Operator’s Manual P 524 Please read the Operator’s Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
CONTENTS Contents CONTENTS Contents ....................................................................... SERVICE JOURNAL Delivery Service ........................................................... After the first 8 hours ................................................... INTRODUCTION Dear Customer! ............................................................ Driving and Transport on Public Roads ........................ Towing ..........................................................................
SERVICE JOURNAL Delivery Service 1 Charge the battery for 4 hours at max. 3 amperes. 2 Check and adjust the air pressure in the front and rear tyres (100 kPa/1.0 bar/14.5 PSI). 3 Adjust the cutting deck: 11 Inform the customer about: The need and advantages of following the service schedule. The transmission guarantee is only valid if the synchronisation of the front and rear wheels has been checked and adjusted in compliance with the service schedule.
INTRODUCTION Dear Customer! Thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna Rider. Husqvarna Riders have been designed according to a unique concept with a front mounted cutting deck and patented rear wheel steering. The Rider is built to give maximum efficiency even in small and confined areas. Collected controls and a hydrostatic transmission controlled by pedals also contribute to the machine’s performance. This Operator’s Manual is a valuable document. Following the instructions (use, service, maintenance, etc.
INTRODUCTION Proper Service Husqvarna’s products are sold all over the world and ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the product is delivered, the machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your dealer, see the certificate in the “Delivery Service” on page 3. When you need spare parts or support concerning service, warranty issues, etc.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols These symbols can be found on the rider and in the operator’s manual. WARNING! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the Operator’s Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: • Noise emission to surroundings in accordance with the directive of the European Community. The machine's emissions are set out in the chapter Technical data and on the decal.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Switch off the engine and remove the ignition cable before carrying out repairs or maintenance Checking the Engine Oil Level Check the transmission oil level Lift up the cutting deck Apply the parking brake Use the choke if the engine is cold Disengage the parking brake before driving English –7
WHAT IS WHAT? 1 2 19 18 17 3 4 5 6 16 7 15 8 9 10 14 13 Placement of controls 1 Accelerator for driving forwards 11 Hood lock 2 Accelerator for reversing 12 Rear bypass valve 3 Switch for the lights 13 Product and serial number plate 4 Cutting height adjustment lever 14 Fuel cap 5 Lever for hydraulic lift of attachments 15 Seat adjustment 6 PTO button 16 Front bypass valve 7 Throttle control 17 Hour meter 8 Choke Lever 18 Parking brake 9 Ignition lock 19 Lock button fo
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions • Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys, steel wire, etc. that may become caught in the blades and thrown out. • Stop the engine and prevent it from starting before you clean the discharge deck. • Beware of the discharge deck and do not point it at any one. • Stop the engine and prevent it from starting before you clean the cutting deck. • Remember that the driver is responsible for dangers or accidents. • Never carry passengers.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING! The muffler contains chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these chemicals if the muffler should break. ! WARNING! The engine emits carbon monoxide, which is a colourless, poisonous gas. Do not use the machine in enclosed spaces. • Only use the machine in daylight or in other well-lit conditions. Keep the machine at a safe distance from holes or other irregularities in the ground. Pay attention to other possible risks.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes, and if it proves necessary, turn slowly and gradually downward, if possible. Drive slowly. Do not turn the wheel sharply. • Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows, holes, and bumps. It is easier for the machine to overturn on uneven ground. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Never allow children to operate the machine. • Be particularly careful near corners, bushes, trees or other objects that block your view.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • If leaks arise in the fuel system, the engine must not be started until the problem has been resolved. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting. • Store the machine and fuel in such a way that there is no risk of leaking fuel or fuel vapour leading to injury. • Never make adjustments with the engine running.
PRESENTATION Presentation Choke Lever Congratulations on your choice of an excellent quality product that will give you great pleasure for many years. This operator's manual describes P524. The machines are equipped with a four-stroke V-Twin engine from Kawasaki. The choke lever is used for cold starts in order to provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture. For cold starts, the lever shall be moved backwards to its endpoint.
PRESENTATION Chronometer Cutting deck The chronometer shows how many hours the engine has been running. P524 can be fitted with the Combi 112 and Combi 122 cutting decks. Any time when the engine is not running but the ignition is switched on is not registered. The last digit shows tenths of an hour (6 minutes). The Combi-unit, equipped with a CombiClip plug, finely chops the cuttings to fertiliser. Without the CombiClip plug the unit works in the same way as a rear ejection unit.
PRESENTATION PTO blades on/off To make the cutters rotate the cutting deck must be lowered in the mowing position and the “PTO” button activated (pulled up). The seat springs can be adjusted by moving the rubber blocks in their brackets on the underside of the seat. Set both blocks in the front, centre or rear positions. Refuelling Cutting height adjustment lever Using the lever, the cutting height can be adjusted to 6 different positions.
PRESENTATION Lights and power outlet Bypass valves Lights The hydraulic pressure must be released in order for the machine to be moved when the engine is shutoff. The hydraulic pressure is opened and closed using a bypass valve. Should you attempt to drive the machine without hydraulic pressure it will not move. The drive on the axle is disengaged when one of the valves is open. P 524 has 2 valves, one for the front axle and one for the rear axle.
