JAYDOG 69 5 #1 Posted February 7, 2014 I have a 91 520h just picked up a 60" deck from a member here. Is it true that the 60" decks use a special spring loaded mule drive or can you use a regular drive thanks for any info. call me if anyone knows how to get ahold of one thanks, in canton Ohio. Jay (330)327-7930 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #2 Posted February 7, 2014 Every 60" deck I have ever owned (5 of them) came with the spring loaded mule drive/deck belt tensioner, I have heard you can use a normal one, but have not done it myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #3 Posted February 8, 2014 The drive belt on the 60" deck is so long, that if you lift the deck using a standard mule, it will go slack and get thrown off. They use a dedicated mule with a spring loaded pivot system that takes up the slack on a lifted deck. You can use a standard mule if you don't lift the deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAYDOG 69 5 #4 Posted February 8, 2014 thanks for info will have to look into some type of mod. if I cant find one or just not lift the deck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites