Husqvarna WG4815E, WG3613E manual Adjustment of cutting height

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OPERATION

Adjustment of cutting height

The cutting height can be adjusted by three methods:

Moving spacers between the upper side and the lower side of the caster swivel according to "Cutting height table". For instruction, see below.

Moving spacers between the upper side and the lower side of the blades according to "Cutting height table". For removing and installation of blades, refer to “Blade replacement” on page 44.

Rear axle height adjustment according to the following instruction.

1.To adjust rear axle, stop engine and place motion control levers in the neutral lock position, remove spark plug wires.

2.Remove lower belt shield from underside of rear deck for better access to axle adjustment bolts.

3.Loosen axle pivot bolts and axle adjustment bolts. See illustration.

4.Place a jack under center of rear deck, raise the jack slightly so axle adjustment bolts may be removed.

5.With the jack, raise or lower the rear deck to the desired position using the chart to ensure proper height.

6.Reinstall the axle adjustment bolts and tighten. A tapered punch may be used to help align the holes.

7.Using the "Cutting height table", find the correct number of spacers to be placed under the caster swivel.

8.Remove the lynch pin and washer from the top of the caster and reposition spacers to the desired cutting height from the table. See illustration.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

It may be necessary to readjust drive and brake linkages.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

To achieve the best quality cut, the blades should be level with the ground or slightly tipped forward.

8011-408

1.Axle pivot bolt

2.Securing bolts (Loosen each side) A-D. Axle adjustment bolts

Rear axle height adjustment

8011-405

1.Machinery bushing

2.Caster swivel

3.½" "C" Spacers

Caster height adjustment

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Contents WG4815E/968999120 WG3613E/968999117 Page OPERATOR’S Manual Mower WG3613E WG4815EEnglish-2 Introduction IntroductionGood Service Manufacturing NumberXxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx xxx Xxxx xxxxxx Symbols and DecalsSymbols and Decals Keep a safe General Use Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions Age of the user Do not Driving on SlopesDo as follows Children Maintenance Use protective glasses at maintenance work Transport Customer responsibilitiesControl Locations ControlsControls Ignition Switch Recoil Starter GripMotion control levers Operator Presence LeversParking Brake Gear shift leverNeutral Bail USE Full Throttle When Mowing , for Throttle Control and Choke ControlBlade Engagement Lever Choke ControlRefueling Close fuel valve at the end of each mowing job AccessoriesFuel Shut-off Valve Before Starting OperationOperation Starting the Engine Fuel shut-off valve, Open Presence lever Gearbox RunningMowing Tips ReversingTo operate on hills Mowing patterns Normal operating stop StoppingEmergency stop Stopping the Engine Adjustment of cutting height It may be necessary to readjust drive and brake linkagesSpacers Height Caster arm Under cutter Housing Cutting height table Axle Spacers Blade PositionAxle Spacers Blade Cutting Position Moving machine by Hand Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance 300 Ignition System Checking the Safety System Functional checkChecking and Adjusting Throttle and Choke Cable Checking the Engines Cooling Air IntakeReplacing the Air Filter Checking Tire Pressures Replacing the Fuel FilterChecking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter Deck belt Checking the Parking BrakeChecking the V-belts Under side of rear deck Brake Rod AdjustmentChecking the Blades Hardware Cleaning and WashingCaster Wheels Blade replacement Lubrication Schedule LubricationLubrication Lubricating the Cables Lubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication ScheduleFront Wheel Mount Front Wheel BearingsChanging the Oil Filter Engine oil Changing the Engine OilChecking the Oil Level Mower deck lever Drive wheel idle arm, right and leftCoupling Rear wheel Problem Cause Trouble Shooting GuideTrouble Shooting Guide English-52 Service StorageStorage Winter StorageWiring Diagrams Wiring diagramsWG3613E WG4815E Technical DataTechnical data Torque Specifications Overall dimensionsConformity Certificates USA requirementsService Journal Service JournalDelivery Service After the First 8 HoursHour Service English-60 English-61 English-62 At Least Once Each Year 106457R0108/11/05