520 w60 deck front wheels hit

[tracrors 0]

I just got a 520h with a 60 deck when I turn real short the front wheels rub on the deck ,if you keep turning it will lock the tires up .the deck is hooked up right how do i fix it

[rustyoldjunk 127]

is it an older 520 that does not have the set forward axle?

[wh500special 2,359]

If the tractor and/or deck have been modified, it can be any number of things. But if you're running the stock size tires and have a 1990 or newer 520-H and are having problems you'll need to post some pictures to show us the problem.

Most likely is that the front axle of your tractor is not matched to the deck size. 1990 and newer 520's (and 1988-89 520HC's) have a "forward swept" front axle that allows them to run the 60" deck w/o contact b/t the front tires and the deck. 1988-89 "standard" 520's have a straight axle which will cause exactly the problem you describe.

Post some model numbers and/or pictures and we'll tell you what your next step should be.

Steve

[tracrors 0]

it is a 88 31200e01 the deck is 78390 the front tires are 16x650x8 is has a straight axel what is the easy fix now I know why the deck was never used its like new maybe I should put the 2stage blower back on it

[tracrors 0]

I just looked up the deck it is a 1993

[whfan74 2,073]

Well it all depends on the individual. As stated before from the great info that was given, you don't have the forward swept front axle to give you the proper clearance from a 60" deck. The largest deck that yours will handle is a 48" deck.

Options:

1. Like you said.....put the blower back on it.

2. Search Ebay or post in the wanted section that you are looking for a forward swept axle and the proper spindles that will accompany that.

I may be missing something and others will chime in and fill my voids but this will hopefully get you started in the right direction.

[bustedglass 1]

Maybe SMALLER wheels and tires on the front . Just my .02 cents.....

[Jim_M 179]

There's a forward swept 520 axle on eBay right now. Actually, there's a few of them, but this one is "one stop shopping", has everything you'll need.

http://cgi.ebay.com/WHEEL-HORSE-FORWARD-SW...id=p3286.c0.m14

[Duff 206]

If the deck is in really great shape and you have a large area to mow, I'd side with those recommending you switch to a forward swept axle....JMHO!

Duff :thumbs2:

[whfan74 2,073]

There is actually a 520HC forward swept axle on ebay right now that will be ending tonight around 9:30 p.m.

Or just deal with perry on here directly........he is the one selling it as well as the spindles that you would need. I am sure he would be more than willing to help you out.

Good luck!

[walking horse 0]

if you move mid attach a matic back one bolt hole and get a longer belt i bet it will work and save you a lot of money

[kpinnc 16,234]

if you move mid attach a matic back one bolt hole and get a longer belt i bet it will work and save you a lot of money

It may work, but then none of the belt part numbers would be of any benefit to you. Any and every attachment that connects to the mid hitch would be affected.

In addition, clearance with the rear tires can become more of an issue than clearance with the front.

I'd go with the swept axle, or drop back to a 48SD deck. The smaller front wheels (15/6.50-6) might be enough, but you'll need the taller spindles as well.

Good luck!

Kevin

[walking horse 0]

tyou don't have that many things beside the deck that attced to it every thing else front or back it's ony about and 1 in you can get a belt at any auto parts store

[nylyon-(Admin) 8,567]

personally, the eBay swept axle that Jim posted about was a bargain at $125. If it were me, I would "downgrade" to a 48" or get the new axle.