Mowing BX2360 Mower question

[NewToKubota]

Greetings, all.
I inherited a fairly new BX2360 and 60" MMM from my uncle. I have a problem with the mower that I can't seem to fix. The mower is not suspended but is running on the wheels. On the mower height of 4, it is cutting at more like 2 1/2. I have checked and adjusted everything as best I can, according procedures I found in other threads. I just can't get the mower to stop higher and not have the wheels be in full contact with the ground. Any further suggestions?
Thanks

 

[radioman]

This is odd. First off, I would check to see if mower if lifting to top position or not. Is the front bar cage installed and lifted up and locked up on the front of mower? Can you take a picture of the front of mower? Is the back of mower hooked in on mower lift?

 

[NewToKubota]

I have the tractor and mower manuals and everything is correct as far as I can tell. Mower does lift to top and locks. I did adjust that rod above the left wheel in and out slightly to see what happens. Too far out and the mower would not go to the top, so I went the other way till it did. Mower seems to have full range of motion, but if I set less than 3 on the depth dial, I'm digging holes in the ground.

 

[dodge man]

Set the depth at 4" then? You can also raise the deck wheels if needed. I guess I'm confused, can't you set the deck height higher?

 

[Leejohn]

Take the deck off and see if the cam is still there. If so make sure it is turning and at the same time get a good understanding how it works.

 

[itsjustme]

Sounds to me like the height adjustment control is broken / stripped / disconnected. The knob could be stripped, the shaft or ear on the bottom of the shaft may be bent / broken / stripped..
The height adjustment control "catches" the deck at the preset height as you lower it
This area would be a good place to start hunting for your problem.

 

[TripleR]

What position do you have your wheels? There is a chart in your manual to show which hole foe the deck height.

If that doesn't do it, I agree with Leejohn, take the deck off and put it on ramps or stands and check it out, pretty simple once you look at it.

 

[NewToKubota]

Thanks for all the replies.
The cam must be there because I can set any number and the deck will go down to that stop. It just seems that the whole mechanism is an inch or two too low.
Deck wheels are set correctly according to the book.
I tried raising the deck using the hanging bolts on the deck but at a point I couldn't get the deck to the top anymore.

 

[TripleR]

Have you actually checked the deck height to see if it corresponds with the indicator? My decal is a bit off so it is not a true indicator, I just set it to where I get the desired height.

 

[dodge man]

My deck may or may not actually go to the correct height, I just set it to where I'm happy with it and adjust the wheels to where they don't hit all the time.

 

[Leejohn]

Check the nut where the cam is bolted on, it sounds like it is came loose.

 

[NewToKubota]

I have actually checked the blade height. My uncle had a little gizmo that slid under a mower to measure blade height. When my height knob is on 4, the blade tip measures between 2 1/2 and 2 3/4 on both sides of the deck. Leejohn, is the nut on the cam visible if I take the deck off or is there more involved?
Thanks

 

[TripleR]

You may want to:

1. Take it to the dealer for proper adjustment.
2. Get your setup instructions for assembly and adjustment and start from scratch.

If you choose #2, clear your shop of things you don't want broken and keep your wife and kids out of earshot then plan on sleeping in the next day.

 

[NewToKubota]

#2 sounds like the least fun but is probably the most educational.

 

[Leejohn]

Yes you can see the nut with the deck off. It's at the bottom end of the ajusting knob rod.

 

[NewToKubota]

You may want to:

1. Take it to the dealer for proper adjustment.
2. Get your setup instructions for assembly and adjustment and start from scratch.

If you choose #2, clear your shop of things you don't want broken and keep your wife and kids out of earshot then plan on sleeping in the next day.

Chose #2 and had a really interesting?? and informative Saturday. And I got to use adult words that I hadn't used in a while.
Took off the mower and set it aside. Crawled underneath with the manual and parts list. Went thru the whole process and didn't find anything loose or bent or missing. The depth dial nut was tight with no play up or down. Changed the depth setting and saw the stop hit the stepper at different points. Checked the rear mount points on the mower and they were at the midpoint. The front bracket was set correctly.
Put it all back together and mowed a section. Set the dial at 4 with the deck wheels as shown in the manual. Wheels were in full contact with the ground. Moved the wheels up a couple of holes and mowed again. Wheels are now above the grass.
But the big problem is still when I checked the height of the grass it was at 2 1/2 inches tall.
So to recap, everything is adjusted according to manual. Height dial does turn and will let mower down to different heights. It also locks the mower up when dialed to TOP. It just will not mow grass at a height of more than about 2 1/2 inches tall.
Any other thoughts?
Thanks

 

[GolfAddict]

Make sure your tires are properly inflated (and the right size, although doesn't seem likely he would have changed them out for some reason.)

I've never actually measured my blades to see the height at different settings of the knob. I just figured the numbers were relative, not a height in inches - 1 is real short cut, up to 4 is leaving the grass pretty long. If I get a chance I'll try to measure my blade height at 4 for comparison.

One thing I've found is what you've experienced. Setting the wheel holes to what they say for the knob number leaves them too low, and I moved them higher.