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Rider 11/13
Rider 11 Bio/13 Bio
Operator´s manual
Please read these instructions carefully and make sure
you understand them before using the machine.
101 91 58-26
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CONTENTS Operator’s Manual for Rider 11 and Rider 13 Rider 11 Bio and Rider 13 Bio Introduction ......................................................... 2 Maintenance ...................................................... 19 Driving and transport on public roads .............. 2 Maintenance schedule ................................... 19 Towing .............................................................. 2 Dismantling of the machine hoods ................. 20 Use..............................
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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 (certain models) also contribute to the performance of this machine. We hope you will find this operator’s manual very useful. By following its instructions (o
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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 R N Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Battery Choke Fuel Oil pressure Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Hydrostatic free wheel Use eye and Clutch in Clutch out Parking brake Brake Clutch Warning hearing protection Soundlevel Warning! Warning! Never drive across a slope European standard for Rotating blad
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RIDER 970 R RID ID 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 starting
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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. Children Tragic accidents ca
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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. If 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 blind
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PRESENTATION Presentation Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio has an in-line gearbox Congratulation on your choice of a first-class quality with five forward gears and one reverse gear. product. This manual describes four models that are fitted with engines from Briggs & Stratton of 10.5 and On the Rider 13 and Rider 13 Bio the power trans- 12.5 horsepower respectively. mission from the engine is handled by a hydrostatic gearbox which enables stepless variation of the speed. 4 2 1 6 5 3 13 12 7 8 9
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PRESENTATION RIDER 11 / 11 BIO 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. Clutch pedal The clutch pedal disengages the engine and stops forward movement. The blades are not affected by the clutch pedal. Brake pedal / Parking brake The brake pedal
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RIDER 850 PRESENTATION RIDER 13/13 BIO 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 The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated 2 1 with two pedals. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards and pedal (2) for reversing. WARNING! Make sur
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RIDER 850 PRESENTATION Cutting unit Rider 11 and Rider 13 have a cutting unit with rear ejection, i.e. the grass cuttings are thrown out behind the cutting unit. Rider 11 Bio and Rider 13 Bio have a twin-blade BioClip cutting unit. 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
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PRESENTATION Lever for adjustment of cutting height With this lever the cutting height can be adjusted to 9 different positions. Cutting unit with rear ejection, 40-90 mm. BioClip cutting unit, 45-95 mm. Rider 13 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 adjustment with the wheels. Fuelling The engine should be
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DRIVING Before starting • Read the safety instructions and information on the location and function of the controls before starting (see pages 5–13). • Conduct daily maintenance before starting (see maintenance schedule on page 19). Adjust the seat to the required position. Starting the engine 1. Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever back- wards to locked position (transport position). 2. Apply the parking brake. This is done as follows: 2 • Press down the brake pedal (1). • Press in the
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DRIVING Cold engine: 4. Push the throttle control to position 3 (choke position). In this position the engine receives a 2 richer mixture so that the engine starts more 1 easily. 3 Warm engine: 5. Set the throttle control midway between position 1 and 2. 2 1 3 6. 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. English – 15
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RIDER 850 DRIVING 7. 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 engine indoors, in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. The exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon monoxide. Driving the machine 1. Release the parking brake by pressing down the brake pedal. Rider 13 2. For Rider 13 and Rider 13 Bio Carefully press down one of the pedals until the 1 2 corre
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DRIVING 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). 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 lower
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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. Hill start, manual gearbox 1. Press down the parking brake. 2. Push the throttle control to 3/4 position to full MAX 15° throttle position. 3. Push down the clutch and engage first gear. 4. Carefully release the clutch. 5. When the engine starts to pull, release the parking brake. Stopping the engine Preferably allow the engine to id
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machine. For the items which are not described in these instructions go to an authorised service workshop. Maintenance interval Daily in hours mainte- Maintenance Page nance 25 50 100 before start Check the engine’s oil level 35 Check the engine’s cooling air inlet 28 Check the fuel pump’s air filter 26 Check the steering wires 22 Check the brakes 23 Check the battery 26 Check
