How do you level a deck on a John Deere x350?

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Subsequently, one may also ask, how do I lower my John Deere mower deck?

Release Transport Lock

Raise mower deck using deck lift pedal.
Rotate transport lock knob clockwise. Knob will release to off position.
Release pedal to lower deck to previous height of cut setting.

Furthermore, should my mower deck be level? Deck pitch is very important to be able to get the most amount of productivity out of your mower. A deck should be level from side to side and the front should be slightly lower than the back.

Subsequently, one may also ask, should the wheels on a mower deck touch the ground?

With that setting, the deck wheels will or should be "just touching the ground or flat surface". If you have the deck wheels set too high, and when the mower deck "swings/bounces" up and down or tips to the left or right you will get scalping on the left or right sides.

How do you adjust the wheels on a John Deere mower?

Adjust mower level, if necessary, by loosening rear nut (F) equally on each side of front lift rod. Turn front nut (G) equally on each side clockwise to raise front of mower or counterclockwise to lower it. Tighten rear nuts after adjustment is complete. NOTE: Verify that deck will latch in transport position.

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How do you adjust a deck on a Scotts riding mower?

Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)

Park tractor on a hard, level surface.
Stop engine and remove key.
CHECK: Tire pressures must be correct. ( See Checking.
Adjust cutting height to middle position. A.
Turn left blade parallel to tractor axle. Hold drive belt and.
Measure from each outside blade tip (A) to the level.

What causes a riding mower to cut uneven?

Blade vibration also causes an uneven cut. Replace a worn blade belt because a worn belt won't spin the blades correctly. Worn deck idler pulleys can also cause vibration, so replace any deck pulleys that don't spin freely. Check the mower deck for damage and replace the deck if it's bent.

What causes a riding lawn mower to cut uneven?

Uneven cutting is wavy or smooth troughs in the lawn surface. Uneven cutting is usually caused by mower deck damage or misadjustment.

Should mower deck wheels touch the ground?

With that setting, the deck wheels will or should be "just touching the ground or flat surface". If you have the deck wheels set too high, and when the mower deck "swings/bounces" up and down or tips to the left or right you will get scalping on the left or right sides.

How do you level a deck on a Poulan riding mower?

Raise the mower deck to its highest position. Measure for side-to-side adjustment by measuring at the midpoint of both sides of the mower from the bottom. The measurements should be within 1/4 inch of one another. To adjust the deck, tighten the lift-link adjustment nut on the side that needs to be raised.