Husqvarna 524R Operator's Manual page 22

Maintenance
Examine the transport guard for damage and make sure that it can be attached
correctly.
Examine the engine, the fuel tank and the fuel lines for leaks.
Clean the air filter. Replace it if it is damaged.
Do a check of the engine oil level.
Tighten nuts and screws.
Examine the starter and the starter rope for damages.
Examine the vibration damping units for damages and cracks.
Examine the spark plug. Refer to
place the spark plug if it is necessary. Make sure that the spark plug is fitted with
a suppressor.
Clean the cooling system.
Clean or replace the spark arrester screen.
Clean the external surface of the carburetor and the area around it.
Make sure that the bevel gear is filled correctly with grease, see
bevel gear on page 24 . If not, use Husqvarna bevel gear grease.
Examine the fuel filter for contamination and the fuel hose for cracks and other
defects. Replace if it is necessary.
Examine all cables and connections.
Examine the clutch, clutch springs and clutch drum for wear. Replace it if it is
necessary.
Replace the spark plug. Make sure that the spark plug is fitted with a suppres-
sor.
Clean or replace the spark arrester screen.
Replace the engine oil.
To adjust the idle speed
Your Husqvarna product is made to specifications that
decrease harmful emissions.
1. Make sure that the air filter is clean and the air filter
cover is attached before you adjust the idle speed.
2. Adjust the idle speed with the idle speed screw T
which is identified with "T" mark.
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To examine the spark plug on page 24 . Re-
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To lubricate the
a) Turn the idle speed screw T clockwise until the
cutting attachment starts to rotate.
b) Turn the idle speed screw T counterclockwise
until the cutting attachment stops.
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