Craftsman Riding Mower Deck Too Low

If you remove the pin from the bracket on the frame of your lawnmower this will allow you to move the deck up or down.

Craftsman riding mower deck too low.

This video explains how to level the deck on your riding lawn mower. My 2011 craftsman lawn tractor model 917 28851 has a 6 position level to raise and lower the mowing deck 1 being lowest and 6 highest. If your mower deck isn t level your lawn could end up with an uneven cut resembling sl. The deck is low enough in position 6 that i use that to mow.

I have tried to adjust the blades and the deck without much luck. Now i am wondering if i have made a huge mistake by buying a riding mower. The problem i am having is the highest position of the deck cuts the grass way to low. The mower cuts the grass too low even when the cutting deck level is raised to the highest level 6.

I have been using a toro mulcher for years and use the d and e settings to mow my yard. My craftsman riding mower 42 double blade with 18hp engine is not cutting even it is cutting high on the right side. If this doesn t work check to see if the deck is warped it may be twisted. Step 2 raise mower deck cutting height.

Loosen the hanger adjustments and then re tighten them. Nothing happens to further lower the deck in position 4 3 2 or 1. Your mower deck might be set too low if it is scalping the lawn. Position 5 is too low.

However the results that come from making sure the riding lawnmower is level will give your lawn a well maintained appearance. Most all mower decks have an adjustment. It is actually scalping the grass in places.