Recent content by JEMcM2nd

Replaced left and center pulleys. There was some tooth damage on the spindle gear from when the pulley sheared off and we replaced the shaft from one of the old spindles that we had previously replaced. The center pulley looked okay but we changed it as well. Our conclusion is that the pulley...

Local JD dealer is part of a large group. Never had this sort of problem before. Kept telling me order did not come in and would reorder. Then nothing happens. Said would call me later in day with update but several days have past and no response. Am totally disgusted with them and will deal...

Yes, the pulley came loose from the spindle and the hole ovaled out. I'm not very computer savy about uploading pictures and I did not learn a lot from my late father, who was a mechanic and jack-of-all trades. Got confirmation from Green Parts store for shipment. They should be here soon...

The spindles themselves were most likely okay. We incorrectly assumed that it was worn bearings inside that was making the loud grinding noise, so we changed them. The noise went away until the right pulley rounded out. The center of the pulley rounded out in an oval shape. Sorry I don't have a...

I don't really want to change decks but have had two spindle pulleys go out and replacements are hard to come by (UC21496). My son-in-law and I have changed belts, blades, spindles, and one damaged pulley. Now another pulley has gone bad and my local John Deere dealer is having trouble getting...

Considering changing to 48" Edge with rotating anti-scalp wheels since I cannot find one like mine. Descriptions state that they are not a replacement for the one I have. I would think that I could change brackets and get it to work. I think the clutch pulley would be the same size as well. Any...

Has anyone changed the mowing deck on a 48 inch Edge with non-rotating anti-scalping wheels to another type of deck and if so what is involved.