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.
I've had my D100 for years and never understood how to do this. I've had the wheels on the front of the deck raised all the way to the top when they should be on the bottom. I always mow on the # 3 notch and never really had a problem so maybe it actually was set to height correctly from Lowes where I bought it. My old deck has rusted out over the years and has so many problems I decided to replace it and just put it on yesterday. I will be following the directions in this video to set it to the proper height. I've never understood what those front wheels were on there for nor how to set them properly. I do have my manual and make sure to set it to those specs if there is any slight difference.
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.
This video is really good, thank you. I have a question. My lawn mower is two years old and I use it for 22 hours. Do I need to change my engine oil? Thank you.
@@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.
@@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.
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 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...
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.
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.
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......
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.
You're welcome.
Thanks for providing this video. I now have my new 130 dialed in! My tires were WELLLLLLL over inflated! And I subbed.
Thanks for the sub!
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!
Probably the best instructional video I’ve seen on this topic. Straight to the point and accurate!! THANK YOU!
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Agreed!
I've had my D100 for years and never understood how to do this. I've had the wheels on the front of the deck raised all the way to the top when they should be on the bottom. I always mow on the # 3 notch and never really had a problem so maybe it actually was set to height correctly from Lowes where I bought it. My old deck has rusted out over the years and has so many problems I decided to replace it and just put it on yesterday. I will be following the directions in this video to set it to the proper height. I've never understood what those front wheels were on there for nor how to set them properly. I do have my manual and make sure to set it to those specs if there is any slight difference.
Great job! I didn’t realize that you have to finish by lowering the front 1-2 turns. Thanks!
Glad to help!
Same here, they say it avoids a 2nd cut and avoids browning the tips of the grass.
This is a fantastic video. Thank you!
You’re welcome.
Excellent video. Succinct and informative with great camera angles. Thank you for taking time to make it.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video on leveling the John Deere mower deck! It was most helpful to me!!!
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Excellent video! Thanks for the walkthrough!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the very detailed instructions. I will use them to adjust my deck. 👌
Glad to help
Excellent video! Now I am going to try it on mine.
Great information. Something to keep in mind. Its not common sense to everyone. Its why we all flock to UA-cam to learn it.
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???
What a helpful video!! Thanks so much!!
You’re welcome!
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.
Great video. Nice job
Thank you.
How about the Center rollers under the deck? Should they also be off the ground?
This video is really good, thank you. I have a question. My lawn mower is two years old and I use it for 22 hours. Do I need to change my engine oil? Thank you.
Trickly question...... though it wouldnt hurt after 2 years.
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.??
He even shows the manual, that shows 2.5 inches. Wtf.
@@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.
the S130 is at 2 1/4 versus the other ones at 2.5, states that in the manual
@@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.
Great video. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
so if i'm setting at the 3" position I go 3 1/4 to adjust right
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.
Is your manual missing the location for the 3rd 2 inch leveling block on the diagram?
@@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...
Thanks, I followed these steps to adjust my deck. I didn’t realize it was way off level.
Glad it helped!
Will this work for a D125
Great video, quick question, at the end it showed your scalp wheels still in the upper position, did you change them back?
If you could do a video on tightening the tension on the belt of a JD e110. TIA
My rear adjusts are out of thread on adjustment rods! What do u think could be up
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.
Excellent, thanks so much
You're very welcome!
My john deere 115 lawn mower deck hangs up on left side at the leveling bolt how do I fix this
Thank you Sir
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What if my garage floor isn’t completely level? It’s all flat, but not 100% level
Awesome instructional video. Very informative and thorough.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. How about the John Deere 190C?
Sorry I do not have a 190c available.
Excellent video
Thank you very much!
What about the back anti-scalping wheels?
If you have back anti scalping wheels they would be adjusted under the same criteria.
Why not measure the blades instead of the deck?
Because the video follows the official factory instructions.
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.
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......
Valuable information, thanks.
You're welcome.