Mule for tiller attachment

[ole 147]

I read in Wild Bill's article tilling 101
It states that I need a different mule for the tiller.
My question is; can I get any mule and adjust the pulleys to work with the tiller, or do I need a mule just made for a tiller?


ole 147

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[Matt G.]

If you have a wideframe with a 44 or 50" deck, you'd need a mule drive without the angled pulleys. Regardless of the deck, you need to put a tensioner on the spring-loaded idler in place of the spring so you can tighten the belt properly.

[ole 147]

Originally Posted by Matt G.

If you have a wideframe with a 44 or 50" deck, you'd need a mule drive without the angled pulleys. Regardless of the deck, you need to put a tensioner on the spring-loaded idler in place of the spring so you can tighten the belt properly.

Matt G;
I have a 104 NF
I just found a mule but it's like the one that is on tractor now.
I could set that up to work with tiller.
What do I have to do to it to make everything work properly?
this is what I have Matt.



ole 147

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Anything worth having is worth keeping nice.

[ole 147]

Originally Posted by Matt G.

If you have a wideframe with a 44 or 50" deck, you'd need a mule drive without the angled pulleys. Regardless of the deck, you need to put a tensioner on the spring-loaded idler in place of the spring so you can tighten the belt properly.

Matt G;


Matt could you explain please.
What parts do I need for this?

I must be slipping.
Blank look.
I have a 104

ole 147

[ole 147]

Originally Posted by Wild Bill

Some mule drives used a spring to set the belt tension...the tension varies depending on the spring.

Some mule drives, use a version of a 'bolt' that you adjust tension by tightening the bolt, or loosening it.....the 'bolt' styles maintain a set tension. (NOTE the bolt style in my picture found in the Tilling 101 thread)

For tilling duty, you need a mule drive with the 'bolt' tensioner, and adjust it to the spec. that I listed in the Tilling 101 thread.

I have an extra mule but it is off a mower.
Can I modify it to work with the tiller?
I'm running low on funds for this project. (Need smiley for broke.)
May be someone has mule that would trade?


Thanks

ole 147

[ole 147]

Originally Posted by Wild Bill

Can you post a picture of the mule drive you have?

Here is a pic of my extra mule drive:biggrin2.gif:

Thanks for you help.
ole 147

[papaglide]

I don't know 100% sure if it would work but it does have the bolt on the tension pulley that's needed for the tiller.

[Matt G.]

If you get rid of the spring and add another tensioner bolt, that will work. I'd replace those rusty pulleys, though...they'll tear up a belt really fast.

[ole 147]

Originally Posted by Matt G.

If you get rid of the spring and add another tensioner bolt, that will work. I'd replace those rusty pulleys, though...they'll tear up a belt really fast.

OK, where do I get what I NEED?


ole 147

[Matt G.]

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