donnie crawford 1 #1 Posted January 25, 2015 I HAVE SEARCHED MANUALS I AM HAVING HARD TIME FINDING YEAR OR MODEL FOR MY DECK SO I CAN BUY RUGHT PARTS TO REBUILD. MY WHEEL HORSE IS A 1985 312-8, MY DECK IS 42" SIDE DISCHARGE. MY HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT IS ON THE SAME SIDE AS GRASS DISCHARGE AND IT HAS NO PAN FOR THE SPINDLE COVERS THE COVERS SCREW TO THE DECK AND THEY HAVE 4 HOLES TWO SCREWS ON EACH SIDE. ALL THE ONES I CAN FIND IN MANUALS ONLY HAVE ONE SCREW ON EACH SIDE OR IT SHOWS A PAN THEY BOLT TOO. PLEASE HELP!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #2 Posted January 25, 2015 a lot of the parts diagrams don't always match the actual years of the different decks,blades,throwers or they kept the same pictures and changes parts numbers. I used stainless steel hex bolts from under the deck and secured them with nylon lock nuts for the spindle shrouds. you deck model should be: 05-42MS04 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,107 #3 Posted January 25, 2015 The online parts lists can be confusing because they are shared by similar models. The illustrations are general in nature. The 42" decks have the height adjuster on the right side. (Left and right always from the operator's position) The 48" decks have the height adjuster on the left. Only the 48" decks have the reinforcement pan and the belt covers are bolted to it. The 42" decks have the covers bolted to the mower pan. You may be able to identify your deck by comparing the spindle assemblies. There were changes to the shafts and bearings with the last having a metric ID. Let us know what you come up with. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zieg72 209 #4 Posted January 25, 2015 You have a 05-42MS01 parts breakdown show the 42" and 48" side discharge pictures as being the same. Your Toro Dealer will know what parts are right for your specific model. I just sold 2 42" decks and they were both like yours pictured with the deck height adjustment on the discharge side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donnie crawford 1 #5 Posted January 25, 2015 JUST GOT FINISHED TAKING SPINDLES OFF THERE WERE NO KEY WAYS ON THE PULLEYS THE BLADE NUTS WERE 1 1/8" THE ONES UNDER THE BLADES WERE TOO. THE TOP NUT ON TOP OF THE PULLEYS WERE 15/16. I WILL GO CHECK THE MODELS YOU GAVE ME AND GET BACK TO YOU. THANK YOU MUCH FOR THE HELP. I PLAN ON PUTTING UP SOME MORE PICTURES. BEFORE AND AFTER PAINTING. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,107 #6 Posted January 25, 2015 Here is a bit of info on installing the top pulleys. Make sure the pulley will freely spin on the shaft before adding the lock washer and nut. Good location for Never-seize so the pulley can be removed later without damage. They often seize to the shaft with rust. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
