Husqvarna YTH1848XP Owner's Manual

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21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSMANDRELFIG. 21FIG. 22FIG. 20LIFT LINKADJUSTMENT NUT01553SUSPENSION ARM02517BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTHTRUNNIONFRONT PLATEAS SEMBLYNUT “C”NUT “D”02516FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22)IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THEFOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY,BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SOMOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades shouldbe adjusted so the front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highestposition.CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protectyour hands with gloves and/or wrapblade with heavy cloth.Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Position any bladeso the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance "B"at front and rear tip of the blade.• Before making any necessary adjustments, check thatboth front links are equal in length.• If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to samelength as other link.• To lower front of blade, loosen nut “C” on both frontlinks an equal number of turns.NOTE: Each full turn of nut “C” will change distance. “B”by approximately 3/16".• When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear,tighten nut “D” against trunnion on both front links.• To raise front of blade, loosen nut “D” from trunnion onboth front links. Tighten nut “C” on both front links anequal number of turns.• When distance “B” is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear,tighten nut “D” against trunnion on both front links.• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.02548“B” “B”TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level groundor driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual). Iftires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjustyour mower.SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20)• Raise mower to its highest position.• Measure height from bottom edge of mower to groundlevel at front corners of mower. Distance “A” on bothsides of mower should be the same.• If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on oneside of mower only.• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustmentnut on that side.• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustmentnut on that side.NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mowerheight about 3/16".• Recheck measurements after adjusting.00598BOTTOM EDGEOF MOWER TOGROUNDBOTTOM EDGEOF MOWER TOGROUNDA AGROUND LINEFIG. 19• Position front plate assembly between front mowerbrackets. Raise deck and plate assembly to align holesand insert flanged pins. Secure pins with double loopretainer springs between the plate assembly and mowerbrackets.NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged pin, the hole inpin is inline with notch on head of pin. If necessary, movemower side-to-side to give space between plate and mowerbrackets.IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALLMOWER PULLEY GROOVES.• Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod into lockingbracket.CAUTION: Belt tension rod is springloaded. Have a tight grip on rod andengage slowly.• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under leftfootrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.• If equipped, turn height adjustment knob clockwise toremove slack from mower suspension.• Raise deck to highest position.