How To Level A Husqvarna Lawn Mower Deck. Leveling a mower deck
US20060254236A1. Mower deck level gauge and procedure. Google Patents
Publication number US20060254236A1 US20060254236A1 US11/125,777 US12577705A US2006254236A1 US 20060254236 A1 US20060254236 A1 US 20060254236A1 US 12577705 A US12577705 A US 12577705A US 2006254236 A1 US2006254236 A1 US 2006254236A1 Authority US United States Prior art keywords deck height mower deck gauge mower Prior art date 2005-05-10 Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.) Granted Application number US11/125,777 Other versions US8544249B2 ( en Inventor Barry Goebert Eugene Hayes Cindy Weber Stephen Propson Steven Buss Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.) Deere and Co Original Assignee Deere and Co Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.) 2005-05-10 Filing date 2005-05-10 Publication date 2006-11-16 2005-05-10 Application filed by Deere and Co filed Critical Deere and Co 2005-05-10 Priority to US11/125,777 priority Critical patent/US8544249B2/en 2005-05-10 Assigned to DEERE COMPANY reassignment DEERE COMPANY ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: BUSS, STEVEN HENRY, HAYES, EUGENE GARY, WEBER, CINDY LOUISE, GOEBERT, BARRY JOSEPH, PROPSON, STEPHEN LEE 2006-05-03 Priority to DE602006000476T priority patent/DE602006000476T2/en 2006-05-03 Priority to EP06113425A priority patent/EP1721505B1/en 2006-11-16 Publication of US20060254236A1 publication Critical patent/US20060254236A1/en 2013-10-01 Application granted granted Critical 2013-10-01 Publication of US8544249B2 publication Critical patent/US8544249B2/en Status Active legal-status Critical Current 2030-10-11 Adjusted expiration legal-status Critical
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Abstract
A mower deck level gauge and procedure are provided to level and align a mower deck suspended from a vehicle and covering at least one rotary cutting blade. The mower deck has a deck height adjustment control indicating the cutting height, and the rim of the mower deck has deck level measuring points marked thereon, and a bracket at the front of the mower deck having a deck level measuring point marked thereon. A one-piece gauge is dimensioned to fit under each deck level measuring point at a specified cutting height.
Description
This invention relates to mower decks suspended from lawn and garden tractors and other grass mowing machines, and more specifically to a gauge to properly level and align a mower deck at a specified cutting height, and a procedure for its use.
A mower deck may be suspended from a lawn and garden tractor or other vehicle, or “floated” on wheels attached to the mower deck. The mower deck may cover one or more rotary cutting blades. When a mower deck is suspended from a vehicle frame, the mower deck and blades should be in proper alignment relative to the mowing vehicle at all cutting heights. For example, the mower deck should be properly aligned so that each rotary cutting blade is level side-to-side, and has a slight forward angle or “rake.” Proper alignment of the mower deck helps achieve better cut quality, prevents grass frazzling, provides better grass dispersal, better bagging results, and reduces the power required to run the engine. Additionally, the mower deck should be calibrated so that the blades are at the cutting height specified by the mower deck height control knob or lever.
To determine if a mower deck is level and properly aligned at a designated cutting height, several measurements may be taken. Typically, measurements can be taken from a hard, level floor or ground surface under the vehicle up to the tip of a rotary cutting blade. To check if the mower deck is level side-to-side, the blades are manually rotated to a position parallel to the vehicle axle and measurements are taken from the ground up to the left and right outside blade tips. The blades may be considered level side-to-side if the left and right measurements are within about ⅛ inch of each other. To check if the mower deck is properly aligned front-to-rear, the blades are rotated to point straight forward and backward, and measurements are taken from the ground up to the front and rear blade tips. The blades are considered properly aligned front-to-rear if the front blade tip is about ⅛ inch to about ½ inch lower than the rear blade tip. This may be referred to as “rake.”
After the measurements, one or more adjustments may be made on the linkages between the mower deck and vehicle frame. For example, to level the mower deck side-to-side, a nut or other connector on the left-hand lift link may be turned to raise or lower the left side of the mower deck. Similarly, to properly align the mower deck front-to-rear, yokes or other connectors between the front of the mower deck and vehicle frame may be rotated in either direction to lift or lower the front of the mower deck. Additionally, linkages may be adjusted so that the height of the cutting blades corresponds to the cutting height designated on the mower deck height control knob or lever. The measuring process may need to be repeated again to calibrate the deck height control knob or lever; i.e., to insure that the final cutting height is the same as the height specified on the deck height control.
