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Operator′s manual
Rider 11 R Rider 11 C Rider 13 C
Rider 16 C AWD Rider 16 C
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure y ou
understand the instructions before using the machine.
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CONTENTS Ignition system ............................................................. 26 Contents Fuses ........................................................................... 26 CONTENTS Check the safety system .............................................. 27 Contents ...................................................................... 2 Checking the engine’s cooling air intake ...................... 29 INTRODUCTION Checking and adjustme
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INTRODUCTION 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 instruction
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INTRODUCTION 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. For example, before this machine was delivered it was inspected and adjusted by your dealer. See the certificate in the Service Journal in this manual. When you need spare parts or advice on service issues, warranty terms, etc., contact: This Operator’s Manual belongs to machine with Engine Transmiss
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Service journal Pre-delivery service 1 1a. Dry-charged battery (506788801) Top up battery with acid and charge for four hours. 1b. Wet-charged battery (510138501) Charge the battery for 4 hours at max. 3 amp. 2 Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional equipment. 3 Check and adjust tyre pressure (60 Kpa, 0.6 bar, 9 PSI). 4 Adjust cutting unit: Adjust lift springs (effective weight of cutting unit should be 12-15kg / 26.5-33 lb). Adjust cutting unit so that rear edge is about
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KEY TO SYMBOLS Ignition Symbols These symbols are on the machine and in the instructions. Hydrostatic freewheel WARNING! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Clutch in Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Clutch out Always wear: • Approved hearing protection Parking brake This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives. Brake Reverse Clut
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KEY TO SYMBOLS Starting instructions Check the engine’s oil level Check the hydrostat’s oil level Lift up the cutting unit Apply and lock the parking brake. If the engine is cold, use the choke Release the parking brake before driving Switch off the engine and take off the ignition cable before repairs or maintenance English – 7
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Stop the engine and prevent the engine from being Safety instructions started until you have cleaned the outlet channel. These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. • Look out for the ejector and do not direct it towards anyone. Insure your Rider • Stop the engine and prevent it from starting before you • Check the insurance coverage for your new Rider. clean the cutting unit. • Contact your insurance company. • Remember that the d
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Driving on slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk of the driver losing control of the machine or of it overturning is the greatest; this can result in serious injury or death. All slopes demand extra care. If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you feel unsure, do not mow it. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not drive down slopes with the unit raised. This is what you do • Remove obstacles such as stones, branches, etc. • Mow upwar
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery, and tyres can lose Maintenance their grip so that the machine skids. • Stop the engine. Prevent starting by removing the ignition • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on cable from the spark plug or remove the ignition key the ground. before making any adjustments or carrying out • When cleaning the chassis, the machine may never be maintenance. driven near verges or ditches. • Never fill the fuel tank
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Be especially careful when handling battery acid. Acid on • The blades are sharp and can cause cuts. Wrap the the skin can cause serious corrosive injuries. In the event blades or wear protective gloves when handling them. of spillage on the skin wash immediately with water. • Check regularly that the parking brake works. Adjust and • Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a doctor maintain as required. immediately. • Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leave
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WHAT IS WHAT? Location of the controls 1 Throttle control/choke control 9 Lock button for the parking brake, left side on 13 C, 13 AWD and 15 C, right-hand side on 11 and 11 C. 2 Ignition lock 10 Seat adjustment. 3 Gear shift lever, 11 and 11 C 11 Lever to disengage the driving front axle, 13 AWD 4 Cutting height adjustment lever 12 Fuel cap 5 Lifting lever for the cutting unit 13 Cover lock 6 Accelerator for reversing, 13 C, 13 AWD and 15 C. 14 Battery 7 Accelerator for driving forwards, 13 C,
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PRESENTATION Parking brake Presentation The parking brake is applied as follows: Congratulations on your choice of an excellent quality product that will give you great pleasure for many years. Five models equipped with engines from Briggs & Stratton are described in this operator’s manual. Rider 11R and Rider 11C have an ”inline” gearbox with 5 forward gears and reverse. On Rider 13 C, Rider 16 AWD and Rider 16 C transmission is by means of a variable speed hydrostatic gearbox. 1 Press dow
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PRESENTATION Cutting unit Cutting height adjustment lever Rider 11 R has a cutting unit with rear ejection, i.e. clippings The cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different positions with are thrown behind the cutting unit. the cutting height lever. Rider 11 C, 13 C, 16 AWD and 16 C have a 3-blade Combi- Combi-unit 30-80 mm 1,18-3,15 unit Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can be tipped forward. The Combi-unit, equipped with a BioClip-plug, finely chops The seat can
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PRESENTATION Clutch control, front axle Release lever Rider 13 C, Rider 16 C The control is positioned on the inside of the left front wheel. The release control must be pulled out in order for the machine to be moved when the engine is shutoff. Pull the controls to the end positions, do not use an intermediate position. • Rear control (pulled out), drive system disengaged. • Front control (pushed in), drive system engaged. • Pull out the control to disengage the drive system. • Push in the c
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Driving 3 Activate the parking brake. This is done as follows: Before starting IMPORTANT! 2 1 The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves, grass or dirt. Impaired cooling of the engine. Risk of major engine damage. - Press down the parking brake pedal (1). - Press in the lock button (2) on the steering column. - Release the brake pedal while holding the button pressed. The parking brake lock disengages autom
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Driving With a warm engine: Starting the engine with a weak 6 Move the throttle in between positions 1 and 2. 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: 7 Turn the ignition key to the start position. IMPORT
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Driving Driving the Rider IMPORTANT! Gear changes between forward gears must not be made while the machine is moving. 1 Release the parking brake by first pressing down the parking brake pedal and then releasing it. The engine must be disengaged during each gear change. Stop the machine before changing between forward and reverse gears, otherwise this may result in damage to the gearbox. Never use force to engage a gear. If a gear does not engage immediately, release the clutch pedal and pre
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Driving Cutting tips Starting on a slope, manual gearbox. (Rider 11 R and Rider 11 C). 1 Press down the parking brake pedal. 2 Push the throttle control to full throttle position. 3 Disengage the engine and select 1st gear. 4 Gradually release the clutch pedal. 5 When the engine starts to pull, release the parking brake. Stop the engine Preferably allow the engine to idle for a minute to obtain WARNING! Clear the lawn from stones and normal working temperature before stopping it if it has be
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Maintenance Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorised service workshop. Daily maintenance At least once Maintenance Maintenance before starting a year interval in hours 25 50 100 200 Cleaning X Check the engine’s oil level X Check the engine’s cooling air intake X Check the fuel pump air filter X Check the steering wires X Check the brakes X Check the battery X Chec
