mower deck pulley problem.

[RuedaDelCaballo 5]

Hi All,

I just got what i believe to be a 1997 toro wheelhorse 314 hydro.  The main deck pulley is trashed...I am in Canada and looking for part # and where to buy.  Thanks!

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,454]

Any Toro dealer. The deck is a 1996 model - reverse the first 2 digits of the serial number

https://www.partstree.com/models/78355-toro-42-recycler-mower-deck-sn-069000001-069999999-1996/

[Handy Don 14,016]

The damage there seems to indicate that the bearings might also be trashed, allowing the spindle shaft to slide downward and the bottom lip of the pulley to ride on the mounting bolts.

[peter lena 9,246]

@RuedaDelCaballo  yup that pulley has been showing it self for a while , that rubber belt debris, pulley  # 110 148, probably bearing is trashed also . bearing spindles commonly fail due to lubrication failure / heat / stress . if you were to replace those , be a good idea , to clean out and re grease those new spindles with a hi temp /  polyurea grease , rated for  550 - 570 deg drop point , lucas chassis  grease , would also do over the mule  drive bearings , and pto cone bearings , 12 in all , only outside pto cone bearing , metal sealed available at NAPA , inner bearing is a fine needle bearing , clean out , lightly lube with the hi temp grease . do a close deck inspection on that also , been vibrating a long time . its showing you that ,  nothing sarcastic , just what its showing . pete

[oliver2-44 10,691]

Looks like the guys have you headed in the right direction.

Nice looking tractor and deck

Give it some TLC and it will last a long time

Lots of friendly help here!

The only dumb questions are the ones you don't ask.

Thanks for the pictures. 

Now we want pictures of the repair.

 Were like little children when it comes to pictures!

[RuedaDelCaballo 5]

Thanks! I ordered some parts and a new belt from the local toro dealer and will go over the deck.  I just hauled this rig home so I'll have to give it a good going over.  Thanks for the advice, I'm off to a good start!

 

Edited September 4, 2024 by RuedaDelCaballo

[Handy Don 14,016]

Nice looking tractor. 314-H is a real capable worker and this one doesn’t look like it’ll need too much work to start being useful.

And thanks for the pictures! 

[Brockport Bill 1,933]

if you plan to use that rear discharge mower deck on that hydro tractor be aware the grass discharge will get on the underneath of the rear end of tractor and attach itself to the hydro fins thus negatively effecting its possible cooling -- suggest you be sure to clean off underneath rear of tranny after each mow on regular basis - you may want to consider adding deflector to the rear of deck -- your choice  - just an idea to deflect clipping downward but you will still have some accumulate on tranny -  i use wall kick plate vinyl that has natural curve plus a curled lip - i use carriage bolts with the rounded heads underneath so they do not get damaged

[RuedaDelCaballo 5]

thats a pretty slick modification you did there bill

 

[ineedanother 1,668]

@RuedaDelCaballo, great moniker! "Rudy" is a c-160 Frankenstein in my small stable, short for Rueda Cabello. Nice!

[RuedaDelCaballo 5]

Thanks for the help and advice.  Got the new pulleys installed and new belts.  The local place that is the Toro dealer couldn't find new blades for my rig so the old ones are straightened out and sharpened.  This is a 1997 Toro wheelhorse 314 hydrostatic.  I am on Prince Edward Island, east coast of canada.  Any idea where Id find the right blades?  Thanks!

 

[RuedaDelCaballo 5]

Hey all, I now have a different problem.  When I push the PTO lever to engage the mower it will mow for anywhere from 20 to 100 feet and the PTO lever kicks back and disengages.  I see a rod with an adjustable nut on it and put penetrating oil on that and am considering moving it around to see if it adjusts.  There is also an L shaped bracket at the top of the PTO with two adjustable bolts that was kind of off angle so I straightened that.  There is also the knob at the front to adjust the belt tension.  I will take some photos of what I am looking at.  Any ideas or suggestions?  Thanks everybody.  Also, should I be starting a new post for this or just keep adding to this one? new to the forum and not really sure how to use it best.  Thanks again

 

[Handy Don 14,016]

1 hour ago, RuedaDelCaballo said:

Hey all, I now have a different problem.  When I push the PTO lever to engage the mower it will mow for anywhere from 20 to 100 feet and the PTO lever kicks back and disengages.  I see a rod with an adjustable nut on it and put penetrating oil on that and am considering moving it around to see if it adjusts.  There is also an L shaped bracket at the top of the PTO with two adjustable bolts that was kind of off angle so I straightened that.  There is also the knob at the front to adjust the belt tension.  I will take some photos of what I am looking at.  Any ideas or suggestions?  Thanks everybody.  Also, should I be starting a new post for this or just keep adding to this one? new to the forum and not really sure how to use it best.  Thanks again

 

If you have the user manual for your tractor, it contains a couple of paragraphs on how to adjust the PTO lever to the proper tension for it to stay engaged. There are a couple of different considerations and if you’ve already changed some things, it’ll be best to follow the manual and start from the beginning!

It is NOT hard, but there are a few steps and the pictures really help. 

[Brockport Bill 1,933]

5 hours ago, Handy Don said:

If you have the user manual for your tractor, it contains a couple of paragraphs on how to adjust the PTO lever to the proper tension for it to stay engaged. There are a couple of different considerations and if you’ve already changed some things, it’ll be best to follow the manual and start from the beginning!

It is NOT hard, but there are a few steps and the pictures really help. 

Handy Don said it well - - sounds like you do not have manuals --- so i suggest you go to tool bar and download them for tractor, mower deck etc to match the models you own  -- then you will have answers to your questions now, but also for future reference -- yes, the trunion on the rod that goes from lever to the pto adjusts the pto lever "travel" distance therefore the tension -- also important to have the proper tension on the mule knob for the pto belt from pto to mower deck -- having the 1 inch belt deflection on the belt just below the pto is important - this is also explained in the manual - good luck