In the past, leveling gauges have existed for measuring the height of the blade from the floor. For example, leveling gauges such as those available from Deere Company of Moline, Ill. may include a pivoting arm attached to a base with a height scale. The base of the gauge may be positioned on the floor, and one end of the arm may be pivoted until it contacts the blade tip. The other end of the arm points to the height scale, indicating the height from the floor up to the mower blade tip.
Other gauges are used to measure blade height by marking a clay column with the blade tip. For example, gauges such as those available from Honda include a clay column mounted on a base that may be positioned on the floor. The tip of the mower blade is turned manually to mark the clay column. A height scale next to the column indicates the blade height.
Gauges such as those described above are inconvenient, cumbersome and difficult to read. Mower deck leveling gauges and procedures for their use require reaching under the mower deck to manually orient and measure the height of the blade or blades. The measuring process may be so difficult that it may be neglected, resulting in uneven cutting problems. A convenient and simple mower deck leveling gauge is needed. A leveling gauge and procedure for its use is needed to reduce, minimize or eliminate the necessity of reaching under a mower deck.
A convenient and simple mower deck leveling gauge and procedure are provided. The gauge is dimensioned to fit under the outer rim of a mower deck at specified, marked, sequential locations. The gauge measures the deck height at each of the marks, which may be slightly less than the designated cutting height. The gauge may be stored in an opening or recess in the mower deck height control knob.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a lawn and garden tractor with a mower deck and deck level gauge according to one embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a mower deck that may be used with the mower deck level gauge in a first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of a first embodiment of the mower deck level gauge and a deck height adjustment knob for storage of the gauge.
FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the mower deck level gauge stored in the deck height adjustment knob.
FIG. 1 shows lawn and garden tractor 10 having mower deck 11 suspended from the vehicle between the front and rear wheels. Optionally, the mower deck may have anti-scalp wheels 17. The wheels should be between about ¼ inch and about ½ inch above the ground surface when mowing. As shown in FIG. 5. mower deck 11 may cover one or more rotary cutting blades 13 on generally vertical shafts 14 driven by an engine drive shaft and a belt and pulley arrangement (not shown).
Now referring to FIG. 2. in one embodiment, mower deck 11 may have a rolled outer rim 15 around its outer perimeter. The mower deck may be marked at predetermined measuring points 19, 20, 21 on or adjacent outer rim 15. The marks specify where the mower deck level gauge may be placed to level and properly align the mower deck. Optionally, one or more of the marks may be numbered or labeled to indicate a preferred measuring sequence.
In one embodiment, the first two marks 19, 20 may be located on the outer rim or perimeter of the mower deck, at or near the left rear and right rear of the perimeter. For example, the first two marks may be raised steel tabs formed into the outer rim of the mower deck. The third mark 21 may be stamped or printed on bracket or projection 22 at or extending from the front of the mower deck, and preferably about ⅛ inch to about ½ inch over the outer rim at the front of the deck. For example, the third mark may include the numeral 3 and an arrow directing the operator to a location on bracket or projection 22.
In one embodiment, marks 19, 20, 21 may be positioned so that when the deck is level and properly aligned, the deck will have a forward rake, as shown in FIG. 5. Thus, when a mower blade or blades are aligned with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, the front tip of the blade may have a cutting height Hcf about ⅛ to about ½ inch less (closer to ground surface 50) than the cutting height Hcr of the rear blade tip. The gauge and method may be used to provide a desired forward rake.
Now referring to FIGS. 3 and 4. in one embodiment, mower deck level gauge 18 may be a one-piece plastic component, or other similar material that is light in weight and rigid. The one-piece gauge may include post 30 extending from and connected to base 31. The base may have a diameter of at least about two inches. When the base of the gauge is placed on the ground, the base supports the post in a generally vertical orientation, as shown in FIG. 5. When the base is placed on the ground, the end of the post should just touch the mower deck at each of the specified marks 19, 20, 21, to indicate that the mower deck is properly aligned and leveled.
