Adjusting The Mower Deck; Leveling Deck; Cleaning - Husqvarna Z 242F Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Mower Deck

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.

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, the deck cannot be properly adjusted. Raise the deck
to the highest (transport) position.
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 blade tip to align front to
rear 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.
Record the measurement.
3. Move to the opposite side, check that measurement is the
same. If adjustment is required—with a ¾" or adjustable
wrench, turn the lift link adjustment nuts on either side
counter clockwise to lower or clockwise to raise. Adjust
until both measurements are equal.
4. Turn either blade to align with the deck front-to-rear. If
the front blade tip does not measure ¼" to
in the rear, remove the foot plate access the front deck
MAINTENANCE
adjustment. With an adjustable wrench, loosen the rear
jam nut on the front suspension linkage. Make adjustment
to level with the front lift link nut. Clockwise raises the front
of the mower, counter clockwise will lower the front. Adjust
the nut until rear blade tip is ¼" to
blade tip.

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. Regularly
clean the underside of the deck with normal water pressure.
Do not use a high pressure washer or steam cleaner. Avoid
spraying engine and electrical components with water.
For models fitted with a cleanout port, attach the quick connect
(from the accessory packet) to any garden hose. After mowing,
snap the hose to the cleanout port and turn on water supply.
Restart the mower and engage the blades to use the spinning
action to wash away debris. Make sure the hose is away from
the mower blades.
Do not rinse hot surfaces with cold water. Let unit cool before
washing.
/ " higher
3
8
and washing.
25
CAUTION! Use protective glasses when cleaning
/ " higher than the front
3
8