Husqvarna YTH21K46, 96045002100 owner manual To Level Mower, Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER

Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appearance of your lawn and lead you to think the mower is not adjusted properly.

VISUAL SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26)

•With all tires properly inflated and if your lawn appears unevenly cut, determine which side of mower is cutting lower.

•With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn lift link adjust- ment nut (A) to the left to lower LH side of mower, or, to the right to raise LH side of mower.

 

A

Turn nut right

Turn nut left

to raise mower

to lower mower

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FIG. 26

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".

•Test your adjustment by mowing some uncut grass and visually checking the appearance. Readjust, if necessary, until you are satisfied with the results.

PRECISION SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 27)

•With all tires properly inflated, park tractor on level ground or driveway.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•At both sides of mower, position blade at side and measure the distance (A) from bottom edge of blade to the ground. The distance should be the same on both sides.

 

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A

A

FIG. 27

•If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above.

•Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both sides are equal.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 28 & 29) IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip when the mower is in its highest position.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

•Raise mower to highest position.

•Position any blade so the tip is pointing straight forward. Measure distance (B) to the ground at front and rear tip of the blade.

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BB

FIG. 28

•If front tip of blade is not 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip, go to the front of tractor.

•With an 11/16" or adjustable wrench, loosen jam nut A several turns to clear adjustment nut B.

•With a 3/4" or adjustable wrench, turn front link adjust- ment nut (B) clockwise (ltighten) to raise the front of mower, or, counterclockwise (loosen) to lower the front mower.

B

A

TIGHTEN ADJUST

LOOSEN

ADJUST NUT

NUT B TO RAISE

B TO LOWER

MOWER

 

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MOWER

 

 

LOOSEN JAM NUT A FIRST

 

FIG. 29

NOTE: Each full turn of the adjustment nut will change mower height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until front tip of blade is 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear tip.

•Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten jam nut securely against adjustment nut.

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Contents YTH21K46 Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationService General ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Assembly Unassembled PartsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Attachment Clutch Switch Disengaged EngagedTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Move Forward and Backward See Fig To USE Cruise Control J See FigService REMINDER/HOUR Meter Using the Reverse Operation SystemReverse Operation System ROS See Fig To Operate on HillsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL LevelADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionMaintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleBattery TractorBlade Care Blade Removal See FigEngine Cleaning Spark PlugsIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Deck Washout Port See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Install belt on engine pulley M, in belt keepers G Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig To Level MowerBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Replacing Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTransmission Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine continues Schematic Tractor - Model Number YTH21K46 96045002100, Product no 45Electrical KEY Part Description Chassis Tractor - Model Number YTH21K46 96045002100, Product no 45 Drive Washer Harden .793 x 1.637 x 30!2+ª!22%34%2ª+4 EngineEngine Kohler Model No. SV610-0212 Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number YTH21K46 96045002100, Product no 45 Mower Deck KEY Part NO. no Description Mower Lift 8787 100 101Seat Assembly 532 42 SeatDecals Wheels and TiresSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX08.18.09 CL

96045002100, YTH21K46 specifications

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