This #diy video shows how to #level the #mower deck on a lawn tractor or riding mower.
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If the blades on your tractor are in good condition or have been replaced, deck leveling may be necessary in order to achieve a good quality of cut. Complete the following stepbystep instructions from Sears PartsDirect to adjust and level the deck height of your riding lawn mower. For more riding lawn mower repair guides and support, go to: https://www.searspartsdirect.com/ridi....

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(1:01) Step 1: Depress foot pedal fully and raise and hold the parking break knob.
(1:08) Step 2: Once the knob is locked, now you may release the foot pedal.
(1:14) Step 3: Place the mower engagement lever to the disengaged position.
(1:18) Step 4: Turn the ignition to the off or stop position. Remove the ignition key and place it somewhere where it cannot be put back into the ignition switch during this procedure.
(1:29) Step 5: Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped
(1:33) Step 6: Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot come into contact with the spark plug in the engine after completing the safety procedures.
(1:40) Step 7: After completing the safety procedures, prepare the tractor for the mower deck adjustments. First make sure that the tractor is on a level, paved, smooth surface.
(1:52) Step 8: Raise the attachment lift lever to the highest position.
(1:58) Step 9: Adjust tire pressure to the maximum pressure on each tire.
(2:12) Step 10: On both sides of the tractor, position the blades at the side as shown so that the measurement can be made from the edge of the blade to the pavement.
(2:25) Step 11: Subtract the two measurements to get the difference between the left and the right sides.
(2:41) Step 12: Make the adjustment at the left side of the tractor in front of the rear wheel on the lift link lock nut. Turn the adjusting lock nut clockwise to raise the mower and counterclockwise to lower it.
(3:06) Step 13: Measure the blade tip at both sides again and adjust until the difference between the blade tip heights are about 1/8”.
(3:23) Step 14: Rotate the blades so that the direction of the blades are forward and backward.
(3:39) Step 15: Using the bottom edge of the blade closest to the deck as a reference, measure the distance from the ground to the blade at the front and rear blade tips.
(4:19) Step 16: To make the adjustment, use the wrench to loosen the jam nut several turns.
(4:28) Step 17: Turn the adjustment nut counter clockwise to loosen or drop the front of the mower or clockwise to tighten or raise the front of the mower.
(4:37) Step 18: Measure the front and rear blade tips to make sure the difference is within the acceptable range. Tighten the jam nut against the adjustment nut without changing the position at the adjustment nut. Check that all pulley guards and deflectors are in good condition and properly secured in place on the tractor or the mower deck.
(5:00) Step 19: Replace the spark plug wire on the spark plug. Replace the ignition key in the ignition switch so you can test the mower.
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