Attaching a deck to a John Deere 318 322 332 316
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- Опубліковано 26 тра 2015
- This is how I attach a deck to my John Deere 318. This would be the same for a 316 (Onan powered), 322, 330, and 332 garden tractor. The same principles with slightly different draft arms applies to the early 300 series like the 300, 314, 316, 317 and the 140. The principle is the same for the 46 inch, 50 inch and the 48 inch replacement decks.
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Best video out there on how to install mule drive. Thanks for taking the time to make and post the video.
Great video. Straight and to the point. JD 318 owner here as well, and was a great reference. Great explanation on the "why" and how to avoid pitfalls. I always enjoy people showing their method on how they do something, because when you think you know everything, is when you stop learning. Subscribed!
Thanks!
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this video. You went through everything that a new owner would need to know! I just bought a 316 and was looking for videos on removing and reinstalling the deck… you’d is by far the very best I’ve found! Thank you. I appreciate you explaining things simply and thoroughly! Thanks for taking the time to go back and showing/how the belt should be routed over the metal bar on the mule drive so we would go through belts!
Extremely helpful!!!! Thank you for realizing that others out there in the world would be in need of your video!!
mojo8672 Thanks! Glad folks are getting some use out of it!!
I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video. I'm using an old 316 and I'm not the most mechanically inclined person. This video has guided me through the process many times. You make it look easy. I would be lost without this! Thank you, nicely done.
Glad it was helpful and thanks for the kind words.
Hey man, just wanted to say this documented installation you posted was very thorough and helpful. I owe you a beer 🍺 👍🏻👍🏻
I have had my 317s for over 30 years now. I only use JD belts. As a result (and I am 65 years old now...), I only change a belt about every 5-8 years as I take care of my tractors. Unfortunately, I forget what I learned the last time I did it and have to start all over again. Your video really helped as I let a PTO belt get too loose, it jump and got wedged. Gitting it unwedged took a chunk out and it broke within a minute of being reinstalled. After installing the new belt, I double-checked and sure enough, I had the belt over that square shaft you warn about in the end in the garage. I did that once about 20 years ago and killed a brand new belt. Not this time! Thanks so much for the help. I really appreciate it!
Glad the video was able to help out!
This was great, thank you so much. I recently started my own landscaping business and immediately ran into problems with my old 318. This video helped me save a ton of money as I didn’t have to put it in the shop. Keep up the good work
I did this when I was 13 years old, never needed a video or the manual. Cmon people!
The analogy I like to use is not everyone is born knowing how to tie their shoes. Good for you knowing how to put on a mower deck when you were 13, some folks didn't have that opportunity to learn that skill at 13 and maybe not even 30 or 40.
Then why are you here?
I got a 332. I am 50. Have a number of toys. Its smart to watch someone who knows what they are doing. Saves me the hassle of making mistakes.
Have you stopped learning new things? When you learn something new does it dawn on you that someone much younger than you already knows what you do not?
Thanks for your very clear and detailed description. A lot easier to follow than the manual!
I can't thank you enough for taking the time for this video. I just got a 318 and your video showed me how to install the mower deck.
I have a 318 and have learned so much from you. Thank you for your helpful information!
Just bought the same tractor thanks for the video, ordered the books for the the 322 just waiting for them to come in.
you sir, are a saint! Firstime homeowner here and have my old 317 I used as a teenager....my belt snapped today and this video is amazingly helpful!!!!
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Thanks for well done video! I've done all this before but while my memory is good, it's short. This makes it much easier to remember how to do it correctly!
Thank you! This video helped me remove my mower deck so I could install my snow blower for winter.
Glad this video helped you out!
Mr MMRBEEF, thank you sir for the good video.It sure is helpful.
Great video. Helped me a TON. Now to find one to help stop engine oil leaks
Great video, thanks for do this and posting it online!
Seriously so helpful I just picked one up today they guy explained it to me but just the way you describe everything just super descriptive and helpful and appreciate you taking the time to make this for everyone
Thanks
I just got a barn find 316 and the deck is off with a few missing parts. Your video showed me what parts are missing and will save me time with the installation. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
Great video, I understand this deck system much better than I did 16 minutes ago. I have dealt with several of these tractors, but shied away from the deck operation whenever possible, preferring my easy operation on the 445 and 1023E.
