bottjernat1 2,190 #1 Posted March 8, 2020 Well I got her home. Got a little work cut out for myself but I hope to have her running on her own later today. Going to go get a new belt for it. Starter generator to flywheel. I may have one but I need to organize my belts there everywhere. LOL If anyone has any advice on the deck for this 856 weather to just deal with the wrong one on it. Or if someone wants to trade me for the correct one. I'm in avilla Indiana. It hits the rear tires when raised all the way. It's the wrong one I'm pretty sure. Check out my Facebook I have a video on there I will post my video on my YouTube channel as well. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #2 Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) Nice 856.Number 2 Horse purchased by me like 10 yrs ago was an 856.Still got it in one of my sea boxes.Looks like maybe the deck is the correct one? Maybe rear tires are wrong size, too big? I'm sure others will correct me if I'm wrong.Have fun with your new toy. Edited March 8, 2020 by Pollack Pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #3 Posted March 8, 2020 Good find. Those little Kohler 8s are a great engine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,349 #4 Posted March 8, 2020 it seems that deck ought to work. It's basically the same tractor as my 68 Commando 8, and I have that deck on it. a little elbow grease, and that should clean up right nice 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,020 #5 Posted March 8, 2020 Deck is correct. Maybe hung wrong or wrong tires. I put 6-12 Town & Country's on my 857. Looks better IMHO 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellevillerod 834 #6 Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) Nice little tractor, Fun to mow with. I've got one myself nice looking rigs. Congrats Edited March 8, 2020 by bellevillerod 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse Wes 279 #7 Posted March 8, 2020 I’ll be selling a 856 ....coming soon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #8 Posted March 8, 2020 5 hours ago, rjg854 said: it seems that deck ought to work. It's basically the same tractor as my 68 Commando 8, and I have that deck on it. a little elbow grease, and that should clean up right nice Mine doesn't have the bar going across the back like yours 3 hours ago, squonk said: Deck is correct. Maybe hung wrong or wrong tires. I put 6-12 Town & Country's on my 857. Looks better IMHO I bet ur right the tires are wrong I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Magoo 226 #9 Posted March 9, 2020 That deck is different from the one on my 856. It seems like I have seen pictures of two styles of decks on the 856. I can't say with certainty that mine is original, but I have seen pictures of others with the same deck as mine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,349 #10 Posted March 9, 2020 Mine doesn't have the bar going across the back like yours That bar adjusts the height of the wheels on the back of the deck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,020 #11 Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) The rear discharge decks of that era had the bar. Earlier ones did not. It is the only difference along with the front hanger. That deck is not the reason your tires are hitting. 1962 deck 67 deck The rounded 64 deck has the front hanger arrangement of the 62 deck with the shape of the 67 deck and no height adjustment bar. I believe the bar was added in 66 or7 Edited March 9, 2020 by squonk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #12 Posted March 9, 2020 1 hour ago, squonk said: The rear discharge decks of that era had the bar. Earlier ones did not. It is the only difference along with the front hanger. That deck is not the reason your tires are hitting. 1962 deck 67 deck The rounded 64 deck has the front hanger arrangement of the 62 deck with the shape of the 67 deck and no height adjustment bar. I believe the bar was added in 66 or7 ok so it seems then i may have the correct deck but the tires are to tall/ my daughter 875 the tires are wider and shorter. Does this sound right? Thanks for your information! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,020 #13 Posted March 9, 2020 Possibly. I’m wondering if you have non WH wheels with the incorrect offset. A Cub Cadet or JD wheel will bolt on but make the tire stick out farther. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #14 Posted March 9, 2020 38 minutes ago, squonk said: Possibly. I’m wondering if you have non WH wheels with the incorrect offset. A Cub Cadet or JD wheel will bolt on but make the tire stick out farther. i do believe they are cubs or maybe an old walk behind. the rims are skinny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #15 Posted March 9, 2020 I notice your rear wheels have the valve stem on the outside and that would be a clue they are not the original wheels. Randy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
