Page 2 - Operator’s Manual for; IMPORTANT INFORMATION
English – 1 Operator’s Manual for Rider 11 and Rider 13 Rider 11 Bio and Rider 13 Bio Maintenance ...................................................... 19 Maintenance schedule ................................... 19Dismantling of the machine hoods ................. 20Checking and adjusting the steer...
Page 3 - INSTRUCTION; Dear customer
2 – English 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 efficiencyeven in small or confined areas. The closely grouped co...
Page 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Good service; The machines type designation.; Engine
English – 3 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 andis adjusted by your dealer. When you n...
Page 5 - These symbols are on the machine and in the operator’s manual.; EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
4 – English 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 Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Battery Choke Fuel Oil pressure Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Hydrostatic free wheel Use eye a...
Page 6 - These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.; Never carry passengers.; Read the instructions before starting the machine.
English – 5 R I D E R 9 7 0 R I D E R 9 7 0 R I D E R 9 7 0 These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. General use: • Make yourself familiar with the controls and howto stop quickly. • Read all the instructions in Operator’s Manualand on the machine before starting it. Make sureyou...
Page 7 - b. Limit the load to what you can manage safely.; Driving on slopes; Be extra careful when driving on slopes.
6 – English • Watch out for traffic when working close to aroad, or crossing one. • Be careful when rounding a fixed object so thatthe blades do not hit it. Never drive intentionallyover a foreign object. • The machine is heavy and can cause verysevere crush injuries. Be extra careful whenloading it...
Page 8 - Children; Never allow children to drive the machine.; Maintenance; Keep children away from the mowing area.
English – 7 • Do not cut close to edges, ditches or banks. Themachine can suddenly tip over if a wheel goesover the edge of a drop or a ditch, or if a bankgives way. • Do not cut wet grass. It is slippery and the tyrescan loose their grip so that the machine slides. • Do not try to stabilise the mac...
Page 9 - Never smoke in the vicinity of the battery or the fuel.
8 – English • Avoid overfilling. If fuel has been spilt on theRider wipe it up and wait until it has evaporatedbefore starting the engine. If fuel is spilt onclothes, change them. • Be extra careful when handling battery acid.Spilling acid on the skin can cause severe burninjuries. Rinse immediately...
Page 10 - Presentation; PRESENTATION; Location of the controls; Ignition lock
English – 9 Presentation Congratulation on your choice of a first-class qualityproduct. This manual describes four models that are fittedwith engines from Briggs & Stratton of 10.5 and12.5 horsepower respectively. PRESENTATION Location of the controls 1. Ignition lock 2. Throttle/Choke lever 3. ...
Page 11 - Throttle and Choke lever; PRESENTATION RIDER 11 / 11 BIO; Brake pedal / Parking brake; not affected by the clutch pedal.
10 – English Throttle and Choke lever The engine speed is adjusted with the throttlecontrol, and thereby also the rotation speed of theblades. The control is also used to activate the chokefunction. When the choke is used the enginereceives a richer mixture of fuel and air, whichsimplifies cold star...
Page 12 - PRESENTATION RIDER 13/13 BIO; Speed limiter; The parking brake is applied as follows:; Press in the lock button on the steering column.
English – 11 PRESENTATION RIDER 13/13 BIO Throttle and Choke lever The engine speed is adjusted with the throttlecontrol, and thereby also the rotation speed of theblades. The control is also used to activate the chokefunction. When the choke is used the enginereceives a richer mixture of fuel and a...
Page 13 - Cutting unit; Lowering of the cutting unit (cutting position); Lift lever for cutting unit
12 – English R I D E R 8 5 0 PRESENTATION Cutting unit Rider 11 and Rider 13 have a cutting unit with rearejection, i.e. the grass cuttings are thrown outbehind the cutting unit. Lowering of the cutting unit (cutting position) Rider 11 Bio and Rider 13 Bio have a twin-bladeBioClip cutting unit. Lift...
Page 14 - Fuelling; Cutting unit with rear ejection,; Seat; The seat can also be adjusted lengthways.
English – 13 PRESENTATION ! WARNING!Petrol/gasoline is highly inflammable.Observe care and fill up with fueloutdoors (see safety instructions). Fuelling The engine should be run on 85 octane (or higher)unleaded petrol/gasoline (no added oil). Environ-mentally adapted alkylate fuel, such as Aspen, is...
Page 15 - Before starting; Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever back-; DRIVING; For Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio: Set the gear; • Press in the lock button on the steering
14 – English Before starting • Read the safety instructions and information onthe location and function of the controls beforestarting (see pages 5–13). • Conduct daily maintenance before starting (seemaintenance schedule on page 19).Adjust the seat to the required position. Starting the engine 1. L...