In one embodiment, when mower deck level gauge 18 is not in use, it may be stored in a recess or opening in the lawn and garden tractor adjacent the mower deck. For example, the mower deck level gauge may be stored in opening 32 in deck height adjustment control knob 24. Additionally, the base of the gauge may include a pointer 23 that may be positioned along with the deck height adjustment control knob to point to a specified cutting height.
In one embodiment, gauge 18 may be dimensioned to fit into a recess or opening 32 adjacent the mower deck, and preferably in mower deck height adjustment control knob 24. The recess or opening 32 in the deck height adjustment control knob may provide a storage location for the gauge that also allows the gauge to remain visible to the operator. Storing the gauge in the deck height adjustment knob provides a simple reminder for the operator to follow a specified procedure to level and align the mower deck. Additionally, the storage location helps prevent misplacement of the gauge and assures that the gauge remains attached to the vehicle.
In one embodiment, the height of the gauge (Hg) is the combined height of the post and base of the gauge. The height of the gauge may be slightly less than the designated cutting height at the deck level position. The gage should be dimensioned to just fit under the mower deck at the measuring marks when the mower deck is level and aligned at the cutting height designated for the gauge. Optionally, the designated cutting height for a particular gauge may be indicated on the lawn and garden tractor as the “deck level” position.
For example, as shown in FIG. 5. the gauge height (Hg) may be about 1 ½ inches, while the cutting height at the front tip of the blade (Hcf) may be about 1 ¾ inches. Thus, the gauge height (Hg) may be slightly less than the cutting height (Hcf) of the front blade tip. The gauge may be dimensioned to correspond to the correct height of the mower deck, which may extend about ¼ to ½ inch below the cutting edge of the rotary blades. Similarly, the gauge height (Hg) also may be less than the cutting height of the rear blade tip (Hcr).
In one embodiment, mower deck level gauge 18 may be used in accordance with the following procedure. First, the mower deck may be raised or lowered to a designated cutting height that is specified for the particular gage. For example, the designated cutting height may be the cutting height at the front blade tip (Hcf). The cutting height may be specified using cutting height control knob 24. This also may be referred to as the “deck level” position.
For example, if the designated cutting height for the front blade tip (Hcf) is 1 ¾ inches, it may correspond to a gauge having a height (Hg) of 1 ½ inches. The gauge may be placed sequentially under the mower deck at each of the three marks. At each mark, the gauge indicates if the mower deck is at the necessary level for the designated cutting height.
specifically, in one embodiment, gauge 18 may be used to level and align a mower deck having three marks. The mower deck may be set at a designated cutting height, or deck level position, such as 1 ¾ inches. Gauge 18, which has a height (Hg) of 1 ½ inches, may be placed under the mower deck at the specified first mark 19, which may be at the left rear outer rim of the deck. For the designated 1 ¾ inch cutting height, the first mark on the mower deck should be 1 ½ inches from the ground. If the 1 ½ inch gauge does not slip under the mower deck at the first mark, or there is a gap, the mower deck linkages may be adjusted until the gauge just slips under the mower deck.
Next, gauge 18 may be placed under the mower deck at the specified second mark 20, which may be at the right rear outer rim of the deck. For the 1 ¾ inch cutting height, the second mark on the mower deck also should be 1 ½ inches from the ground. If the 1 ½ inch gauge does not slip under the mower deck or there is a gap at the second mark, the linkages may be adjusted until the gauge fits.
Finally, gauge 18 may be placed under bracket or projection 22 which specifies the third mark 21 at the front of the mower deck. For the 1 ¾ inch cutting height, the third mark also should be 1 ½ inches from the floor. However, the front of the deck should be slightly lower than the rear of the deck, which is referred to as “rake.” The same 1 ½ inch gauge may be used to provide the desired rake, so the third mark may be on a bracket or projection that is slightly above the outer rim of the deck. If the gauge does not slip under the bracket or projection at the third mark, or there is a gap, the linkages may be adjusted until the gauge slips between the ground and the bracket or projection at the third mark.
Having described the preferred embodiment, it will become apparent that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the accompanying claims.
