Releasing The Service Position; Replacing The Cutting Deck's Belts - Husqvarna P 524 Operator's Manual

3 Remove the front cover by loosening the pin. (Complete
instructions for the service position can be found on the
inside of the front cover).
WARNING!
!
Wear protective glasses when dismantling
the cutting deck. The springs that tension
the belt can fly off and cause personal injury.
4 Loosen the spring on the cutting deck's belt idler.
Loosen the cutting height cable and insert the holder.
WARNING! Observe caution to avoid
!
trapping your hand.
5 Remove the cutting deck's drive belt. Place the belt in
such a way to prevent it from being crushed.
MAINTENANCE
6 Grip the front edge of the cutting deck and pull forwards
until it stops.
7 Lift the cutting deck until it stops and a clicking sound is
heard. The cutting deck locks automatically in the vertical
position.

Releasing the 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 adjuster. Make
sure the belt sits on the right side on the belt pulley.
4 Fit the front cover.

Replacing the cutting deck's belts

!
On these cutting decks with collision-proof blades, the blades
are driven by one V-belt. Do as follows to replace the V-belt:
1 Dismantle the cutting deck, see "Removing the cutting
deck" on page 29.
WARNING!
Protect your hands with gloves when
working with the blades.
There is a risk of crush injuries when
working with the belt.
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