Re:(ET) Mower Deck Questions

["CleanPower" <cleanpower att net>]

Hi,Steve
The plate you say is indeed for side discharge,and yes,there is a 
different set of baffles for that,and also a discharge chute.If you have 
the rear discharge baffles in place that side discharge hole will be 
effectively blocked.I prefer the rear discharge as it distributes the 
clipping better.
 As far as the motors my guess is that it's probably the bearings.If 
they've been bad a while the commutators will probably need to be 
resurfaced and the brushes replaced. Also check if your baffles are tight 
and that your blades are in good condition.
 Good Luck,
Harold Zimmerman 
Ephrata PA
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hi all.  I have an E-16 with the standard front mounted deck.  Looks like 
there is an opening on the right side (closed but its there) that would 
allow for side discharge.  Do you have to remove the baffles to do this, 
and if so, is that it or is there a different baffle set?

About to send all 3 motors into Bill for a rebuild.  Running the original 
bearings circa 1972 (can't say he didn't warn me).  Right motor is cutting 
off alot now and either the motor or the blade is much much louder than 
the left and center.  Sounds to me like blade noise but it doesn't appear 
to be bent or whatever.  Thoughts on that appreciated also.


Regards,

Steve 
E-16, mower, tiller, sleeve hitch and disk
Middle Tennessee


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