AboutEric A. Jones Expertise Lawnmower Repair . Certified Master Service Technician from B&S. Have 13 years experience on B&S, Lawn Chief, Weed Eater, Echo, Peerless, Wheel Horse, Snapper, Atlas, MTD, McCulloch, Homelite and many other numerous brands. Specialize in electrical repair.
Experience Born and raised in the midwest. Started tinkering with engines when I was about 14 on my Suzuki RM-80. I began lawn mower repair at a small hardware store. I knew absolutely nothing. I read lots of repair manuals and met an older fellow who taught me many lessons. I continued working on small engines through high school and paid my way through college working on mowers at the same hardware store. Decided to get away from the midwest and mower repair so I joined the Air Force. I repaired air traffic control electronic equipment and ended up in Hawaii where I got a part time job at Small Engine Clinic. I gained a lot of experience from the Small Engine Clinic and had a blast repairing small engines. I then took the Briggs and Stratton Master Service Technician test and earned my MST. I then traveled to Wisconsin where I attended the factory update training seminar and received formal training. I received a scholarship from the Air Force and am currently pursuing another degree.
Question I have had this mower (Murray) for about five years now, and have had no problem leveling the deck to this point. I can't seem to get it level anymore. I have checked the blades to identify if one was bent, all are straight. I have tried over and over, but the left side cuts lower than the right. The deck only has two deck wheels, one rear left and front right. Problem is front left (no wheel) is cutting too low. Any suggestions?
Answer When you line the blades up, tip to tip, are they the same height? Don't forget to rotate the blades, one at a time making sure both side are about the same height.
Also, check for play in the shafts. Grab the blade and wiggle it all around, up and down and compare the play.
