Husqvarna P524 Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Oper ator’s manual P524 Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents Replacing the air filter ..........Ignition system ............. CONTENTS Cleaning the engine and muffler ........Contents ............... 2 Check the safety system ..........Ser vice journal Replacing the light bulbs ..........Pre-deliv ery service ............3 Main fuse ..............After the first 25 hours .......... -
Page 3: Ser Vice Journal
Ser vice journal Pre-deliver y service 11 Tell customer about: The requirement and advantages of servicing the 1 Charge the battery for at least 4 hours at max. 3 machine according to the service plan amp. Servicing and the influence of this journal on the 2 Check and adjust the air pressure in the tyres second-hand value of the machine. -
Page 4: Intr Oduction
Dear Customer , Thank y ou for choosing a Husqvarna Rider. Husqvarna Riders are built to a unique design with a front-mounted cutting unit and a patented articulated steering. Riders are designed for maximum efficiency even in small or confined areas. The closely grouped controls and pedal-operated hydrostatic transmission also contribute to the performance of this machine. -
Page 5: Key To Symbols
KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is These symbols are on the machine and in the instr uctions. specified in the Technical data chapter and Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special on the label. -
Page 6: Explanation Of Warning Levels
KEY T O SYMBOLS Explanation of warning le vels The w arnings are graded in three levels. W ARNING! W ARNING! Used if there is a risk of serious injury or death for the operator or damage to the surroundings if the instructions in the manual are not followed. -
Page 7: Wha T Is What
WHA T IS WHA T? 9 10 11 Location of the contr ols 1 Speed limiter pedal forwards 11 Power outlet 2 Speed limiter pedal reverse 12 Cover lock 3 Switch for the lights 13 Bypass valve rear axle 4 Bypass valve front axle 14 Safety belt 5 Cutting height adjustment lever 15 Fuel cap... -
Page 8: Safety Instr Uctions
SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Saf ety instructions • Remember that the driver is responsible for dangers or accidents. These instr uctions are for your safety. Read them carefully. • Never carry passengers. The machine is only intended to be used by one person. Insure y our Rider •... -
Page 9: Driving On Slopes
SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS This is what y ou do • Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the machine to use or service it. Local laws may • Remove obstacles such as stones, branches, etc. regulate the age of the user. -
Page 10: Children
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding • Fuel and fuel vapour are poisonous and highly flammable. wheel weights or counterbalance weights to increase Be especially careful when handling petrol and engine oil, machine stability. as carelessness can result in personal injury or fire. •... -
Page 11: Transport
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Transport • Do not change the setting of governors. If you run too fast, you risk damaging the machine components. See chapter on Technical data for highest permitted engine speed. CAUTION! • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. -
Page 12: Presentation
The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated with two that will give you great pleasure for many years. This pedals. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards, and pedal (2) to operator’s manual describes P524. The machine is equipped drive backwards. with a four-stroke V-Twin engine from Kawasaki. -
Page 13: Rops (Roll Over Protective Structure)
Use ROPS and a safety belt when Cutting unit driving on slopes. The frame can be folded down. P524 can be equipped with three different cutting units. • Remove the two pins that hold the frame and fold it Combi 103, Combi 112 and Combi 122. -
Page 14: Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
PRESENTATION Pull the lever backwards to engage the transport position. When the safety circuit has stopped the drive to the cutting unit, the control must be pushed and pulled out again to start the blades. The safety circuit is triggered and the cutting unit is stopped in the following cases: •... -
Page 15: Fueling
The drive on the axle is disengaged if one valve is open. WARNING! Petrol is highly inflammable. The P524 has two valves, one valve for the front axle and one Exercise care and refuel outdoors (see for the rear axle. -
Page 16: Starting Engine
STARTING ENGINE Before starting Start the engine • Read the safety instructions and information concerning 1 Ensure that the bypass valves are closed. the placement of controls and functions before starting. 2 Apply the parking brake. • Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in the Maintenance schedule. -
Page 17: Starting The Engine With A Weak Battery
STARTING ENGINE Starting the engine with a weak 8 When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position. battery WARNING! Lead-acid batteries produce explosive gases. Avoid sparks, open flames and smoking close to batteries. Always wear protective glasses in the vicinity of batteries. -
Page 18: Driving
DRIVING Driving the Rider Braking 1 Release the parking brake by first pressing down the Release the drive pedals. The machine slows and is stopped parking brake pedal and then releasing it. by the drive system. Do not use the parking brake as the drive brake. -
Page 19: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorised service workshop. Maintenance Daily After the first Weekly At least once interval in hours Maintenance maintenance... - Page 20 Maintenance Lubricate the hydrostatic cable with links Check the parking brake Lubricate the parking brake wire Lubricate throttle control Lubricate choke control Lubricate the chain in the frame tunnel Check the V-belts Checking the transmission oil level Checking and adjusting the choke wire Tighten the nuts and screws Checking and adjusting of throttle wire Replace the fuel filter.
