ebinmaine 72,930 #26 Posted March 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, 857lover said: what is a attach a matic ? The piece you have on the front of that tractor was designed to be added to older tractors so that they could use the later model implements. It isn't exactly common to see those. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 14,122 #27 Posted March 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, 857lover said: what is a attach a matic ? 1 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,262 #28 Posted March 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, 857lover said: what is a attach a matic ? @Handy Don's picture shows both parts of the Attach-A-Matic system, no tools needed to mount or dismount the mower deck. The older style like the one you have required some wrenching to run the belt to the mower. So, Attach-A-Matic; That is the thingy that hangs off the front of newer that that a mule drive attaches to. The mule drive allows the drive belt for the mower to transition from horizontal to vertical. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #29 Posted March 25, 2022 1 minute ago, 953 nut said: @Handy Don's picture shows both parts of the Attach-A-Matic system, no tools needed to mount or dismount the mower deck. The older style like the one you have required some wrenching to run the belt to the mower. So, Attach-A-Matic; That is the thingy that hangs off the front of newer that that a mule drive attaches to. The mule drive allows the drive belt for the mower to transition from horizontal to vertical. oh i see that’s awsome i might have to keep it then thanks 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,930 #30 Posted March 25, 2022 15 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Interesting that it would show the newer style mule drive attaching matic with the older style hood.... Does anybody know what year they changed over? I had a 1970 Charger that I don't think had the newer style. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,262 #31 Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) I think it was in 1973 that the Attach-A-Matic system started. @gwest_ca probably knows for sure. Edited March 25, 2022 by 953 nut 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 12,235 #32 Posted March 25, 2022 That may have been added later, my 68 Raider had been updated to that style before I got it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,112 #33 Posted March 25, 2022 IMO, this PTO/mule drive is the best system Wheelhorse made. The long PTO engagement lever bracket has a center notch that is used to easily adjust the clutch to the proper 0.010" gap. When adjusted, the lever always applies the proper pressure on the engaged clutch disc. There are no safety switches to fail The front mule drive is spring loaded and always applies the proper tension in the deck drive belt regardless of deck height or belt wear. The front pulley guard also provides a nice bumper. One negative, the front mule does require the bolting/unbolting of 4 bolts when switching from a deck to a plow or blower. About 5 minutes twice a year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,221 #34 Posted March 25, 2022 34 minutes ago, 953 nut said: I think it was in 1973 that the Attach-A-Matic system started. @gwest_ca probably knows for sure. The front Tac-A -Matic became the front part of the axle mount on the 73 Model Garden Tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
