Craftsman Riding Mower Deck Too Low

The mower cuts the grass too low even when the cutting deck level is raised to the highest level 6.

Craftsman riding mower deck too low.

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. It is designed to occur with very little effort on your part. Nothing happens to further lower the deck in position 4 3 2 or 1. Adjusting a mower deck on a craftsman riding lawnmower requires tedious back and forth motions for perfecting the level of the machine.

However the results that come from making sure the riding lawnmower is level will give your lawn a well maintained appearance. Loosen the hanger adjustments and then re tighten them. 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. I have tried to adjust the blades and the deck without much luck.

My craftsman riding mower 42 double blade with 18hp engine is not cutting even it is cutting high on the right side. If your mower deck isn t level your lawn could end up with an uneven cut resembling sl. It is actually scalping the grass in places. Position 5 is too low.

I have been using a toro mulcher for years and use the d and e settings to mow my yard. If this doesn t work check to see if the deck is warped it may be twisted. This video explains how to level the deck on your riding lawn mower. Park on a level spot and lower the deck all the way down as low as it will go.

Step 2 raise mower deck cutting height. The problem i am having is the highest position of the deck cuts the grass way to low. Most all mower decks have an adjustment.