I have a 2011 Craftsman ZTS7000 zero-turn mower and the deck will not lower when i push the lower deck button

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Jul 1, 2006 - I can push in the PTO switch to disengage the clutch and blades and the tractor starts fine and runs. But as ... If it doesn't lock up, look further into the deck...... Hi I hope somebody can help , I have a craftsman zero turn mower. PTO switch bypass????
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Here is a link that may help. http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0709063.pdf

sounds like its caught on something! how does it lower, lever or pedal?

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Tried every model number under the sun at Sears' sites, including the ones Sears actually posted on the ZTS7000 page with no luck. Finally found a manual here: http://www.poweruplawncare.com.au/craftsman/owners_man/ZTR28006.pdf

There are deck leveling adjustment bars located on most lawn tractors, most are equipped with a large plastic wing nut. There will be one on each side, with the mower off, lower the deck to the lowest position, loosen the wing nuts on each side, then re-tightnen. There is also a possibility if this is not the way your deck is levelled, there will be a deck hang wire/rod, however those are usually found on zero turn style mowers.