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Rider 16
Operator´s manual
Please read these instructions carefully and make sure
you understand them before using the machine.
101 91 33-95
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CONTENTS Operator’s Manual for Rider 16 Safety instructions .............................................. 3 Maintenance ...................................................... 20 General operation ............................................ 3 Maintenance schedule ................................... 20 Slope operation ................................................ 3 Dismantling of the machine hoods ................. 21 Children ............................................................ 3 Che
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. 1. Safety rules for USA Safe operation practices for ride-on mowers IMPORTANT! This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to ob- serve the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain I. General operation could overturn the machine. Tall grass can 1. Read, understand and follow all instructions in
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5. Never allow children to operate the machine. 6. Use extra care when approaching blind cor- ners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision. IV. Service 1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapours are explosive. a) Use only an approved container. b) Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refuelling. Do not smoke. Danger, keep hands and feet away c) Never refuel the machine
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INSTRUCTION Dear customer Thank you for choosing a Husqvarna Rider. Husqvarna Riders are built to a unique design with a front- mounted cutting unit and a patented rear-wheel steering system. Riders are designed for maximum efficiency even in small or confined areas. The closely grouped controls and pedal-operated hydrostatic transmission also contribute to the performance of this machine. We hope you will find this operator’s manual very useful. By following its instructions (on operation, serv
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Good service Husqvarna products are sold all over the world and only through servicing dealers. This is to ensure that you, the customer, get the best support and service. Before the machine is delivered it undergoes inspection and is adjusted by your dealer. When you need spare parts or advice on service issues, warranty terms, etc., contact: Engine Transmission This Operator’s Manual belongs to machine with serial number: Serial number The serial number can be found on the
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS These symbols are on the machine and in the operator’s manual. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. Read the operator’s manual N R Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Battery Choke Fuel Oil pressure Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Hydrostatic free wheel Use eye and hearing protection Parking brake Brake Warning Sound- Warning! Warning! Never drive across a slope European standard for level Rotating blades. Risk that the machine can ti
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RIDER 970 R R II D D E E R R 9 9 7 7 0 0 RIDER RIDER 850 850 R R R RID ID ID ID E E E E R R R R 8 8 8 8 5 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. This symbol implies that important safety rules are applicable. This is for your safety and the operating reliability of the machine. General use: • Make yourself familiar with the controls and how to stop quickly. • Read all the instructions in Operator’s Manual and on the machine before startin
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Watch out for traffic when working close to a road, or crossing one. • Be careful when rounding a fixed object so that the blades do not hit it. Never drive intentionally over a foreign object. • The machine is heavy and can cause very severe crush injuries. Be extra careful when loading it on a trailer or truck. • Be careful when pulling a load or using heavy equipment. a. Only use approved tow hooks. b. Limit the load to what you can manage safely. c. Do not make sharp tu
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R R RIDER ID ID E E R R 9 9 970 7 7 0 0 RIDER RIDER R R R RID ID ID ID E E E E R R R R 8 8 8 8 850 850 5 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not cut close to edges, ditches or banks. The machine can suddenly tip over if a wheel goes over the edge of a drop or a ditch, or if a bank gives way. • Do not cut wet grass. It is slippery and the tyres can loose their grip so that the machine slides. • Do not try to stabilise the machine by placing one foot on the ground. • Always keep the rider mowe
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R R R R RIDER RIDER ID ID ID D E E E E R R R R 8 8 8 8 850 850 5 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 I RIDER R R I I D D E E R R 970 9 9 7 7 0 0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Avoid overfilling. f fuel has been spilt on the Rider wipe it up and wait until it has evaporated before starting the engine. If fuel is spilt on clothes, change them. • Be extra careful when handling battery acid. Spilling acid on the skin can cause severe burn injuries. Rinse immediately with water. If acid gets into the eyes this can cause blindn
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PRESENTATION Presentation The power transmission from the engine is handled Congratulations on your choice of a top quality by a hydrostatic gear box which enables stepless product which you will enjoy for many years. variation of the speed with the foot pedals. There is one pedal for driving forwards and one These instructions describe the Rider 16. This rider pedal for reversing. mower is equipped with a 15.5 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine. 4 2 1 6 5 3 7 8 10 11 12 9 Location of the con
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PRESENTATION Throttle and Choke lever The engine speed is adjusted with the throttle control, and thereby also the rotation speed of the blades. The control is also used to activate the choke function. When the choke is used the engine receives a richer mixture of fuel and air, which simplifies cold start. Speed limiter 2 1 The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated with two pedals. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards and pedal (2) for reversing. WARNING! Make sure that branches do not obs
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PRESENTATION Cutting unit The Rider 16 can be fitted with four different cutting units. Rear ejector - 970 mm Side ejector - 970 mm BioClip - 900 mm, 1030 mm Lift lever for cutting unit The lift lever is used to set the cutting unit in trans- port or cutting position. If the lever is pulled back the unit will lift up and the blades will automatically stop rotating (transport position). If the lock button is pressed and the lever is moved forward the unit will be lowered and the blades will autom
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PRESENTATION Lever for adjustment of cutting height With this lever the cutting height can be adjusted to 9 different positions (4-90 mm, 45-80 mm Bioclip). Cutting unit with side/rear ejector, 40-90 mm. BioClip cutting unit, 45-95 mm. Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can be tipped forward. The seat can also be adjusted lengthways. Release the knobs under the seat and adjust it forwards or backwards to the required position. Lock the setting with the knobs. Fuelling T
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DRIVING • Read the safety instructions and information on the location and function of the controls before starting (see pages 7-14). • Conduct daily maintenance before starting (see maintenance schedule on page 20). Adjust the seat to the required position. Starting the engine 1. Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to locked position (transport posi- tion). 2. Apply the parking brake. This is done as follows: • Press down the brake pedal (1). 2 • Press in the lock button on
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DRIVING Warm engine: 4. Set the throttle control midway between position 2 1 and 2. 1 3 5. Turn the ignition key to start position. STOP START IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than about 5 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, wait about 10 seconds before trying again. 6. When the engine has started release the ignition key to neutral position. Push the throttle control to the required speed. For cutting 3/4 to full throttle. STOP START WARNING! Never run the engi
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DRIVING Driving the machine 1. Release the parking brake by pressing down the brake pedal. 2. Carefully press down one of the pedals until the 2 1 correct speed is reached. To drive forwards: press down pedal (1). To reverse: press down pedal (2). 3. Select the required cutting height (1-9) with the cutting height lever. To obtain a uniform cutting height it is important that the tyre pressures are equal on both front wheels (60 kPa). English – 17
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DRIVING 4. Push in the lock button on the lift lever and lower down the cutting unit. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The service-life of the drive belts increases considerably if the engine is run at low speed when engaging the blades. For this reason do not increase the throttle until the cutting unit has been lowered to the cutting position. Cutting tips • The best lawns are achieved if the grass is cut • Localise and mark stones and other fixed often. Mowing becomes more uniform and the objects to avo
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DRIVING WARNING! Never drive the machine on ground with a slope of more than 15°. Mow slopes upwards and downwards, never across. Avoid sudden changes in direction. MAX 15 Stopping the engine Preferably allow the engine to idle for a minute to obtain normal working temperature before stopping it if it has been working hard. 1. Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever back to the end position. 2. Pull back the throttle control and turn the ignition key to the STOP position. STOP START 3. W
