Husqvarna YTH2454 owner manual Tighten adjust nut

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

02966

A

FIG. 26

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28) 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.A

• 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 (tighten) to raise the front of mower, or, counterclockwise (loosen) to lower the front mower.

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BB

FIG. 27

B
	A
Tighten adjust nut	Loosen adjust nut
B to raise mower	B to lower mower
02950

Loosen jam nut A first

FIG. 28

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 YTH2454 II. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Unpack Carton AssemblyUnassembled Parts To Remove Tractor from CartonAttach Hood Scoop See Fig Install Mower and Drive Belt Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Reverse Operation System ROS on Position Know Your TractorStopping HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig System CharacteristicsTo Transport See Figs Service REMINDER/HOUR MeterBefore Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsAutomatic Transmission Warm UP ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionMowing Tips Schedule MaintenanceMaintenance General RecommendationsTires BatteryTractor Brake OperationEngine Spark Plugs CleaningEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Remove Mower See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Figs First Install ANTI-SWAY BAR S To Level Mower Tighten adjust nut Belt Routing Mower Drive Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Drive Belt See Fig Mower Drive Belt RemovalTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigReplacing Battery See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Choke ControlEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Tractor Model NO. YTH2454 96042004800, Product no 42 SchematicElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Chassis KEY Part Description Drive KEY Part NO. NO. Description Engine Engine Power Rating Information Steering Assembly Seat Assembly Mower Deck KEY Part NO. NO. Description Mower Lift Wheels and Tires DecalsService Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Warranty Statement