Hydrostatic Cable - Husqvarna P524 Workshop Manual

5.2.9 Hydrostatic cable

Tools
Combination wrench
Flat-blade screwdriver
Hydrostatic cable adjustment
The hydrostatic cable may require adjustment after
adjusting the tension of the pump belt.
The hydrostatic cable (left side) can be adjusted as
follows:
1. Take apart the ball joint, which is locked with a
locking spring.
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2. Make sure the forward drive pedal is depressed
fully.
3. Bend the vertical arm clockwise to the maximum
position and check that the ball and socket in the
ball joint are aligned.
4. Adjust the ball socket on the cable as required
so that it fits precisely over the ball on the lever
arm.
5. Screw the ball joint back 2 turns.
6. Assemble the ball joint.
7. Refit the ball joint lock spring.
8. Tighten the locking nut for the ball socket on the
cable.
NB!
Make sure the locking spring goes through
both holes in the ball socket.
Dimension
10 mm
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If adjustment of the hydrostatic cable is insufficient, a
further adjustment can be made with the cable
adjuster next to the hydraulic pump.
Loosen the locknuts (1) and adjust the play with the
adjustment screw (2).
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2
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Make sure the pump does not bottom when the
pedals are fully depressed.
Propulsion
English – 37