42 RD Flat Idler Question

[Kevbo 81]

Hey guys I am currently restoring a 42 RD that I got that seems pretty old. You can tell it was made with heavier steel than recent deck models. The flat idler bearing was stuck but I got it moving again...however, it feels rough when it spins. Would you recommend replacing it? If so, are all flat idlers on the 42 RD decks inerchangeable?

 

I'll get a picture on here soon to help.

[Kevbo 81]

Looks like this one here:

 

3/8"

Edited March 26, 2013 by Kevbo

[WH854 45]

Looks like this one here:

 

3/8"

Flat idler pulley? looks like a V idler to me.

Chas

[Kevbo 81]

Yea I guess that's what it is. Sorry, anyone have a part number?

[dbartlett1958 99]

Kevin,

 

I have a 42 inch RD deck, # 15-42RC01. My parts list shows the idler pulley to be part # 112425. I can't guarantee the number has not changed.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,489]

Here are the deck model numbers from oldest to newest

65-42MR01

Replaced by 75-42MR01, 75-42MR02, 85-42MR01, 95-42MR01, 95-42MR02, 05-42MR01, 05-42MR02, 05-42MR03, 05-42MR04, 15-42RC01, 15-42RC02, 78350

 

Most list a 6719 replaced by 92-7101 flat pulley that is 3-3/4" OD x 3/4" wide with a 3/8" hole

Some possible replacements

Stens 280-099 Std, 280-578 HD, (280-114 HD may work)

Napa 7-05207

 

Since some of the ipl's are shared with side discharge and 48" decks the parts lists fail to identify what uses what when more than one flat idler is shown.

 

Garry

Adding 92-7101 pulley replaces 6719, 112425 and 519537

[groundhog47 347]

Concur totally with Garry and especially correct about 42/48 sharing, I got the wrong one like that and had to reorder. Thanks to a member on here it sold. I have an after market, the pulley is stable and the bar it rides on wobbles a bit. Don't know if wobble or lip on pulley causes belt to jump. It'll jump in a heartbeat and haven't corrected yet. It may be bushings under bar so you might wish to check yours also, mine will be checked before this newly ordered belt goes to work!

[WH854 45]

42 inch idler Pulley P/N92-7101 48 inch idler pulley P/N 93-1622.This  came from  my manual on  mowers C & D Series.

 

As far as the wobble may be the bar slots are worn or the bushings (the bushings are made out of hard plastic) could even be the spring needs changed!  this has been my experience.

[C-85 753]

I have a question along these lines, does anyone offer a high quality pulleys like the kind all of our tractors use?  Ones that are greasable or cast, maybe with a replacable bearing?    Basically ones that last!  

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,489]

The Stens 280-578 likely has a real bearing in it and the 2 pulley halves are riveted together. Drill out the rivets and replace what may be a popular 6203-2RS bearing when it goes. I have bushings that will press into the metric ID and reduce it to 3/8", 1/2" or 5/8".

 

Check the Stens pulley here

http://www.bantasaw.com/

Click on the 1st line when the search result comes up.

 

Garry

[Kevbo 81]

So I see that mine is officially a V idler, so my question is:

 

Where do I find a V idler for my deck? What would be the part number for a V idler? How old is my 42 RD if it is using a V idler?

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,489]

Not aware of a 42" rear discharge deck that uses a V-idler pulley. Are you speaking of the V-idler at the front pair of idlers out front of the tractor frame?

Look at the illustrations here but don't trust the parts lists.

https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/index.cfm?xCaller=Toro

I listed the model numbers a few posts back.

 

What model of tractor is this deck for?

 

Garry

[Kevbo 81]

Bought the deck separately but the v idler is definitely off the deck. Hmmm...what do I do?

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,489]

Post a picture of the deck so we know where this V-idler pulley is located.

 

Garry

[Kevbo 81]

Here she is before I disassembled and e-tanked everything.

 

 

See that there idler pulley? V shaped.

 

Anyone know the year or model? I could not find any identification on the deck itself.

[dbartlett1958 99]

I think somebody changed the pulley somewhere along the way. The flat side of the belt should not run in a V-groove pulley. JMHO

[Kevbo 81]

Interesting! So then will any of the above mentioned flat idler pulleys work for this deck?

[WH854 45]

I think somebody changed the pulley somewhere along the way. The flat side of the belt should not run in a V-groove pulley. JMHO

Ditto  Put M/N 95-42MR02 here.

https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/index.cfm?xCaller=Toro

 

Check this out put P/N 6719 in.

http://www.rcpw.com/search/?quest=6719&search.x=0&search.y=0

Chas

Edited March 27, 2013 by WH854

[BOWTIE 226]

KEVIN, IT LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE THE 48" DECK V IDLER PULLEY ON THERE. THE 42" IDLER SHOULD BE THE SAME DIAMETER AS THE OUTER SPINDLE PULLEY. GUYS CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG. GARRY IN CANADA HAS THE CORRECT PART NUMBER LISTED.

YOU CAN TRY TO REMOVE THE SEALS ON THE ORIGINAL AND CLEANING IT. THEN REPACK IT WITH GREASE IF NOT TO BAD. IF IT CATCHES WHEN SPINNING IN YOUR HAND IT IS JUNK OR A SPARE.

BOWTIE

[BOWTIE 226]

OOPS MY MISTAKE IT IS A FLAT IDLER I SAID V IDLER. BOWTIE

[WH854 45]

Here she is before I disassembled and e-tanked everything.

 

 

See that there idler pulley? V shaped.

 

Anyone know the year or model? I could not find any identification on the deck itself.

Got any Pictures  of this deck after you disassembled it

Chas

[Kevbo 81]

Guys thanks for all your help! I have ordered the appropriate flat idler pulley (STENS). I might start a seperate thread for the restore of this deck. I need to finish my 37" SD first