Need help: John Deere la125

McCracken

McCracken

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I need a picture of the front rod that attaches the deck to the mower. I think the nut is loosened on mine and I'd like to get a ballpark of where it should be instead of "tight as shit".

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Used to have a la145 if it’s same (looks like it is) that’s the adjustment to level the deck front to back, you tighten or loosen until level
 
Ron said:
Used to have a la145 if it’s same (looks like it is) that’s the adjustment to level the deck front to back, you tighten or loosen until level
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Awesome. I didn't know that. After further inspection it looks like it's coming out for some repairs. One of the rear brackets is tearing out of the deck. Yay!!!
 
McCracken said:
I need a picture of the front rod that attaches the deck to the mower. I think the nut is loosened on mine and I'd like to get a ballpark of where it should be instead of "tight as shit".

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I have a 145 if you still need a pic or two.
 
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Now starts the never ending cycle of fatigue and stress cracks. Overlay and or brace where it started from. Next year will just reveal the next weakest link. A few seasons in and you have built an anvil.

At least this was the process for the neighbors Bush hog, I mean lawn mower.

The front edge is so beef I'm wondering when the frame is going to fail. The last resort was a 2 by 1 .125 wall channel formed around the edge and braces to all attachment brackets. The spindle areas had already been plated.
 
My deck is nothing like that, But, as others say, I have 2 supports on the front, with jam nuts. They level front to back. I have 1 fixed hanger towards the rear, on 1 side. The opposite side is adjustable, so you can level side to side.
 
So I spent a little time reworking the deck. Drilled out all the ends of the cracks then welded them up. Welded both top and bottom of the deck. When I put the deck back in I soon realized it was waaaaaay off. Front to back was probably and inch or more. I guess the nut kept backing off and I just got used to it.

Got it back together and promptly scalped the front yard because I forgot to raise the deck back up :lol: Then I hit the side yard where I realized I evidently have a low tire and it was cutting on an angle. FML. I finally got it straightened out by the time I got to the back yard. I guess I'll just hope it rains and it can bush back out.
 
McCracken said:
So I spent a little time reworking the deck. Drilled out all the ends of the cracks then welded them up. Welded both top and bottom of the deck. When I put the deck back in I soon realized it was waaaaaay off. Front to back was probably and inch or more. I guess the nut kept backing off and I just got used to it.

Got it back together and promptly scalped the front yard because I forgot to raise the deck back up :lol: Then I hit the side yard where I realized I evidently have a low tire and it was cutting on an angle. FML. I finally got it straightened out by the time I got to the back yard. I guess I'll just hope it rains and it can bush back out.
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How much is the HOA gonna fine you for having uneven grass? The mansion can’t look like some meth head mowed it on a week long high
 
Ok real simple now that you've fixed the cracks. First, like you discovered, is to set the rear tire pressure equally. 10 psi max on the rears. Next, level the deck side to side. Set the height adjuster around 2.5 or 3", then measure the blade TIPS at the outer right and left edge of the deck (9 & 3 o'clock position as you're sitting on it). Once those are equal, worry with the front adjuster. JD wants a .25" rake front to rear, with the front being the low edge. Enjoy your favorite adult beverage.
 
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