Claims ( 16 )
a mower deck suspended from a vehicle and having a bracket adjacent a front end thereof, an outer rim, and at least one rotary cutting blade;
a deck height adjustment control indicating a cutting height for the at least one rotary cutting blade;
the outer rim having a plurality of deck level measuring marks, and the bracket having a deck level measuring mark; and
a one-piece gauge dimensioned to fit under each deck level measuring mark at a specified cutting height.
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the deck height adjustment control has a recess dimensioned to store the gauge therein.
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the one-piece gauge is shorter than the specified cutting height.
adjusting a linkage to the mower deck until the level of the mower deck corresponds to the gauge height at the first measuring mark;
adjusting a linkage to the mower deck until the level of the mower deck corresponds to the gauge height at the second measuring mark;
inserting the gauge under the mower deck at a third measuring mark on a bracket at the front of the deck; and
adjusting a linkage to the mower deck until the level of the mower deck corresponds to the gauge height at the third measuring mark.
The method of claim 6 further comprising setting the cutting height control to a cutting height greater than the height of the gauge.
The method of claim 6 further comprising adjusting the mower deck until the level of the mower deck corresponding to the gauge height at the third measuring mark aligns the mower deck to have a forward rake.
a one-piece body having a base and a post; the base and post having a combined height dimensioned to fit under an outer rim of a mower deck at a plurality of measuring marks to indicate the deck height for a cutting height designated on a deck height control knob.
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The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the measuring marks include at least two marks on the outer rim of a mower deck and a third mark on a bracket at the front of a mower deck.
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the combined height of the base and post is less than the designated cutting height.
The apparatus of claim 10 further comprising a measuring mark at the front of the deck at a height to provide the mower deck with a forward rake.
The apparatus of claim 10 further comprising a deck height control knob with an opening therein for the gauge.
The apparatus of claim 14 wherein the post fits into the opening in the deck height control knob.
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How To Level A Husqvarna Lawn Mower Deck
Today we’re going to put this deck back on to my Husqvarna 2246LS riding mower. The reason I had taken this off last fall was because this bracket had come off the deck.
Its weld had failed so I have a welder, but I’m not a very good welder so I ended up taking this to a shop to have it done sort of professionally. There’s a decent bead on it now, there’s actually a bead on the other side too and they put a little paint on to cover up the bare metal.
How To Level A Husqvarna Lawn Mower Deck
Step 1: Rerouting The Belt
So the first thing that I’m going to do here before I put the deck back under the mower is that I’m going to reroute the belt on here. You may be able to see that there is a routing diagram on the front of the deck. So we’ll just follow that for how the belt should go around the pulleys.
Step 2: Loosening The Screws
Next thing is that I’m going to take this Torx T30 screwdriver, and loosen the screws that hold these plastic shrouds down, just to make it a little easier to get the belts in there.
And as you can see, we didn’t need to take the thing all the way off. I just need to loosen it enough to kind of lift it and provide some room for the belt to slide down behind the pulley. It’ll be the same thing over both sides.
Step 3: Finishing
Now I’ll finish up routing the belt. It is going to go around this idler pulley and there are just some metal tabs here. They’re gonna have to move out of the way temporarily to get this on all over the deck.
This belt just kind of wraps around this pulley. Now we’ve got a little bit of a twist and it should be good to go.
Step 4: Reinstalling The Spring
Next up I’m going to reinstall this spring that connects the idler arm to the deck and provides tension on the idler pulley. First, take this end of the spring and hook it around this hole that’s in the idler arm. Then orient it so that the hook is sort of facing up and the body of the spring is mostly below the arm itself.
Step 5: Stretching The Spring
What you should do next is stretch the spring out and hook the other end around this hole in the edge of this bracket. It looks a little funny over here but once this is tensioned up and the belt is in place, this will straighten out and be okay. So what I’ll do now is make sure both of these brackets are swung forward so they’re not in the way and we’ll slide this under the machine.
Step 6: Removing The Pin
Let’s take a close look underneath the left side of the machine that would be the side on your left, if you’re sitting on it writing it. The first thing is pulling that cotter pin out of the way. Next up, bring this bracket up and give it up the pivot point. I had to slide the deck a little bit forward there to line everything up.
