Checking The Cutting Unit's Parallelism; Adjusting The Parallelism Of The Cutting Unit; Service Position For The Cutting Unit - Husqvarna Rider 215TX Operator's Manual

Checking the cutting unit's
parallelism
Check the cutting unit's parallelism as follows:
1 Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa/0.6 kp/cm
PSI.
2 Place the machine on a flat surface.
3 Put the lifting lever in the mowing position.
4 Measure the distance between the ground and the front
and rear edges of the cutting unit hood. The cutting unit
should have a slight slant, with the rear edge 2-4 mm (1/
8") higher than the front edge.
Adjusting the parallelism of the
cutting unit
1 Remove the front cover.
2 Undo the nuts on the lift strut.
3 Screw out (extend) the stay to raise the rear edge of the
cover.
Screw in (shorten) the stay to lower the rear edge of the
cover.
4 Tighten the nuts after adjustment.
5 On completion of the adjustment the unit's parallelism
should be re-checked.
6 Fit the right-hand fender and the front hood.
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Maintenance

Service position for the cutting unit

The cutting head can be placed in the service position to
provide easy access for cleaning, repairs and servicing. In the
service position the cutting unit is raised and locked in the
2
vertical position.
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Placing in the service position
1 Position the machine on flat ground. Apply the parking
brake.
2 Set the cutting height control in the lowest position and lift
up the cutting unit.
3 Remove the front cover.
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4 Disengage the spring for the drive belt tensioning wheel.
5 Place the spring eye in the holder.
WARNING! Wear protective glasses when
dismantling the cutting unit. The spring
which tensions up the belt may break and
cause personal injury.