Skwerl58 761 #1 Posted March 28, 2024 I am going to look at a rear discharge deck, no model plate available, from a 90's 314-8 that the owner states is a 48" but looks like a 42" to me. I have a 1987 414-8 with 42" side discharge deck, 05-42mso5, that I use regularly and I maintain it well. Just wondering if the pulleys and parts will interchange to give me a reason to buy it if the deck is rusty. Thanks for any input! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,390 #2 Posted March 28, 2024 42" rear discharge yes but no 48" rear discharge made. Mower DNA 1976 model 65-42MR01 replaced by - (Has the flat spindle belt idler pulley mounted on a triangular plate.) - (Has multi-link hardware at the gauge wheel support) 1977 model 75-42MR01 - Both use blades with 5/8" x 3/4" double-D center hole unless the spindles have been upgraded. (Has the flat spindle belt idler pulley mounted on a triangular plate) - (Has multi-link hardware at the gauge wheel support) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These all use blades with 3/4" center hole. 1977 model 75-42MR02 replaced by - (Has the flat spindle belt idler pulley mounted on a flat bar) (Has multi-link hardware at the gauge wheel support) 1978 model 85-42MR01 - (Has the flat spindle belt idler pulley mounted on a flat bar) (Has multi-link hardware at the gauge wheel support) 1979 model 95-42MR01 - No ipl available 1979 model 95-42MR02 - (Has no multi-link hardware at the gauge wheel support) 1980-1983 model 05-42MR01 1984 model 05-42MR02 - Last year for bearings with 3/4" ID 1985 model 05-42MR03 - First year for bearings with 17mm ID unless older spindles were updated. 1986-1988 model 05-42MR04 1989-1990 model 15-42RC01 1990-1992 model 15-42RC02 1993-2012 model 78350 Note - 17mm is .669" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,188 #3 Posted March 28, 2024 @Skwerl58 when you are talking rusty , is it just light surface rust ? or heavier / cracking . rot thru ? been oil soaking my decks for years , clean out , hot sun drying , oil soaking , you have to break the GRUNGE STAGE . thats the foundation for deck life. agree with @gwest_ca on related info , often state OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT on deck rebuilding , think LUBRICATION VERIFACATION CHANGE / IMPROVEMENT is vital . hi temp / stress grease , with a 550 DEG flash point LUCAS , marine / HD green chassis grease , also do the PTO MULE DRIVE BEARINGS OVER , carefully remove bearing side shields , clean out / flush with carb cleaner , lucas re grease , quiet , bombproof . done a lot of deck detailing , none of it in the book , decks spin up with ease / smooth / quiet . PTO clutch cone , inside needle bearing , clean out / lightly re grease , lucas , outside sealed bearing , get at napa , good opportunity for a solid improvement , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 761 #4 Posted March 28, 2024 Thanks for the replies. It appears to be left in the weather at some time and he states it is a mulching deck. I know if the center pulley, and spindles are the same as my deck and in decent shape I hope to bring it home. Hopefully I will look at it tomorrow. I do my lube as "Greasy Pete" says and I just replaced spindle bearings last week and popped the seals, cleaned out the factory grease and used the red grease in them. The bearings I replaced were in a factory new spindle I bought 5 years ago before I knew of replacing the grease. The bearings had gotten loud and growled at times so I replaced them. Thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,826 #5 Posted March 28, 2024 22 minutes ago, Skwerl58 said: it is a mulching deck Is this an option that was marketed by Wheelhorse at some point? How do you know if a deck is just that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,264 #6 Posted March 28, 2024 17 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Is this an option that was marketed by Wheelhorse at some point? How do you know if a deck is just that? wheelhorse/toro made a recycling deck in 42 and 48 versions that is a mulched. I own one . Closed like a rear discharge and has a baffle system inside. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,826 #7 Posted March 28, 2024 1 minute ago, Lane Ranger said: . Closed like a rear discharge and has a baffle system inside. Well that's interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,889 #8 Posted March 28, 2024 17 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Well that's interesting. here is what 42 " recycler mower deck looks like from bottom - - also note the end of the deck from top side view there is a decal that says "recycler" 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,826 #9 Posted March 28, 2024 The things ya learn!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,889 #10 Posted March 28, 2024 the 42 rear discharge recycler is model # 78355 if you want to look it up -- from 1994-98 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 508 #11 Posted March 31, 2024 (edited) Anyone know if the mounting hardware on a 42” recycler (78355)is the same as on a SD(78345)? Looks the same except for the brackets that hold the gauge wheel rod. Edited April 2, 2024 by JimSraj Wrong number Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
