Adjusting The Parking Brake; Checking The Throttle Wire; Checking The Choke Wire; Replacement Of Fuel Filter - Husqvarna P524 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the parking brake

WARNING! A poorly adjusted parking brake
!
can result in reduced braking ability.
Make sure the parking brake is properly adjusted by placing
the machine on a slope.
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.

Checking the throttle wire

Check that the engine responds to the throttle control and that
the correct engine speed is achieved at full throttle.
If doubts arise, contact your service representative.

Checking the choke wire

If the engine is producing black smoke or is difficult to start
then the choke wire (upper wire) may be incorrectly adjusted.
If doubts arise, contact your service representative.
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Maintenance
Replacement of fuel filter
Replace the fuel filter every 100 running hours (once per
season) or more frequently if it is clogged.
Replace the filter as follows:
1 Open the engine cover.
2 Move the hose clips away from the filter. Use a pair of flat
pliers.
3 Pull off the filter from the hose ends.
4 Press the new filter into the ends of the hoses. If
necessary apply liquid detergent to the ends of the filter to
facilitate connection.
5 Push the hose clips back on the filter and tighten.
Checking the fuel pump's air filter
Check regularly that the fuel pump's air filter is free from dirt.
The filter can when necessary be cleaned with a brush.
• Remove the screws and open the pump, no hoses need
be removed.
• Replace the pump on the console.