Deck issues

[FAL]

I can't adjust the height on my old sears 42 lawn tractor deck; it's at its highest setting, but still cuts low and scalps when turning on a grade. I made the adjustments as per instructed. The blades are the same height from the floor. What am I missing or is a part missing, or what? Thanks.

 

[mechanic mark]

Post model number from under seat.

 

[SeniorCitizen]

I can't adjust the height on my old sears 42 lawn tractor deck; it's at its highest setting, but still cuts low and scalps when turning on a grade. I made the adjustments as per instructed. The blades are the same height from the floor. What am I missing or is a part missing, or what? Thanks.

How many inches are the blade cutting edges from the floor at the highest setting.

 

[Real Frank]

Model # 917.271071
The blades are, 2 1/4 on right, 2 3/4 on left.
My neighbor borrowed it a year ago and he hit something and he bent the blade. No idea what damage he did? I had to change one of the mandrels because of this.

 

[Darragh]

Sounds like your deck might be out of shape. New mandrels but the bolt positions are not correct.

 

[Real Frank]

Not sure what you mean? The bolts are the same as the old. Why doesn't the deck lift higher? If it shows 5 1/2 ", the cut stays the same...too low. And why would it scalp on a grade on turns? Thanks for your help. frank

 

[mechanic mark]

CRAFTSMAN LAWN TRACTOR Parts | Model 917271071 | Sears PartsDirect take a look at deck lift parts illustration & see if parts are missing.

 

[Real Frank]

Thanks Mark, I did that. Something, outside of my technical skills, is missing. I'll check it again...and again. f

 

[ILENGINE]

This may sound strange but have you checked the tire pressures. Low tires can cause the low mowing, and the scalping on turns.

 

[Real Frank]

Not strange at all, but not the issue; the deck doesn't go up the way it used too?? Thanks, frank