Husqvarna YTH18542 Owners Manual - Page 10

To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig. 9, To Adjust Mower Cutting Height, See Fig. 8, To Operate Mower, - deck height adjustment

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OPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7) The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever. (J) • Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral position. • Release parking brake. • Slowly move motion control lever to desired position. J TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions. NOTE:Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole as shown and tighten securely. • Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. Fig. 7 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the cutting height. A Fig. 8 • Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot. The cutting height range is approximately 1 to 4" (25,4 to 101,6 mm). The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed. • The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2" (63,5 mm) during the cool season and to over 3" (76,2 mm) during hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. • For best cutting performance, grass over 6" (152,4 mm) in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. 9/16" 3/4" Fig. 9 TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitating or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills. • Select desired height of cut. (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT".) • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. TO STOP MOWER BLADES Disengage attachment clutch control. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector chute in place (See Fig. 10). Fig. 10 10

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Fig. 9
TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9)
Gauge wheels
are properly adjusted when they are slightly
off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height
in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck
in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain
conditions.
NOTE:
Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level
surface.
•
Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See “TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” in the Operation
section of this manual).
•
With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off
the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole as
shown and tighten securely.
•
Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same
adjustment hole.
OPERATION
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
(See Fig. 8)
The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the
cutting height.
•
Put attachment lift lever in desired cutting height slot.
The cutting height range is approximately 1 to 4" (25,4 to
101,6 mm). The heights are measured from the ground to
the blade tip with the engine not running. These heights are
approximate and may vary depending upon soil conditions,
height of grass and types of grass being mowed.
•
The average lawn should be cut to approximately
2-1/2" (63,5 mm) during the cool season and to over 3"
(76,2 mm) during hot months. For healthier and better
looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.
•
For best cutting performance, grass over 6" (152,4 mm)
in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired height.
Fig. 8
3/4”
9/16”
TO OPERATE MOWER
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing
switch.
Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off the engine. You must remain fully and centrally
positioned in the seat to prevent the engine from hesitat-
ing or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough,
rolling terrain or hills.
•
Select desired height of cut. (See "TO ADJUST MOWER
CUTTING HEIGHT".)
•
Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher, on
mowers so equipped, or the deflector chute
in place (See Fig. 10).
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
Disengage attachment clutch control.
Fig. 10
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 7)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
motion control lever. (J)
•
Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral position.
•
Release parking brake.
•
Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.
Fig. 7
J
A