Adjusting The Mower Deck; Leveling Deck; Cleaning - Husqvarna MZ61 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Mower Deck

Check the tire pressure before adjustment of the mower deck.
See Tire Pressures in Maintenance section. Faulty mower
deck adjustments will cause an uneven mowing result.

Leveling deck

Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level surface.
Make sure the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. See
Technical Data / Transmission. If tires are under or over
inflated, you cannot properly adjust your deck.
Four slots control the height and pitch of the mower deck. The
deck should be adjusted slightly higher in the rear.
NOTE: To insure accuracy of leveling procedure, mower deck
drive belt must be installed prior to leveling deck.
1. Wear heavy gloves. Turn each outer blade tip to align with
the deck side-to-side.
2. Measure from the floor surface up to the bottom of the
blade tip on the discharge side of the mower deck. Retain
this measurement. Move to the opposite side, check
that measurement is the same. If adjustment is required,
loosen the locknut and move mounting bolt up or down
in slot until both side-to-side measurements are equal.
Retain measurement.
3. Turn both outer blades to align with the deck in front-to-
rear manner. Reposition rear mounting bolts up or down
until rear of mower deck is positioned level to
the rear than the side-to-side measurement.
MAINTENANCE
4. Confirm measurements again. Blade tips should be level
side-to-side. In the rear, blade tips should be level to
/ " higher than side-to-side measurement. In the front,
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blade tips should be level to
measurement.
NOTE: This will place the mower deck in a standard
measurement position. Depending on the type of grass being
mowed or environmental conditions, additional adjustments
may be required to achieve the desired cut.

Cleaning

Regular cleaning, especially under the mower deck, will
increase the machine's life-span. Make it a habit to clean the
machine directly after use (after it is cooled), before the debris
sticks.
Do not spray water on the top of the mower deck. Use
compressed air to clean the top side of mower deck. Do not
use a high pressure washer or steam cleaner. Avoid spraying
engine and electrical components with water.
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/ " lower than side-to-side
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CAUTION! Use protective glasses when cleaning
and washing.