DRIVING Mowing Tips Before Starting • Read the safety instructions and information concerning the placement of controls and functions before starting. • Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in the Maintenance schedule. IMPORTANT! The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves, grass or dirt. Impaired cooling of the engine. Risk of major engine damage.
DRIVING 4 Move the throttle to the middle position. 5 If the engine is cold, the choke control shall be moved backwards to its end position. 7 When the engine starts, immediately release the ignition key so that it returns to the neutral position. IMPORTANT! Do not run the starter motor for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, wait about 15 seconds before trying again. 6 8 Move the choke lever gradually forward once the engine has started.
DRIVING IMPORTANT! If the temperature is below 0° C the machine must be warmed upp for at least 10 minutes to heat up the hydraulic oil and the transmission. Otherwise there is a risk that the transmission breaks and the service life is reduced. Starting the engine with a weak battery ! Remove the cables in the reverse order • The BLACK cable is removed from the chassis and then the fully charged battery. • Finally the RED cable from both batteries.
DRIVING 4 Select the required cutting height (1-6) using the cutting height lever. Stopping the Engine If the engine has been worked hard, it is preferable to let the engine idle for a minute so it is running at its normal working temperature when it is stopped. Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there is a risk of carbon build-up on the spark plugs. 5 Start the blades by activating the PTO button.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the rider. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorised service workshop.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Daily maintenance before starting Weekly maintenance3) At least once a year Maintenance interval in hours 10 40 100 200 Tighten the nuts and screws O Checking and adjusting the throttle cable X Clean the air filter.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning Front cover Clean the machine directly after use. It is much easier to wash off grass cuttings before they dry. Loosen the lock with the back of the ignition key or other tool and remove the front cover. Oily dirt can be removed using a cold degreasing agent. Spray on a thin layer. Rinse at normal water pressure. The front cover is secured to the unit frame with two hooks. Do not direct the jet towards electrical components or bearings.
MAINTENANCE Left-hand wing cover Remove the bolts holding the wing cover and lift off the cover. 3 Remove the left-hand wing cover, see “Left-hand wing cover” on page 24. 4 Loosen the locking nuts. 5 Adjust the play between the casing and the adjustment screw to 1 mm (0.040") when pulling the casing. This gives a play on the pedal of approximately 40 mm. 6 Tighten the nuts moderately to avoid damaging the threads. 7 The brake should be checked again after the adjustment has been made.
MAINTENANCE 4 Push the new filter into the hose ends. If necessary, a soap solution can be applied to the ends of the filter to simplify assembly. 5 Move the hose clamps back toward the filter. 3 Remove the filter cartridge from the filter housing. 4 Clean the filter by knocking the filter against a hard surface and blow with compressed air from the inside. Never brush the dirt away. Change air filter if it is very dirty.
MAINTENANCE Ignition system Checking the safety system The engine is equipped with an electronic ignition system. Only the spark plugs require maintenance. The rider is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions. Recommended spark plug, see “Technical Data” on page 45. The engine must only be possible to start when the following conditions are met: IMPORTANT! • Blades shut off, PTO not activated. The wrong spark plug type can damage the engine.
MAINTENANCE 5 Lift out the bulbs from the insert. 6 Insert the new bulbs. Make sure you use your thumb to support the front. 7 Refit the cables, lamp insert and the cover in the reverse order. Checking the tyre pressures The tyre pressure must be 100 kPa / 1.0 bar / 14.5 PSI for the front and rear wheels. Main fuse The main fuse is placed in a detachable holder under the battery. Type: Flat pin fuse, 20 A.
MAINTENANCE Check the air duct, located on the inside of the engine cover, ensure it is clean and does not rub against the cooling air intake. Assembly 1 Fit a new cutting deck belt according to the belt position diagram. 2 Assemble in the reverse order. Make sure the cutting deck belt sits correctly in the adjuster pulley. 3 Reinsert the lifting chain and lock it with the rod so that one chain link is visible. 4 Reset the cutting deck from service position to mowing position.
MAINTENANCE Assembling the cutting deck ! 7 Secure the springs on the adjuster pulley. WARNING! Wear protective glasses when assembling the cutting deck. The springs that tension the belt can fly off and cause personal injury. 1 Place the machine on a flat surface and apply the parking brake. Check that the lever for setting the cutting height is in the lowest position, position 1. 2 Push the equipment frame down and place the catch against the frame. Fit the front cover.
MAINTENANCE Checking and adjusting the cutting deck’s ground pressure Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting deck In order to achieve the best mowing result the cutting deck should follow the ground without touching it too heavily. 1 Remove the front cover and the right-hand wing cover, see “Dismantling the Rider covers” on page 23. Pressure is adjusted using a screw and spring on each side of the Rider. 2 Loosen the nuts on the parallel strut.
MAINTENANCE 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). ! 4 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. WARNING! Wear protective glasses when dismantling the cutting deck.
