Mowing BX2350 mower deck re-install

[mikerose]

No video. But it's easier with a loader. If you have it on, lift the front wheels up enough that the mower can roll under them. Line it up with the rear wheels and far enough back to touch them. They will roll backwards when you drop the front down. Attach the drive shaft. Drop the front down slowly, may have to adjust the mower backwards even more. Attach the front mount bracket to the mower, then the tractor. Slide the mower around some to line up lift arms and attach them. Lift mower high enough to get the weight off the guide wheels so you can rotate them back to forwards instead of sideways.



If you don't have the loader on, you have to roll it in between the wheels and manually position it forward and backwards to get it around the front tires, but the rest is basically the same.

Edit: Obviously Dodgeman and I have different methods. There is no wrong or right way, but experiment with these and find what works best for you.

Interesting. I DO have the loader on as I never take it off, it's just too useful to ever have it off, since its the primary reason I have the tractor. Believe it or not, cutting the grass is secondary. But since the deck has wheels and tends to roll easily right under the tractor, I'm not sure what I'm gaining by using the bucket to lift the tractor front, maybe I'm missing something? I do appreciate the reply though, thanks!

 

[dodge man]

The mower is a tight fit going under the tractor so it makes it easier to wheel it under, the front wheels don't get in the way as much. The loader is in the way though when I go to hook up the front though for me.

 

[RaydaKub]

Interesting. I DO have the loader on as I never take it off, it's just too useful to ever have it off, since its the primary reason I have the tractor. Believe it or not, cutting the grass is secondary. But since the deck has wheels and tends to roll easily right under the tractor, I'm not sure what I'm gaining by using the bucket to lift the tractor front, maybe I'm missing something? I do appreciate the reply though, thanks!

What size mower? Mine is the 60 inch and you have to jockey it forward and backward to clear the brackets and guide wheels in between the front and rear tires as you roll it out sideways. Maybe if you have the 54 incher it is easier?

 

[Jeff F.]

I find it quite easy to do on concrete. Slide the deck under about 3/4 of the way from right to left. Next hook up the pto shaft. Slide the deck under the rest of the way and hook up the rear brackets after lowering them. Finally hook up the front. It should take less than 10 minutes. Good luck

 

[VH5150]

I agree with what others have written--definitely easier to do on concrete. I, too, have yelled a few colorful adjectives at my Kubota when trying to attach the PTO shaft and I think I'd rather be water-boarded than try to hook up that PTO shaft. I'm going to try using the FEL to lift the front wheels next time I hook up the MMM.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

The rear wheels on my 60" mmm deck are frozen, and I can't get them loose. I'm working on it, but at this point even Kroil hasn't loosened them up. So I have to manhandle the deck out from under the tractor. It's do-able, but not a fun experience.

I just bought a rear finish mower, so I may not have to use the MMM much from now on.

 

[jesseb3@att.net]

Poopdeck, I had the same thing happen, and it is due to rust as (I'm sure you've figured out by now!) The only way I managed to remove them is to take the wheels off. Then use a large wrench on the wheel-end of the shaft - you'll notice it has flat spots. By turning the shaft back and forth, adding more oil, smacking with hammer (use wood blocks, or you'll mushroom the end of the shaft...it's soft.) etc, I worked mine out. I then sanded the heck out of the shaft and cleaned the deck mounts thoroughly. Slides like butter now.

Good luck
Jesse

 

[mikerose]

Interesting. I DO have the loader on as I never take it off, it's just too useful to ever have it off, since its the primary reason I have the tractor. Believe it or not, cutting the grass is secondary. But since the deck has wheels and tends to roll easily right under the tractor, I'm not sure what I'm gaining by using the bucket to lift the tractor front, maybe I'm missing something? I do appreciate the reply though, thanks!

I just wanted to thank everyone who gave me all this great info! I put the deck on today in no more than 10-12 minutes by taking the best from each set of methods and reasoning it out. Using the loader to raise the front wheels was brilliant! I got the deck under the mower quite easily that way. And then I dropped the rear brackets and got them lined up, but before I did anything else I hooked up the PTO, again very easily, just a little jiggling. Then I pulled the pins and connected the rear brackets, lowered the front, hooked up the front bracket and I was ready to mow! The whole process was so straightforward that I don't think I'd hesitate to do it in mid-season if I needed more ground clearance when doing FEL stuff. Thanks again, this is a terrific forum!!

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Poopdeck, I had the same thing happen, and it is due to rust as (I'm sure you've figured out by now!) The only way I managed to remove them is to take the wheels off. Then use a large wrench on the wheel-end of the shaft - you'll notice it has flat spots. By turning the shaft back and forth, adding more oil, smacking with hammer (use wood blocks, or you'll mushroom the end of the shaft...it's soft.) etc, I worked mine out. I then sanded the heck out of the shaft and cleaned the deck mounts thoroughly. Slides like butter now.

Good luck
Jesse

Thanks, Jesse. I've give that a try. I've been out of town and haven't worked on them yet, but it's raining here and that sounds like a good rainy day project.

 

[94BULLITT]

Here are some videos.