Mowing New mower deck assembly problem?

[toolz_not_toyz]

While unloading my new 48" finish mower deck yesterday I noticed something funny: the U shaped arm that connects the quick attach plate to the deck is installed on an angle. I think it's assembled incorrectly. Looks like someone bolted one of the brackets into the wrong holes on the deck. I assume it's supposed to be straight.

Here's a pic looking straight down at the assembly. Note the arrow where I think the bracket (on the right) should be bolted to.

 

[beenthere]

Do you get to take your pick as to which side is 'wrong' ??

 

[Piedmont3]

Maybe it is the new upgrade that will deflect part of the clippings beside the PT instead of directly back at it. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[KentT]

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For safety's sake, I'd use the front holes if possible -- and if it doesn't cause clearance problems with the tractor.

This would place the center of balance such that the back of the mower should always drop down when you lift it up with the lift. You certainly wouldn't want the blades spinning with the back of the mower higher than the front....

My old 60" deck doesn't appear to have an extra set of holes...

My 60" deck

 

[toolz_not_toyz]

I think you're right. Any of the other pictures I've seen of these decks so far have the right angle brackets lined up with the spindle cover. I don't recall having seen any other pictures with three holes on each side. But what an oversight! Does anyone look at this stuff before it goes out???

Off topic: Hey does everyone else have oval id tags riveted onto each piece of equipment? You can see one in the mower deck picture (lower left corner).

 

[J_J]

My PT-1445 has one of these ID tags, and all my implements have them.

 

[KentT]

I've noticed those metal ID tags on some of my attachments, but I can't swear that each one has one...

 

[MossRoad]

Yes, every attachment and the tractor have the tags.

Yes, your mower is assembled incorrectly. YIKES! Send that picture to Power Trac and ask them to ship you the missing bolts! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[atwood]

My 60" is mounted towards the front or in the front mounting holes. You would think someone at PT would have caught that one? Hope this helps.

 

[toolz_not_toyz]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Yes, your mower is assembled incorrectly. YIKES! Send that picture to Power Trac and ask them to ship you the missing bolts! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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Missing bolts? I figure I'll just use the ones that they put in the wrong holes! Maybe they could send me a PT mug, a t-shirt, or shorter seat belt, or a box blade or something. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif