This is exceptional…..I almost avoid using my s240 because of the crappy way it cuts and even “scalps”. I’ll go ahead, buy the leveling gauge, and attempt to rectify. My question is, the highest setting - lever all the way back - is the setting you should level at? And then, the actual level won’t change, as you lower the deck….correct? Did what I just write, make sense? Also, realistically…..how often do you typically need to level the deck?
I would pick a lower point like the 3" mark to do your leveling at. Once it is level at one position it will stay true to all other heights. And I would level the deck a couple of times during mowing season and once right before the start of mowing season. Thanks for watching!
Western Equipment Brent- I was wondering if your Alva location delivers and services the Caldwell Kansas area. I am considering buying the S240 - 42” w/bagger and would like to give you guys a chance to quote me a price rather than me buying one a little closer. All because I have learned so much from you on RUclips and want to give you a chance! Thanks. Doug
Hey Brent, nice name BTW... If you are going to the trouble of setting the cutting height to match the height of the selector lever would it not make more sense to start with the front to back measurement? It seems that you should start by getting the front to the 3" and then setting the back 1/8"-1/4" higher than that. Am I wrong?
@@WesternEquipment thanks for the reply. This doesn’t appear to take place. The deck is leveled at say 4inches as soon as you move it to 3inches it reads 2.5 or so. If placed back to 4 it is at 4 though. This would make it seem the measurement is off.
@@teamslaiyans3808 I believe double cutting is when the blades of grass get cut once by one blade the get hit again when the other side of the blade comes around. Like split ends on hair. I'm guessing it can lead to a lesser healthy lawn. Keep in mind this is complete speculation and I have no clue. 😂
Check it right away. I’ve seen them off as much as a couple of inches on one side before. Some dealers or box retailers don’t level the decks even though they should.
This is going to be a tough one. I don't know of any trick right off the top of my head if you do not have a level surface to gauge off of. Maybe be time to get creative here. Maybe shim up the wheels and tires until the mower is sitting level and them to the same thing with a board under the deck and then gauge off of the level board? I wish i had a better idea but maybe this will get you close. Thanks for watching!
You would just have to take off your lower tube so you can get to the rear hangers and so you can get you level gauge on the blade on the discharge side. Great question! Thanks for watching!
William, I can't speak for anyone but my own purchase. I spent 2599.00 on the 42 inch model and have to wait until my local John Deere dealer either gets one from another store or a factory shipment. There is a 200.00 discount for milatary service and a special financial deal 4.99% for 48 months,also was told by dealer that John Deere finance will typically just give you a 5000.00 line of credit. I am using this to add a bagger, sun canopy, and a spike aerarator /spreader as I have lots of overseeding to do and want to do it as quickly and as painless as possible. Hope you join the Deere family and good luck!
Thanks on telling viewers how to level the mower deck including making sure the tire pressure is correct! Thanks!
Successfully followed the instructions in this video and leveled the deck. Thx. Very helpful!
Awesome! I'm glad I could help and thanks for watching!
Thank You, I have always wondered how to do this, and mower iis three years old, and I need to make adjustments
I feel like Hank Hill watching this on a Sunday trynna get my learn on
HAHA love this comment! I hope it was helpful and thanks for watching.
Saturday night vibes leveling!
Heck yeah! No better way to spend a Saturday night right?
Another great & helpful video, thank you for sharing n
No problem! Thank you for watching! Do you have an S240?
@@WesternEquipment I do. Mine has the 42" deck & has a whopping 3.5 hours on it.
This is exceptional…..I almost avoid using my s240 because of the crappy way it cuts and even “scalps”. I’ll go ahead, buy the leveling gauge, and attempt to rectify. My question is, the highest setting - lever all the way back - is the setting you should level at? And then, the actual level won’t change, as you lower the deck….correct? Did what I just write, make sense? Also, realistically…..how often do you typically need to level the deck?
I would pick a lower point like the 3" mark to do your leveling at. Once it is level at one position it will stay true to all other heights. And I would level the deck a couple of times during mowing season and once right before the start of mowing season. Thanks for watching!
Your clock turns differently than mine.
Great video! Thank you!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Great video! Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
You bet! Thank you for watching!!
