Service Position For The Cutting Unit; Placing In The Service Position - Husqvarna P 525D Operator's Manual

Service position for the cutting unit

The cutting head can be placed in the service position to
provide easy access for cleaning, repairs and servicing. In the
service position the cutting unit is raised and locked in the
vertical position.

Placing in the service position

1 Position the machine on flat ground. Apply the parking
brake.
2 Raise the cutting unit halfway.
3 Turn off the motor.
WARNING! Never leave the universal drive
!
shaft of the machine with one end loose. If
the engine is started, damage can occur.
4 Remove the lifting eyes from the cutting unit.
5 Start the engine and lower the cutting unit to the lowest
position (floating mode). The cutting unit now hangs free
at the back.
6 Turn off the motor.
7 Remove the service strut from the cutting unit.
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Maintenance
If it is the first time the service strut is removed, remove
the safety strap from the strut and place it in the storage
compartment under the seat.
8 Fit the service strut to the attachment under the base
plate. The attachment is highlighted in red.
9 Fit the other end of the strut to the attachment on the
cutting unit. Remove the pin and slide the strut across the
shaft which is marked red.
10 Release the pin so that it locks over the shaft.
11 Start the engine and raise the cutting unit to the service
position.