button on top of adjustable height lever

[Mona 3]

How do I Get the button to move so I can adjust the mowing height? I'm just not strong enough! I can pull the lever back, but it will not lock because I cannot push the button .  Any suggestions?

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[Achto 27,571]

21 minutes ago, Mona said:

I can pull the lever back, but it will not lock because I cannot push the button

 

 

Sounds like the rod inside the lift lever is rusted and sticking. When you pull the lever back the button should snap up to hold the lift lever in place. Maybe remove the rubber cap from the button and grab the shaft with a Vise Grip and see if it will pull up. If it will then work it up & down a few time to get it to move properly. Some lube will help the situation as well.

 

Edited July 6, 2022 by Achto

[Mona 3]

The model is 416-8..I know it can be pushed because a guy is able to push it in. Just not me!  Willy weakly! 😊 but I will try adding some type of lubes to it. I can move the lever, It just won't lock. The other day as I was mowing, i just thought about just holding on to the lever while mowing but then I thought. Nah!

[Achto 27,571]

10 minutes ago, Mona said:

The other day as I was mowing, i just thought about just holding on to the lever while mowing

 

You can also adjust the height with the plastic knob on the center counsel. Turn clock wise to raise the ride height of the deck, counter clock wise to lower the ride height of the deck.

 

But when you pull all the way back on the lever it should still lock in place.

[Ed Kennell 38,170]

to the   Mona.

 

40 minutes ago, Mona said:

How do I Get the button to move so I can adjust the mowing height?

 

  The lift lever should be full forward while mowing.    The deck mowing height  should be adjusted by the two wheels on the rear of the deck.   

 

The deck should only be locked in the up position for transport without the PTO engaged.

Edited July 6, 2022 by Ed Kennell

[Mona 3]

8 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

You can also adjust the height with the plastic knob on the center counsel. Turn clock wise to raise the ride height of the deck, counter clock wise to lower the ride height of the deck.

 

But when you pull all the way back on the lever it should still lock in place.

Hi thanks , I don't have a knob for the adjustment.  I wish I did! The lever does not lock into place unfortunately.  Doesn't that button lock it once pushed in?

[Ed Kennell 38,170]

46 minutes ago, Mona said:

 it will not lock because I cannot push the button .  

If it is working properly, it should lock automatically.    You have to push the button to release the lever.

[Mona 3]

7 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

to the   Mona.

 

 

  The lift lever should be full forward while mowing.    The deck mowing height  should be adjusted by the two wheels on the rear of the deck.   

 

The deck should only be locked in the up position for transport without the PTO engaged.

When its fill forward it mows to low leaving my lawn too short. That Is why I want to raise it a notch.  I was taught the lever is what I use to raise the height for that. 

[Ed Kennell 38,170]

7 minutes ago, Mona said:

When its fill forward it mows to low

If you have the rear deck wheels in the lowest position(highest deck position) and it mows too low, some operators have installed larger diameter deck wheels to raise the deck higher.

 

Please note the deck leveling rod located at the center rear of the deck must also be adjusted so the front of the deck is 1/8" lower than the rear.   for the deck to cut properly.

 

Locate the manual for your deck in our manuals section and follow the operating and leveling procedure.

Edited July 6, 2022 by Ed Kennell

[squonk 41,104]

If the trunion/chain eyebolt connection is too tight/ bent ect. It may cause the deck to hit the footboards too soon not allowing the lift lever to come back far enough to get to the lock position without bending the foot boards. That would also be a symptom of the button being very hard to push to release as there is way too much tension on it. I have seen this a lot on the 300-500 series tractors.

[Mona 3]

5 minutes ago, squonk said:

If the trunion/chain eyebolt connection is too tight/ bent ect. It may cause the deck to hit the footboards too soon not allowing the lift lever to come back far enough to get to the lock position without bending the foot boards. That would also be a symptom of the button being very hard to push to release as there is way too much tension on it. I have seen this a lot on the 300-500 series tractors.

Thanks  I'll have someone Look at it. The same one who has no trouble pushing the button. 

[Mona 3]

12 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

If you have the rear deck wheels in the lowest position(highest deck position) and it mows too low, some operators have installed larger diameter deck wheels to raise the deck higher.

 

Please note the deck leveling rod located at the center rear of the deck must also be adjusted so the front of the deck is 1/8" lower than the rear.   for the deck to cut properly.

 

Locate the manual for your deck in our manuals section and follow the operating and leveling procedure.

Thanks Ed, will Do!😊

[roadapples 6,983]

[Mona 3]

2 minutes ago, roadapples said:

Thanks !😊

[cafoose 3,355]

Download this manual. It may not be exactly the same but the adjustment procedure should be the same.

[SPINJIM 1,981]

That button is only used to lock or release the deck in the FULL UP POSITION.   It has no function controlling the mowing height.  The mowing height is controlled by the wheels on the back of the mowing deck, and by the adjustment knob on your lower left dash panel.  Sounds like you may be missing that knob.   That controls how far forward the lever can go, but it doesn't lock into position.