Husqvarna TC 242T Operator's Manual page 30

3. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
to
mow position on page 17 .
4. Turn the blades until they point straight forward.
WARNING:
cutting deck are sharp and can
cause injury. Use protective gloves.
5. Measure the distance to the ground at the rear
(A) and front (B) end of the blade.
A
Note:
To get the best cutting results, the
blades must be adjusted until the front end is
1/8–1/2 in (3.1–12.7 mm) lower than the rear end
when the cutting deck is in the highest position.
6. Go to the front of the product to make an
adjustment.
7. Use a 11/16 in wrench to loosen the jam nut (C)
to clear the lift adjustment nut (D).
8. Adjust the cutting deck height with a 3/4 in
wrench.
Note:
Each full turn of the lift adjustment nut
changes the cutting deck height 1/8 in (3.1 mm).
a) Turn the lift adjustment nut counterclockwise
to lower the cutting deck.
b) Turn the lift adjustment nut clockwise to lift
the cutting deck.
9. Measure the front and rear distance again.
10. Adjust until the front end of the blade is 1/8–1/2
in (3.1–12.7 mm) lower than the rear end.
11. Hold the lift adjustment nut in position with the
wrench and tighten the jam nut.
To replace the blades
For the best results, keep the mower blades sharp.
Replace bent or damaged blades.
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The blades on the
B
D
C
CAUTION:
blade approved by the manufacturer. It is
dangerous to use a blade not approved
by the manufacturer of the product. This
can cause damage to the product and
void your warranty.
1. Put the cutting deck in transport position. Refer
To set the cutting deck in transport position or
to
mow position on page 17 .
2. Remove the bolt (A) by turning it
counterclockwise and remove the blade (B).
D
B
A C
WARNING:
cutting deck are sharp and can
cause injury. Use protective gloves.
3. Install the new or sharpened blade and the bolt.
CAUTION:
in the blade must align with the star
(D) on the mandrel assembly (E).
4. Torque the bolt to 45–55 ft-lbs (62-75 Nm).
To remove the drive belt for the cutting
deck
1. Park the product on a level surface and engage
the parking brake. Refer to
on page 18 .
2. Put the cutting deck in the lowest position. Refer
To set the cutting height on page 17 .
to
3. Remove the dirt and grass around the mandrels
and from the top surface of the cutting deck.
Use only a replacement
E
D
B
E
A C
The blades on the
The center hole (C)
To stop the product
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