re:stamped or fabricated deck

My craftsman 917.27308 · Feb 28, 2018

re:stamped or fabricated deck

How can I tell if I have a stamped deck or fabricated deck on my 917.273080 sears garden tractor. Also, what transaxle I have. It was manufactured Oct 2,2000. 22 horsepower kohler 2 cy., 46 inch deck. The manual says its a "deck weldment".

Don

Bill Kapaun · Feb 28, 2018

Re: stamped or fabricated deck

Page 52 shows the transaxle.
Hydro Gear.

MARK (LI) · Feb 28, 2018

Re: stamped or fabricated deck

Sergeant explained this very subject to me last week...he posted some pictures that are great examples.... fabricated deck will have angled edges that have been welded...a stamped deck will have curves and rounded features..this is quite simplified...but if you have wrked with metal at all you can tell when the steel has been pressed to curve it as opposed to using flat pieces that get welded together.if I can dig out what he posted I will post the link Mark

My craftsman 917.27308 · Feb 28, 2018

Re: stamped or fabricated deck

Bill, my page 52 shows the engine. My page 50 and page 51 shows my transaxle. But my question is how do know its a k90, k76, or k whatever.

My craftsman 917.27308 · Feb 28, 2018

Re: stamped or fabricated deck

Thanks Mark

BMR528 · Feb 28, 2018

Re: stamped or fabricated deck

Looks like it may be a Hydro Gear 222-3010]

Look under the tractor ( from in front of the rear tire) and see if you see a big ole transmission, Oil filter and a couple hoses. if so, it's probably the Hydro gear.

I have one of those.

djl

My craftsman 917.27308 · Feb 28, 2018

Re: stamped or fabricated deck

My research tells me it was built by Husqvarna back in 2000. In the their new tractors they still install hydro-gear 222-3010L transaxles in their garden tractors. They also use stamped decks.

JP Savage · Mar 1, 2018

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Are there any stickers with model numbers on rear of the trans? Usually on right side axle housing.

It should be a Hydro-gear 222-3010L with a BDU (Pump), And a stamped deck.

My craftsman 917.27308 · Mar 1, 2018

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The manual says its EZ3 deck. Ventilated to increase air flow for mulching, cutting, and bagging without changing blades.

TobyU · Mar 1, 2018

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Not many craftsmans out there with fabricated decks. I know I've never seen one in all the silver, green, gray, gold, red, and black ones I've worked on.

mikeinri · Mar 1, 2018

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If you can post a pic, we can tell you for sure. Most likely, it's stamped.

Mike

My craftsman 917.27308 · Mar 1, 2018

Re: stamped or fabricated deck

I'm looking for a picture. I may have to take a few pictures.

Bill Kapaun · Mar 1, 2018