Anti-Scalp Rollers; Caster Wheels; V-Belts - Husqvarna MZ 52LE Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Do not short battery
terminals by allowing a wrench or other objects
to contact both terminals at the same time.
Before connecting battery, remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to
prevent sparks from accidental grounding.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not try
to open or remove caps or covers. Adding
or checking the level of electrolyte is not
necessary. Always use two wrenches for the
terminal screws.

Anti-scalp Rollers

Anti-scalp rollers are properly adjusted when they
are slightly off of the ground when the deck is at
the desired cutting height. Anti-scalp rollers keep
the deck in the proper position to help prevent
scalping in most terrain conditions. Do not adjust
the rollers to support the deck.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Adjust anti-scalp
rollers with the mower on a flat level surface.
To avoid deck damage, the anti-scalp rollers
must not be adjusted to support the deck.
• Upper position 3.81 cm to 6.35 cm grass
• Middle position 6.35 cm to 10.16 cm grass
• Lower position 10.16 cm to 15.24 cm grass.
The rollers must be approximately 6.35 mm from
the ground. Do not adjust the rollers to support
the deck.

Caster Wheels

Check every 200 hours. Check that wheels rotate
freely. Foam filled tires or solid tires will void the
warranty.
To replace, remove nut and caster bolt. Pull the
wheel out of the yoke and take care with the
spacer. Reinstall in reverse order. Tighten the
caster bolt and torque to 45 ft-lbs (61 Nm).
NOTE: The tire must rotate freely but the axle
spacers must not. If wheels do not rotate freely
take the unit to the dealer for service.

V-belts

Check every 100 hours of operation. Check for
severe cracking and large nicks. The belts are not
adjustable. Replace the belts if they begin to slip
from wear.
NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in
normal operation.
Deck Belt
Deck Belt Removal
Park on a level surface. Apply park brake. Lower
the deck into the lowest cutting position.
1. Remove foot plate and belt shields.
2. Remove dirt or grass accumulated around the
cutter housings and entire deck surface.
3. Using a ratchet or a breaker bar and 9/16"
socket in the square opening in the idler arm,
shift the arm counter clockwise to relieve the
tension on the belt.
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