Craftsman Lawn Tractor Deck Too Low

Position 5 is too low.

Craftsman lawn tractor deck too low.

The deck is low enough in position 6 that i use that to mow. 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. 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.

In a counter clockwise motion count the number of twists you make until the nut is loose. Repeat this on the right front side to lower the riding lawnmower to the same level as the left front side. See your owner s manual for further details and safety measures. Watch video homeowner lawn mower buying guide no two yards are exactly the same.

Check out the video below to see the world s best robot lawn mower automower in action. Nothing happens to further lower the deck in position 4 3 2 or 1. 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. Here are some things to consider when buying a new lawn mower.