How to LEVEL your mower deck (John Deere)

*In this video i show you how to level your John Deere mower deck.
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[@williampaquette9350]

h. huh h

[@mattbeckhouse1016]

If your trying to adjust it to 2 inch why set it at 2 and half is that to count for the blade height ?

[@DIYJIM]

@@mattbeckhouse1016 yes the blades and deck are not even.

[@mattbeckhouse1016]

@DIYJIM to easy thanks mate 👍 I done mine and now I don't have to double cut any more thanks for the video it was a massive help

[@danielmraymond]

This was excellent and made a 100% difference in how my lawn looked. Night and Day. I never would have thought that leveling a deck would be so easy and fast.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@jackofalltrades5199]

To the point, clear discussion and good audio, Well done. As a plus, no waste of time introducing a dog that we really don't care about.

[@DIYJIM]

glad I could help

[@nathankuczajda7222]

I just wanted to say thank you for making the john deere diy playlist. Thanks to your instructions and guidance, I've been able to get my s100 in fighting form for the mowing season. Thank you

[@DIYJIM]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching

[@parkerbirch1475]

Your one of the few guys who get it right.. Your lawn must look AWESOME!

[@DIYJIM]

thanks for the nice comment

[@tiger.6509]

I did it exactly to his video my tire pressures in the back are 10 psi The front 14 psi If that’s true take a measuring tape i measure from the garage concrete up. Along mower, blades deck where it supposed to be on 3 it’s 2 1/4 inches. ?What’s up with that measurement. Should be at 3 inches?

[@QuentinQuatermass]

Great video, thumbs up and subscribed! My S120 was just delivered and sure enough the deck wasn't level. I read how to do it in the manual then found your video. Very helpful to watch you do it before I did mine. All went well and I like my new lawn tractor. I also have 1/2 acre and think the Series 100 line is the right fit. Thanks! And thank you for your many years of service. I joined the Army right after high school, 1966-69. Vietnam Vet 1968.

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome Hooah thank you for subscribing and thank you also for your service

[@aprilcomstock2420]

Thank you for teaching this 28 year old girl how to maintain and fix her lawnmower. I would never be able to keep it mowing without your videos!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for watching April

[@alcampbell9238]

I watched several other videos on this subject. I found yours much more I formative and much more instructive. Each step made sense. I am a retired high school math instructor and believe you are a great teacher

[@mikhailfarina]

This video is very well done. I was off when balancing the deck. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It's hard to find good instructional videos like this!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much for the comment.

[@toddgarvin6174]

Just leveled my D110, this video made it easy. Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching

[@chuckmcmullen5716]

I enjoyed the video. I kind of saved some time when I leveled a deck. I cut TWO 2" blocks and marked them "side". I also cut ONE 1-13/16" block and marked it "front". No need to go back and lower the front. Just what I did.

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad I could help

[@jeniferhudson8863]

Thanks for mentioning that last grease fitting. Your videos are so helpful. I didn’t know anything about my new (used) JD lawnmower before I started watching your video, and today I greased all the fittings, dropped the deck, pulled the old belt (ordered a new one), and sharpened the blades. Tomorrow I will redo the bearings so they can get grease. I think it’s lots of fun. Thanks, L100 Owner :))

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I can help you with your mower. I would not worry about your bearings I think they will last a long time like that. Being sealed

[@joepoe8861]

I wish I would have found your channel a few years back but I guess it’s never too late. I’ve learned a lot from your channel. Thank you.

[@DIYJIM]

No problem glad to help thanks for subscribing if you did

[@thomasfarlow1772]

Fixed! I watched your video and corrected the uneven cut within 20 minutes. Followed all your steps. Thank you!!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped!

[@brusselsprout5851]

Like the other guy said in the troubleshooting comments....these videos are what KZbin should be. Excellent instructions I know I can follow. I believe I can get the mower running good again. Thank you so much.

[@DIYJIM]

Your welcome again thanks for leaving me a comment

[@tjrunlimited]

Jim, thanks for the DIY video. I watched and decided to tackle the job just as you presented. I had done it once before but I used 2x3’s joe blocks and it was way off. Today I cut 2” blocks and had to some serious raising on the rear, but it’s now even and cutting nicely. Thanks again.

[@DIYJIM]

really glad i could help, thank you very much for the comment.let me know if there is a video you would like me to make about the John Deere, looking for ideas that my subscribers would like to see. REPLY 1

[@ntj4christ]

Jim ... Thanks for the clear and concise instructions... I did it the way another video said to do it and I was still scalping my yard. Thanks again.

