42" Mower Deck Question

[linklaw 0]

Hi all. I am a brand new member with a question about my mower deck. I have a C145 with a 42" rear discharge deck. My tractor has the hydraulic lift and when I lift up the deck, the left rear edge of the deck runs into the left rear tire. The deck is much closer to the left rear tire than the right rear tire when the deck is in the down position. I looked for an adjustment to move the deck around its center axis to even out the space between the rear of the deck and the rear tires but so far I can't figure it out. Does anyone have any ideas? I took the deck off and do not see any bent or damaged pieces and no cracks in the deck. Thanks.
John

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,510]

Make sure you have the fork positioned correctly over the upper rod in the quick hitch

Garry

Edited August 3, 2015 by gwest_ca

[linklaw 0]

Garry,

Thanks for the quick reply. I do have the fork positioned with the opening over the rod. 

John

[doc724 925]

The older RD decks had a separate metal piece on the back that deflected the grass downward.  This piece was, by design, made to extend further out the back on one side than the other.  Since I sold my 36 inch RD, I cannot recall which side it extended on.  Newer decks do not have this piece. 

[Racinbob 11,976]

I figured Garry hit the nail on the head. Now it's baffling. Pictures might help us out.

[linklaw 0]

I will snap a few pics and post them. I looked closer at it last night and it looks like everything is straight and put together like it should be.

John

[jackhammer 550]

Just a quick check , are you in the correct lift slot on the deck lifter??


Rick

[linklaw 0]

Rick,
The lift rod is in the elongated slot in the bar attached to the deck. I am thinking that the one side of the deck is being lifted too high. I played around a little with the lift stops but did not correct the problem. I looked at the deck while my son was raising and lowering it and it moves back as it is raising. I took a few pics and will post them. 
John

[linklaw 0]

Here Are some pics of the deck as it sits relative to the rear tires in the up and down positions. When the deck is raised, it contacts the left rear tire. If you all need different pice please let me know. Thanks. John

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited August 9, 2015 by linklaw
needed to attach pics in correct format

[shallowwatersailor 3,214]

I can't open your pictures.

[linklaw 0]

Here are a few more pics.

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[shallowwatersailor 3,214]

Is your front mounting shaft #1 rotating? Sometimes they rust and are stiff. That could make the deck move back when lifted. It should lift straight up.

Edited August 9, 2015 by shallowwatersailor

[Racinbob 11,976]

Something has happened with the pictures John. I can open them but have to do it manually now.

Linklaw, that shows us the problem but I was hoping to get a shot of the brackets, etc. hooked up to the tractor. That could be what's causing the problem.

[squonk 43,899]

If someone has messed with the linkage on the deck, one or more of the bushings may be missing.

[shallowwatersailor 3,214]

I can open the Jpegs. I agree that it is in the linkage which is why I am thinking the front lift shaft.

[linklaw 0]

Shaft #1 is loose and turns freely. In fact, it is so loose I had to hold it in place when lifting the deck to hook up the tach-o-matic. I will make sure it is rotating when lifting the deck.  I will also snap a few pics of the linkage today and post them.  John

[Racinbob 11,976]

I was leaning that way too John but the fact that it's just the left side makes me think something could be damaged or, at Mike mentioned, missing.

We were typing at the same time Linklaw. Do post more pics before we take more guesses.

Oh....you're John too...........

[linklaw 0]

Gents,

Here are some pics of the deck linkage. I raised the deck up and down and noticed that Shaft #1 does not rotate as the deck raises and lowers. If the deck is disconnected, it moves freely.  Hope these pics shed some light on the problem. I had to delete the earlier photos to be able to post these. Thanks all. John

[Racinbob 11,976]

It won't pivot John. The side arms pivot on it as you raise and lower the deck. Good pictures but I'm not seeing the problem. Everything looks correct. Now I'm wondering if it's in the deck itself. Am I missing something guys?

[shallowwatersailor 3,214]

The front shaft tang is not locking on the release bar in the first photo.

[Racinbob 11,976]

I'm not following John. Are you talking the fork? It's straddling the correct rod. Or locking the pivot levers in place? Looks correct for that style to me.

[shallowwatersailor 3,214]

It's #8 in the drawing, and it looks like the "guide fork" is behind the capture hitch rod. It should be on it

Edited August 9, 2015 by shallowwatersailor

[Racinbob 11,976]

Could be. I'm thinking it looks right. Linklaw, check it out. You have two rods 'captured' by the tach-a-matic side plates. One is the spring loaded rod to release and secure the pivot arms. The other has the pivot arms welded on and it's that rod that the fork straddles. The nomenclature is a killer here

[pacer 3,177]

I think sailor may have it ... looks that way to me also, the 'fork' is 'forked' to the small rod. Hope thats the case, its a quick enough fix!

[Racinbob 11,976]

Apparently I'm still not seeing it. This fork, right? It sure looks like it's straddling the correct rod to me. Also the angle of the tabs outside the hitch that connect to the two side bars is spot on (last two pictures).