Checking And Adjusting The Steering Wires; Adjusting The Parking Brake - Husqvarna R 422Ts AWD Operator's Manual

Checking and adjusting the steering
wires
The steering is controlled by means of wires.
These can in time become slack, which implies that the
adjustment of the steering becomes altered.
Check and adjust the steering as follows:
1 Remove the frame plate by loosening the screws (2) and
lift the frame plate by the rear edge.
2 Check the tension of the steering wires by squeezing
them together by the arrows as illustrated. It should be
possible to push them together so that the distance
between them is half as much, without using unnecessary
force.
3 If necessary, the wires can be adjusted by tightening the
adjuster nuts on each side of the steering collar. Do not
over tighten the cables; they should only be drawn in
towards the steering collar.
4 Unscrew the belt shields and the side protectors. The
protectors are fitted on both sides of the machine.
Hold the cable, for example using an adjustable wrench,
so that it does not twist.
Maintenance
If the adjustment is only made on one side, the middle
position of the steering will be affected.
Check the wire tension on completion of the adjustment
as per item 2.
5 Screw on the belt shields and the side protectors.
Remember to use the right screws in each mounting.

Adjusting the parking brake

Check that the parking brake is adjusted correctly by placing
the machine on a slope with the front and rear axles
disengaged.
Apply and lock the parking brake. When the machine does not
stand still, the parking brake should be adjusted according to
the following.
1 Position the machine on flat ground.
2 Make sure the parking brake is released.
3 Remove the left-hand wing cover.
4 Loosen the locking nuts.
5 Adjust the play between the casing and the adjustment
screw to 1 mm (0.040") when one pulls the casing. This
gives a play on the pedal of approximately 40 mm.
6 Tighten the nuts carefully to prevent damaging the
adjuster screw.
7 The brake should be checked again after adjustment
8 Assemble the left-hand wing cover.
!
WARNING! A poorly adjusted parking brake
can result in reduced braking ability.
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