Page 17 - When the engine has started release the ignition; key to neutral position.; Driving the machine; Release the parking brake by pressing down the
16 – English R I D E R 8 5 0 2 1 2. For Rider 13 and Rider 13 Bio Carefully press down one of the pedals until thecorrect speed is reached.To drive forwards: press down pedal (1).To reverse: press down pedal (2). For Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio Press the clutch and engage the required gear. To engage ...
Page 18 - cutting height lever.; Push in the lock button on the lift lever and lower; down the cutting unit.; Cutting tips; Mowing pattern
English – 17 3. Select the required cutting height (1-9) with the cutting height lever. To obtain a uniform cutting height it is importantthat the tyre pressures are equal on both frontwheels (60 kPa). 4. Push in the lock button on the lift lever and lower down the cutting unit. IMPORTANT INFORMATIO...
Page 19 - Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio: Pull back the; the parking brake and push in the lock button.; Release lever Rider 13 and Rider 13 Bio; Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever back
18 – English DRIVING WARNING!Never drive the machine onground with a slope of more than15°. Mow slopes upwards anddownwards, never across. Avoidsudden changes in direction. 2. Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio: Pull back the throttle control and put the gear lever intoneutral “N” without pressing the revers...
Page 20 - MAINTENANCE; Maintenance schedule
English – 19 WARNING! No service procedures must be conducted on the engine or cutting unit unless: • The engine is switched off. • The ignition key is removed. • The ignition cable is removed from the plug. • The parking brake is applied. • The cutting unit is disengaged. Maintenance 50 25 100 MAIN...
Page 21 - Dismantling of the machine hoods
20 – English R I D E R 8 5 0 Dismantling of the machine hoods Engine hoodThe engine is accessible for servicing when theengine hood is lifted up. Tilt the seat forward, release the rubber strap underthe seat, and tilt the hood backwards. Front hood Rider 11 and Rider 13Release the screws in the fron...
Page 23 - The steering is controlled by means of wires.; Dismantle the frame-plate by releasing the; When necessary the wires can be tensioned by; tightened up to the steering rim.; Check the tension of the steering wires by
22 – English Checking and adjustment of thesteering wires The steering is controlled by means of wires. These can in time become slack, which implies thatthe adjustment of the steering becomes altered. Check and adjust the steering as follows: 1. Dismantle the frame-plate by releasing the screws (tw...
Page 24 - The brake is adjusted as follows:; On completion of the adjustment the brake
English – 23 2 1 1 Checking the brake Rider 11 and Rider11 Bio The brake is of the disc brake type and is fitted onthe gearbox.Check that the brake is correctly adjusted bymeasuring the distance between the brake leverand the front edge of the recess on the chassis.The distance should be 0–1 mm when...
Page 25 - push the throttle control to the choke position.; Replacement of the fuel filter; Replace the filter as follows:; Raise the engine cover as described on page; Pull the throttle control back to the full throttle
24 – English MAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of thethrottle wire If the engine does not respond as it should whenthe throttle lever is moved, or if it produces blacksmoke or does not reach top speed, the throttlewire may need adjusting. 1. Release the clamping screw (see arrow) and push the thro...
Page 26 - Push the pre-filter over the paper filter.; Pull off the foam plastic pre-filter from the paper; filter and wash clean in mild detergent.; Replacing the air filter; The air filter is replaced as follows:
English – 25 MAINTENANCE 5. Fit the air filter as follows: Push the pre-filter over the paper filter. Fit the paper filter with pre-filter in the air filterhousing and tighten the wing-nut. Replace the plastic cover oven the air filterhousing and tighten the wing-nut. 4. Pull off the foam plastic pr...
Page 27 - Checking of the fuel pump’s air filter; External: Rinse well with plenty of water.; Check the level of the battery acid; only distilled
26 – English Checking of the fuel pump’s air filter Check regularly that the fuel pump’s air filter is freefrom dirt. The filter can when necessary be cleaned with abrush. MAINTENANCE WARNING!Procedures on contact with acid External: Rinse well with plenty of water. Internal: Drink large quantities ...
Page 28 - Inspecting the safety system; Startmotor
English – 27 MAINTENANCE Inspecting the safety system The Rider is equipped with a safety system thatprevents starting or driving under the followingconditions: The engine should only be possible to start whenthe cutting unit is in its raised position and thehydrostat pedals are in the neutral posit...
Page 29 - Check the engine’s cooling air intake; Raise the engine cover as described on page 18.; Checking the tyre pressure
28 – English Check the engine’s cooling air intake Raise the engine cover as described on page 18. Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves,grass and dirt. If the cooling intake is blocked this will interfere withthe cooling of the engine, which can damage theengine. MAINTENANCE R I D E R 8...
