chipwitch 73 #1 Posted August 17, 2014 For the first time, I took a good look at my mule drive to see how it mounts and how the belt routes. Since I purchased the tractor for tilling and not mowing (I have a nice 48" JD AWS mower for that), I've had no need for the mule drive. Besides, the 36" deck that came with the tractor is froze up and in need of rust repair. It only took a moment to see how the mule drive connects to the tractor. Clever, it is. But, as I was trying to figure out how the belt attached, it was clear the routing of the belt was way beyond my ability to figure out. So, I googled the correct deck installation and found some pictures clearly identifying the source of my difficulty... my mule drive is missing a pulley! So, I need help restoring the mule drive. I have the flat pulley. The v-groove pulley is what's missing. I know it's only an idler, so diameter isn't super critical. What I need to know, are both pulleys ball bearing, if so, what duty? I'm guessing there is only one spacer in the assembly to separate the two pulleys. Any others? And how should the final assembly look. An exploded diagram would be most helpful. I'm sure I could figure it out on my own, but if I can restore it to what it was intended to be, all the better. One of my major concerns is finding the RIGHT diagram! I'm not even sure this is the right mule for the deck I have. From what I've read, there are different mules for different tractors AND different decks? There are no identifying marks on the mule drive and I don't particularly care if it works with my deck or not. I'm not restoring it for that. I need it for another "implement" I want to make that requires the drive to be horizontal (a whizbang chicken plucker). Instead of going to the deck, there will be a speed reduction pulley (step-down) underneath the tractor and a secondary belt leading to the "implement." My guess i Also, if you could take a gander at the image attached... the guy I bought it off of is a fabricator. He made the idler pulley for the tiller. It works, but isn't pretty. The mule drive looks like a bolt was welded on to it for the shaft. Does it look right to you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,078 #2 Posted August 17, 2014 Does this help ? This drive is off my C-125. I think what you think is a bolt welded on is actually a stop collar for the pulleys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chipwitch 73 #3 Posted August 17, 2014 That helps a little. I thought it might be a stop collar, but the bolt "looks" too new and like it may be not perfectly aligned with the rest of the shaft. The latter could be illusion, though. Are there any other spacers? Looks like about a 1/4" clearance between the pulleys. I'll need a spacer? Is there an additional spacer between the belt guard and flat pulley? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #4 Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) Is there an additional spacer between the belt guard and flat pulley? Yes, I'll do my best to copy and add an ipb. 36 and 38 spacer removable and thr omitted one here next to nain housing sometimes welded on, sometimes possibly removable. This particular one appears to be the olderremovable bearing pulleys (bearings held in with snap ring) Hope this helps somewhat Edited August 17, 2014 by groundhog47 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,499 #5 Posted August 17, 2014 From my notes Outer spacer between cover and pulley # 101757 is 1/2" long Inner spacer between pulleys # 101734 is 5/8" long Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chipwitch 73 #6 Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) Perfect! Thanks Garry, Gerry and Ed for your contributions. You've all provided me the useful bits I was looking for. Won't take much to turn a pulley and couple spacers. That I can handle Edited August 18, 2014 by chipwitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,078 #7 Posted August 18, 2014 Good luck with the "chikin pluker". Keep us posted on the progress. Don't forget on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