Western Equipment Brent- I was wondering if your Alva location delivers and services the Caldwell Kansas area. I am considering buying the S240 - 42” w/bagger and would like to give you guys a chance to quote me a price rather than me buying one a little closer. All because I have learned so much from you on RUclips and want to give you a chance! Thanks. Doug
FYI - you provide great quality videos. Check your Links to buy equipment from you. This one to buy the leveler is not working. Thanks
Thank you and I will check this out. Thanks for watching!
Thanks bud
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Thanks for the sub!
Hey Brent, nice name BTW... If you are going to the trouble of setting the cutting height to match the height of the selector lever would it not make more sense to start with the front to back measurement? It seems that you should start by getting the front to the 3" and then setting the back 1/8"-1/4" higher than that. Am I wrong?
You know, I have never though of that. I will test that out and see how it works out. Great question and thanks for watching!
@@WesternEquipment have you had a chance to test out this method yet? If so...results?
I would think, you should set the front to 3”, and the back to 3 1/4”.
Then when doing the side it should be at 3 1/8”
Checking tire pressures is the most important step ✔
Very true. If tires are off it will throw everything out of whack.
I learned this myself on this mower today very very true.
If I set the cutting depth to 4", should there be 4" between the blade and the floor ? My mower/deck seems to cut the grass short.
Correct.
How hard is it to level a zero turn deck? I have the Z740R 54in and was just wondering. It cuts great so far. Maybe do a video on it
We will get it on the list!
Review one of those robotic auto lawn mowers!
If I can get my hands on one then we definitely will! Thanks for watching!
When the deck height is adjust when you move the level to lower the deck should the deck read the equivalent of the marker on the mower?
The measurement of the blade tip facing out to the side should match the reading on your height of cut change.
@@WesternEquipment thanks for the reply. This doesn’t appear to take place. The deck is leveled at say 4inches as soon as you move it to 3inches it reads 2.5 or so. If placed back to 4 it is at 4 though. This would make it seem the measurement is off.
@3:53. The front antiscalping wheels are closer to the floor than the rear wheels. Mine is like that so I assume that is normal.
Yes, and reason being is that the front of your deck should be lower than the rear to avoid double cutting.
@@WesternEquipment double cutting ?
@@teamslaiyans3808 I believe double cutting is when the blades of grass get cut once by one blade the get hit again when the other side of the blade comes around. Like split ends on hair. I'm guessing it can lead to a lesser healthy lawn. Keep in mind this is complete speculation and I have no clue. 😂
Do I need to check my deck leveling right away once my S240 arrives ? Or should I wait for a few cuts 🤔
Check it right away. I’ve seen them off as much as a couple of inches on one side before. Some dealers or box retailers don’t level the decks even though they should.
Brent my barn is two hundred years old and I don’t have anyplace that’s level , is there a secret way to level the deck?
This is going to be a tough one. I don't know of any trick right off the top of my head if you do not have a level surface to gauge off of. Maybe be time to get creative here. Maybe shim up the wheels and tires until the mower is sitting level and them to the same thing with a board under the deck and then gauge off of the level board? I wish i had a better idea but maybe this will get you close. Thanks for watching!
Is it possible to level the deck if a bagger is installed? (Without uninstalling the bagger)
You would just have to take off your lower tube so you can get to the rear hangers and so you can get you level gauge on the blade on the discharge side. Great question! Thanks for watching!
Why is it so hard (heavy) to lift the deck with the lifter lever?
Could I just use a tape measure?
You can as long as you can get a good measurement on the blade tip on both sides.
@@WesternEquipment Thank you!
They need to figure out how to autolevel it lol
Haha this would be nice!
Looks like 50's technology..
Probably is haha, but it works great and is super simple.
I wood like to have one for free please
Well I don’t know that I can do one for free but you can definitely purchase one!
How much are they
William, I can't speak for anyone but my own purchase. I spent 2599.00 on the 42 inch model and have to wait until my local John Deere dealer either gets one from another store or a factory shipment. There is a 200.00 discount for milatary service and a special financial deal 4.99% for 48 months,also was told by dealer that John Deere finance will typically just give you a 5000.00 line of credit. I am using this to add a bagger, sun canopy, and a spike aerarator /spreader as I have lots of overseeding to do and want to do it as quickly and as painless as possible. Hope you join the Deere family and good luck!