Page 30 - Checking the cutting unit’s parallelism
English – 29 MAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the cuttingunit’s ground pressure on Rider 11 Bioand Rider 13 Bio To achieve the best cutting results the cutting unitshould follow the underlying surface without press-ing too hard against it. The pressure is adjusted with a screw on each sideof t...
Page 32 - MAINTENANCE RIDER 11 BIO/13 BIO; Service position for BioClip 90; Position the machine on flat ground. Apply the
English – 31 MAINTENANCE RIDER 11 BIO/13 BIO Service position for BioClip 90 The cutting head can be placed in the serviceposition to provide easy access for cleaning, repairsand servicing. In the service position the cutting unitis raised and locked in the vertical position. Placing in service posi...
Page 33 - Fit the support wheels on either side of the rear
32 – English MAINTENANCE RIDER 11 BIO/13 BIO 4. Fit the support wheels on either side of the rear of the cutting unit. 5. Disengage the spring from the drive belt tensioning wheel. 7. Place a foot on the front edge of the cutting unit near the wheel and raise the front edge of theunit to make it eas...
Page 34 - Take care not to get your hand trapped.; Restoring from service position; Pull the frame forwards and refit the pin.
English – 33 MAINTENANCE RIDER 11 BIO/13 BIO 8. Lift off the drive belt (1). Then pull out the pin (2). Take care not to get your hand trapped. 10. Grasp the front edge of the cutting unit, pull out and raise into the service position. Restoring from service position To leave the service position, r...
Page 35 - Checking the blades; Check that the blades’ attachment screws are tight.; The blades should be balanced after sharpening.
34 – English MAINTENANCE Checking the blades To achieve the best mowing results it is importantthat the blades are undamaged and well-sharpened. Check that the blades’ attachment screws are tight. Cutting unit (rear ejection) IMPORTANT INFORMATION Replacing or sharpening the bladesshould be conducte...
Page 36 - LUBRICATION; Changing the oil; ADD; Check the engine’s oil level
English – 35 LUBRICATION Changing the oil The oil should be changed for the first time after5 hours of running time. Thereafter it should bechanged every 25 hours of running time. WARNING!Engine oil can be very hot if it isdrained off directly after theengine is stopped. Thereforeallow the engine to...
Page 37 - Lubrication of belt tensioner; Lift off the transmission cover. Release the two; General lubrication
36 – English Lubrication of belt tensioner The belt tensioner must be lubricated regularly withhigh-quality molybdenum sulphide grease*.Inject grease into the nipple on the right side belowthe engine bottom pulley until grease is forced out. With daily use lubrication should be conductedtwice a week...
Page 38 - Lubrication Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio; Lubrication of front wheel bearings; Assemble the parts in the reverse order.
English – 37 Lubrication Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio Lubrication of front wheel bearings On Riders with rear ejection the hood and wingsmust be removed so that the bar can be raised toallow removal of the wheel. 1. Remove the plastic cover on the hub.2. Remove the lock-ring and washer on the front whe...
Page 39 - Problem; TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULE
38 – English Problem Procedure Engine will not start. • Fuel tank empty. • Plug defective. • Plug connection defective. • Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe. Starter does not pull round engine. • Battery flat. • Bad contact between cable and battery terminal. • Lift lever for cutting unit in wrong pos...
Page 40 - Service; STORAGE
English – 39 To put the machine in order for storage follow theseinstructions: 1. Carefully clean the machine, especially under the cutting unit. Touch-up paint damage to avoidrust. 2. Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts and tighten loose screws and nuts. 3. Change the oil, and take care o...
Page 41 - TECHNICAL DATA
40 – English Dimensions Rider 11 Rider 13 Length 2000 mm 2000 mm Width 960 mm 960 mm Height 1060 mm 1060 mm Unladen weight 225 kg 225 kg Wheel base 820 mm 820 mm Track 610 mm 625 mm Tyre size 16 x 6.50 x 8 16 x 6.50 x 8 Tyre pressure, front & rear 60 kPa (0.6 kp/cm 2 ) 60 kPa (0.6 kp/cm 2 ) Max....
Page 43 - EU declaration of conformity
42 – English EU declaration of conformity (Only applies to Europe) (Directive 89/392/EEC, Annex II, A) We, Husqvarna AB, S-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel. +46 36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that therider mowers Husqvarna Rider 11/13 and Rider 11 Bio/13 Bio from 1998’s serial numbers and...
Page 44 - Work done; After first 5 hours
English – 43 SERVICEJOURNAL RIDER 11/13 Work done Pre-delivery service 1. Top up battery with acid and recharge for four hours. 2. Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional equipment. 3. Adjust cutting unit: Adjust the lifting springs (the “weight” of the cutting unit shouldbe 12-15 kg). Only applie...
Page 45 - SERVICEJOURNAL
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