[@DIYJIM]

glad i could help thank you for the comment. Hope you have a great summer

[@timcountryman961]

Thank you for this vid. One thing that surprised me was how a few PSI in the rear tire affected the deck height. Just one of the many things I learned from this clean, informative, fun video.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help have a good summer

[@angelasonnenburg]

Thank you! 60 year old widow did it herself 🙌 thought it was above my skill level ❤️thank you

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad I could help

[@CermakBoy]

Thanks for this video, I have the d105 and this helped get the cut more level. The 1/8" lower on the front bolt helped. Thanks again.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped, thank you for the nice comment

[@dontriskett8098]

Thanks man! Just bought my first lawn tractor and subscribed. Great detail in your videos! 🙏

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Thanks, hope they help you out

[@easyrider4649]

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[@DIYJIM]

Glad you like it thanks for subscribing

[@jazzmeup1]

Thanks a lot for taking the time and sharing, much appreciated!

[@DIYJIM]

glad i could help thank you for commenting

[@johnsnead1548]

Very good down-to-earth directions. Thanks.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bkimbark]

Thanks for the video and for demonstrating exactly what you are reading in the manual. I just wanted to add that this advice also holds true for the E100 series. (Pgs. 20-21 in my manual).

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you good to know I’m sure your comment might help someone thanks for watching

[@davehill7257]

You made it look very easy. I must remember what you did when I have a nice warm day to level my deck. Thanks.

[@DIYJIM]

thanks for watching

[@DaveDrawing]

Another terrific video! I can't believe how much I've paid John Deere to do some of these things over the ten years I've had my 125... Thanks again for a great job!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I can help you save some money, thanks for watching my videos

[@meathead2281]

I was searching for this info after noticing my hangers were opposite. One was straight down the other was backwards but in this video yours were the same way. I did watch your deck removal video and saw the both should be straight. Thanks for the video

[@DIYJIM]

Correct they should be straight good catch

[@RyanRedman]

I plan on doing this later this week! Thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching my video and thanks for subscribing

[@livingadreamlife1428]

Excellent instruction. This is why YT was created, imo. Six years ago, I bought a D105 with only five hours run time on Craigslist. Guy and his family were moving across country into a condo and needed to get rid of it quickly. I gave him $900 for it. One of the best purchases I’ve made.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@kingsportcorner]

absolutely the BEST video on this subject.....

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you

[@GrumpyXer]

I finally got around to leveling my old john deere deck, and it cuts much better now. It was lower in the front, and didn't cut all the grass. I would have to overlap cuts but It's much better now even in heavy grass. I have an lx176 but it's pretty similar. Thanks!

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad I could help

[@user-ys8ie2bl3q]

Thank you for the very informative and helpful information.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it was helpful!

[@darkgrey1790]

A John Deere with a good seat? That's a first. Great video btw.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks have a good summer

[@donpowers2567]

Hey fellow warrior thank you so much for your help your lifesaver I have a d100 I love it and now I know how to maintain it thanks to you God bless

[@DIYJIM]

Hooah, thanks glad to help

[@mikedolphin]

That help my mower tremendously. Thanks for the video

[@DIYJIM]

Great to hear!

[@mikeewing6035]

Thanks for this video. Yesterday's mowing produced the smoothest cut I've gotten this year. Someone commented about calibrating the blade height with weight in the seat to simulate the operator's weight, 200 pounds in my case. A stack of fertilizer bags, dog food bags worked great for this. This trick made about 1/4 difference in the actual blade height. I wanted to shoot for 3.5 inch actual grass height. For leveling and calibration purposes, calibrating with blocks 3.0 inches tall and calibrating with the control lever on the 3.25 inch setting, the desired grass height was achieved This includes allowing for my 200 pound mass in the driver seat. When mowing, the control lever is set for 3.5 inches. When leveling the mower deck, jostling the mower deck up and down a few times while performing the height adjustment gave best results. Only one calibration block is needed for this. It is important to check the deck height back and forth between the two sides 2-3 times. Once the side adjustments are satisfactory. The front adjustment can be done using the same calibration block, eyeballing the bottom rim of the deck to be about 1/4 inch below the top surface of the cal block. Now I have a method for quickly checking deck height and level quickly any time it might be needed. Thank you for the video.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for all the good ideas and instruction. I really like putting something on the seat that is the same weight as the rider.

[@FredPrasuhn]

Clear and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

Your welcome thanks for watching

[@miaz280]

It all worked like a charm. Thanks.

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome!

[@mikelm2699]

Awesome diy straight to the point and right thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@punksux99]

Really appreciate the way you explain things. Thumbs up!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome glad you like

[@nrken1]

Thanks for the very good tips on leveling the mower deck

[@DIYJIM]

Your welcome thanks for watching

[@willroberson1595]

Thanks for this video! Concise and informative.

