Lawn tractor LA110

[gsxrsquid]

I have a JD LA 110 lawn tractor with about 30 hours on it.

On the deck just left of center is a stationary pulley. There is only tension on it when the blades are engaged. The shaft is held in place by peening the end and a hex in the bracket keeps it from spinning.

Well the peen metal broke and the shaft complete with pulley pulled fell out. So now I can't mow. I went to my dealer who was absolutely no use. Because this is not a part one would not normally replace and not on the part list he was helpless. I called John Deere (lack of) support and they won't do a thing for me except tell me to go to my dealer. I explained I'm not happy with my dealer but they absolutely refused to assist me.

Is there anyway I can order this part. Otherwise my options are wled the shaft on the deck or machine a new one. I bought a JD so I wouldn't have problems with it. I guessed wrong

 

[Engine_Tech]

Try part GY20718 "Idler Bracket Repair Kit". You cut/grind off the old, and bolt on a new. The kit was to address some early brackets that were not thick enough, but can also be used if the idler stud comes loose on later tractors. You can find it in the L110 catalog, but it may be in the LA110 book as well. Or, weld up the one you have.

 

[gsxrsquid]

Thanks for the info. I drilled and tapped the old one and so far it is holding but I'll order that repair kit. IO would have thought the dealer would be able to find it for me but he didn't.