Test Running; Final Inspection - Husqvarna P524 Workshop Manual

Delivery and service

2.3 Test running

Fueling
Fill with gasoline. The engine should be run on
95-octane unleaded gasoline (not mixed with oil). It
can be beneficial to use environmentally adapted
alkylate gasoline.
WARNING!
Gasoline is highly flammable.
Take care and fill up outdoors.
WARNING!
Never run the engine indoors, in
confined or badly ventilated spaces.
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide.
Starting the Engine
Make sure the machine is in neutral position and
stationary on a level surface with the parking brake
released.
• Check the operation of the parking brake.
• Check driving forwards (1) and in reverse (2).
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• Check that the starter does not work when one
of the hydrostatic pedals is pressed.
• Make sure the starter motor does not work when
the parking brake is not applied.
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• Make sure the starter motor does not work when
the cutting deck drive switch, the PTO button, is
depressed.
• Check that the engine stops if the driver stands
from the seat when one of the hydrostatic pedals
is pressed.
• Check that the cutting deck works and that no
unusual sounds are heard.
• The cutting height can be adjusted to 6 different
positions with the lever (1).
• Make sure the cutting deck is in working
order, (2).
Speed control
Check the max engine speed with a Husqvarna
original tachometer. Make sure the max speed is
regulated to 3000 ± 75 rpm.

2.4 Final inspection

• Check the oil level in the hydraulic tank and top
up if necessary.
• Make sure there are no leaks, also engine oil
and fuel.
• Clean the machine as necessary, wipe away any
oil spill, fingerprints (steering wheel and
controls), dust and the like.
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