Craftsman going through blades with each mow

[brendine]

Good Evening,

I have a Craftsman 42 inch ride on mower that I have had for several years, it's the third one that I have owned. I have noticed that this one is cutting the lawn unevenly, even with new blades on the deck - it is also getting caught on my driveway and bending the blades. I will attach a picture to show what I am talking about. Does anyone know what would be causing this?

Thanks,

Brian

 

[shiftsuper175607]

Good Evening,

I have a Craftsman 42 inch ride on mower that I have had for several years, it's the third one that I have owned. I have noticed that this one is cutting the lawn unevenly, even with new blades on the deck - it is also getting caught on my driveway and bending the blades. I will attach a picture to show what I am talking about. Does anyone know what would be causing this?

Thanks,

BrianView attachment 29118

1)Low tire
2)hanger broken on deck support
3)bent blade

 

[brendine]

1)Low tire
2)hanger broken on deck support
3)bent blade

Thanks! It must be a broken hanger because its the inside rotation of the left blade. If it were a low tire, it would be the outside of the rotation.

 

[bertsmobile1]

And don't rule out a broken spindle housing.
That is an AYP made mower with the 3 point spindle that breaks at the drop of a hat.

 

[shiftsuper175607]

And don't rule out a broken spindle housing.
That is an AYP made mower with the 3 point spindle that breaks at the drop of a hat.

Being on the inside of rotation, I agree it looks like a broken/leaning spindle.

 

[brendine]

Being on the inside of rotation, I agree it looks like a broken/leaning spindle.

Thank you. I checked the 3 point spindle and it was still attached at all three points, I will take a closer look and see if another part of it is broken.