Skwerl58 704 #1 Posted March 28 I am going to look at a rear discharge deck, no model plate available, from a 90's 314-8 that the owner states is a 48" but looks like a 42" to me. I have a 1987 414-8 with 42" side discharge deck, 05-42mso5, that I use regularly and I maintain it well. Just wondering if the pulleys and parts will interchange to give me a reason to buy it if the deck is rusty. Thanks for any input! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,040 #2 Posted March 28 42" rear discharge yes but no 48" rear discharge made. Mower DNA 1976 model 65-42MR01 replaced by - (Has the flat spindle belt idler pulley mounted on a triangular plate.) - (Has multi-link hardware at the gauge wheel support) 1977 model 75-42MR01 - Both use blades with 5/8" x 3/4" double-D center hole unless the spindles have been upgraded. (Has the flat spindle belt idler pulley mounted on a triangular plate) - (Has multi-link hardware at the gauge wheel support) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These all use blades with 3/4" center hole. 1977 model 75-42MR02 replaced by - (Has the flat spindle belt idler pulley mounted on a flat bar) (Has multi-link hardware at the gauge wheel support) 1978 model 85-42MR01 - (Has the flat spindle belt idler pulley mounted on a flat bar) (Has multi-link hardware at the gauge wheel support) 1979 model 95-42MR01 - No ipl available 1979 model 95-42MR02 - (Has no multi-link hardware at the gauge wheel support) 1980-1983 model 05-42MR01 1984 model 05-42MR02 - Last year for bearings with 3/4" ID 1985 model 05-42MR03 - First year for bearings with 17mm ID unless older spindles were updated. 1986-1988 model 05-42MR04 1989-1990 model 15-42RC01 1990-1992 model 15-42RC02 1993-2012 model 78350 Note - 17mm is .669" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,609 #3 Posted March 28 @Skwerl58 when you are talking rusty , is it just light surface rust ? or heavier / cracking . rot thru ? been oil soaking my decks for years , clean out , hot sun drying , oil soaking , you have to break the GRUNGE STAGE . thats the foundation for deck life. agree with @gwest_ca on related info , often state OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT on deck rebuilding , think LUBRICATION VERIFACATION CHANGE / IMPROVEMENT is vital . hi temp / stress grease , with a 550 DEG flash point LUCAS , marine / HD green chassis grease , also do the PTO MULE DRIVE BEARINGS OVER , carefully remove bearing side shields , clean out / flush with carb cleaner , lucas re grease , quiet , bombproof . done a lot of deck detailing , none of it in the book , decks spin up with ease / smooth / quiet . PTO clutch cone , inside needle bearing , clean out / lightly re grease , lucas , outside sealed bearing , get at napa , good opportunity for a solid improvement , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 704 #4 Posted March 28 Thanks for the replies. It appears to be left in the weather at some time and he states it is a mulching deck. I know if the center pulley, and spindles are the same as my deck and in decent shape I hope to bring it home. Hopefully I will look at it tomorrow. I do my lube as "Greasy Pete" says and I just replaced spindle bearings last week and popped the seals, cleaned out the factory grease and used the red grease in them. The bearings I replaced were in a factory new spindle I bought 5 years ago before I knew of replacing the grease. The bearings had gotten loud and growled at times so I replaced them. Thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,422 #5 Posted March 28 22 minutes ago, Skwerl58 said: it is a mulching deck Is this an option that was marketed by Wheelhorse at some point? How do you know if a deck is just that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #6 Posted March 28 17 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Is this an option that was marketed by Wheelhorse at some point? How do you know if a deck is just that? wheelhorse/toro made a recycling deck in 42 and 48 versions that is a mulched. I own one . Closed like a rear discharge and has a baffle system inside. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,422 #7 Posted March 28 1 minute ago, Lane Ranger said: . Closed like a rear discharge and has a baffle system inside. Well that's interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,661 #8 Posted March 28 17 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Well that's interesting. here is what 42 " recycler mower deck looks like from bottom - - also note the end of the deck from top side view there is a decal that says "recycler" 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,422 #9 Posted March 28 The things ya learn!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,661 #10 Posted March 28 the 42 rear discharge recycler is model # 78355 if you want to look it up -- from 1994-98 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 429 #11 Posted March 31 (edited) Anyone know if the mounting hardware on a 42” recycler (78355)is the same as on a SD(78345)? Looks the same except for the brackets that hold the gauge wheel rod. Edited April 2 by JimSraj Wrong number Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
