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John (NL)

12-08-1999 05:59:09




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I carry a 5 foot finish mower on the three point hitch behind my Ford 8N. It has three rotary blades driven by the PTO through a gear box on the top of the mower. The manual explains how to remove and replace the blades and shows a diagram of how the belt is supposed to run, but all these diagrams seem to rely on the fact that the deck floats magically in the air. I’ve tried everything, but I can’t get mine to float.

I’ve thought about tipping it over on its back edge or even over on its back, upside-down, but am afraid the gear oil will run out all over the place or that the alignments won’t be right because gravity is working on it the wrong way.

Does anybody have any tips for doing this work, or does everyone just take it to the dealer for a service (not that I believe that for a Minute)?

Thanks,

John

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MrG:Servicing your deck

12-08-1999 08:33:51




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 Re: Finish Mower Maintenance in reply to John (NL), 12-08-1999 05:59:09  
I believe what you're asking is how to "levitate" the mower to service it, as opposed to how to "float" over the ground the mower in operation.

Lift your mower with the 3pt of your tractor, and block it up with jack stands over a level hard surface (shop floor). Turn the tractor OFF. Set the brakes and block the wheels on your tractor. Disconnect the PTO shaeft from the traactor. Get a drop cord shop light. Lay down on a creeper and slide under.

You should be able to work on (and even take pictures!) just like they show in the manual!

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John (NL)

12-08-1999 23:51:04




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 Re: Re: Finish Mower Maintenance in reply to MrG:Servicing your deck, 12-08-1999 08:33:51  
You're right, I meant "levitate." I should have known it would be something as simple as using the three point, but I just hate trying to re-invent the wheel when I’m sure there are a lot of you out there who have already “been there - done that.” Thanks for the tip.

John



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Burrhead

12-09-1999 11:26:38




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 Re: Re: Re: Finish Mower Maintenance in reply to John (NL), 12-08-1999 23:51:04  
When you're gonna be under there always be sure to do like MrG says and secure it up on stands.
Our local ag shop teacher was killed last year because he did'nt.
The mower was'nt heavy enuff to crush him, but it did mash the air out and suffocate him before anyone knew where he was. He was about 55 yrs old and had about 30 yrs experience.



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John (NL)

12-10-1999 01:29:57




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Finish Mower Maintenance in reply to Burrhead, 12-09-1999 11:26:38  
When I hear stories like this I often wonder which is more dangerous, no experience or too much experience. Since I fall somewhere in between (closer to no experience) I am always grateful for advice like yours. And I try to follow it too.

Thanks,

John



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Burrhead With todays question---- Is it after 5 already?????????

12-08-1999 12:53:06




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 Re: Re: Finish Mower Maintenance in reply to MrG:Servicing your deck, 12-08-1999 08:33:51  
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Burrhead

12-08-1999 06:32:23




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 Re: Finish Mower Maintenance in reply to John (NL), 12-08-1999 05:59:09  
We have several different brands of finish mowers here, from 5' up to 24'. I don't know what brand you have, but it should not leak oil in any position either right side or wrong side up.
The floating is'nt magic, your mower should float either by rollers or independent caster wheels. It should be rolling on it's own supports at all times except when you have it lifted with the 3point. The only thing I can think of that would keep it from floating is that you have the top link out of adjustment or you have the wrong top link on your 3point. Don't put the pto in gear, but do this- sit the mower down in operating position, let the lift arm control all the way down, don't leave any pressure on your lift arms at all then take the top link out and drive the tractor ahead just a little. If the deck will float with top link out your home free.
If you have a 4" grinder it is easier to sharpen the blades on the mower than to take them off to sharpen.
The belts can be adjusted right from any position, but I think you'll find it to be easier when mower is flat out as if in running position.

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