Husqvarna Z242E Operator's Manual page 19

To adjust the parallelism of the
cutting deck
This procedure will set the cutting deck in a standard
position.
1. Make sure that the tire pressure is correct. Refer
Tire pressure on page 18 .
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2. Park the product on a level surface.
3. Put the cutting deck in transport position.
4. Turn the outer blade tips to align with the cutting
deck side to side.
WARNING:
cutting deck are sharp and can
cause injury. Use protective gloves.
5. Measure the distance between the ground and
the bottom of the blade tip on the discharge side
of the cutting deck. Make a note of the distance.
6. Measure the distance between the ground and
the bottom of the blade tip on the side opposite
to the discharge side. The distance must be the
same as the distance for the discharge side. If
adjustment is necessary, adjust the adjustment
nuts of the lift links until the 2 side to side
distances are equal. Turn the nuts clockwise
to increase the height and counterclockwise to
decrease the height.
7. Turn the blades to align with the cutting deck
front to rear.
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8. If the front blade tip distance is not ¼–⅜ in. /
6.35–9.52 mm higher in the rear than in the front,
turn the nuts on the front suspension linkage.
Turn the nuts clockwise to increase the height
and counterclockwise to decrease the height.
9. Measure the distances again to make sure that
the cutting deck has been adjusted correctly.
To examine the blades
CAUTION:
balanced blades can cause damage to
the product. Replace damaged blades.
Let an approved service agent help you
sharpen and balance blunt blades.
• Look at the blades to see if they are damaged
and if it is necessary to sharpen them.
To replace the blades
1. Remove the blade bolt.
2. Assemble the new blade with the side without
stamps in the direction of the cutting deck.
WARNING:
can cause objects to eject from
the cutting deck and cause serious
injury. Use only approved blades.
3. Attach the blade bolt. Torque the bolt to 60-81
Nm.
To remove the deck belt
Park the product on level ground and engage the
parking brake before you do this task.
1. Set the cutting deck in the lowest position.
2. Remove the 2 belt covers.
3. Remove dirt and unwanted materials from
around the cutter housings and the cutting deck
surface.
4. Make a note of the position of the belt guide.
Damaged or incorrectly
Incorrect blade type
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