I've done this many times myself over the years, I found there is a trick to getting the Deck on and off , Really the manual will tell you and show you this. After taking it on and off few times, You get the hang of it and its not a hard thing to do at all.... You got that 318 dialed in good, She started right up soon as you turned the key....
Very helpful. My first venture into the world of yard and garden tractors is a 317. I have no clue about almost everything.
It was very helpful because I just bought a 322 and it didn't have the deck on it!!!! Thanks buddy!!!
This is a lifesaver for me, thank you!
Thank you for this video, it is very informative. I was looking for parts not realizing I had all the parts already, thanks a million.
Thanks for the comment! Glad it was able to help.
Great job. Might buy one in am and need to pull deck. Perfect info.
Nice job. Thank you. I may be picking up a JD 300 and this was very helpful.
I just got a 318 for $800. Thanks for the video
Thank you i love your video extremely helpful. Neighbor gave me a 332 JD with all the parts gotta put deck on.
Very helpful and good video quality. Just bought my 318 from previous owner and darn it first time out mowing the belt broke :-( Thanks for the info!
Doing this tomorrow for my first time so thank you very much!
Hopefully you were able to get your deck all squared away.
Awesome video as always.
mmrbeef You helped me out so much thank you. but, unfortunately, I had to sell mine 332 I was out $1900. This vintage diesel tractor is very expensive to repair for the DIY. I sold for $2500 with deck & plow. I notice all the hydraulic lines on the engine looked dry rotted & OEM fuel lines in the tank waiting to crumble. Also, the water pump started to leak. All I can see is more money. Thank, Jesus it sold!
Thank you so much for this video...I just can't begin to tell you how much your video helped me learn how to install my 50" inch 318 deck. The mule drive and belt info was immensely helpful too. Keep up the good work!
Great videos! I just bought a 92 318 and I really appreciate your videos
Thanks! Congrats on the new to you 318. They really are a lot of fun to own and use.
mmrbeef I'm going to take all the panels off and clean it all up and service it. Currently it is shutting off abruptly after 10 or 15 minutes of use. I'm assuming it is something electrical that may of came loose on the 4 hour trip home to my place.
Very possible something loose. Do you have a technical manual for the 318? I would highly recommend one. That should help diagnose the trouble.
This video was so helpfull for a newbie. The only change we made is that we had major problems getting the mule drive on so we ended up doing step 1 then step 3 then step 2
Great the video was able to help you out! The order can certainly be changed in someways depending on what works best for you. Thanks for the comment.
Very helpful video.
You deserve a lot more subscribers and support! I'm sharing and all that good stuff I can't say cuss words yet because I'm not 18 but that never stopped anyone!🤥🤐
Thanks! The channel is growing and I try to provide good content.
I'm 17 and I already want land and a country house with John Deere toys is that a mad dream?🤔😬
Not at all. I started with a dream to own a 318..... You see what that turned into.
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Thank you so much love your videos! I learn more from you than asking JD dealer. You should setup patton account or paypal. You deserve it! Your information is priceless!
Thanks! I do have a Patreon account, the link is in the description of some videos (I think it is in this one, I will have to check). I would certainly appreciate the support. Patreon is something new so I am still getting it figured out.
@@mmrbeef ok got it!
@@mmrbeef If you can figure out how to add Paypal it seems easier.
@@HB-yq8gy I just bought a 318 john deere not realizing that there isn't a mule drive with it. Would there be a possible way of acquire and extra one from you?
Could you do a video on how to level the deck?
great video thank you
This is a great video, thanks. With regards to the mule drive. I'm having trouble getting the tension indicator on the left to move. What do you recommend?
Thank you so much! My neighbor gave their 1990 (332) what a beast compare to my La-115. I gotta learn & retrieve all missing parts. It does leak some fluids beneath. I'm not sure how much hydraulic fluid think someone say there is a sight glass in the rear? i can't lift the blade possible air & low hydraulic fluid. I love this tractor they don't make them like this anymore.
