Craig Arndt 6 #1 Posted April 10, 2008 Just a question on my deck, I have plans to repaint it. The rear has bolt holes that go across, is this for a deflector or something? Does anyone have one or use one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,268 #2 Posted April 10, 2008 Craig I have thought the same thing as well. I bought mine new in 1994 and at the time the only option for the deck was a recycler kit which does not use those holes. I did ask the dealer what they were for and he didn't know at the time either. But I would love to know what those are for too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #3 Posted April 10, 2008 Do either of you have a picture? Without seeing the holes... and not knowing the location, I'd guess drain holes for those folks who hose off their decks? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,268 #4 Posted April 10, 2008 Jason, see holes on the discharge edge, those are the holes we're (or at lease I) am talking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #5 Posted April 10, 2008 Hrmm those are funny ones! My guess would also be that maybe in the original design there was a flap or deflector planned for there? Could it have anything to do with a front mount carrier per chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,268 #6 Posted April 10, 2008 Front mount carrier.... there's a thought have to look up the parts for that to see if there's anything for that.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #7 Posted April 10, 2008 How's this for service? My '86 YT-12A had this deflector mounted on the deck - which helped to keep some of the grass off of the rear tires. It also promoted a very nice wind row effect when mowing taller grass. (I removed it after the second mowing. ) I would imagine the same dies were used to stamp all 42" RD shells, so the holes got punched regardless if the deflector was to be installed or not. 05-42XR06 is the deck model # and the deflector P/N is 109038. (if you want to look it up. ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #8 Posted April 10, 2008 AHA! Nice job TT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,268 #9 Posted April 10, 2008 I wonder why they stopped that? That part is not listed in my 94's parts list, seems like it was a good idea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #10 Posted April 10, 2008 Probably too many people complaining about the wind row effect. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Arndt 6 #11 Posted April 12, 2008 Good catch on that, I thought there had to be something up with it. I could make something to deflect the grass downward. That would keep my tires and wheels a lot cleaner. Its actually just the left side that seems to really get most of the clippings thrown at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
