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With mower deck raised to high setting it is mowing too low
How to Identify and Fix Common Gardening Problems ?
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Mower deck gauge wheels should be properly adjusted to prevent scalping grass on uneven terrain. The bottom of the wheels should sit approximately 1/8-1/2 of an inch from the ground, depending on your cutting height.
For most effective results, a lawn mower deck should have a pitch, or height difference of 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch between the front of the deck to the back of the deck. Naturally, this makes the sweet spot about 1/4-inch of pitch, depending on the mower model.
Always Mow at 3 Inches or Taller
Often the highest setting on most mower types is 3 inches. Mowing the grass at 3 inches or taller will prevent diseases, promote deep digging roots, help the grass conserve water, improve turf density, and improve turf color.
A dull blade is the number one reason for leaving uncut grass. The blunt blade will damage your lawn in no time at all; it tears the grass and leaves a jagged edge which turns the grass tips yellow. The recommended way to repair the yellow grass damage – regularly cut with a sharp lawnmower blade.
Discover Relevant Questions and Answers for Your Specific Issue
the most relevant questions and answers related to your specific issue
How to adjust the mowing deck properly? – Craftsman 17.5 hp 42 in. Deck Lawn Tractor – CA Model
ANSWER : I use a string level just sit it on deck level front to back
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Why wont the mower deck on my Simplicity Broadmoor restart after 45 minutes of mowing and I turm it off and restart it. only have the problem once it has warmed up from use
ANSWER : May be having compression loss or fuel vapor lock
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What causes JD 260 riding mower to start dying when you engage the mower deck? It runs fine when you disengage the mower deck.
ANSWER : It’s the safety system that causes this. There is a switch under the seat that should activate when you are sitting in the seat. The switch can come loose or fail, the mounting can break, or the wires can come loose – any of these would cause the “engine dies when I engage the mower deck” behavior. Lift the seat, examine the switch. Rmove the switch and keep the plunger in with a piece of tape. Fixed? Then it’s just the mounting or adjustment. Not fixed? It’s the switch itself or the wires or connectors to it.
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How do i adjust deck belt tension – Poulan 38-Inch Steel Deck 15.5 HP Briggs & Stratton I/C Engine With 5 Speed
ANSWER : Most cases there is no adjustment to the belt if it is mounted correctly it tensions itself, if you need more adjustment you might need to just change belt because your other one is most likely stretched.
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What is the deck height for a 42in riding mower
ANSWER : What ever height you set it at. they are adjustable
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Mower deck too low
ANSWER : There are two bolts that raise and lower the deck for adjustment on either side of the mower.
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It is idling too fast and has a terrible vibration
ANSWER : The idle can be adjusted by moving, either left or right, a small lever in the front of the engine. The vibration is most probably caused by a lose or damaged blade or and excessive build-up of clipping under the deck.
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New battery for chraftsman mower but it still won’t start
ANSWER : Doesn’t it turn over? If your valves are out adjustment. They don’t release compression.
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