Cutting Blades; Blade Replacement; V-Belts; Deck Belt Removal - Husqvarna Z 242F Operator's Manual

Cutting Blades

For the best mowing results, it is important that blades are well
sharpened and not damaged.
Replace blades that have been bent or cracked when hitting
obstacles.
Let the service workshop decide whether a blade with large
nicks can be repaired/ground or must be replaced. Balance
the blades after sharpening.
Check the blade mounts.
CAUTION! Blades are sharp. Protect your hands
with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth
when handling.
The sharpening of blades should be carried out by
an authorized service workshop.

Blade replacement

1. Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise.
2. Install new or resharpened blade with stamped GRASS
SIDE facing towards ground/grass (down) or THIS SIDE
UP facing deck and cutter housing.
3. Seat the blade's opening firmly onto the cutter housing.
4. Tighten blade bolt securely.
5. Torque blade bolt to 45-60 ft/lbs (60-81 Nm).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt is heat
treated. Replace with a Husqvarna bolt if required. Do not
use lower grade hardware than specified.
MAINTENANCE

V-belts

Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for severe
cracking and large nicks.
NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal
operation.
The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip
from wear.

Deck Belt Removal

1. Park on a level surface. Apply park brake.
2. Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position.
3. Remove bolts from belt shields and remove shields.
4. Remove any dirt or grass that may have accumulated
around the cutter housings and entire deck surface.
5. Loosen the nut securing the belt guide. Pull the belt guide
up out of the idler arm.
6. Push inward on the idler arm to release the tension on the
belt.
7. Carefully lift the belt over the top of the cutter housing
pulleys and remove belt from the deck.
Deck Belt Installation
NOTE: For ease in installing the deck belt, refer to the
routing decal on the top of the deck.
1. Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch pulley
located on the engine shaft.
2. Route the belt forward and up onto the deck.
3. Place belt around spring loaded idler pulley.
4. Wrap the belt around the stationary idler pulley and
around the mandrel housings.
5. Push inward on the idler arm and carefully route belt over
stationary idler pulley. Once the belt is properly routed,
slowly release the idler arm to tension belt.
6. Double check belt routing to make sure it matches the
decal affixed to the deck, and the belt does not have any
twist. Correct if needed.
7. Set the loosened belt guide into the idler arm hole and
tighten the pulley bolt. Replace belt shields on both
mandrel housings and secure with fasteners.
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