Now continue to put the pin back in and reinstall the rod with this sliding end on it. But before doing that, pull this safety pin out of the way. Then make sure the deck height level is all the way down so the deck would be at its lowest position.
Step 7: Adjusting The Washer
Take the bent end of the rod and work it through the hole that’s in the lever attached to the deck height control. Then we’ll pull this washer out of the way, lift the deck up a little bit and get that kind of on the pin.
I’ll bring the washer back and then reinstall the safety. So now we’re over on the right side of the machine and looking at the back of the deck, there’s another safety pin here that needs to be removed.
Now we’ll pull this washer and set it aside. Next up, I’ve got this rod that you can’t see the other end of because the wheels in the way. But this is bolted on the machine with a lock nut. So I didn’t remove this when I took the deck off. I just let it hang there it was sort of out of the way. So this next thing is a little tricky but we’re gonna try and pivot this over.
Step 8: Setting The Safety Pin
We’re gonna pull this safety pin out and just like on the other side we’re gonna bring this bracket up. Give it in place, get it over that pin and then put the safety pin back. Take a look under the front of the machine at the front of the deck and we’re gonna reinstall this rod here.
Again, pull the safety pin off of that rod, then fish the bent end of it through this hole that’s in the bracket. Next we’re going to turn it around so that the bent part of it is sort of facing the right side of the machine. And we’re gonna put this through the hole that’s in the front of the deck behind the front wheel.
Step 9: Checking The Deck
I’ll pop the safety pin back on the end of this rod here and that should do it. Now get the belt mounted to the main engine pulley. Before I loop that around the pulley, I’m going to check and make sure the belt is still routed the way it’s supposed to be on the deck. And also make sure that it didn’t twist or anything like that.
How to level your Husqvarna lawn mower deck YTH
Conclusion
I hope that you can follow these guide easily on how to level a Husqvarna lawn mower deck. It can be a little difficult at first, but just keep calm and do things step by step. Please leave a comment below if you have any new ideas for this kind of mower deck.
Should a Lawn Mower Deck be Level?
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Lawnmower decks are not often thought about, but they are important. Having a level deck on your lawnmower may or may not be important to fix. Does it matter if it’s level? A lawnmower deck should be level so that it can cut grass evenly. The deck of a lawnmower is the covering that protects the engine and person. It hides the blades and the debris that comes out of the lawnmower including the grass cuttings. Keeping the mower level keeps your grass uniform as you cut. Having a level lawn mower is important, but how can to do it? Read on below for more information about how to level your lawnmower deck.
Why Should You Level Your Lawn Mower Deck?
Leveling your lawnmower deck allows you to cut the grass evenly. If you notice that your grass looks uneven and choppy, then that is because you need to adjust or fix your lawnmower deck. The issue may be with the blade itself, but the deck can also be a cause for uneven grass. Plus, it is fairly easy to fix. Keeping your lawnmower deck level also keeps your lawnmower in good shape. You can maintain it and make sure that your lawnmower is running well and cutting grass efficiently. Also, if your lawnmower deck is uneven, then it is potentially hazardous. To keep yourself and others safe when using a lawnmower, make sure the deck is level so that the grass blades do not come out and the blades stay covered. If the blade is not covered properly, then you should not be using the lawnmower. The blades are sharp and dangerous, and you can harm yourself or others easily. Always make sure that your lawnmower deck is attached securely and level so that you can avoid ruining your equipment and you can avoid getting hurt. (Source) If you see that the grass is cut uneven, you can also sharpen the blade if you find it dull and not cutting grass very well. Just be sure to always exercise caution when dealing with the blade of a lawnmower because it is sharp and can potentially harm you. If your lawnmower has grass clippings cleaned off of it and the deck is level, then there should be no issue with its performance and it should cut the grass well.
