Front deck carrier

[Pullstart 65,599]

I started popping this rig together today.  I need to better the idlers, then give it a shot in the field.

 

 

[Pullstart 65,599]

The frame is tweaked considerably.  For what I need, it’ll still work just fine.

[c-series don 9,727]

@Pullstart Well today is your lucky day Kevin, I have a non tweaked frame! I’ll bring it to the show. I’ll trade you for a cheeseburger,fries and a drink! 

Edited June 1 by c-series don

[JCM 10,105]

Those deck carriers are pretty rare. Nice 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,378]

This 2nd file has a service bulletin link.

[ri702bill 9,174]

Looks to have potential, Kev.

[JoeM 8,128]

If you don't like the way it cuts you could always turn it into a power buggy..

[953 nut 59,090]

21 minutes ago, JoeM said:

f you don't like the way it cuts you could always turn it into a power buggy..

                                             Or a motorized chicken waterer.          

[squonk 43,276]

37 minutes ago, JoeM said:

If you don't like the way it cuts you could always turn it into a power buggy..

I can see it now! 

[Horse Newbie 7,297]

Or a motorized gurney…

[peter lena 9,184]

@Pullstart  always wanted one of those , have a number of yard side trimming issues that would be perfect for it . of course  a thorough functiona detailing , idlers , wheel swivels  lubing . make the rust run out , then red aerosol grease , extension tube detailing , pete

[pfrederi 18,545]

I use mine to keep walking paths open.  Really beat on her use her more like bush hog.

 

 

[Pullstart 65,599]

 

[Pullstart 65,599]

I could not understand the pictures or descriptions of moving the tensioner spring, so I decided I’d build a tensioner.  I think it works much better, and after the belt slipping and smoking a bit last night, it should perform great!

[squonk 43,276]

"Sharpen my knife! "   

[Pullstart 65,599]

3 hours ago, squonk said:

"Sharpen my knife! "   

A sharp knife is easily safer than a dull one 

[Handy Don 13,612]

7 hours ago, Pullstart said:

Very cool!

The spring tensioner’s two jobs are to accommodate belt wear and to let the belt slip when the blade hits an obstruction but not when it’s just hitting grass! With your copious free time, you could probably add a spring to your souped up tensioner!

[peter lena 9,184]

@Handy Don    look at  second deck pulley picture , note the added idler pulley  to typically unsupported , long stretch of belt , added that to all my decks , also every bearing , re greased with lucas green grease  , quiet smooth  operation , no bearing noise , pete 

 

[Pullstart 65,599]

 

[CCW 1,364]

@Pullstart that sure looks easy, but these 70+ arms are not going to pick up any implement that easily.

 

[Pullstart 65,599]

18 minutes ago, CCW said:

@Pullstart that sure looks easy, but these 70+ arms are not going to pick up any implement that easily.

 

I’m sure a floor jack would help