Re: (ET) Front edge of mower deck bends inward

[David C Robie <mycroftxx1 juno com>]

Sounds as if your whole deck, all the metal has rusted thinner from
staying on wet ground outdoors without being painted to protect it. 
Bending is not normal on these decks they were built stronger than
regular gas tractor decks  when new. Yes, you could reinforce it but
afterwards, clean the inside good and protect it.  Several good ways some
people, after rust priming, are using pickup truck bed liner.  Others are
using POR.   

Dave
Weymouth MA


On Thu, 2 Nov 2006 22:21:46 -0600 "Bettye j /Mick Rockweiler"
<rock mchsi com> writes:
> To keep front edge from bending inward ,I plan on laying a angle iron 
> across the top ,right along the side discharge,then at 90* welding 
> another piece straight down to hold the the front edge from bending 
> in.Is there a better way ? Should I weld the angle iron to the mower 
> deck ,or bolt it down? If I weld it ,will  the welding cause it to 
> rust threw quicker?
>   The front wheel brackets need some additional support also.What 
> can I do about that? Please give me some advice.   My email add. is 
> Rock mchsi com my phone no. is 608 606 1337 thanks Mick