MAINTENANCE 2 Open the lock for the track rod bolt. 7 Loosen the spring that tensions the V-belt and wriggle the belt off. Remove the bolt so the track rod is released in one end. Attach a new belt in the reverse order. Inspecting the blades It is important that the blades are undamaged and wellground to give the best mowing result. Check that the blades’ mounting bolts are tightened. 3 Unscrew the bolt holding the cutting deck frame bracket.
LUBRICATION Key to symbols in lubrication chart Filter replacement General Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication. When lubricating with an oilcan, it ought to be filled with engine oil. Oil Change When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise stated, grease 503 98 96-01 or another chassis or ball bearing grease offering good corrosion protection shall be used. Level check With daily use, the Rider should be lubricated twice weekly.
LUBRICATION Accessories • Lubrication or other maintenance of optional equipment or accessories is not described in this manual. This equipment too, naturally, requires maintenance. See the manuals for the respective accessories for instructions. Work the pedals and lubricate the moving parts with an oil can. Lubricate the cables to the brake and drive pedals with an oil can. Lubricating the cables Grease both ends of the cables and move the controls to end stop positions when lubricating.
LUBRICATION Chain in the frame tunnel Remove the frame plate by loosening the four screws. Lubricate the chain in the frame tunnel with an oil can or chain lubricant spray for motorcycles. Throttle and choke cables, lever bearings • Remove right wing cover, see “Dismantling the Rider covers” on page 23. Open the engine cover. • Lubricate the cables’ free ends with the oil can, even those by the engine. • Move the controls to the end points and lubricate again.
LUBRICATION Checking the hydraulic system’s oil level Checking the oil level in the transmission The oil and filter should be changed by an authorised service representative, as described in the Workshop Manual. Work on the system entails particular demands on cleanliness and the system must be vented before the machine is used. • Check that there is oil in the transmission with the dipstick. • The oil level should be between the markings on the dipstick.
LUBRICATION Tighten the dipstick correctly before starting the engine. Start and run the engine at idling speed for approx. 30 seconds. Turn off the engine. Wait 30 seconds and check the oil level. If necessary fill so that the oil comes up to the FULL mark on the dipstick. Check the oil level in the engine, top up if necessary.
LUBRICATION Joint bearing Lubricate the joint bearing at the centre. Lubricate with grease gun until grease appears. Connecting rod • 2 grease nipples, one on each side. Lubricate with grease gun until grease appears.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Problem Starter turns but the engine does not start Cause Fuel tank empty Faulty spark plugs Faulty spark plug connections or interchanged cables Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line Fuel filter blocked Starter does not turn the engine Discharged battery Bad contact between the cable and battery Main fuse blown.
ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS Electrical system 1 2 3 10 9 4 5 6 7 8 Numbers correspond to: 1 Main fuse 20 A 2 Start relay 3 Microswitch, seat 4 Switch for the lights 5 Lights 6 Hour meter 7 Microswitch, hydrostatic transmission 8 Fuse holder 9 Ignition lock 10 Power outlet 40 – English
ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS GND GND Wiring diagram English – 41
ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS 42 – English
ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS Hydraulic System Keep the hydraulic system clean. Remember to: • Thoroughly clean before the top-up cap is opened or any connector loosened. • Use clean containers when topping up the oil. • Only use pure oil that has been stored in a sealed container. • Do not reuse drained oil. • Change the oil and filter according to the intervals specified in Maintenance Schedule.
STORAGE Winter storage Guard At the end of the mowing season, the Rider should be readied for storage, likewise if it will not be in use for more than 30 days. Fuel allowed to stand for long periods of time (30 days or more) can leave sticky residues that can clog the carburettor and disrupt engine function. There is a cover to protect your machine during storage or transport. Contact your dealer for a demonstration. Fuel stabilizers are an acceptable option as regards sticky residues during storage.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical Data Dimensions P 524 Length without cutting deck, mm/ft 2050/6.73 Width without cutting deck, mm/ft 980/3.22 Height, mm/ft 1150/3.77 Operating weight without cutting deck, kg/lb 385/849 Wheel base, mm/ft 1000/3.29 Track width, front, mm/ft 765 / 2,5 Track width, rear, mm/ft 765 / 2,5 Tyre dimensions 18 x 8.5 - 8 Air pressure, front, kPa/bar/PSI 100/1.0/14.5 Air pressure, rear, kPa/bar/PSI 100/1.0/14.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data concerning the cutting deck Cutting deck C 112 C 122 1120 / 44.1 1220 / 48 25-80/0.98-3.15 25-80 / 0.98-3.15 420 / 16.5 454 / 17.9 Width, mm 1220 / 48 1330 / 52.4 Weight, kg/lb 56 / 123.
TECHNICAL DATA EU Declaration of Conformity (only applies to Europe) Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel.: +4636146500, declares under sole responsibility that Husqvarna P 524 Riders dating from 2011 serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), complies with the requirements of the COUNCIL'S DIRECTIVE: of May 17, 2006 “relating to machinery” 2006/42/EG of December 15, 2004 “relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 2004/108/EG.
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