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Page 21: Cleaning
Maintenance Cleaning Front cover • Release the clip on the front hood and lift off the fender. Clean the machine directly after use. It is much easier to wash off grass cuttings before they dry. • The front cover is secured to the unit frame with two hooks. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Parking Brake
Maintenance Adjusting the parking brake Replacement of fuel filter Replace the fuel filter every 100 running hours (once per WARNING! A poorly adjusted parking brake season) or more frequently if it is clogged. can result in reduced braking ability. Make sure the parking brake is properly adjusted by placing the machine on a slope. -
Page 23: Replacing The Air Filter
CAUTION! Inadequately tightened spark plugs can cause overheating and damage the engine. Tightening the spark P524 have an additional filter located behind the filter plug too much can damage the threads in the cylinder head. cartridge. Clean the filter by knocking it with care against a hard surface. -
Page 24: Cleaning The Engine And Muffler
Maintenance Cleaning the engine and muffler 4 Disconnect the cables from the bulbs. Keep the engine and muffler free from grass cuttings and dirt. Grass cuttings steeped in petrol or oil on the engine can increase the fire risk and impair cooling. Allow the engine to cool before cleaning. -
Page 25: Checking The Tyre Pressure
Maintenance Checking the tyre pressure • Check the air duct, located on the inside of the engine cover, ensure it is clean and does not rub against the cooling air intake. The tyre pressure should be 1,0 bar / 100 kPa / 14,5 PSI for all wheels A blocked cooling intake will interfere with the cooling of the engine, which can damage the engine. - Page 26 Maintenance 7 Prise the belt off the pulley, lift the belt tensioner and prise 13 Pull the front part of the belt out through the right side of the belt off the belt tensioner. the machine’s articulation. 14 Unhook the belt from the hook on the center belt pulley. 8 Release the belt from the pulley on the tool frame.
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Page 27: Fitting The Cutting Head
Maintenance Fitting the cutting head Service position for the cutting unit The cutting head can be placed in the service position to WARNING! Wear protective glasses when provide easy access for cleaning, repairs and servicing. In the service position the cutting unit is raised and locked in the fitting the cutting unit. -
Page 28: Checking And Adjustment Of The Cutting Unit's Ground Pressure
Maintenance 9 Lift the unit until it stops and a clicking sound is heard. The 5 Adjust the cutting unit’s ground pressure by screwing the unit locks automatically in the vertical position. adjuster screws, which are located behind the front wheels on both sides, in or out. -
Page 29: Adjusting The Parallelism Of The Cutting Unit
Maintenance Adjusting the parallelism of the 3 Unscrew the bolt holding the unit frame bracket. cutting unit 1 Remove the front hood. 2 Undo the nuts on the lift strut. 4 Remove the lock and pass the unit frame out. 5 Remove the two bolts on the unit frame. -
Page 30: Checking The Blades
Maintenance Checking the blades Removing the BioClip plug To achieve the best mowing results it is important that the To change a Combi unit from BioClip function to cutting unit blades are undamaged and well-sharpened. with rear ejection, remove the BioClip plug located under the unit with three screws. -
Page 31: Check The Oil Level In The Transmission
Maintenance • Run the engine warm, manipulate the servo steering, and The oil level should be between the markings on the dipstick. then check that there are no leaks around the oil filter seal. If the level is approaching the ADD mark, top up the oil to the FULL mark on the dipstick. -
Page 32: Changing The Oil Filter
Maintenance Replacing the engine oil Changing the oil filter • Open the engine cover. WARNING! Engine oil can be very hot if it is The engine oil should be changed the first time after 25 hours drained directly after stopping the engine. running time. -
