1986 John Deere 160 deck spring help

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Hi i acquired a 1986 John Deere 160 Tractor that was in pieces i have put it all back together except i have a spring that was hanging from the deck mower and i am not sure where and what this spring controls any ideas ?
 

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If you're talking about that L-shaped bracket, that is the lift assist spring bracket. A spring hooks into the hole in the bracket and then connects to a hook on the pedal linkage. This makes it easier to lift the deck.
 
Will1988 said:
If you're talking about that L-shaped bracket, that is the lift assist spring bracket. A spring hooks into the hole in the bracket and then connects to a hook on the pedal linkage. This makes it easier to lift the deck.
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Hi Will This photo is from the front of the tractor looking at the right side of the tractor brake pedal side Thank you
 

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Sorry for the delay. The circled area shows where the spring attaches. Lower your deck all the way down, connect the spring, then grab the L-shaped bracket with a pair of pliers and rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise until the bracket is in the 3 oclock position as in the 2nd pic.
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