Husqvarna Z 242F Operator's Manual

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26MAINTENANCEAdjusting the Mower DeckLeveling deckAdjust the deck while the mower is on a levelsurface. Make sure the tires are inflated tothe correct pressure. See Technical Data /Transmission. If tires are under or over inflated,the deck cannot be correctly adjusted. Raise thedeck to the highest (transport) position.The deck must be adjusted slightly higher in therear.NOTE: To insure the precision of the levelingprocedure, the mower deck drive belt must beinstalled before leveling the deck.1. Wear heavy gloves. Turn each outer blade tipto align front to rear with the deck side-to-side.2. Measure from the floor surface up to thebottom of the blade tip on the discharge sideof the mower deck. Record the measurement.3. Move to the opposite side, check thatmeasurement is the same. If adjustment isrequired—with a 3/4" or adjustable wrench,turn the lift link adjustment nuts on eitherside counter clockwise to lower or clockwiseto raise. Adjust until both measurements areequal.4. Turn either blade to align with the deck front-to-rear. If the front blade tip does not measure1/4" to 3/8" lower than the rear, remove thefoot plate access the front deck adjustment.With an adjustable wrench, loosen the rearjam nut on the front suspension linkage.Make adjustment to level with the front lift linknut. Clockwise raises the front of the mower,counter clockwise will lower the front. Adjustthe nut until rear blade tip is 1/4" to 3/8"higher than the front blade tip.NOTE: This will position the mower deck in astandard measurement position. Depending onthe type of grass being mowed or environmentalconditions, additional adjustments may berequired to get the desired cut.