FLtractor 134 #1 Posted 18 hours ago Evening, wondering what year or model .. even niche size decks fit a 856. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
702854boy 581 #2 Posted 18 hours ago I believe the 856s would have either a 32 or 36 inch deck, however, they do not make the 32 inch blades anymore so it would be better to get a 36 if you find one, I'll find a photo of one and post it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 134 #4 Posted 18 hours ago 9 minutes ago, 702854boy said: I believe the 856s would have either a 32 or 36 inch deck, however, they do not make the 32 inch blades anymore so it would be better to get a 36 if you find one, I'll find a photo of one and post it. My 856.. previous owner told me needs new gauge wheel and spindles.. I have not yet taken off deck to look exactly how bad or what it needs.. just wondering if all those parts can add up to more than just finding a complete replacement deck.. one seller near me is selling a 312-8 deck with small hole for $85.00 Another seller selling 32 inch deck in good rebuild able condition- but as you just informed me no longer make those blades. Unless could buy them on marketplace given not many Wheelhorse deck opportunities central Florida. Have attached the for sale decks 312-8 deck 1 picture 32 inch deck 3 pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
702854boy 581 #5 Posted 18 hours ago The 36 I'm not sure if it would be able to be modified to fit or not but the 32 inch deck, the blades look pretty decent and barely used, and if taken care of properly they could probably last you a while, we still have the original blades from the mower deck for our 702 and they are still usable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
702854boy 581 #6 Posted 18 hours ago If you decide to get one of them, definitely pay attention to how the blades go on the 32, as they appear to be on the opposite sides they are supposed to be in the photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 134 #7 Posted 18 hours ago (edited) 21 minutes ago, 702854boy said: If you decide to get one of them, definitely pay attention to how the blades go on the 32, as they appear to be on the opposite sides they are supposed to be in the photos. Will have to keep that in mind if I do get it.. what is the proper way to measure a mower deck I can measure mine? What does a set of spindles cost for a 32 inch? Edited 18 hours ago by FLtractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
702854boy 581 #8 Posted 17 hours ago 17 minutes ago, FLtractor said: what is the proper way to measure a mower deck I think just edge to edge but I'm not sure 18 minutes ago, FLtractor said: What does a set of spindles cost for a 32 inch? They don't use a spindle like the later decks do. There is a shaft that goes through and then there are a couple of thrust washers in there and then on to each side has a gear on top that is held on with a snap ring. You might not even need to get spindles and you might get lucky with just having to tear everything apart, clean it up, and put fresh grease on everything. I'm sure there a handful of people here that have a little bit more knowledge than me and could better answer your questions. And if you tear it apart put the belts on before you put the gears back on and everything bolted in place. It's not fun to have to take it back apart to fix. Another to watch out for when tearing apart and putting back together is making sure you have the gears in a position where the blades wont hit each other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 134 #9 Posted 17 hours ago 32 minutes ago, 702854boy said: I think just edge to edge but I'm not sure They don't use a spindle like the later decks do. There is a shaft that goes through and then there are a couple of thrust washers in there and then on to each side has a gear on top that is held on with a snap ring. You might not even need to get spindles and you might get lucky with just having to tear everything apart, clean it up, and put fresh grease on everything. I'm sure there a handful of people here that have a little bit more knowledge than me and could better answer your questions. And if you tear it apart put the belts on before you put the gears back on and everything bolted in place. It's not fun to have to take it back apart to fix. Another to watch out for when tearing apart and putting back together is making sure you have the gears in a position where the blades wont hit each other. I’ll have to ask around once I get the deck off and checking it all out .. thank you very much for all the help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,063 #10 Posted 17 hours ago Decks are sized by their width of cut - not the width of the deck. Same manual for 32" RM-326 and 36" RM-366 in 1966. Last digit 6 is for 1966. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,525 #11 Posted 11 hours ago 5 hours ago, FLtractor said: put the belts on before you put the gears back on and everything bolted in place. It's not fun to have to take it back apart to fix. Another to watch out for when tearing apart and putting back together is making sure you have the gears in a position where the blades wont hit each other. All part of owning an early gear drive deck. Post what you are looking for in the "Wanted" section... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
