48" deck subframe lifting brkts
 

I found and bought the correct subframe for my 149 with a 48" deck. Everything fits correctly.

My question is about the lift brackets. I have hydraulic lift, but I doubt if that really makes any difference. The bracket on the left side is P/N IH-545703R1 per #8 on the parts look up and is NLA. I have that one. The bracket on the right side is a different two piece adjustable linkage. P/Ns IH-58773-C1 (replaced by 719-3008) & IH-58774-C1 (replaced by 911-3021). These are called out as #21 & #22 in the parts look up. I'm missing them, but they are still available.

Why is there a fixed link on the left, and an adjustable linkage on the right? Can I simply use a second #8 on the left side, or should I spend the money, about $50. for the correct linkage? I have a full fabricating shop and can reproduce the NLA #8.

Most of the other deck subframes simply have the same fixed links on both sides. Is there a specific reason that this one has an adjustable right side link?

Looking for advice on the issue and recommendations.

Mike

One side is adjustable to allow leveling the deck side-to-side. Mine sets perfectly level with the fixed links on both sides. You can adjust the level by shimming between the deck and rear hangers.

Thanks Adam. I hadn't thought about the leveling issue. I'll have to read the operator's manual and then see which way might be better in the long run.

Thanks for the learning experience.

Mike

The front deck hangers that look like slotted eye bolts allow front-to-back adjustment as well.