The hydro shock absorber on that side may be more worn then the right side. This happens because that side is used hard going around trees and landscapes. Also that side is the trim side of the deck.

 

Now that makes since to me, what about you.

Dick

 

Well it sure did sound good so maybe he will go for it. But start to think of another smooth line just in case he comes back and says that did not work.:thThumbsU

 

I have a 717A myself that I have owned since new, and mine does the same thing anymore. I just don't worry about it, because if I'm not going flat out I can just compensate with the levers, and my yard is rough enough that I can't mow at flat out top speed anyway. I know this doesn't help fix your problem but just thought I would let you know that it must be kind of a common issue.

 

I'm going to fix this if it takes a lot of trial and error. Mine is noticeable even on short runs and average speed. Once I figure it out I'll let you know.

If anyone else has a more detailed solution I'm all ears!

 

I have a bushhog ZTM and does the same thing. I called dealer he said to bring it in and have it adjusted. I did not yet i just havent worried bout it. since

 

Well hop to it. And when you get there, stand over the mechanic and watch his every move so you can tell this guy what to do to fix his so we don't have to come up with all these lines we are feeding him.:dunno:

 

I called my local deere dealer and the service guy told me to adjust some nuts/bolts on the lever arm that attach to the hydro line.... He said only do quarter turns as slight adjustments do a lot. I have yet to look at my mower to see what he's talking about.

I have a feeling when I actually view the area I'll be scratching my head saying "what bolt? there's like 5 to choose from!!!".

 

He is most likely just telling you anything just to make you go away.:sidelaugh


But anyway give it a shot and let us know.:thThumbsU

 

Why would someone provide bad advice?

 

Not hard at all.


http://manuals.deere.com/cceomview/OMTCU21272_I5/Output/Index.html?tM=

Little over halfway down on the left (green side) you will see steering and brakes!

http://www.deere.com/servlet/com.deere.u90785.productcatalog.view.servlets.PublicationsListServlet?equipID=22104&language=english&searchCriteria=mower&exactModelSearchFlag=off&orderBy=pubType

 

Thanks Ernest - I looked at this manual so many times... I'm surprised I didn't see this. Looks easy enough...

 

Well I adjusted my tracking which wasn't hard at all. Unscrewed a nut then adjusted a threaded rod one full rotation and put everything back together. Took me two adjustments and 30 minutes of my time. On a level from 1 to 10 it was a 2.