Page 33: Lubrication
Lubrication Lubrication schedule Legend for the lubrication schedule Filter replacement Oil change Level check Grease nipple Oil can Check belts, condition and belt tension Belt replacement – 33 English... -
Page 34: General
Lubrication All lubrication points General 1 Bearing unit - rear axle Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements 2 Link brace during lubrication. 3 Articulated Bearing When lubricating with an oilcan, it ought to be filled with engine 4 Bearing unit - front axle oil. -
Page 35: Accessories
Lubrication Accessories • Work the pedals and lubricate the moving parts with oil. Lubricate the cables for the brake and drive pedals with oil. Lubrication or other maintenance of optional equipment or accessories is not described in this manual. This equipment too, naturally, requires maintenance. -
Page 36: Links And Joints In The Cutting Adjustment
Lubrication Links and joints in the cutting Lubricate the hydrostatic cable with adjustment links • Lubricate the joints and bearings on the left side with oil. • Lubricate the links and the joints for the cutting height adjustment stay behind the right front wheel. •... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting Schedule
Troubleshooting schedule Problem Cause There is no fuel in the fuel tank Spark plug defective Engine does not start Faulty spark plug connections or interchanged cables Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line Fuel tank vent blocked Battery flat Poor contact affecting the battery terminal cable connections, ignition lock, or starter Power take off (PTO) activated Starter motor does not turn over the engine... -
Page 38: Electrical And Hydraulic Systems
ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS Electrical system Numbers correspond to: 1 Main fuse 20 A 2 Start relay 3 Microswitch, seat 4 Switch for the lights 5 Lights 6 Counter 7 Microswitch, hydrostatic transmission 8 Fuse holder 9 Ignition lock 10 Power outlet 38 –... -
Page 39: Hydraulic System
ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS Hydraulic System Keep the hydraulic system clean. Bear in mind that: • Thoroughly clean before the top-up cap is opened or any connector loosened. • Use clean containers when topping up the oil. • Only use pure oil that has been stored in a sealed container. •... -
Page 40: Storage
Storage Winter storage Guard At the end of the season, or if the machine is going to stand There is a cover to protect your machine during storage or idle for more than 30 days, it should immediately be made transport. -
Page 41: Technical Data
Technical data P524 Dimensions Unladen weight excluding cutting unit, kg/lb 412/908 Tyre dimensions 18 x 8,5 x 8 Air pressure, rear - front, kPa / bar / PSI 100/1,0/14,5 Engine Brand Kawasaki, V-Twin Model FX691V-KME09023 Nominal engine output, kW (see note 1) - Page 42 Technical data Technical data concerning the cutting unit Cutting unit Combi 103 Combi 112 Combi 122 Cutting width, mm/inch 1030/41 1120 / 44.1 1220 / 48 Cutting heights, 7 positions, mm/inch 25-80/0.98-3.15 25-80/0.98-3.15 25-80/0.98-3.15 Blade length, mm/inch 383/15.1 420 / 16,5 454 / 17.9 Width, mm 1120 / 44.1...
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Page 43: Dimensions
Technical data Dimensions 1145 mm 30° 2514 mm 1174 mm 2675 mm 765 mm 999 mm 977 mm 137 mm 1275 mm 370 mm 1924 mm Dimensions including cutting deck are measured with cutting deck Combi 122 attached. – 43 English... -
Page 44: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity (Applies to Europe only) Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares that the Husqvarna P524 ride-on mower, from 2011 serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate followed by the serial number), complies with the requirements of THE COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE:... - Page 48 Original instructions 1153985-26 ´®z+U§T¶6L¨ ´®z+U§T¶6L¨ 2017-10-12...