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    JD 54' DECK FOR LA 175 - CONTINUED

    Thanks to everyone for comments. Put the new deck on yesterday and works great. Just need to complete and adjust deck level. Thanks again.
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    JD 54' DECK FOR LA 175 - CONTINUED

    Well, my son helped me pick up the new deck, totally complete. The folks at this dealership were extremely courteous and polite. A rewarding experience in comparison to my local dealer. As soon as I get out of the ankle boot, I will go over things thoroughly and then the new deck goes on.
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    JD 54' DECK FOR LA 175 - CONTINUED

    The deck wasn't beat up, but idler pulley base pulled out and entire area was very thin and several other areas rusted out after 800 hrs . Deck should have been cleaned more often. Possibly the deck could have been repaired, but I decided to get a new one and not worry about it. Spindles...
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    JD 54' DECK FOR LA 175 - CONTINUED

    My local JD dealer initially quoted me a price of a new deck complete with all parts around $ 1300.00 and also refused weld up the deck. When I called back to place an order, the price changed to over $ 2000.00. The explanation was that he would have to order a blank deck, then the parts and...
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    Grass Seed Prices

    I am about 50 miles from you and find local knowledge to be the best. It's time to get my front lawn looking presentable. So, I will need a great front lawn seed and feed program.. What do you recommend? Thank you
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    Decision?

    I posted previously regarding a new 54" deck for a LA 175. Finally got the dealer to quote around $ 1300.00 and more for several issues to a total of around 2 thousand plus. I usually do most general repairs, but not with a broken ankle. My concern is if I put 2 grand into the older LA...
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    54' DECK FOR A LA 175

    Yes. $2500.00 estimate! I would go for a 48" mower deck if I could find one new or in good condition. Need help. I am laid up with a broken ankle and can.t do much.
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    54' DECK FOR A LA 175

    MOWER DECK IS ABOUT RUSTED OUT. WHERE CAN I PURCHASE A NEW DECK COMPLETE OR A BLANK DECK?
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