Assembly; Assembling The Handlebar And Throttle; Transport Position, Handlebar - Husqvarna 555FX Operator's Manual

Assembling the handlebar and
throttle
CAUTION! Some models have the throttle handle fitted at
the factory.
• Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle.
• Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the
handlebar, (see diagram).
• Align the screw hole in the throttle handle with the hole
in the handlebar.
• Refit the screw in the hole in the rear of the throttle
handle.
• Screw the screw through the handle and handlebar.
Tighten it.
• Unscrew the knob from the handlebar mounting.
• Position the handlebar as shown. Fit the mounting
components and tighten the knob lightly.
• Put on the harness and hang the machine from the
support hook. Now make a final adjustment so that

ASSEMBLY

the machine is in a comfortable working position when
it hangs from the harness.
• Tighten the knob.

Transport position, handlebar

• The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the
shaft for easier transportation and storage.
• Loosen the knob. Turn the handlebar clockwise so that
the throttle handle rests against the engine.
• Now twist the handlebar around the shaft. Tighten the
knob.
• Fit the transport guard to the cutting attachment.
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