charliediss
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I am running an L130 with a little over 500 hours on it, and she has served me well! A few weeks ago while hogging some rough areas on the side of the house the front axle broke. Upon researching the issue it became evident that although my sizeable stature likely contributed to its early demise, I am far from the only person to experience this issue. That being said, I made the repairs last weekend using an OEM axle from my local JD parts store and put her back in service with fresh grease all the way around. Now my issue is this...I believe when the axle broke and the tractor fell, the ground made significant contact with the deck causing it to move from its proper location. I am having a heck of a time getting this thing leveled out...is there a secret to it? I verified part that geometry was correct (as I was thinking that I bent something when she went down). I am not certain as to what role the front support should play in leveling the deck, should that be a consideration when adjusting it? Or is that primarily a support? Should the deck be leveled on the ground when all 4 deck wheels are seated?
Also, a bit off topic but is an LA130 the same as an L130?
Any help would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Charlie
I am running an L130 with a little over 500 hours on it, and she has served me well! A few weeks ago while hogging some rough areas on the side of the house the front axle broke. Upon researching the issue it became evident that although my sizeable stature likely contributed to its early demise, I am far from the only person to experience this issue. That being said, I made the repairs last weekend using an OEM axle from my local JD parts store and put her back in service with fresh grease all the way around. Now my issue is this...I believe when the axle broke and the tractor fell, the ground made significant contact with the deck causing it to move from its proper location. I am having a heck of a time getting this thing leveled out...is there a secret to it? I verified part that geometry was correct (as I was thinking that I bent something when she went down). I am not certain as to what role the front support should play in leveling the deck, should that be a consideration when adjusting it? Or is that primarily a support? Should the deck be leveled on the ground when all 4 deck wheels are seated?
Also, a bit off topic but is an LA130 the same as an L130?
Any help would be much appreciated!
Thanks,
Charlie