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. 35)

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

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. 35

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. 36)

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. 36

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 Fig. 37 and 38) 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.

BB

Fig. 37

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.

Witha3/4"oradjustablewrench,turnfrontlinkadjustment 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. 38

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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Husqvarna LGT24K54 To Level Mower, Visual SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig, Precision SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjustment See Fig

LGT24K54 specifications

The Husqvarna LGT24K54 is a robust lawn tractor designed to meet the needs of homeowners who value both performance and comfort. It brings together cutting-edge technology and user-friendly features, making it a smart choice for maintaining lawns of various sizes.

One of the standout features of the LGT24K54 is its powerful 24 HP engine. The engine is a high-performance Kohler unit, providing ample power to tackle even the toughest grass and terrains. This ensures that users can complete their mowing tasks efficiently without worrying about whether their equipment can handle the job.

The tractor is equipped with a 54-inch cutting deck, which allows for a wide cutting path. This feature means mowing can be accomplished faster than with smaller decks, making it ideal for larger yards. The cutting height is adjustable, ranging from 1.5 inches to 4 inches, accommodating different grass types and personal preferences.

Husqvarna has introduced several technologies in the LGT24K54 to enhance the user experience. It features an ergonomic steering wheel and seat that provide comfort during extended use. In addition, the easy-to-use dashboard includes intuitive controls for engaging the cutting deck, adjusting speed, and more, ensuring that even novice users can operate the mower with ease.

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