How to Level Your Lawn Mower Deck
Leveling a lawnmower deck is not a complicated procedure. To start off, check the owner’s manual or look up the owner’s manual online for specific information for your lawnmower. Then, just follow along with those instructions. If you are looking for a general idea or a list of steps, then read below for how to level your lawnmower deck. Firstly, wear the correct clothing. Be sure to protect yourself so that you do not injure your hands or any part of you with the mower blade. The main item to wear is thick gloves. Wearing them will help protect your hands from getting injured when handling a lawnmower. You should also consider wearing long sleeves, jeans, and closed-toe shoes so that you are covered and at least partially protected when working with the lawnmower. Basically, you are adjusting the tightness of the screws to adjust the height of the deck and evening that out. The nuts against the deck are what you will loosen and adjust. These are connected to the deck and can control how high or low the deck sits. You will want to loosen the side of the deck that is lower, and tighten the side that is higher. Adjust these sides and measure the deck from the ground up on each side to see if the deck is even. Adjust until they are even and your deck will be successfully leveled.
How to Clean/Mantain Your Lawn Mower
Cleaning and maintaining your lawnmower is important. You do not want the blade to become dull and you want your engine and your wheels to run smoothly. Getting your blade, deck, and wheels clean is important to keep your lawnmower in great shape. Keeping up on this will make your lawnmower last for years, and you can avoid causing any damage to it. To make sure you keep up on the maintenance and cleaning of your lawnmower, you should check it out before using it. If you use your lawnmower daily for mowing the lawns of others, then clean out the lawnmower daily or weekly and check under the deck to see if it requires cleaning. If you mow every week to every 2 weeks then you should clean it out about every month. If you want to clean it after every use then you may do that as well, but cleaning after every handful of uses will still be enough to keep your lawnmower in great shape.
To properly clean a lawnmower deck you should take the deck off so that you can fully access the underside. This is the part that will be the most dirty from lawn clippings. Remove the grass and wipe it out with a cloth or paper towels. Then, you can clean out the deck with water and scrubbing if necessary. Before putting the lawnmower deck back on, make sure it is fully dry. You can gently clean off any other part of the lawnmower. Exercise caution when cleaning off the blade. You can remove this part or clean it separately from the mower. You can also sharpen the blade if you desire but look into your owner’s manual for specific details on how to sharpen the blade. Using a cloth or paper towels, you can wide down the wheels and any part that has grass clipping built up on it. Carefully wipe the engine and remove any dirt and grass. Then, you can fill up your lawnmower with gas if it needs a refill and put together all of the parts that you may have removed for cleaning. Finish putting the deck, blade, and other parts together and put your mower away. Now it’s ready for its next use!
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Uneven cut after leveling deck
I’m having trouble getting a level cut even after I level the deck. I measure the blade tips left to right and front to back, leaving then 1/4″ lower in the front.
The problem is that if I’m on a hill, mowing left to right across the hill, one side of my deck cuts noticeably lower than the other, leaving bad lines in the grass.
Another yard I mow isn’t very hilly but I still don’t get an even cut. The yard’s grade is smooth, but there is a slight uphill all across it. Same problem as above, just not quite as bad. I just don’t know if it’s the hill that’s causing this or what.
Could it be a problem with the deck hangers, or something else worn out like that? I don’t think I should have to level my deck after every mow, but right now I have to do that.
I’m sure this has been discussed to no end, but I was hoping for a more personalized discussion, and I enjoy the conversation
rwmeyer
My 48 decks cuts perfect. when on a flat surface. Get on a hillside or take a sharp turn and bottom/outside digs in. I think (??) it’s a combination of tire pressure and the “float” ability of the deck. On a hillside, no matter how steep, the center of gravity changes on the tractor putting more weight on the low side. his increased weight crushes the tire somewhat making the deck lower. the deck also has the ability to “float”. When CG changes, deck rises on high side and lowers just a tad on low side. The combination of the tires deck result in an uneven cut. I’ve been mowing for 40 years and the solution is. I’ve no clue.
I’m going to be mowing this afternoon with my 322 48 deck. Recommended tire pressure is 5-12 for rear tires and gonna try 20. I don’t think front pressure is critical as tractor rotates on front axle pivot. I’ll get back with results. Bob
’80 317 w/18hp BS and divert valve for rear hydraulics, 3 pt hitch, 5′ york rake, ’89 322, 54 4 way blade ’82 314 w/rear PTO for/with 33 tiller, Mod 48 deck Mod 462 TracVac, 49 thrower
tab665
any time i change my height of cut, i will drive onto the road, lower the deck. and adjust my anti-scalp wheels. the deck simply tilts way too much on slopes and turns otherwise. i try to get it to where the wheels are less than a half inch from the road surface when the deck is lowered. and thats with a 48″ deck, i could only imagine how tough a wider one would be. which brings me to my next point. the anti-scalp wheels really need to be able to swivel to prevent digging.
