Craftsman Riding Mower Deck Height Adjustment

In a clockwise motion count the number turns until the nut becomes tight.

Craftsman riding mower deck height adjustment.

Turn the jam nut with your wrench to reach the adjustment nut. Repeat this on the right front side with the same number of counts completed on the left front side. Continue to turn this knob counterclockwise to lower the deck height to its lowest point. The lift link adjustment will raise the left front side of the mower with the clockwise motion.

Turn the adjustment nut clockwise to raise the front of the mower or counter clockwise to lower it until it is 1 8 inch higher than. Pick up the wrench and put it on the nut. Craftsman suggests cutting lawns to 2 1 2 inches in the colder seasons and to just over 3 inches in the summer months. Turn the height adjustment knob clockwise in order to raise the cutting height of the mower deck.