Husqvarna P 525D, P 520D manual Starting the engine with a weak battery, Connecting the jump leads

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STARTING ENGINE

Starting the engine with a weak battery

WARNING! Lead-acid batteries produce

!explosive gases. Avoid sparks, open ﬂames and smoking close to batteries. Always wear protective glasses in the vicinity of batteries.

If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged.

When jump leads are used for emergency starting, follow the procedure below:

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONYour Rider is equipped with a 12-volt system with negative earth. The other vehicle must also have a 12-volt system with negative earth. Do not use your Rider battery to start other vehicles.

Connecting the jump leads

•Connect each end of the red cable to the POSITIVE pole

(+) on each battery, exercise care not to short circuit any of the ends against the chassis.

•Connect one end of the black cable to the NEGATIVE pole (-) on the fully charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the black cable to a good CHASSIS EARTH, away from the fuel tank and the 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.

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Contents 520D 525D EnglishContents Pre-delivery service After the ﬁrst 25 hoursDriving and transport on public roads IntroductionDear Customer TowingGood service KEY to Symbols SymbolsWhat is WHAT? Location of the controlsInsure your Rider Safety InstructionsSafety instructions General useDriving on slopes This is what you doMaintenance ChildrenTransport Presentation Lifting the Cutting Unit Transport Position Adjusting the cutting heightLever for hydraulic lift of attachments Lowering the Unit Mowing PositionSeat Lights and power outletSafety instructions Fueling Instrument panel Bypass valvesRops Roll Over Protective Structure Auxiliary lift systemBefore starting Starting and driving when coldStarting Engine Start the engineStarting the engine with a weak battery Connecting the jump leadsRemove the cables in the reverse order Braking DrivingDriving the Rider Stop the engineCutting tips Other objects which can be thrown out by the bladesMaintenance schedule 800Starting Completed Cleaning Removing of the machine hoodsChecking the engine’s cooling air intake Replacement of fuel ﬁlter Adjustment of pump and alternator beltAdjusting the parking brake Change pump and alternator beltCleaning the ﬁlter cover Cleaning the air ﬁlterCleaning the engine and mufﬂer Replacing the air ﬁlterMain fuse Check the safety systemReplacing the light bulbs Checking the tyre pressureCheck the battery Cutting Unit ComponentsFitting the cutting head Lift arms move with great force when Pins are loosened. Observe caution to avoidRemoving the cutting unit Trapping your handService position for the cutting unit Placing in the service positionCutting height and tilt angle adjustment Restoring from service positionCutting height Removing the BioClip plug Replacing the cutting unit beltsChecking the blades Tilt angleAdjustment of PTO belts Change PTO beltsChange coolant Glycol Water Freezing pointLubrication schedule GeneralCutting unit bevel gear AccessoriesPivot wheel bearings Universal drive shaft jointsSteering cylinder Drive shaft front support bearingDrive shaft rear support bearing Joint bearingReplacing the engine oil Changing the oil ﬁlterCheck the hydraulic system oil level Drained directly after stopping the engineDriver seat Knobs for setting the cutting heightLubricate the parking brake wire Lubricating the cablesStarter motor does not turn over the engine Problem Procedure Engine does not startEngine seems to have no power Engine does not run smoothlyBattery does not charge Engine overheatsUneven mowing Electrical System Wiring diagram P 520D Electrical System Electrical System Electrical System Electrical System Electrical System Wiring diagram P525 D Electrical System Electrical System Electrical System Electrical System Electrical System Service Winter storageGuard Technical Data EC-declaration of conformity Applies to Europe only Sound levels see noteVibration levels see note 1154837-26 ´z+Vsh¶6¨ ´z+Vsh¶6¨ Original instructions