Setting The Mower Deck; Deck Belt - Husqvarna ZTH5223 Workshop Manual

Setting the Mower Deck

Leveling
1. Position the mower on a level, preferably
concrete, surface.
2. Check the pressure in all four tires. This
should be 15 psi.
3. Raise the mower on lengths of 2" x 4"
placed edgewise under the cutting deck
from front to rear (see diagram).
4. Place a 0.635 cm (1/4") shim between
the 2" x 4" and the rear edges of the
deck. This will allow the correct down
angle at the front of the deck.
5. Adjust the four lower chain bolts so that
they are centered in the oblong slots.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Ensure that all four bearings suspending
the deck to the mower are tightly bolted to
the frame.
6. Check that all the chains are equally
tensioned. If they are not, adjust the
appropriate lower chain bolt in its slot.
Adjusting Cutting Height
Raise and secure the deck height lever to the
transport position (6"). Measure from the
cutting edge of the blades to the flat level
surface. The distance should be150 mm (6").
Drop and secure the lever at (for example)
the 2" cutting height. Measure as above. The
distance should be 50 mm (2").

Deck Belt

Check the belt every 75 to 100 hours of
operation. Inspect carefully for large cracks
and significant damage. The small cracks that
arise from normal use do not make it
necessary to change the belt.
Changing Belts
1. Drop the deck to its lowest position.
2. Remove the operator's foot plate.
3. Remove the outer deck belt guards.
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REPAIRS
Leveling the mower deck
Slackening the belt tensioner
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