Husqvarna 532 43 62-68, 96045002201 To Level Mower, Turn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower

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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. 31)

•Withalltiresproperlyinflatedandifyourlawnappearsun- evenlycut,determinewhichsideofmoweriscuttinglower.

NOTE: As desired, you can raise the low side of mower or lower the high side.

•Go to side of mower you wish to adjust.

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

 

A

Turn nut right

Turn nut left

to raise mower

to lower mower

FIG. 31

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. 32)

•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.

 

02966

A

A

FIG. 32

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

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

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 33 and 34) 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.

•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.

02548

BB

FIG. 33

B

 

 

A

Tighten adjust

Loosen adjust

nut B to raise

nut B to lower

mower

mower

02950

 

Loosen jam nut A first

 

FIG. 34

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.

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•

Hold adjustment nut in position with wrench and tighten

 

jam nut securely against adjustment nut.

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Contents YTH2348 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesGeneral Operation II. Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceIII. Children IV. TowingTable of Contents Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyUnassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemOperation Reverse Operation System ROS on Position Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigSystem Characteristics To Operate MowerReverse Operation System ROS Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterTo Transport See Figs To Operate on HillsCheck Engine OIL Level Before Starting the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionRunning Maintenance MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations ScheduleTractor BatteryBrake Operation TiresEngine Cleaning IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigDeck Washout Port See Fig To Install Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig SET Parking Brake Lever and Lower AT- Tachment Lift See FigANTI-SWAY BAR S Turn Steering Wheel Left and Position Mower See FigSlide Mower Under Tractor See Fig Attach Mower Side Suspension Arms a to Chassis See Fig Install Belt on Engine Clutch Pulley M SeeAttach Rear Lift Links C See Fig Attach Front Link E See FigTurn nut right Turn nut left To raise mower To Level MowerMower Drive Belt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigMower Drive Belt Removal To Check Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigWeak or Dead Fully Charged Battery To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorOther StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Battery will not To run when operFires when turn Engine continuesTractor Model NO. YTH2348 96045002201, Product no 45 SchematicElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis 204 532 41 Vent Top Hood Chassis197 196 DriveTractor Model NO. YTH2348 96045002201, Product no 45 Engine Spark Arrester KITKEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine Power Rating InformationSteering Assembly 532 41 Wheel, Steering 532 19 Mower Deck KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Lift Seat Assembly Wheels and Tires DecalsOnly Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationService Notes Service Notes Warranty Statement
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