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Old 06-19-2020, 10:51 AM
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Can a 44C deck on a 682 be raised to cut higher than 3"????? Took a few shots of the deck as installed along with actual blade heights using a simple gauge. Both the front & rear heights of the right blade are @ 3" as shown while sitting on a level concrete floor. Realize the front should be 1/8" lower than the rear but I am looking for ideas on how to get the cutting height to 3.5 - 4.0" without buying larger diameter tires.
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I think I saw something about that on one of the other forums, but if memory serves, think that was the nature of the beast. I also seem to remember something about changing the front axle to a super steer?
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I think I saw something about that on one of the other forums, but if memory serves, think that was the nature of the beast. I also seem to remember something about changing the front axle to a super steer?
You remember right, a super steer raises it 2" @ the front axle, if you use the tall spindles.
You will have to make some "adjustments" on the spindle arms where the tie rods attach so the tie rods don't bottom on the mule drive, when the axle pivots,while turning full left or right.
They still interfere, but it is livable after some muscling.
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Bumping this thread. I have the same issue with my 782 and 44c. With deck at full height (will go lower) it’s only 2.25” cutting height. Would like to avoid buying bigger tires or different spindles. I did some repair work on some of the worn points on the mule gear and tractor chassis and made the height issue even worse. I am ready to start fabrication just need some guidance on what changes will be able to get more mowing height out of this deck. Thanks OCC!
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Check the Rockshaft to see if you have broken Spirol Pins and/or bent lift arms.
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It's been awhile since I had my 782 with 44c deck but I'm pretty sure it would raise high enough for the blades to be higher than 3"
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Check the Rockshaft to see if you have broken Spirol Pins and/or bent lift arms.
Is the rockshaft the pivoting arm that comes from the mule drive to a cross bar on the underside of the chassis? If so I did a good bit of work at the cross bar and the fork that is on the end. Both locations were severely worn and I repaired by building with the welder back to near original geometry. By doing this I believe I lost cutting height. I will check for other damage/bent/broken on the mule drive. Thanks!
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Is the rockshaft the pivoting arm that comes from the mule drive to a cross bar on the underside of the chassis?
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Roland, understood. I know there is a good bit of wear on the pins that are shown in the lower portion of the picture. As those are the pins that interface with the links that come from the mule drive. I will review the overall condition (bent/sheared pins). Speaking of the interface between item 4 and 2 during last years mowing season. I had the stop right up against the upper limit. So basically there was no movement of the lift lower mechanism in order to maintain the 2.25" mowing height.
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