JP 141 79 #1 Posted June 7, 2015 I have a 78 C141, regardless of adjustments made the deck does not lift and lock by lift arm...Somebody has put a clevis clip on the chain that lifts the deck ( I have never seen this chain lift application) Im wondering if there is a missing bracket ? I have a 42" RD deck, Mule drive etc...should be easy to install deck. Leveling cut is very difficult...Suggestions ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 605 #2 Posted June 7, 2015 It could be that the chain is to short to allow the lift to latch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 925 #3 Posted June 7, 2015 I agree with Don, but another thing to look at is if the trunion is in the correct hole in the rock shaft. If it is not, the lifting bar will hit the steering mechanism before the lift lever gets to the lock position. Also, check where the transport stops are positioned on the deck and make sure the little fork on the mower hitch goes around the proper bar in the mid tach-a-matic. If you do not have a mower manual, download one from the "manuals" section here on RS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,976 #4 Posted June 7, 2015 Just to clarify, are you saying the chain is connected directly to the mower deck rather than the lift bar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,510 #5 Posted June 7, 2015 Newer manuals but attachment should be the sameOperator manualhttp://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/870-mower-rotary-42in-rd-1980-1983-05-42mr01-om-810306r1pdf/Parts manualhttp://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/1529-mower-rotary-42in-rd-1980-1983-05-42mr01-ipl-810172r1pdf/Earlier models used a rod for the lift but in 1978 it was replaced by a chain and it was recommended the earlier models use a chain also.http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/667-wh61-90-222-new-chain-for-mower-lift-rodpdf/Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JP 141 79 #6 Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) Thank you very much guys...good information, will keep you postedSorry Bob, chain connected to lift bar Edited June 7, 2015 by JP 141 additional info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,976 #7 Posted June 7, 2015 OK, I was kinda wondering but it sounds like it's going to be a simple fix now that you got all the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JP 141 79 #8 Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) Don and Doc, You both had valuable information...found problems with what you both mentioned...main issue was wrong hole in lift arm trunion, chain adjusted by figuring out the length and still using the clip someone had put on ( just bought tractor recently) all good...Thanks also to Racinbob for the input...You all ROCK !!Sorry, forgot gwest for the links...Thank you......am Happy Horseman now !!! Edited June 8, 2015 by JP 141 additional thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
