Common questions

Why is my riding mower cutting lower on one side?

Why is my riding mower cutting lower on one side?

Inspect the cutting edge of the right blade for any damage. When you reinstall the deck, place the tractor on a level surface and measure from outside blade tips to the ground. Adjust until they are the same distance. If you’re still getting an uneven cut there are just a few things that can cause it. The tire pressures are not correct.

What happens if you stand next to a tractor?

There have been fatalities and serious injuries to people who attempted to start the tractor while standing next to it. In some of these cases, accidental contact with the gear shift lever cause the tractors to lurch forward, crushing the victims.

What’s the correct way to measure on a tractor?

Go to the right side of the tractor and measure from the tip of the right blade to the surface. The two measurements should be the same. If the measurements are a 1/4″ or more off, it needs to be corrected.

What should I do if my tractor blades are not the same?

Go to the right side of the tractor and measure from the tip of the right blade to the surface. The two measurements should be the same. If the measurements are a 1/4″ or more off, it needs to be corrected. The next thing to do is to turn the blades and measure again. If the measurements are not the same, one of the blades is probably bent.

What should you do when your tractor goes down a hill?

When possible, back the tractor up a steep slope rather than driving uphill. When going down a steep hill, never travel at a speed faster than the speed you used going up. Centrifugal force is a significant factor when turning on slopes.

Go to the right side of the tractor and measure from the tip of the right blade to the surface. The two measurements should be the same. If the measurements are a 1/4″ or more off, it needs to be corrected.

What causes a tractor to overturn on the ground?

If you are using a side-mounted attachment on your tractor, make sure that the piece of equipment is on the uphill side of the tractor. Rear overturns occur when the front end of a tractor flips backward, landing the top of the tractor on the ground. The incidents are dangerous because they happen very quickly.

Go to the right side of the tractor and measure from the tip of the right blade to the surface. The two measurements should be the same. If the measurements are a 1/4″ or more off, it needs to be corrected. The next thing to do is to turn the blades and measure again. If the measurements are not the same, one of the blades is probably bent.

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Ruth Doyle