Craftsman Riding Mower Deck Too Low

The problem i am having is the highest position of the deck cuts the grass way to low.

Craftsman riding mower deck too low.

Step 2 raise mower deck cutting height. It is designed to occur with very little effort on your part. 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 you remove the pin from the bracket on the frame of your lawnmower this will allow you to move the deck up or down. Your mower deck might be set too low if it is scalping the lawn. Now i am wondering if i have made a huge mistake by buying a riding mower. 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. Park on a level spot and lower the deck all the way down as low as it will go. The deck is low enough in position 6 that i use that to mow.

However the results that come from making sure the riding lawnmower is level will give your lawn a well maintained appearance. Position 5 is too low. The mower cuts the grass too low even when the cutting deck level is raised to the highest level 6. It is actually scalping the grass in places.

Loosen the hanger adjustments and then re tighten them. If this doesn t work check to see if the deck is warped it may be twisted. If your mower deck isn t level your lawn could end up with an uneven cut resembling sl.