DieselBob
The problem as I see it is as mentioned, the deck. It’s mounted under the center of a rigid frame tractor with pivoting front axle which raises or lowers one front corner of the frame that the deck is hanging from and tires that as a rule are pressured for best traction/ride comfort. The wider the deck the more influence these factors have. Notice how all large mowers are of the independent deck/gang mowers weather it be the older style reel or the new multi deck. Not one of these is dependent on the power unit for it’s stability or ground contact height. My 02
rwmeyer
I just did some mowing. Raised rear tires to 20 and fronts are 15-20, didn’t check. Still slightly uneven, but a LOT better! I noticed it mostly on turns, but I didn’t slow down! Possibly this is my issue. Bob
’80 317 w/18hp BS and divert valve for rear hydraulics, 3 pt hitch, 5′ york rake, ’89 322, 54 4 way blade ’82 314 w/rear PTO for/with 33 tiller, Mod 48 deck Mod 462 TracVac, 49 thrower
bkeller500
Uneven cut here too. Hot summer is here in Northern Illinois. I just adjusted the Rear air pressure on my X590 to 14 pounds and the fronts to 10. I also took a 3/4″ x 3-3/4″ pipe nipple and used it to measure the L R blade tips to the cement garage floor after setting HOC to 3-3/4″. It took several adjustments because adjusting 1-side dose influence the other side a tad. Then I started the tractor and raised and lowered the deck 6-times and then rechecked level. Then checked front to back making sure front was 1/4″ lower ( didn’t need to adjust). My 1-1/2 acre is mostly flat with a long berm and 2-hills ( front to back) on each side of the house. I normally notice the unevenness on the left side as I make turns (mostly right) or on the lower side of the deck as I cut along the berm. I just set my gauge wheels almost all the way up. I have the mulch kit on but with Gator G-5 blades to give me more lift as I cut normally at 3-3/4″-4″. This gives me the best finish cut I can get out of this rig. I would estimate I am 85% please with the final cut. I came over from a Simplicity Conquest 2-years ago and was hoping for a better experience than I am getting. The Simplicity deck followed the terrain better and would cut more even on flat ground but still had some issues on the berm and the hills. I was probably 90% satisfied with the cut. Reason for change to JD was the build of the Simplicity was weaker and after 4-years the deck was badly paint chipping and rusting and the tractor was just OK.
tab665
Uneven cut here too. Hot summer is here in Northern Illinois. I just adjusted the Rear air pressure on my X590 to 14 pounds and the fronts to 10. I also took a 3/4″ x 3-3/4″ pipe nipple and used it to measure the L R blade tips to the cement garage floor after setting HOC to 3-3/4″. It took several adjustments because adjusting 1-side dose influence the other side a tad. Then I started the tractor and raised and lowered the deck 6-times and then rechecked level. Then checked front to back making sure front was 1/4″ lower ( didn’t need to adjust). My 1-1/2 acre is mostly flat with a long berm and 2-hills ( front to back) on each side of the house. I normally notice the unevenness on the left side as I make turns (mostly right) or on the lower side of the deck as I cut along the berm. I just set my gauge wheels almost all the way up. I have the mulch kit on but with Gator G-5 blades to give me more lift as I cut normally at 3-3/4″-4″. This gives me the best finish cut I can get out of this rig. I would estimate I am 85% please with the final cut. I came over from a Simplicity Conquest 2-years ago and was hoping for a better experience than I am getting. The Simplicity deck followed the terrain better and would cut more even on flat ground but still had some issues on the berm and the hills. I was probably 90% satisfied with the cut. Reason for change to JD was the build of the Simplicity was weaker and after 4-years the deck was badly paint chipping and rusting and the tractor was just OK.
thats because simplicity deck ride on the ground. simply put, you ain’t going to get a better cut than simplicity. you are not doing yourself any favors at all by having your anti scalp wheels all the way up. just once, lower them, and see if it helps. I’ve noticed a world of difference since I lowered mine. when you turn, the deck tilts, the wheels will help reduce the tilt.