Craftsman how to level the mower deck

[CraftsmanFlaws]

Trust me, 25 psi in the front tires is way too much. Every lawnmower I've ever delt with was close to 10 psi rear and 14 psi front. Also, when leveling the deck, shake it after making any adjustment as it could be hung up or tight and this will make sure it's moving during adjustment. This tool also works very well if you don't have one.View attachment 66458

You are totally correct. My tires have printed right on the side: 10 psi rear & 14 psi front.

 

[CraftsmanFlaws]

If you're going to post p. 23, then post the entire page, not just part of it, as it doesn't show the entire page or its instructions.

As far as your assertion that the Deck wheels "can't be in same hole & adjust just off ground in all cases", is clearly wrong as per the manual.
Page 12, " 2. With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheel should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole..... 3. Repeat for all, installing gauge wheel in SAME ADJUSTMENT HOLE." In other words, the front & wheels should both be in the same adjustment hole. It couldn't be stated more clearly than that.H

 

[CraftsmanFlaws]

Here is the scan of the COMPLETE PAGE 23. I can't get p. 12 to scan, but I manually wrote the instructions in the prior post.

 

[STEVES]

Well, I'm out as for my understanding of 'terminology'. I'm going now to finish my rocket ship power pusher thinger.

 

[dawgn86]

I ordered one of these and works great

 

[STEVES]

Here is the scan of the COMPLETE PAGE 23. I can't get p. 12 to scan, but I manually wrote the instructions in the prior post.

The fronts in same hole, the rears in same hole, 1/2" height difference from front to rear & you expect the front & rear wheels to be in the "same" hole!!? What happened to common sense? Me going to turbo my rider! Zoom........ Note: "Just off the ground" is the key!!

 

[Gord Baker]

Height of the Gage Wheels is not a big deal. They should be an inch or more above Grade. They do not touch the ground unless uneven ground is encountered.
The FRONT of the Deck Should be slightly lower (¼") theroeticaly so the back side does not hit the grass twice and cause brown tips.
Be sure you are on a FLAT surface when leveling the Deck, with correct tire pressures . Done

 

[davis2]

I have the same one! It does work great!