Deck leveling question

crrcoal · Aug 30, 2014

Hi guys,

I hate to ask a stupid question but...

The 48" deck on my X500 is not level. So using the gauge that is in the deck height adj knob I put it where the "triangle" points are on the left and right side. The question is; is the top of the gauge supposed to be level with the top of the triangle point or is the gauge supposed to fit under the deck lip?

The 3rd leveling point is supposed to be at the front of the deck and marked. For the life of me I cannot find any marking. That being said if the marking is there somewhere, where does the gauge match up to?

Thanks for you assist!!

Hostaman · Aug 30, 2014

This is from the 7 series manual, may be different on the new 5 series.

The gauge should go under the deck. The third point is on the front left hanger bracket.

crrcoal · Aug 31, 2014

Thanks Hostaman. Got the deck nice n level now.

Hostaman · Aug 31, 2014

crrcoal said:
Thanks Hostaman. Got the deck nice n level now.

Consider looking into one of these. its good that the deck is level, this will check the blades. You can probably find it for just a couple of bucks (pun intended).:sidelaugh

Bruce

KATT · Aug 31, 2014

Hostaman said:
Consider looking into one of these. its good that the deck is level, this will check the blades. You can probably find it for just a couple of bucks (pun intended).:sidelaugh

Bruce

I think it is around $7 bucks. USE THIS and forget the factory tool. IMHO

MowJoe · Aug 31, 2014

I have the gauge hostaman posted a picture of. It's worth the $10 it cost.

2013 X540 48" cut
2008 X520 48" cut
(2) 80 Cart
18S Cart
Integral Hitch
Brinly Moldboard Plow

szyg6h · Sep 1, 2014

Several on ebay, $11-13, free shipping. Just plug in the AM130907.

The Wiltz · Sep 2, 2014

My first mower was a hand me down lawn machine. I would level the deck with air pressure... In the tires.

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crrcoal · Sep 6, 2014

So the big allen wrench that Deere provides rounded itself nice and smooth. Went to Lowes and then did not have anything even close to the needed length. Anyone know of a long 8mm ball end allen wrench that is usable? Don't want to buy another Deere tool since the metal seems to be as soft as clay. Thank you!

MowJoe · Sep 6, 2014

crrcoal said:
So the big allen wrench that Deere provides rounded itself nice and smooth. Went to Lowes and then did not have anything even close to the needed length. Anyone know of a long 8mm ball end allen wrench that is usable? Don't want to buy another Deere tool since the metal seems to be as soft as clay. Thank you!

Mine did the same thing. This new leveling system sucks!! I bought a small 4" pipe wrench and used it to turn the bolt. Then later I realized you could turn those pieces upside down and that leaves the nut head exposed and you can then get a 18" wrench on it like the old setup.

rayjay · Sep 6, 2014

Flat ratchets are the bomb for leveling decks.

crrcoal · Sep 11, 2014

In case anyone had the same issue with the Deere hex wrench; after searching high and low I went with the Snap-on 8mm. Same length as the Deere wrench. About twice the price of the Deere wrench but seems to be better quality so should last a long time. Here is a link; http://store.snapon.com/Hex-Soft-Gr...ench-Metric-Hex-Combination-Tand-L-Shape-Soft-Grip-Blue-Handle-8mm-P644312.aspx

MowJoe · Sep 11, 2014

Awesome, free shipping!

2013 X540 48" cut
2008 X520 48" cut
(2) 80 Cart
18S Cart
Integral Hitch
Brinly Moldboard Plow

swman112 · Sep 28, 2014

now I need one of those tools too. My wrench for my X730 is good and round. Hope I didn't damage the bolt head as well. The left side bolt is very tight so that's probably how it got round. I have really never been able to get the deck leveled correctly.

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