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RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER 850
RIDER 970 RIDER 970 RIDER 970
Rider 850/970
Operator´s manual
Please read these instructions carefully and make sure
you understand them before using the machine.
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101 89 35-26 Eng 1 97-10-14, 14.28
RIDER RIDER 850 RIDER 850 850
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CONTENTS E Operator’s Manual for Rider 850 Rider 970 Dismantling of the machine hoods .................. 20 Safety instructions ............................................. 2 Checking the engine’s oil level......................... 21 Safety rules, USA nomenclature ....................... 2 Checking the engine’s cooling air intake.......... 21 Explanation of symbols ..................................... 4 Checking the fuel pump’s air filter .................... 21 Safety instruc
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS E 1. Safety rules, USA nomenclature ! ! 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. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that I. General operation you will not have to stop or shift while on the 1. Read, understand and follow all instructions in slope. the manual and on the machine before
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS E IV. Service Wheel assembly (USA) 1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other To remove tractor from carton: Remove cardboard outer container from pallet. fuels. They are flammable and vapours are - check for any additional loose parts. explosive. - lift seat from unit a) Use only an approved container. - remove parts bag and steering wheel - check contents of bag and with inventory list b) Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the - remove tire and wheel assemblies fro
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS E 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 Clutch ! ! ! ! ! Use eye and hearing protection Clutch in Clutch out Parking brake Brake Warning Sound level Warning! Rotating blades Warning! Risk that the machine can tip over Never drive across a
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RIDER RIDER 970 RIDER 970 970 RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER RIDER 850 850 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS E 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 it. Make sure you underst
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS E • 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
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RIDER RIDER 970 RIDER 970 970 RIDER RIDER RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER 850 850 850 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS E • 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 can occur if the driver does
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RIDER RIDER RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER 850 850 850 RIDER 970 RIDER 970 RIDER 970 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS E • Avoid overfilling. If fuel has been spilt on the machine wipe it up and wait until it has evapor- ated 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 blindness. Contact a doctor. • Be c
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RIDER RIDER 850 RIDER 850 850 RIDER RIDER 970 RIDER 970 970 PRESENTATION E Presentation The machines have gearboxes of the in-line type, These instructions describe two machine models, with 5 forward gears and one reverse gear, which Rider 850 and Rider 970. enables selection of the best speed for mowing and Both models are fitted with engines from Briggs & transport. Stratton of 10.5, 12.5 and 15.5 hp. Rider 970 is available with three different cutting Rider 850 has a cutting unit which thro
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PRESENTATION E 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 The brake pedal activates a disc brake which is
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PRESENTATION E Parking brake The parking brake consists of a catch which enables the brake to be locked in braking position. Gear shift The gearbox is of the in-line type, which implies that gear shifting can be made directly from neutral to fifth gear without stopping in each gear. The gearbox has five forward gears, neutral, and reverse. When engaging reverse gear the lock button on the gear shift must be pressed. Cutting unit Rider 850 has a cutting unit with rear ejection, i.e. the grass cut
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PRESENTATION E 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 stop rotating (transport position). If the lock button is pressed and the lever is moved forward the unit will lower down and the blades begin rotating (cutting position). The lever can also be used to temporarily regulate the cutting height, e.g. for a small mound in the lawn. Lifting of the cutting unit (t
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PRESENTATION E 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 wheels under the seat and adjust it forwards or backwards to the required position. Lock the adjustment with the wheels. Fuelling The engine should be run on at least 92 octane leaded or unleaded petrol/gasoline (not oil mixed). For USA and Canada at least 87 octane leaded or unleaded petrol/gasoline (not oil mixed). WARNING! Petrol/gasoline is
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DRIVING E 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: • Press down the brake pedal (1). 2 • Press in t
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DRIVING E 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. 7. When the engine has
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DRIVING E Driving the machine 1. Release the parking brake by pressing the brake pedal. 2. Press the clutch and engage the required gear. The gearbox has five forward drive positions, neutral, and reverse. To engage reverse gear the lock button must be pressed down. • Gears 1–4 are used for mowing. • Gears 4–5 are used for transport. Starting is possible irrespective of which gear is engaged. Carefully release the clutch pedal and drive to the mowing area. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not change gea
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DRIVING E 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 increase the throttle first when the cutting unit has been lower
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DRIVING E Starting on slopes 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Push the throttle control to 3/4 position to full throttle position. 3. Push down the clutch and engage first gear. 4. Carefully release the clutch. 5. When the engine begins to drive, release the parking brake. MAX 15° 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. Stopping the engine Preferably allow the engine to idle for a
