Scooby074
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I have a mid 80's Craftsman 18HP Garden tractor that im trying to resurrect from the dead. Its a model c459-60418. I can find next to nothing about it online.
It hasnt run in well over 5 years, probably closer to 8. Well after cleaning the carb and giving it a major tune up, i have the engine running like a top.
Problem is when i engage the mower deck. THe blades are hitting in the centre. Its a rear discharge deck. This deck has a timing belt that connects the 2 blade spindles.
Currently the blades are "timed" so that they pass thru the centre at essentially the same time. I was under the understanding that the blades had to pass in the centre like this in order to throw the grass out the rear? Is this correct? Or should the blades be perpendicular to each other at rest? (see diagram). I have one of the blade hubs off (it was really rusted on there, much work) and I need to know where it should be relative to the other blade so they dont hit and the deck remains in balance.
Also one spindle bearing appears to be going. Are these spindles rebuildable? Due to its age, i doubt parts will be available, I cant find them online at least.
It hasnt run in well over 5 years, probably closer to 8. Well after cleaning the carb and giving it a major tune up, i have the engine running like a top.
Problem is when i engage the mower deck. THe blades are hitting in the centre. Its a rear discharge deck. This deck has a timing belt that connects the 2 blade spindles.
Currently the blades are "timed" so that they pass thru the centre at essentially the same time. I was under the understanding that the blades had to pass in the centre like this in order to throw the grass out the rear? Is this correct? Or should the blades be perpendicular to each other at rest? (see diagram). I have one of the blade hubs off (it was really rusted on there, much work) and I need to know where it should be relative to the other blade so they dont hit and the deck remains in balance.
Also one spindle bearing appears to be going. Are these spindles rebuildable? Due to its age, i doubt parts will be available, I cant find them online at least.
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