There is a sight glass that should be on the back of the machine. There is a fitting on the very back of the differential and then on the right side of the differential (looking from the back). A hose should go between these fittings and be routed to the right side of the rear frame in a sight glass. Congrats on the 332!
I just bought a 317 with the hydraulic snowplow and I was wondering do you have any video showing how to remove it? thank you.
I video on changing the trany oil would be helpful!
Great video, very helpful. Have deck off first time and was wondering the best way to reinstall the deck. Thanks.
Glad it helped!
And best to throttle down to just above idle when shutting off deck to keep belt from jumping off pullyies and ruining belt next time you engage them.
If a belt is jumping off pulleys something is not in proper alignment and should be investigated further. I think one of the most neglected areas of mowers is the deck and deck pulleys. Small amounts of wear can be amplified when you start and stop a deck, regardless of speed. The larger the deck the more apparent the issue becomes. For example on my larger 72" deck a 1/4" of the tension adjustment bolt will results in the belt going from extremely loose and oscillating during use to being properly tensioned and smooth running.
Thanks for all your videos, they’re very helpful. I just bought my first 318, but don’t have the hangers for the mower. I’m trying to fabricate some myself, is there any way you can give me some rough dimensions on the non adjustable hanger strap?
THANX MUCH!!
I have a deck for my recently obtained 318 but so far have only studied how to install it (it didn't come installed because it was snow season and the blower was on it) I have watched this video several times and have to conclude that the deck does not get moved up and down via the hydraulics but rather just rides on the four wheels at all times. I cannot see any connections or any way the "mule drive" can raise or lower the deck. Have I got this right?
The deck should lift with the hydraulics on the tractor. The gauge wheels should never ride on the ground (they should be 1/4-1/2 inch off the ground). There are arms under the tractor that lift the deck. All total there are the two pins for the mule drive, two draft arms, and two lift arms to attach the deck to the tractor. Hope that helps some.
I bought the belt, got the deck on and all that but I can’t get the belt on. it’s on the mower deck just trying to get it on the PTO pulley on the front of motor, my tension is as loose as it can get. Any tips to get it on.
Good video, thank you. One question, which control lever raises and lowers the deck, inside or outside?
The outside lever .. the inside one is for the front hydraulics (if installed).
Just watched your video of installing the 318 deck. Do you have one of installing a 60” 420 deck in your library? If not is the PTO shaft the only difference?
I have one of install and one of removal. Let me know if you need more information, I hope these help. ua-cam.com/video/CB-5oddVAWE/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/QofHu4U7Wkk/v-deo.html
What is the spec on the tension arm stop plate on deck?
I just got a 318 from my Dad. He bought it used and never used it (still driving his old 317.) I am hooking up the mower deck for the first time. The arm that should lift the deck is not engaged to the rear hydraulic piston. The pin that looks like it should be a solid attachment to the rocker arm is sliding in the rocker arm. Wondering what I should do to properly attach the piston to that arm. Looking through manuals but not making headway.Hope this question makes sense. Any hint would be appreciated.
Hmmmm I think the lift rod is not connected to the rear rock shaft? I'd need to see some pictures to get a good shot at getting it right. If you have a few minutes sign up for an account at mytractorforum.com there is a great group of guys there that can help. It's free and you can get an answer faster than I could get you one.
At the 3:20 mark where he shows us the wear point in the deck hangers there's one good, easy fix to that either to fix it or avoid the wear in the first place. And that's to use a stout steel washer under the bolt head. Should have been one there probably all along.
That is a good suggestion. I have those type washers installed on my normal every day mowers. It cuts down on the wear substantially. From what I have seen there are some washers on some models but not on others. (OEM spec at least.)
Another great video, thanks! Two questions please... does the deck ride on the wheels and rollers or hang with wheels and rollers off ground? and second question can you tell me the part number for the deck drive belt (the one from the mule)?
Thanks! The deck should hang on the tractor with the wheels 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the ground. The wheels are only there to prevent scalping. Deck drive belt number would be : M82718 for the 318, 317, and the 316 Onan powered machines. M89112 for the 330, 322, and 332 units and M45254 for the 120, 140, 314, 316 (closed frame).
Thanks, will file this info for use next spring, snowblower season first :-)
Where do you find the J hooks. Our mule is missing one?
