Bak106 8 #1 Posted April 26, 2021 Anyone know what this is for? I think maybe to help level the deck? It is cutting uneven? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,711 #2 Posted April 26, 2021 That piece could come off your brake band forward to your clutch/brake pedal. It has adjustment to raise or lower the pedal for comfort. Be nice to know what horse you have and where you found that. I'm talking early 1960's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,676 #3 Posted April 26, 2021 I think a Front to rear deck level adjuster. 5 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #4 Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) Also looks like part from rear of deck. Looks like Paul can type faster than I can. Bob Edited April 26, 2021 by oldlineman 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,711 #5 Posted April 26, 2021 Right, it did not look long enough to be what I was thinking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bak106 8 #6 Posted April 26, 2021 I have a 1986 317-8. The piece came with the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,807 #7 Posted April 26, 2021 It could be a lift rod for a grader blade too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #8 Posted April 26, 2021 2 hours ago, pfrederi said: Front to rear deck level adjuster. The nut that's on it should be a "Nyloc" so it stays put after adjusting. (or two regular nuts tightened together) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bak106 8 #9 Posted April 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Jeff-C175 said: The nut that's on it should be a "Nyloc" so it stays put after adjusting. (or two regular nuts tightened together) Ok! I'll double up. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #10 Posted April 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, Bak106 said: Ok! I'll double up. Thank you When you reinstall that, with the machine on level ground and the height adjust set to mid range, turn a blade fore / aft (easiest to do with the blade nearest the discharge chute of course!) and measure from the bottom of the blade to the floor, repeat front of blade and rear of blade. Turn adjusting nuts so the front of the blade is just a tad lower than the rear, maybe 1/8" or so. But I run mine level front to rear because I've seen some places say a little lower in the front and some a little lower in the rear. If you have too much blade tilt it can lead to 'rowing' between the blades somehow You can get the Nylon "Stop Nuts" at the big box stores for a couple pennies each: It's a LOT easier than having to reach in there with two wrenches to adjust it! . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bak106 8 #11 Posted April 26, 2021 Outstanding! Thank you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
