481U1111 / 48" Deck

[darkminion_17]

Thanks Matt!!

[Hubman]

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

That is one nice looking deck Jim...Did you replace any bearings or seals? I know the seals are available but the bearings are pricey.
Your missing the guard for the discharge side.If you need one let me know.

Lew , no did not replace the bearings , examined and re greased . I did have to replace my mule drive pulleys. My last mow before restore , had a catastrophic failure . Great timing .

[GearHd6]

Sorry to revive this old thread but I've got this exact same deck and have some questions on it.

1) Those rear attaching "L" brackets, are they supposed to be shimmed up off the deck with washers like that? Mine are the same way but you'd think they should be bolted flush to the deck.
2) Are those front attaching "eye bolts" correct also? Mine has similar eye bolts but I've seen some eye bolts that have a long slot in them, I think those are correct?
3) I saw darkminion 17 mention a discharge guard. What is the correct guarding? A metal hoop or an actual chute extension?

Thanks.

[Ash_129]

Originally Posted by GearHd6

Sorry to revive this old thread but I've got this exact same deck and have some questions on it.

1) Those rear attaching "L" brackets, are they supposed to be shimmed up off the deck with washers like that? Mine are the same way but you'd think they should be bolted flush to the deck.
2) Are those front attaching "eye bolts" correct also? Mine has similar eye bolts but I've seen some eye bolts that have a long slot in them, I think those are correct?
3) I saw darkminion 17 mention a discharge guard. What is the correct guarding? A metal hoop or an actual chute extension?

Thanks.

1) You can put washers/spacers under the rear hangers if needed. I run this same model deck and have to put a 1/4" spacer under my LH rear hanger to level out the deck on my 129.

2) Those front hangers look like new hardware. I'm not for certain if they are correct for that vintage or not. I use the slotted, cast ones on mine. Whatever works and holds up to use.

3) Yes, the correct discharge chute bolts onto the deck shell. It is an extension piece. (I don't have mine either.)

Cheers.

[drglinski]

Nice job, I like those 48s (mowing decks.)

[cubfixer]

I have a similar deck on my 100, but it is a 42" deck. The front eyebolts are from an older mower that has the "pin-on" type of connection, rather than the more modern Quick Attach front that does have the cast long slot connectors. The L-brackets do have shim washers so the deck will be level when you mow. It looks funny, but you want a level mower deck when you mow.

Otherwise, you are getting good advice from this thread.

I will be doing my pin-on 42" deck next year, replacing the bearings in the middle spindle. Good luck with yours!

[GearHd6]

Hey Cubfixer, thanks for the info. I don't think the pins are even wide enough on mine to accept those cast long slot connectors.

What does yours look like exactly? Can you post a picture of that front connection? Or describe it?

[cubfixer]

Since my subframe and mower are off my 124, and the Model 100 is in the shed, I have taken a picture of the Quick Attach subframe hooked up to the mower deck. I will try to get a picture of the "pin-on" style on my 100 maybe tomorrow.

[GearHd6]

Ok thanks Cubfixer. I definitely don't have that setup you have pictured there. I'll be interested to see the pictures of the pin on style.

[cubfixer]

Here is my 100 with the 42" "pin-on" deck. Hope this helps!