubber thick wheel with inside metal side held togather with 8 bolts all with a ball bearing center shaft. I settled with a 6" wheel from my local JD lawn dealer that are 6" plastic with a ball bearing supported inner shaft. All I need is the center bearing section for mine, also need a belt idle pully which is of the same style too with 6-8 bolt that hold the puller togather.
BTW - I had a "blond" moment. I burned a perfectly good belt up as while I checked my spindle and they all turned easily, I never checked the idler pulley even with putting the belt in it!