Husqvarna P 524X Operator's Manual page 13

Operator presence control (OPC)
The OPC is engaged when the operator lifts from the
seat. The OPC indicator in the display comes on. The
OPC engages the safety circuit. Refer to
of the operation conditions on page 13 .
To do a check of the ignition key
• Start and stop the engine to do a check of the
ignition key. Refer to
on page 19 and To stop the engine on page 22 .
• Make sure that the engine starts when you turn the
ignition key to start position.
• Make sure that the engine stops immediately when
you turn the ignition key to stop position.
To do a check of the operation conditions
The operation conditions are as follows:
• The engine can only be started when the drive of the
blades is disengaged.
• The engine can only be started when the parking
brake is applied.
• The drive of the blades can only operate when the
operator sits in the seat.
Do a check of the operation conditions daily.
1. Try to start the engine with the drive of the blades
engaged. If the operation conditions works, the
engine does not start.
2. Try to start the engine without the parking brake
applied. If the operation conditions works, the engine
does not start.
3. Start the engine, engage the drive on the blades and
lift from the seat. If the operation conditions works,
the blades in the cutting deck stop.
To do a check of the forward drive pedal and rearward
drive pedal
1. Start the product.
2. Make sure that the forward drive pedal and rearward
drive pedal are not blocked and can be operated
freely.
3. Push the forward drive pedal carefully to move
forward.
4. Release the forward drive pedal to brake. Make sure
that the brake engages when the forward drive pedal
is released.
5. Do the same procedure for the rearward drive pedal.
Note:
The product has a brake function that
engages automatically when you release the pedals.
To decrease the speed faster, push the other pedal.
6. Make sure that the product does not move when
the forward drive and rearward drive pedals are not
engaged.
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To do a check
To start the engine (P 524X)
Parking brake
WARNING:
not work, the product can start to move
and cause injury or damage. Make sure that
the parking brake is regularly examined and
adjusted.
To apply and release the parking brake on page
Refer to
23 .
Muffler
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or
defective. A defective muffler increases the noise level
and the risk of fire.
WARNING:
hot during and after use and when the
engine operates at idle speed. Be careful
near flammable materials and/or fumes to
prevent fire.
To do a check of the muffler
• Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is
attached correctly and not damaged.
Protective covers
Missing or damaged protective covers increase the
risk of injury on moving parts and hot surfaces. Do
a check of the protective covers before you operate
the product. Make sure that the protective covers are
correctly attached and do not have cracks or other
damages. Replace damaged covers.
To cut grass on slopes
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use the
product.
• To cut grass on slopes increases the risk that you
can not control the product and that it overturns. This
can cause injury or death. It is necessary to cut the
grass carefully on all slopes. If you cannot reverse
up a slope or if you do not feel safe, do not cut it.
• Remove stones, branches and other obstacles.
• Cut up and down the slope, not from side to side.
• Do not move down a slope with the cutting deck
lifted.
• Do not operate the product on ground that slopes
more than 10°.
If the parking brake does
The muffler becomes very
Read the warning
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