312-8 with a 48" deck

[Hoosier Dave 2]

This is the first time I put the deck on myself..... cuts fine. However, I have to use

the highest setting to cut 3" or so.... I cant figure out how to leave the grass longer.

I'm not sure I have the deck properly mounted. Thanks

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033]

Welcome to the forum.

Here is an operator manual

Garry

[peter lena 8,583]

agree with  gwest above on operational file, also found on mine , 42" r/d deck  ,that a larger rear wheel helps for a higher lawn , like a 6 " wheel. pete 

[Hoosier Dave 2]

20 hours ago, peter lena said:

agree with  gwest above on operational file, also found on mine , 42" r/d deck  ,that a larger rear wheel helps for a higher lawn , like a 6 " wheel. pete 

Hi Again,

  When I mounted the deck there is a part of the "hitch" that has a

steel piece with a V cut into it.  Can you tell me where that V should

be at?  The steel rod with the spring on it? or the other steel rod?

[lynnmor 7,302]

1 hour ago, Hoosier Dave said:

Hi Again,

  When I mounted the deck there is a part of the "hitch" that has a

steel piece with a V cut into it.  Can you tell me where that V should

be at?  The steel rod with the spring on it? or the other steel rod?

 

 

the other steel rod

 

As you have seen, the manual leaves a lot to be desired, the rod with the spring isn't even shown in Figure 6.

 

Since you want maximum height, level the deck with minimal slope front to rear.

[dcrage 627]

Your complaint wanting to cut higher is very common for WH decks. I assume people didn’t cut lawns as tall in 1950- 1990s as they want to now. Sounds like your deck is working correctly. 

[tunahead72 2,411]

@Hoosier Dave I know somebody has posted some really good photos for this whole process, including what you're aiming for with the "V" (yes, the other rod).

 

@daveoman1966 maybe?