John Deere 100 Series Lawn Tractor Mower Deck Level and Adjustment - Easy Step by Step

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  • Опубліковано 4 вер 2020
  • Both a critical maintenance task, and a requirement for setting up a new tractor as received, the level and adjustment of the mower deck is critical to the efficient operation of the tractor and the health of the grass.
    Ill point out that the diagram in the book is missing a measuring point in it though it is easily accounted for. The cutting of 2in blocks is highly recommended for this task. Note as explained that tyre pressure is absolutely critical to this process and must be set before starting.
    The 130 Series is the only one not set to the 2in position, it is set to 2 1/4 position for this exercise.
    All adjustments are made with a 15mm wrench or ratchet.
    Remember the wheels are never set on delivery because it is based on the grass cut height; a personal preference.
    #johndeere #johndeeremower
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  • @p.chandler2189
    @p.chandler2189 День тому

    Excellent video. Succinct and informative with great camera angles. Thank you for taking time to make it.

  • @bill5128
    @bill5128 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for providing this video. I now have my new 130 dialed in! My tires were WELLLLLLL over inflated! And I subbed.

  • @dpindiana1173
    @dpindiana1173 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video, easy to follow! I just purchased a used S100 with only 20 hrs on it. I should have watched this video before I cut the grass!

  • @samfarrar9605
    @samfarrar9605 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent video. It made the adjustments easy to understand. Most home owners don't realize that the shiny new mower isn't always correctly set up. This vid made it easy, thank you Sir.

  • @walterrhoads6410
    @walterrhoads6410 23 дні тому

    What a helpful video!! Thanks so much!!

  • @dannymitchell9848
    @dannymitchell9848 3 роки тому +2

    Probably the best instructional video I’ve seen on this topic. Straight to the point and accurate!! THANK YOU!

  • @cgconner23
    @cgconner23 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video on leveling the John Deere mower deck! It was most helpful to me!!!

  • @jayphelix4221
    @jayphelix4221 2 роки тому

    Excellent video! Thanks for the walkthrough!

  • @richardr.528
    @richardr.528 Рік тому +1

    Great job! I didn’t realize that you have to finish by lowering the front 1-2 turns. Thanks!

    • @retrotechandelectronics
      @retrotechandelectronics  Рік тому

      Glad to help!

    • @benk4881
      @benk4881 Місяць тому

      Same here, they say it avoids a 2nd cut and avoids browning the tips of the grass.

  • @Ray-ks1xp
    @Ray-ks1xp 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the very detailed instructions. I will use them to adjust my deck. 👌

  • @davidgerescher5527
    @davidgerescher5527 2 місяці тому

    Excellent video! Now I am going to try it on mine.

  • @Ray-ks1xp
    @Ray-ks1xp 2 роки тому

    Thanks, I followed these steps to adjust my deck. I didn’t realize it was way off level.

  • @jdmccorful
    @jdmccorful 3 роки тому

    Valuable information, thanks.

  • @Glen6819
    @Glen6819 10 місяців тому

    Great video. Thanks!

  • @MikeSmith-ft8rm
    @MikeSmith-ft8rm 2 роки тому

    Excellent, thanks so much

  • @pridehawk9026
    @pridehawk9026 2 роки тому

    A nice video. I only have one height guage. I bring the guage with me when I move from one location to another. I also use the guage to check if the blades are leveled. I have a LA115. The blades are about 1/4 in. above the bottom of the deck.

  • @zeroone600
    @zeroone600 3 роки тому

    Excellent video

  • @kevinstace3378
    @kevinstace3378 3 роки тому

    Great information. Something to keep in mind. Its not common sense to everyone. Its why we all flock to UA-cam to learn it.

  • @bnhamilton
    @bnhamilton Рік тому +2

    I'm thrown off. When you said you were adjusting the lever to 2-1/4, it looks like you actually set it at 2-3/4???

  • @benk4881
    @benk4881 Місяць тому

    Great video, quick question, at the end it showed your scalp wheels still in the upper position, did you change them back?

