I have found the best way is to hoist it up by the front with a chain fall
or block and tackel. You need a heavy tree branch or a kids swing set or
something similar to attach it .
Don't tip it on it's side, as you risk draining base oil out through the
crank case vent and into the top part of the engine.
Most likely there are two blades under there. One may be not operating
correctly. Also check that the deck is hanging level.
Good luck.
"Brigitte" wrote in message
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Hi Group,
I hope this is the right place for this question. If it isn't, please
direct me in the right direction...

I recently purchased a used lawn tractor and it seems the blades are
either needing to be sharpened, or they are too low, or something, cuz
it's not cutting in a level path. It seems that one side of the
blade(s) is lower on one side.

I'd like to get under there and check it out, but I can't figure out
how to access the underside. Previously I've owned rear-engine Snapper
riding mower and it was easy to place it on it's "back" and access the
underside. It seems you can't do that with this tractor.

It's a "Lawn General" 17hp with 42" blade. Anyone with any hints on
how I can easily access the underside of this lawn tractor, I'd sure
appreciate it.

Thanks in advance,
Brigitte