Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Sears LT 1000 Lawn Tractor Deck Adjustment, lt1000, series numbers

Question
QUESTION: My Sears LT 1000 lawn tractor is cutting unevenly. I can't seem to find the manual. Can you tell me how to level the deck?

Might as well also give me the oil change procedure too..:)

Thanks!

ANSWER: Hello Bert:

There are Several Different Deck Lift and Leveling Systems. Send me the Model Numbers Off the Mower, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. I Require the XXX.XXXXXX Numbers Off the Mower. The LT1000 is the Series Numbers. Thanks.

Respectfully

John

PS: I am Allowed to Answer 10 Questions a Day. If you See I am Maxxed Out, then Try Submitting your Question at or Just After 9pm EST (US). My New Day Starts then. Thanks.

Respectfully

John

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QUESTION: John,

The model number is 917-272075. I changed the oil today. I just need to know how to level the cutting deck.

Thanks,
Bert
ANSWER: Hello Again Bert:

Go to this Site Addy, http://www3.sears.com/ and Enter the Model Numbers in the Upper Left Search Box and Click Go. Then Visually Verify the Equipment and Click Continue. From this Page you can View Diagrams or Parts Lists for you Equipment. Select the Lift Assembly File to View the Diagram. On this Style Lift the nuts (diagram #32) are Used to Level the Deck. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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QUESTION: I tried adjusting the deck by turning the two bolts up or down . I seem to be making progress as the mower is cutting better.

Is the deck supposed to be perfectly level when it is properly adjusted?

Thanks again.
ANSWER: Hi Bert:

On Some Mowers the Deck May Slant Down Slightly Towards the Front of the Mower. You Do Not Level the Cut Using the Deck. Set the Mower on a Level Flat Surface and Measure from the Flat of the Blade to the Surface. This Levels the Side to Side Cutting of the Deck. There is No Adjustments for Leveling the Deck from Front to Rear; Just Side to Side. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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QUESTION: So all the deck adjustments are made by turning these 2 nuts?
"On this Style Lift the nuts (diagram #32)"

Thanks,

Bert

Answer
Hi Bert:

Yes. The Deck is Leveled Using the Lift Nuts (#32). Are the Blade Spindles/Mandrals Loose? is a Blade Bent? Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John



Hi Bert:

I Just Read your Post and had a Few Moments to Say Thanks for the Ratings and the Comments. Thank you for Using All Experts. Also If I May; I would Like Everyone to Know My Comments to You, are for Them as Well. I Do Not Always have the Time to Answer The Comments I Receive and When I Do Answer the Comments, I Think About Those I was Unable to Answer. Till Next Time. May All Your Mechanical Problems be SMALL ONES and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks Again.

Best Wishes and Good Luck

Respectfully

John