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1256 mower deck

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#1 ·
I'm finding that when I lift/lower the mower deck on the 1256 that it only raises 1". I just measured that. Is this correct? It sure seems like that isn't much.

Is it possible that some linkage under there is installed improperly?​
 
#2 ·
No ,that is not correct. I am betting that some of the linkage is worn.
 
#3 ·
I thought it might be, but this tractor/mower doesn't seem to have had that much use.

I'm thinking that some linkage isn't right.

I thought I had seen something on one forum or another, about a deck being installed incorrectly, but I forget which one.
 
#4 ·
Do you have any pics of the linkage ? I believe the 1256 had two different lift linkages( early and late ).
 
#6 ·
It's hard to tell,but that looks the the later type lift linkage.I was kind of hoping you had the earlier style,because they definitely used to wear.Check all pin holes in the linkage,and pins too,for wear.
 
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