Craftsman Riding Mower Deck Too Low

Your mower deck might be set too low if it is scalping the lawn.

Craftsman riding mower deck too low.

I have been using a toro mulcher for years and use the d and e settings to mow my yard. If your mower deck isn t level your lawn could end up with an uneven cut resembling sl. Most all mower decks have an adjustment. Adjusting a mower deck on a craftsman riding lawnmower requires tedious back and forth motions for perfecting the level of the machine.

The mower cuts the grass too low even when the cutting deck level is raised to the highest level 6. My craftsman riding mower 42 double blade with 18hp engine is not cutting even it is cutting high on the right side. The problem i am having is the highest position of the deck cuts the grass way to low. If this doesn t work check to see if the deck is warped it may be twisted.

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. However the results that come from making sure the riding lawnmower is level will give your lawn a well maintained appearance. This video explains how to level the deck on your riding lawn mower. 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.

Now i am wondering if i have made a huge mistake by buying a riding mower. It is designed to occur with very little effort on your part. Park on a level spot and lower the deck all the way down as low as it will go. I have tried to adjust the blades and the deck without much luck.

The deck is low enough in position 6 that i use that to mow. Loosen the hanger adjustments and then re tighten them. Nothing happens to further lower the deck in position 4 3 2 or 1.