Tomk 1 #1 Posted 14 hours ago So questions I found a new old stock 42 Rear discharge stamping. I'm going to switch everything over from my old deck that I need to convert this to what I need. The difficulty I see right now is I will have to get out the welder to attach the new rollers from my old unit. Anybody got any suggestions I'm open. My question is before I start I've already ordered a new spindle for the one that's missing. What can I do to make this last forever? What can I paint on the inside of it? What can I do to the spindles? Anyone have any suggestion? Changes blah blah blah? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,864 #4 Posted 12 hours ago If you want it to last forever, build a ramp and run the tractor up so you can clean the deck completely after every mowing. Coat it with oil for long periods of storage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,323 #6 Posted 4 hours ago Tom - I do not see the area where to rollers are missing.... Preserving the underside - there are several methods. Some spray it with POR-15, some use spray-on truck bed liner, some do the used motor oil rub down & hot sun soak-in. I prefer to wash out the underside with a blast of the garden hose, run the deck after to move the water out, & let it sit in the sun to dry ANY time the grass is even the slightest bit wet. Keeping the blades sharp & the spindles greased is the key. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,298 #7 Posted 4 hours ago Welcome to Red Square. If I see your model number 05-42RY01 correctly it is for the 600-Series Zero-Turn mowers. In case you need it click on the image of the mower deck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,917 #9 Posted 2 hours ago @Tomk picked up a very similar one year's ago , close to new , first thing i did ? clean out and re grease every related bearing with lucas , x tra hd green chassis grease , guess what ? never had any bearing whine / noise or failure , also did my mule drive bearings , and pto cone inner needle bearing . spin up is smooth quiet easy . if you don't do this now , rest assured , it will come back at you , have a regular usage / maintenance that has been bombproof , also zero deck rot , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
