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Help with JD Freedom mulching deck

17 years ago

I have a JD LT155 with the Freedom mulching deck. I'm having an issue with the deck, in that only one of the two blades will move. Unfortunately, I don't have a manual for the deck, just for the mower, so I've tried to research this problem on line and I'm getting confused. Can anyone tell me if this is an issue with the timing belt? Or, do the blades need realigned? Or both? Is the repair something that a reasonably handy woman can do, or should I get it serviced for the repair? Does anyone know where I can get the manual for the mulching deck? Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Denise

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john_wa
17 years ago
It does sound like you might have broken a belt, though I'm not certain. I have an LT160 with the Freedom deck and my mower manual has a section entitled "Service Mower" that's about 12 pages long and covers the servicing of both the regular deck and the mulching deck. It includes the timing belt installation and adjustment. Otherwise, manuals can be ordered from John Deere at the link below. I did so because I bought the LT160 used and I did not have a manual.

Here is a link that might be useful: John Deere Technical Information
dll969
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks john_wa. I checked my manual and found the section you were referring to. It looks confusing, but I'll try to figure it out. Thanks again!
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john_wa
17 years ago
I took another look and you're right.....it looks confusing! I've only had the LT160 two years and haven't ever had to replace or adjust the timing belt or the blades yet so I don't know how difficult it is. You can tell me how it went though!

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