Mower Deck - Husqvarna EZ 17 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Mower Deck
WARNING!
Before performing any service or adjustment checklist:
1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Place the blade switch in the disengaged position.
3. Turn ignition switch to "OFF" position and remove the key.
4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
5. Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire
where it cannot come in contact with the plug.
Check the tire pressure before adjustment of
the mover deck, refer to page 43.
Faulty mower deck adjustment will cause
uneven mowing result.
There are four slots that control the altitude or
pitch of the mower deck. The deck should be
level or pitched slightly higher in the rear
Leveling
1. Position the mower on a level, preferably
concrete, surface.
2. Check the pressure in all four tires. See
"Technical Data" on page 66.
3. Raise the mower on lengths of 2" x 4"
placed edgewise under the cutting deck
from front to rear (see diagram).
4. Lower the deck onto the 2" x 4"´s. The
rear of the deck is approxemately π"
deeper than the front. This gives the deck
a proper pitch front to back when lowered
onto the 2" x 4" guides.
5. Set cutting height to 4".
6. Adjust the four lower chain bolts so that
they are centered in the oblong slots.
7. Move the lifting lever and check that all
the chains are equally tensioned. If they
are not, adjust the appropriate lower
chain bolt in its slot.
MAINTENANCE
Leveling the mower deck
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your
hands with gloves and/or wrap
blades with a heavy cloth when
handling.
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