[@DIYJIM]

Your welcome

[@chuckt4465]

Thank You for posting this!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome Chuck thanks for watching

[@warrentibbs1785]

I love your videos because they are basic simple and direct and to the point ! When I see videos that are up to 20-30 minutes long and yours are only 5-7 minutes long achieving the exact same results, I know that the other videos are just someone babbling on and on incessantly...Have a Blessed week Amigo 👊😎✝️

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks I try to make all my videos easy and as short as I can. Thanks for watching God bless

[@Mr.Vet1969]

Great video, Jim! I wish I could keep my mower as clean as yours always is.

[@DIYJIM]

My mower is not always that clean. Thanks for watching

[@jamesceltic6011]

Very good a real simple set of instructions thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@JoanneA.23]

Thanks! You helped me do it myself and I feel so proud!

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you very much for the super thanks and glad it helped

[@daniels1823]

I’ve got an almost identical lawn tractor like yours. I really appreciate all the how to videos! I’m now tackling all the maintenance myself.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@jackie59]

Appreciating your d110 videos! Can't wait to watch you replace and or adjust the spindle brakes. The manual is confusing. Thanks for your help

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks glad I could help

[@michaeldeancrist]

You answered all the right questions. Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@t.bickle]

dood thanx man super helpful u saved me an amount of time that i applied to other chores today straight forward and informative u r awesome!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped!

[@Araegrab]

THANK YOU!! Super clear and well explained!!

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome!

[@tripsguitarchannel]

Nice Job Jim, you made it so easy!

[@DIYJIM]

thank you, glad I could help

[@HB-yq8gy]

Thank you for a great video. I learn something very easy & simple to correct.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for leaving me a comment, have a great summer

[@DigginTexas]

Thank you for this video, I finally have a great mow/er! No more Mohawks or lower mow on the right side. I could have saved $ by not purchasing the plastic tool used for blade leveling. Now I’m enjoying the chore!!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help, thanks for watching

[@darlinbrady-caro6373]

Great video, I fixed mine this afternoon. Thanks!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@febeleven]

Thanks Jim! I always had my dad {he passed away in 2009} do things like this for me. So I was looking around on youtube and found your channel and thanks to you I leveled my deck. Your instructions are so clear, even I could do this.

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad I could help. I’m sure your Dad would be proud

[@febeleven]

@@DIYJIM He would be... I'm even proud of myself and that's because of your video(s). Would the deck being not level, make the lawnmower drive bumpy? That's what I was searching for and found your video. I couldn't get out to mow after I leveled it because we had a storm. My tires were low too! Next I'm gonna adjust those little wheels, clean my filter and check my spark plug...

[@DIYJIM]

@@febeleven my mower rides rough also you can try putting a little less air in the tires but it will ride a little lower

[@febeleven]

@@DIYJIM Thanks, I'll try that. I think some of it could be the ground is hard, I noticed the other day when he mowed his, it looked bumpy.

[@randyjasek5980]

Thank you for your service. EXCELLENT video. Thanks!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome, thanks for watching

[@williamdaly7135]

Thanks Jim, excellent video. I first looked to see how to remove the deck because I hit a cypress knee that trashed a spindle. So now I'm replacing both spindles and blades and finally understand how to level the deck. While I'm at it I'm replacing all 4 tires as they just won't stay inflated properly. 8 yr old JD135.

[@DIYJIM]

Looks like you got some work ahead of you. Hope my video helps

[@789295]

Put you some "Flatout" in those tires and they won't ever leak again. I choose "Flatout" over the Green Slime because it lasts for the life of the tire. Stops nuisance leaks and anything up to a 1/2".

[@mcberthoud5124]

Great video. Has anyone else noticed that the one rear bolt is on backwards? They should hang straight down not at an angle. I think you explain that in another video about mower deck. Great content. Just refurbished my 2nd JD 100 series for friends thanks to your instructions. Keep up the excellent work!

[@DIYJIM]

I noticed that when I edited the video. Thanks for watching

[@anthonycoppa9089]

Followed your video today. Problem solved. I was surprised that there was about 3/4 inch difference between left and right leveling bolts. Thanks for well done video.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for the nice comment

[@marcobrownstone]

Excellent! Thanks for the good advice.

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@stevee7774]

Good job on the video. Thanks for showing us not only how to measure the deck but also how to actually make the adjustments - unlike another KZbin video titled “leveling a mower deck” that shows you how to measure it but neglects showing any adjustment procedure. (The guy seems more interested in showing off his immaculate lawn instead.)

