Husqvarna YT180 owner manual To Level Mower Housing, FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22)

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance “A” on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other.

•If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.

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

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE

BOTTOM EDGE OF

OF MOWER TO

MOWER TO GROUND

GROUND

 

A A

GROUND LINE

FIG. 21

SUSPENSION

ARM

LIFT LINK

ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 22

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- SIDE.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/4" to 3/4" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis- tance “D” directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

•Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8".

•If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link.

•To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links an equal number of turns.

•When distance “D” is 1/4" to 3/4" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts “F” against trunnion on both front links.

•To raise front of mower, loosen nut “F” from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut “E” on both front links an equal number of turns.

•When distance “D” is 1/4" to 3/4" lower at front than rear, tighten nut “F” against trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

MANDREL

“D”

“D”

FIG. 23

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT “E”

NUT “F”

FRONT LINKS

TRUNNION

19

FIG. 24

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Contents YT180 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesType Product SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Model Number YT180 SerialIndex Contents of Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessTo Attach Front Bumper See Fig Install Battery See FigsAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig Install Mulcher Plate See Figs a & 8BTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Know Your Tractor OperationHOW to USE Your Tractor ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills To TransportMowing Tips Indicator LightsTo Start Engine See Fig General Recommendations Maintenance ScheduleLubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesBlade Care TractorBrake Operation TiresLubrication EngineBelts Transaxle CoolingSpark Plugs CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig FRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Replace Fuse To Replace Headlight BulbFinal Setting To Adjust Throttle Control Cable SeeTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Preliminary SettingOther StorageProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsOFF 18 HP 42 Tractor - Model Number YT180 954001082A Schematic2221 Electrical Repair PartsChassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly Repair Parts KEY Part Description Seat AssemblyLBD48 DecalsWheels & Tires LSB42Engine Repair Parts Mower Lift Assembly Repair Parts Mower KEY Part NO. no Description Dana Transaxle - Model Number Repair Parts Slope Sighting Guide CUT This OUT Dotted Is aHusqvarna Forest & Garden CO Warranty Statement954 00 532145019 07.08.94

YT180 specifications

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