Mowing Blades running backwards

[dodge man]

I think he bought it this way. I got the idea the previous owner put the gearbox on.

 

[JWR]

What is the basis for saying that ? Gearboxes I buy and the one for my F935 is in 3 case parts. Same with my Land Pride FD2584 rear mower. The main container and 2 end plates. The bevel gear and the pinion can be installed two different ways. I swapped them to run my front snow blower. I didn't have to buy a different gearbox, I didn't have to cut into the deck for a left side discharge like I know some propeller heads would do, and I don't need special blades. Putting the 2584 on my 1435 to make a large rear discharge front mower was to much for the 26 h.p. motor.

How did you figure it would be better to buy another $1400 part ? I would have sent it back for a refund or exchange if it was the wrong item.

I'm not following you. I made no suggestion of paying $1400 for anything. I suggested finding out from the manufacturer what the real facts of the case are before taking a gearbox apart and assorted other wild goose chases. The basis for saying that is called good judgement. And if you read this thread, the current owner had no apparent option to send anything back.