porkchop 1 #1 Posted February 25, 2009 I,m tearing down my first project and wondered how the deck is most easily removed. It,s a c-101 with a tachamatic hitch system. I also wonder where to find the little clips that are used as nuts with the bolts to hold all the sheet metal together. It also appears the rear axle seals and other seals on the differential need replaced. Any suggestions will be helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy da Bear 11 #2 Posted February 25, 2009 If I had not done so before.... I am not familiar with the kind of clips (speed nuts) ever used on a wheel horse deck before. Nor have I found any on the tractor itself. (newer models may differ) I use them on automobiles all the time. To remove any of my tach a matic decks.... I first lower it to the ground with the lift lever. Then loosen the plastic tightening nut on the front of the mule drive (belt tensioner). Then remove the belt from the top pulley on the deck and leave it lay out front of the tractor. You can then remove the mid-lift rod which is "L" shaped from the top of the deck. (found on many tractors.....others might use a simple threaded rod and trunion). Then push in the rod/button on the left side of the tractor located on the frame rail midway from front to back of the tractor itself. Should see the word tach a matic near it. Once that button is pushed you tap the metal finger toward the front and the front of the deck will drop off. Slide it out on the same side that the wheel height adjustment lever is on. Reverse proceedure to attach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkchop 1 #3 Posted February 25, 2009 The clips are the ones on the mower sheet metal not on the deck. Thanks for the info on the deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy da Bear 11 #4 Posted February 25, 2009 For finding speednuts I would try autoparts stores and hardware stores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,088 #5 Posted February 25, 2009 In the FAQ section there is a post for deck removal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkchop 1 #6 Posted February 26, 2009 Thanks forn everyones help thisproject may be easier than I thought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #7 Posted February 26, 2009 Not to brag but I have removed and installed so many decks on C-Series, I can remove and install one in under a minute! Seriously though, it is the easiest deck I have ever seen... Oh, and :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #8 Posted February 26, 2009 I also wonder where to find the little clips that are used as nuts with the bolts to hold all the sheet metal together. Those are part #107069, and are about 75 cents each through the parts houses. Probably can find something equivalent at a good hardware store for a better price? Duff :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C101Mike 0 #9 Posted February 26, 2009 Porkchop Great bunch here, I have learned a lot just reading the posts, I'm working on a C101 also, you should be able to find those clips at Advance, Auto Zone etc, or Tractor Supply also has a good selection of hardware, got mine far enough along now that it is running again. Runs great, good piece of equipment. My C101 is my first wheel horse, I expect more will come, I guess you could say I lost my virginity to this one. Here's a picture of where I am at on mine. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iicap 1 #10 Posted February 27, 2009 Nice looking tractor Mike, good job. I've got a C-161 I hope is going to look like that someday and prob be looking for what Porkchop is asking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites