Cleaning; Removing Of The Machine Hoods; Checking And Adjusting The Steering Wires - Husqvarna Rider 318 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Clean the machine directly after use. It is much easier to wash
off grass cuttings before they dry.
Oily dirt can be removed using a cold degreasing agent.
Spray on a thin layer.
Rinse at normal water pressure.
Do not direct the jet towards electrical components or
bearings.
Do not rinse hot surfaces such as the engine and exhaust
system.
It is recommended that you start the engine and run the
mower for a short period after cleaning, so that any remaining
water is blown off.
Lubricate the machine if necessary after cleaning. Carry out
extra lubrication when the bearings have been exposed to a
degreaser or a water jet.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Avoid using a high pressure washer or a steam cleaner.
There is a major risk of water penetrating into bearings and
electrical connections. Corrosion attack can result, which will
lead to running problems. Cleaning additives generally
aggravate the damage.

Removing of the machine hoods

Engine cover
The engine becomes accessible for service when the engine
cover is opened.
Fold the seat forward, loosen the snap lock under the seat
and fold the cover backwards.
Front cover
Release the clip on the front hood and lift off the fender.
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Maintenance
Right-hand fender
Remove the accelerator knob (1), screws (2 and 3), and
remove the cover.
Left-hand fender
Loosen the screws holding the wing cover and lift off the
cover.
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:
• Remove the frame plate by loosening the two screws.
• 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.
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