rexman72 210 #1 Posted March 18, 2016 I am hooking up the 48 inch mower deck to the D200.Not sure if I a, hooking it up right but when I lift the deck up alittle the belt spins faster and when I lower the deck ,the belt almost stops.Not sure if I have the right belt or if its hooked up right to the pully.Here are some pics. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #2 Posted March 18, 2016 Are the springs on the mule drive okay or is the mule drive free. It would seem that the problem might be in the mule drive 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #3 Posted March 18, 2016 they seem to be free moving.In the second pic that I posted , is that how you hook up the deck to the lify on the tractor? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #4 Posted March 18, 2016 12 minutes ago, rexman72 said: they seem to be free moving.In the second pic that I posted , is that how you hook up the deck to the lify on the tractor? I think thats right. I was just looking for belts for my rear PTO that operates from the back pulley and found three different belt lengths listed. Are you sure you have the right belt? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #5 Posted March 18, 2016 I am not sure about the belt.It has no numbers on it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #6 Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, rexman72 said: I am not sure about the belt.It has no numbers on it. They should be around the red markings, but I would take it off and measure it. Do you know what length it is supposed to be, or what belt it is supposed to be? Edited March 19, 2016 by tractorhogg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #7 Posted March 19, 2016 I think the length is 105 inchs but I am not sure.I have another belt that's a little wider but not sure which belt it is when I got the deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #8 Posted March 19, 2016 5 minutes ago, rexman72 said: I think the length is 105 inchs but I am not sure.I have another belt that's a little wider but not sure which belt it is when I got the deck. Supposed to be part number 102868, which s listed as 1/2" wide by 105" long, BUT I think this mower also went on the big C series as well and that belt size may be for the C and not the D. I just recently acquired my two D's and am still working on getting a deck on one, so I'm not up to speed on this as much as you need. Hopefully someone else will chime in. Calling Pacer, lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,512 #9 Posted March 19, 2016 Original drive belt 1/2" x 105.5" Also true for the first deck in 1973 And the last in 1982 Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #10 Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) ok the belt is 105.5 and 1/2 inch but it came with the mower deck and is older.A few more questions.I can move the belt very easy when hooked up to the pto and mowing deck so nothings obstructing it.It seems like the mowing blades are moving as quickly as my wheelhorse 417 or it could be my imagination.Also the lift rockshaft hits the mower deck and pushes it into the ground.Anyway to stop that? Edited March 19, 2016 by rexman72 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #11 Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) You should have a chain somewhere in the lift linkage for a mower deck. Either fron the rockshaft to the bar, or from the bar to the deck. Looks like you have solid linkages. Good for down pressure on a blade, but not good for mower float. Edited March 20, 2016 by cheesegrader 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #12 Posted March 20, 2016 I am going to buy a new belt tomorrow but I was thinking I have never owned a 48 inch deck.Doe the 48 deck move slower then the 42 inch decks as far as spindles go.I haven't tried mowing anything because the ground is still dead.Even on low idle I press the pto lever and the belt moves with ease so is it suppose to move slower then the 42 inch decks which seem to be quicker?granted this is all what I think I am seeing.ANy ideas besides getting a new belt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #13 Posted March 20, 2016 cleaned the mule drive pulleys and got them spinning more freely then they were.Also going to buy a new belt tomorrow so that should help also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,579 #14 Posted March 21, 2016 is the pto clutch slipping when you engage the deck, just a thought eric j Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #15 Posted March 21, 2016 how would you tell if it was slipping? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,579 #16 Posted March 25, 2016 is the clutch still spinning when the deck stalls or is it spinning if it stalls, then you need to determine what is slipping. eric j Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
