Checking And Adjusting The Steering Wires; Adjusting The Parking Brake - Husqvarna Rider 213 C Owner'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.
5 Hold the cable, for example using an adjustable wrench,
so that it does not twist.
If you only tension one side the steering wheel's centre
position may change.
6 Check the wire tension on completion of the adjustment
as per item 2.
7 Screw on the belt shields and the side protectors.
Remember to use the right screws in each mounting.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Adjusting the parking brake

Rider 213 C, Rider 216
Check that the brake is correctly adjusted by placing the
machine on a slight downhill slope with the clutch disengaged
and activating the brake.
When the machine does not stand still, the brake should be
adjusted according to the following.
1 Loosen the locking nuts (1).
2 Tension the cable using the adjuster screw (2) until the
play in the cable is taken up.
3 Tighten the locking nuts (1).
4 The brake should be checked again after adjustment
WARNING! A poorly adjusted brake can
!
result in reduced braking ability.
Rider 216 AWD
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 Remove the left-hand wing cover.
2 Loosen the locking nuts (1).
3 Tension the cable using the adjuster screw (2) until the
play in the cable is taken up.
4 Tighten the locking nuts (1).
5 The brake should be checked again after adjustment
6 Assemble the left-hand wing cover.
WARNING! A poorly adjusted parking brake
!
can result in reduced braking ability.
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