Carley Simon wrote:
Hi:

Hoping that someone can offer a suggestion on this: I have an old (25
years?) Craftsman lawn mower - not sure the model but I think I can find
out. The mower runs like a top, but the deck is on it's last legs - ie:
rusting. Is there such a thing as new replacement decks available or does
it just not make sense because it would be cheaper to buy a new mower? I'd
pick up a used deck if I could find one, but I suspect that any used decks
of the vintage I'm looking for are in similar shape to the one I have
already. Thanks for any suggestions.


Is this a walk behind, a rider, or a tractor? If it's a walk behind just
buy a new one. If it's a rider then it was probably made by Murray and
the deck shell should still be available. Probably cannot get the
complete assembly so you'd need to strip yours first to see what is
re-usable if anything. If you have the buy the shell, the spindle and
all the linkages and springs it can get a bit expensive. If it's a
tractor, well then ... I don't know.

Get the model number and call Sears. You might want to call twice,
dealing with Sears is like calling the IRS for tax advice. Sometimes you
get the right answer, sometimes you don't.

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Art