The J-Hooks are attached to the deck. You will need the hook, spring, and pin. The part number for the hook is M42286 ($25 new from Deere) and the spring is M91079 (~$4). You should be able to find one on eBay. If not drop me an email and I will see if I can find one or a set for you.
I have a 140 and every time I engage my pto it instally kills my motor what is causing it I replaced pto set air gap to.020 replaced mule drive and double checked my spindles im stumped what else is there to check is my motor too worn to handle the load of a mower?
my pto grinds a litte when engaged
What is the belt part number, size or length?
what sizes is this mower deck E067 serial # 137203 M
Do you have a video on how to clean the carburetor on a John Deere 318
This is an older set of videos I did. They might help.
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Do you know what the part number is for the muel drive belt
The mule drive belt will be a different part number for different models. Jdparts.com is your best source for part numbers. Type in 318 and there should be a link for the attachments in the results. See if this link takes you there. partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/navigation/equipment/82557
Ok so what is the lower belt for? Mine only has one belt that goes from the deck to up front.
Two belts, one for the mule drive that transfers power from the PTO on the front of the engine to the drive sheave on the deck. The second belt is the deck belt that goes around the three spindles and idler/tension pulley. Hopefully that makes sense.
mmrbeef LOL I just don't know why mine doesn't have it. Must not be needed?
lslvn yours must have the sheild over the lower belt on, so u cant see that belt
Did John Deere use lead paint on those older mower decks?
Not that I know of. From what I know most Deere stuff had been switched to non-lead paint by the early 1970's or earlier.
Harrison Fowler As a precaution, don't chew on the mower deck.
is that a 46" mower deck
Could you use a 200 series deck... to a 300 series..?
I came here hoping you'd say the name of that thing with the pulleys that hangs off the front...mule drive, thanks.
Glad you found it useful.
Is there a video that shows how to install a JD snow thrower onto the JD 318?
+Larry Baran Here is an OK video I made a long time ago for putting the blade on. You can use this same principle for the snow blower. Take the grill off and then you can install the belt. The hardest part about installing the belt is the tensioner pulley is very tight. Hope that helps some. ua-cam.com/video/styaMpuH3N8/v-deo.html
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A great video, very helpful!
What size belt do you use?
The belts are different across the tractors and across the decks. Which deck/tractor combo do you need a belt for?
mmrbeef any idea on what belt I’d need for a 314 with a 46” deck?
How do you convert to electronic ignition?
You will need to swap out the flywheel and the coil. I would recommend keeping the points if you can. The electronic ignition parts are expensive.
+mmrbeef thank you. I just replaced the points
Love you content. As someone with a 332 and a Buford Bucket, what happened to doing more videos?
The Buford bucket was sold. I had some many people interested in it it was hard to justify keeping around.
@@mmrbeef how much did you get for it?
Can you do a video on brake repair and adjustment on a 318?
I can certainly add it to the list. It might be a while before I am able to get to it. If you have some time join a forum like mytractorforum.com and ask some questions. The folks on the forums are very helpful.
Vid idea, tiller hookup
i don't have a lock out vavle on my 318 john Deere
my 318 does have rear deck vavle like yours
Are you ever going to buy John Deere 332?
You did not show the actual putting the belt over the mule drive pulley. Mine is always very tight and the hardest part of the total installation, so that was not of any help. Nevertheless, a very nice video and thank you.
If it is extremely tight only two thoughts come to mind. Do you have the exact belt from Deere? Deere belts are funky lengths (1/4 and 1/2 inch lengths). Also is there something blocking the tension mechanism on the mule drive from releasing all the way. While it is not the easiest thing to do putting the belt on the PTO should only require a few lbs of force.
@@mmrbeef Hey, even though 3 years have passed, the belt (Deere purchased) still is difficult for me but I will check again about the tension mechanism. Your video is very clear and I appreciate it.
On a different issue, my non Deere mechanic put a crank trigger on the original P218 from 1987 without discussing it with me. Do you have any thoughts about that for my engine. I see they are for high performance engines. Thank you for your answers.
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I perfer a 318 dodge engine, but, if anyone needs any reason to NOT buy a JD318, message me
OK lmao
Did you have a particular issue with the video?