Husqvarna P 524 Operator's Manual page 12

• Do not use the safety belt if the ROPS is
disengaged.
• Always use the safety belt when the ROPS is
engaged.
• Make sure that the ROPS is correctly attached and
not damaged.
To do a check of the ignition lock
• Start and stop the engine to do a check of the
To start the engine, P 524 on page
ignition lock. See
17 and To stop the engine on page 20 .
• Make sure that the engine starts when you turn the
ignition key to START.
• Make sure that the engine stops immediately when
you turn the ignition key to STOP.
To do a check of the safety circuit
The safety circuit makes sure that the engine only starts
in some conditions. The drive on the blades must be
disengaged and the parking brake must be applied.
The safety circuit stops the blades if the operator does
not stay in the seat when the cutting deck is lowered.
• Do a check of the safety circuit daily.
• Try to start the engine with one of the conditions
above not obeyed. Change the conditions and try
again. If the safety circuit works, the engine does not
start.
• Engage the drive on the blades and lift from the seat.
If the safety circuit works, the blades in the cutting
deck stop.
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Note: If the safety circuit stops the blades, push the PTO
button in and pull it out again to start the blades.
To do a check of the speed limiter
• Release the forward pedal to brake.
• For more brake power, press the reverse pedal.
• Make sure that the forward and reverse pedals are
not blocked and can be operated freely.
• Make sure that the product brakes when the forward
pedal is released.
Parking brake
WARNING: If the parking brake does 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 do a check of the parking brake on page 26 .
See
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.
Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is
attached correctly and not damaged.
CAUTION: The muffler becomes very hot
during and after use and when the engine
operates at idle speed. Be careful near
flammable materials and/or fumes to prevent
fire.
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.
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