Craftsman Riding Mower Deck Too Low

Loosen the hanger adjustments and then re tighten them.

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. This video explains how to level the deck on your riding lawn mower. 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. If this doesn t work check to see if the deck is warped it may be twisted. The mower cuts the grass too low even when the cutting deck level is raised to the highest level 6. However the results that come from making sure the riding lawnmower is level will give your lawn a well maintained appearance.

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. Most all mower decks have an adjustment. It is actually scalping the grass in places. If your mower deck isn t level your lawn could end up with an uneven cut resembling sl.

Position 5 is too low. It is designed to occur with very little effort on your part. My craftsman riding mower 42 double blade with 18hp engine is not cutting even it is cutting high on the right side. Your mower deck might be set too low if it is scalping the lawn.

Nothing happens to further lower the deck in position 4 3 2 or 1. I have been using a toro mulcher for years and use the d and e settings to mow my yard. Adjusting a mower deck on a craftsman riding lawnmower requires tedious back and forth motions for perfecting the level of the machine.