Cutting Deck - Husqvarna P524 Workshop Manual

Cutting system

5.7.2 Cutting deck

Service position for cutting deck
In order to provide good accessibility for cleaning,
repair and servicing, the cutting deck can be set in
the service position.
The service position means that the cutting deck is
raised and locked in the vertical position.
Placing in the service position
1. Put the machine in a level position. Apply the
parking brake.
2. Make sure the cutting deck is in the raised
position.
3. Remove the front cover by loosening the clasp.
(Complete instructions for the service position can
be found on the inside of the front cover).
WARNING!
Use protective goggles when
assembling and dismantling the
cutting deck. The spring keeping the
belt under tension can break and
cause personal injury.
4. Loosen the spring on the cutting deck's belt
tension pulley.
5. Loosen the cutting height cable.
6. Lifting the cutting deck's drive belt. Place the belt
in such a way to prevent it from being crushed.
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7. Grip the front edge of the cutting deck and pull
forwards until it stops.
8. Lift the cutting deck until it stops and a clicking
sound is heard. The cutting deck locks
automatically in the vertical position.
Return from service position
1. Grip the front edge of the cutting edge and loosen
the lock. Lower and slide in the cutting agent.
2. Replace the cutting height cable and the cutting
deck belt.
3. Tension the cutting deck belt with the belt
tensioner. Make sure the belt sits on the right
side on the belt pulley.
4. Fit the front cover.