  • @waynedavis9132
    @waynedavis9132 3 роки тому

    My john deere 115 lawn mower deck hangs up on left side at the leveling bolt how do I fix this

  • @Miguel195211
    @Miguel195211 2 роки тому

    If you could do a video on tightening the tension on the belt of a JD e110. TIA

  • @darthbubba866
    @darthbubba866 3 роки тому

    This video sent me back to the owner's manual of my rider mower; yup, there is an adjustment for deck height/leveling. I just wish my mower had anti-scalping wheels too.

    • @retrotechandelectronics
      @retrotechandelectronics  3 роки тому

      Is your manual missing the location for the 3rd 2 inch leveling block on the diagram?

    • @darthbubba866
      @darthbubba866 3 роки тому

      @@retrotechandelectronics Oops, different brand of lawn tractor, but the basic designs are very similar. Your procedure can be conceptually applied to a wide range of mowers even if the details differ. Mine has a different adjuster for left-to-right leveling (it's adjusted from the right side only), but no front to back attack angle adjustment. It was an inexpensive mower, sooo...

  • @DowntownRDB
    @DowntownRDB 3 роки тому

    Awesome instructional video. Very informative and thorough.

  • @jerrywilson4795
    @jerrywilson4795 2 роки тому

    so if i'm setting at the 3" position I go 3 1/4 to adjust right

  • @duanesgarage6294
    @duanesgarage6294 Рік тому

    How about the Center rollers under the deck? Should they also be off the ground?

  • @jackhayward3144
    @jackhayward3144 2 роки тому +4

    Hello Sir,you said all 100 series are to be set at 2 inch level except the 130.The manual says set at 2.5 inches.??

    • @cmh2111
      @cmh2111 2 роки тому

      He even shows the manual, that shows 2.5 inches. Wtf.

    • @jackhayward3144
      @jackhayward3144 2 роки тому

      @@cmh2111 I tried to level the deck with 2 inch blocks and the deck set at 2.5 inches and I ran out of thread on the adjusting rods.I had to set the deck level to 2 inches with the 2 in blocks. It's level and cuts great.

    • @benk4881
      @benk4881 Місяць тому

      the S130 is at 2 1/4 versus the other ones at 2.5, states that in the manual

    • @benk4881
      @benk4881 Місяць тому

      @@jackhayward3144 Another video I watch said to start with the deck raised all the way up to the 4" mark and they raise the deck if it doesn't seem that it raised it that much off the ground, this will give you more play with the side adjusters. Good luck.

  • @brennen203
    @brennen203 Місяць тому

    Will this work for a D125

  • @ceciliosoto526
    @ceciliosoto526 2 місяці тому

    What if my garage floor isn’t completely level? It’s all flat, but not 100% level

  • @electroddxful
    @electroddxful Рік тому

    Great video. How about the John Deere 190C?

  • @billmckinney7398
    @billmckinney7398 3 роки тому

    What about the back anti-scalping wheels?

    • @retrotechandelectronics
      @retrotechandelectronics  3 роки тому +1

      If you have back anti scalping wheels they would be adjusted under the same criteria.

  • @santobarbagiovanni6948
    @santobarbagiovanni6948 11 місяців тому

    My rear adjusts are out of thread on adjustment rods! What do u think could be up

    • @benk4881
      @benk4881 Місяць тому

      Another video I watch said to start with the deck raised all the way up to the 4" mark and they raise the deck if it doesn't seem that it raised it that much off the ground, this will give you more play with the side adjusters. Good luck.

  • @markb9051
    @markb9051 20 днів тому

    Why not measure the blades instead of the deck?

  • @livingadreamlife1428
    @livingadreamlife1428 Рік тому +1

    I spoke with my local John Deere Service Center and we looked-up the repair specifications for the 100 series lawn tractors. The correct blade height lever setting BEFORE making adjustments to fit a 2” block is 2.5” according to John Deere. To be clear, set your blade height lever at the 2.5” mark. This video incorrectly states setting the lever to 2” for the 100 series lawn tractors. Excellent video otherwise.

    • @benk4881
      @benk4881 Місяць тому

      In the manual for the S130 it specifically states to go to 2 1/4, that is from the JD manual versus a service store person. A JD service center sold me a grease gun that he said hose will bend to fit all zerks, , LOL, not even close to being right.... To Lowes it was to get the right one......