TractorEd 674 #1 Posted April 16 (edited) Looking for an online 1979 owners manual for a 48” deck with model number 95-48MS00. I would be okay with one from a year before or a year after that details steps to install and adjust deck for a ‘79 c-161 with hydraulic lift. Any manual/file finding gurus that can help? Edited April 16 by TractorEd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 16,253 #3 Posted April 16 1 hour ago, TractorEd said: Any manual/file finding gurus that can help? @gwest_ca has you covered, but you can become a guru by learning to use this site’s search bar and exploring the Documents/Files archive! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorEd 674 #4 Posted April 17 @gwest_ca Thank you for the quick response! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorEd 674 #5 Posted April 17 On a ‘79-ish C series with hydraulic lift, do we really adjust the lift lever chain/bar trunnion so that the rubber bumpers on the mower deck draft arms touch the bottom of the foot rests? The geometry doesn’t seem like it would work since I’d have to raise the chain up a couple/several links to get the bumpers to touch the foot rests. And that would cause other issues with removing/installing the deck as well as not being able to lower the deck enough to cut shorter. There isn’t much lift with the hydraulic version. My other C series has the manual lift and it has much more lift and making the bumper touch the foot rest is no problem and it will still be able to be lowered all the way to the ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 16,253 #6 Posted April 17 (edited) Two goals of the bumper touch: 1) a non-metal-to-metal upper limit to travel, and 2) a stabilizing position for the raised deck when driving around. 22 hours ago, TractorEd said: There isn’t much lift with the hydraulic version The different holes in the rock shaft arms give different lift distances. Those closest to the shaft have the least movement but need the least effort to lift and vice-versa for those farthest out. Maybe the two tractors’ are not set up the same for mower lifting? Edited Saturday at 12:35 AM by Handy Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorEd 674 #7 Posted April 17 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Maybe the two tractors’ are not set up the same for mower lifting? They’re both using the same holes. Maybe the hydro should use different ones? The owner’s manual(s) do not differentiate between manual vs hydro on setup. Edited April 17 by TractorEd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,142 #8 Posted April 17 This is a later illustration that identifies the lift locations for hydraulic lift. Still suspect they are the same for manual lift. https://www.partstree.com/models/21-14ke01-314-a-toro-garden-tractor-1985/hydraulic-lift-linkage-400-series-10/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorEd 674 #9 Posted April 17 1 hour ago, gwest_ca said: This is a later illustration that identifies the lift locations for hydraulic lift. Still suspect they are the same for manual lift. Thank you for that. I’ll try to find some time to mess around with things to see if I can “remedy” the issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorEd 674 #10 Posted Sunday at 07:10 PM (edited) After putting around with it, I’ve determined the bumpers aren’t going to touch the footrests. Not even close. There just isn’t enough throw on the hydro lift. And I, after trial and error, decided the middle hole is where the trunnion works best, in my situation. Edited Sunday at 07:14 PM by TractorEd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 11,799 #11 Posted Sunday at 08:48 PM @TractorEd are these bolts at the top of the slot that they are in? That will help raise the rear of the deck when lifting. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorEd 674 #12 Posted Monday at 02:18 PM (edited) 17 hours ago, c-series don said: @TractorEd are these bolts at the top of the slot that they are in? That will help raise the rear of the deck when lifting. Well, I will check when I get home, but based on a photo I just looked at, after restoring this deck, I think I forgot to put those back in. That’s probably it. Thanks, @c-series don! Edited Monday at 02:24 PM by TractorEd 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 2,301 #13 Posted Monday at 03:14 PM (edited) Hope you get it sorted out. My 1979 C-141 auto pulls my 42" SD deck nice and snug against the chassis and lowers it with adequate slack to let the height wheels do their job. Edited Monday at 03:18 PM by Bar Nuthin 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorEd 674 #14 Posted Tuesday at 02:21 PM (edited) Those bolts were not installed and I misplaced them, but they are found along with the collars/sleeves. Edited Tuesday at 06:47 PM by TractorEd 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorEd 674 #15 Posted 14 hours ago (edited) @c-series don Bolts, collars & nuts installed. and that did the trick! Thanks again Edited 14 hours ago by TractorEd 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