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks glad you like my video, hope you have a great summer

[@grimaceize]

Nice job! Thanks for a very informative video... Going to use your technique on my D140.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@t.bickle]

thanks again i've already commented and liked and subscribed but i hadda level the deck again and used u as a re-reference so thanks again

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching again

[@rickyho7700]

Thanks so much for your video Jim! I will try to work on my rider today after watching your video. You really deserved a subscribe, thanks again!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for the sub!

[@user-sp7kt7vw7w]

Thank you I do appreciate the content you share.

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for watching

[@WranglerRunner1]

Thanks for the video. Going to give this a shot with my E180 as the yard has been uneven (not very pleasant looking!).

[@DIYJIM]

Hope my video helps ya

[@Dom-pf8wd]

Great video, thanks!I removed my mower deck for the first time today to change my blades and belt.I overthought that that would be the hard part, but that was the easiest part...getting a couple of the sheave nuts loose to get the belt around the pulleys wound up being the hardest part...one being rounded off and not being able to get a grip on it with a wrench or socket made for a long afternoon.Thanks again, best of luck!

[@DIYJIM]

thank you for the comment glad you liked my video and thank you for new subscriber if you subscribed i can not see who subscribes all the time. stay safe out there

[@EZ4U2Say11]

I dunno but on my e140 all you do is force the spring tension by hand off the PTO you don’t even need any tools

[@itmmotivatedthe2327]

Very helpful, thank You!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@dougfrost9941]

Jim, Great videos and thank you !!!

[@DIYJIM]

Your welcome Doug

[@james8156]

Very informative "Thank You"😊👍🏻

[@DIYJIM]

Your welcome thanks for watching

[@pressron2142]

Thanks that helped me a lot, much appreciated 👍👍

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped

[@zazun99]

Thank you! Just had a great cut!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@wildbillfitch76]

Really helpful!!

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Thanks

[@shaynemitchell5180]

Awesome, very well explained

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Thank you

[@hjagernauth]

Once again Jim. Thanks so much.

[@DIYJIM]

Your welcome again Harry glad to help

[@sellsformoola]

I've been wanting to know how to do this since I bought my lawnmower. It's never been level. Thank you.

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@CitizenCS]

I have D 140. Thanks for the great video!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for the comment glad I could help

[@darktoadone5068]

Great video, I have a D110 and my lawn looks terrible due to uneven cutting. I'm going to do what you just showed.

[@DIYJIM]

Hope it helps, thanks for watching

[@jbmaine]

Another Great Job Jim... Stay Well and God Bless

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you very much, i am using my new mic my voice does not echo now when i am in my garage. Just watch one of my old videos when i was in my garage you will see a big difference. Hope your staying safe out there God is awesome

[@jbmaine]

DIY with JIM Yes, audio was Good and God is Awesome!!!

[@CaptainSpock1701]

Never seen this channel before. (Don't even have a mower yet) but anybody that ends a video with God bless, deserves a subscription.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for subscribing

[@richards5843]

I have a E130 John Deere and did not know of the grease fitting in front of the deck. Thanks!!

[@DIYJIM]

No problem 👍thanks for the comment helps my videos

[@LLC3]

Thanks for the video very informative.

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for watching

[@ramjetplays9597]

Great video thank you this helps a lot!!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching

[@artdelgado8132]

Great video!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@akram4105]

Thank you, great job, Much appreciated

[@DIYJIM]

glad i could help, stay safe out there. let me know if there is a video you would like me to make about the John Deere, looking for ideas that my subscribers would like to see.

[@garyhull5617]

Correction: Rear hanger on RIGHT side is backwards. Needs to be same as left side hanger.

[@Ctdrules56]

Excellent video, thanks.

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@stephensmith60]

How ironic that I found this channel today. This is exactly what I need to do. I have the X300. 👍 and "Subscribed"

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you for subscribing, have a great summer.

[@FaithwalkerTodd]

New subscriber here. Thank you very much for this video. Hope to see more videos like this.

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Thanks for being a new subscriber

[@daganhaddad]

toro needs to take note on this - way easier - PS - wish I had a flat surface to test!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@Daiiisssy]

Thanks Jim, good video.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@BENZ007]

Honestly I had no idea about leveling the deck , thanks, it was way out , also tire pressure was low.

[@DIYJIM]

glad I could help

[@bma5247]

Great video - thanks!

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you

[@andreaswagner9674]

thank you for your help..it works great for a diable your way help me more then you think...so Thank you

[@DIYJIM]

You are very welcome

[@seanw2761]

Well done... clear and to the point. New subscriber

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Thanks for subscribing

[@timbruce8188]

Nice video. Very helpful.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@danpariseau4141]

Fantastic! Thanks!

[@DIYJIM]

No problem

[@DanielGomez-io5bx]

My lawn thanks you - well done!

[@DIYJIM]

You bet! Thanks for watching