Husqvarna W548 Operator's Manual page 20

MAINTENANCE
Tracking
1. Park on a level surface and engage the park
brake.
2. Start and run the engine until it reaches a
normal operating temperature.
3. Move the mower to an open, level area
4. Note the position of the safety bar on the side
bracket.
5. Loosen the speed control adjustment lock.
Move safety bar to a point midway between
the control panel and control levers and
tighten the speed control adjustment lock.
6. Drive the mower forward, pushing the two
control levers all the way to the safety bar.
If the mower does not drive in straight line,
adjustment is required.
1. Remove the pin from the back of the control
rod swivel and remove the swivel from the
bracket.
2. Adjust the actuating length by rotating the
swivel up or down on the control rod.
3. Place the control rod swivel back in the
bracket and replace the pin.
4. Repeat on the other side of the mower if
necessary.
NOTE: Measure to make sure that the control
rod swivel is adjusted to the same position on
the two sides of the machine.
5. Adjust the safety bar back to the original
operating position.
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Sensitivity and Speed
1. Park on a level surface and engage the park
brake.
2. Start and run the engine until it reaches a
normal operating temperature.
3. Move the mower to an open, level area
4. Remove and relocate the pins to the desired
positions listed below.
• Increase speed and sensitivity, move to the
forward position 0 to 7 mph (0 – 11 kph).
• Decrease speed and sensitivity, move to
the rear position 0 to 5 mph (0 – 8 kph).
Transmission Neutral Position
1. Park on a level surface and engage the park
brake.
2. Raise the drive wheels off the ground and
securely support the mower.
CAUTION! The mower must be safely
supported on jack stands. Do not use a hoist or
floor jack.
3. Chock the caster wheels.
4. Start and run the engine until it reaches a
normal operating temperature.
5. Check the wheel movement as the control
levers are moved forward and rearward. The
wheels should travel in the correct direction as
the levers are moved.
6. Move the control levers to neutral the position;
the wheels should stop rotating.