Bertie 314 #1 Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) This is my 42" side discharge deck off the 416-8. The serial number is missing and want to set it up properly re cutting etc, I presume the steel bar is something to adjust so want to download the correct manual any idea guys.. Edited June 2, 2021 by Bertie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #3 Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) @Bertie That bar is for leveling the deck when it's on the ground. You've got it on backwards though: Basically, you put the deck at the mid position on the height adjustment, with the deck on a flat surface you measure the front and back of the blade from the floor. Adjust the nut on the bar so that the front tip of the blade is just slightly higher, maybe 3 mm or so, than the rear. There is a 'manuals' section here that you can certainly find the manual for your deck with more explanation. Edited June 2, 2021 by Jeff-C175 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #4 Posted June 2, 2021 Possible models in the order they were produced. These decks all use blades with a 3/4" center hole. 1977 model 75-42MS02 replaced by (Do not have operator manual) 1978 model 85-42MS01 (Do not have operator manual) 1979 model 95-42MS00 (Do not have operator manual) 1979 model 95-42MS01 (Do not have operator manual) 1980 model 05-42MS01 (Have operator manual) 1981-1983 model 05-42MS02 1984 model 05-42MS03 - Last year for bearings with 3/4" ID 1985 model 05-42MS04 - First year for bearings with 17mm ID unless older spindles were updated. 1986-1988 model 05-42MS05 1989 model 15-42SC01 1990 model 15-42SC02 1990-1992 model 15-42SC03 1993-2007 and 2009-2012 model 78345 - These decks all use blades with a 3/4" center hole. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,745 #5 Posted June 2, 2021 Be sure to mount the deck correctly. Here are a few pics. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertie 314 #6 Posted June 2, 2021 Thanks for the information guys much appreciated... it's times like this I wish I could buy you a beer 👍😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #7 Posted June 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Bertie said: times like this I wish I could buy you a beer I wish you could too! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertie 314 #8 Posted June 15, 2021 Best cut to date just need to sharpen the blades some.. cheers guys 👌 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,584 #9 Posted June 15, 2021 @Bertie, good looking cutting there , when you sharpen those blades , I like to use a small fine flat file , taking off minimal metal and giving you a quick sharp edge ,always use a aerosol lube with that , to minimize rust. looks like very good discharge along with your cutting . also lubricate any movement point on deck and lift frame areas , especially the rear of deck adjustment rack and two axel swing points , makes for very easy adjustments , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
