To Adjust Mower Cutting Height; To Adjust Gauge Wheels; To Operate Mower; To Transport - Husqvarna LTH18538 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 11)
The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the
cutting height.
Fig. 11
• Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.
The cutting height range is approximately 1" to 4". The
heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with
the engine not running. These heights are approximate and
may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass
and types of grass being mowed.
• The average lawn should be cut to approximately
2-1/2" during the cool season and to over 3" during hot
months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow
often and after moderate growth.
• For best cutting performance, grass over 6" in height
should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively
high; the second to desired height.
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 12)
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly
off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height
in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck
in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain
conditions.
NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level
surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manual).
• With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off
the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole as
shown and tighten securely.
• Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same
adjustment hole.
Fig. 12
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally
positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat-
ing or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough,
rolling terrain or hills.
• Select desired height of cut (see"TO ADJUST MOWER
CUTTING HEIGHT")
• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage attachment clutch control.
CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, orthe deflector shield
(S) in place (See Fig. 13).
12
Fig. 13
TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 14)
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage
transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position. Free wheel control is located at the rear of tractor.
• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment
lift control.
• Pull freewheel control out and intothe slot and release
so it is held in the disengaged position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.
• To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.
TRANSMiSSiON ENGAGED
TRANSMiSSiON DISENGAGED
Fig. 14
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed
and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying
hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).