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MAINTENANCE
4. Turn any blade to align with the deck front-to-
rear. If the front blade tip does not measure
3.175 mm to 12.7 mm higher in the rear—with
a 5/8"or adjustable wrench, turn the nuts on
the front suspension linkage. Clockwise raises
the front of the mower, counter clockwise will
lower the front. Adjust nuts until rear of mower
deck is positioned level to 3.175 mm higher in
the rear than the side-to-side measurement.
NOTE: This will position 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 get the desired cut.
NOTE: For illustration, the front foot rest has been
removed. The adjustment can be made without
removal.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade
bolt is heat treated. Replace with a Husqvarna
bolt if required. Do not use lower grade
hardware than specied.
Cutting Blades
For the best mowing results, it is important that
blades are correctly sharpened and not damaged.
Replace blades that have been bent or cracked
when hitting obstacles.
Let the service workshop decide if a blade with
large nicks can be repaired/ground or must be
replaced. Balance the blades after sharpening.
Check the blade mounts.
Blade replacement
1. Remove blade bolt by turning counter
clockwise.
2. Install new or resharpened blade with
stamped GRASS SIDE facing towards
ground/grass (down) or THIS SIDE UP facing
deck and cutter housing.
3. Seat the blade's opening rmly onto the cutter
housing.
4. Tighten blade bolt securely.
5. Torque blade bolt to 45-60 ft/lbs (60-81 Nm).
CAUTION! Blades are sharp.
Protect your hands with gloves and/
or wind heavy cloth around the
blades before handling.
The sharpening of blades must be carried out
by an authorized service workshop.
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