Husqvarna P524 - Adjusting Cutting Unit Parallelism; Replacing Cutting Unit Belts

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Maintenance
Adjusting the parallelism of the
cutting unit
1 Remove the front hood.
2 Undo the nuts on the lift strut.
3 Screw out (extend) the stay to raise the rear edge of the
cover. Screw in (shorten) the stay to lower the rear edge
of the cover.
4 Tighten the nuts after adjustment.
5 On completion of the adjustment the unit’s parallelism
should be re-checked.
6 Fit the front cover.
7 On completion of the adjustment the unit’s parallelism
should be re-checked.
Replacing the cutting unit belts
On these cutting units with collision-proof blades, the blades
are driven by one V-belt. Do as follows to change the V-belt:
1 Remove the cutting unit.
2 Open the lock for the track rod bolt.
3 Unscrew the bolt holding the unit frame bracket.
4 Remove the lock and pass the unit frame out.
5 Remove the two bolts on the unit frame.
6 Remove the screws on the cutting cover. Lift the unit frame
and remove the cutting unit cover.
7 Loosen the spring that tensions the V-belt and pry off the
belt.
Assemble the parts in the reverse order.
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WARNING! Protect your hands with gloves.
There is a risk of crush injuries when
working with the belt.