Craftsman Lawn Tractor Deck Too Low

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

Craftsman lawn tractor deck too low. Repeat this on the right front side to lower the riding lawnmower to the same level as the left front side. Press down the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever to the neutral position. Position 5 is too low. See your owner s manual for further details and safety measures.

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. Loosening the lift link adjustment nut on the left front side will lower the riding lawnmower. It is designed to occur with very little effort on your part. The deck is low enough in position 6 that i use that to mow.

Watch video homeowner lawn mower buying guide no two yards are exactly the same. In a counter clockwise motion count the number of twists you make until the nut is loose. Nothing happens to further lower the deck in position 4 3 2 or 1. Here are some things to consider when buying a new lawn mower.