Husqvarna YTH2454 owner manual Service And Adjustments, Fig, •Raise mower to highest position

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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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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