Page 3 - Operator’s Manual for; IMPORTANT INFORMATION; CONTENTS
English – 1 Safety instructions ............................................. 2 Safety rules for USA ........................................ 2 Explanation of symbols ..................................... 4Safety instructions ............................................. 5 General use .................
Page 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Safety rules for USA; Safe operation practices for ride-on mowers; DO
2 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. I. General o...
Page 6 - EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
4 – English Never carry passengers on the machine or equipment Speed limiter pedal forwardsNeutralSpeed limiter pedal reverse Starting instructionsRead the instructionsCheck the engine’s oil levelCheck the hydrostat’s oil levelLift up the cutting unitPut the gear shift/hydrostat pedal inneutralBrake...
Page 7 - These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.
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. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This symbol implies that important safety rules are applicable. This is for your safetyand the operating reliability of the machine. ! WARNING!This machine can...
Page 8 - 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 9 - Do; Children; Maintenance
English – 7 Do not do the following: • Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes, and ifturning is necessary turn slowly and gradually,downwards if possible. • 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 w...
Page 11 - Presentation; PRESENTATION; Location of the controls
English – 9 Presentation These instructions describe two machine models,Rider 1030 Bioclip and Rider 1200. Rider 1030 Bioclip and Rider 1200 are fitted withVanguard V-Twin engines from Briggs & Stratton of18 h.p. Rider 1030 has a cutting unit with Bioclip functionand a mowing width of 1030 mm. T...
Page 12 - Throttle control
10 – English Throttle control The throttle control regulates the engine speed, andthereby also the rotation speed of the blades. To increase or reduce the engine speed the controlis moved forwards or backwards. Choke lever The choke lever is used for cold starting and to givethe engine a richer fuel...
Page 13 - Cutting unit
English – 11 Cutting unit Rider 1030 has a Bioclip unit which cuts the grassfinely by cutting it several times before it is returnedto the lawn as fertiliser. The cutting unit on Rider 1200 has rear ejection, i.e.the grass cuttings are thrown out behind the cuttingunit. Lift lever for cutting unit T...
Page 14 - Parking brake; Seat; Fuelling
12 – English PRESENTATION Lever for adjustment of the cuttingheight The cutting height can be adjusted to 7 differentpositions with the cutting height lever. To achieve an even cutting height it is important thatthe tyre pressures are the same on the front wheels(60 kPa). Parking brake The parking b...
Page 15 - Before starting; DRIVING
English – 13 Before starting • Read the safety instructions and information onthe location and function of the controls beforestarting (see pages 5–12). • Conduct daily maintenance before starting (seemaintenance schedule on page 17). • Adjust the seat to the required position. Starting the engine 1...
Page 16 - Driving the machine
14 – English DRIVING 5. When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than about5 seconds at a time. If the engine does notstart, wait about 10 seconds before tryingagain. 6. Push the choke lever gradually ...
Page 17 - Cutting tips
English – 15 3. Select the required cutting height (1–7) with the cutting height lever. 4. Push in the lock button on the lift lever and lower down the cutting unit. Cutting tips • Localise and mark stones and other fixedobjects to avoid collision. • Start with a high cutting height and reduce downu...
Page 18 - Stopping the engine; Disengage lever
16 – English DRIVING ! WARNING!Never drive the machine on groundat an angle of more than 15°. Mowslopes upwards and downwards,never across. Avoid sudden changesin direction. MAX 15 Stopping the engine Preferably allow the engine to idle for a minute toobtain normal working temperature before stoppin...
Page 19 - MAINTENANCE; Maintenance schedule
English – 17 25 50 100 300 MAINTENANCE ! Check the engine’s oil level 19 ● Check the engine’s cooling air inlet 19 ● Check the fuel pump’s air filter 19 ● Check the transmission’s air inlet 20 ● Check the transmission’s oil level 20 ● Check the steering wires 21 ● Check the brakes 22 ● Check the bat...
Page 20 - Dismantling of the machine hoods
18 – English Dismantling of the machine hoods Engine hoodRelease the two rubber straps on the rear edge ofthe engine hood and lift off the hood. Front hoodDismantle the screws (1, 2 and 3) and lift off thefront hood. Right-hand fenderDismantle the foot-plate (1), screws (2 and 3), andlift off the fe...
Page 21 - Check the engine’s oil level; Check the engine’s cooling air intake; ADD
English – 19 Check the engine’s oil level Check the oil level in the engine when the machineis horizontal. Dismantle the engine hood as per the descriptionon page 18. Take out the dip stick, wipe off the oil, and insertagain. The dip stick must be fully screwed down. Now take out the dip stick again...
Page 22 - Check the transmission’s air intake
20 – English Check the transmission’s air intake Check that the transmission’s air intake in notblocked. Check the transmission’s oil level 1. Check the transmission’s oil level by looking through the mesh on the air intake. The oil levelshould lie between the MIN and MAX markingson the oil canister...
Page 24 - Checking and adjusting the brake; Check the level of the battery acid; External: Rinse well with plenty of water.
22 – English Checking and adjusting the brake Check that the brake is correctly adjusted byplacing the machine on a slight downward slopeand applying the brake. If the machine does not stand still the brake shouldbe adjusted. The brake is adjusted as follows: 1. Release the lock nuts (A). 2. Tension...
Page 25 - Replacing the air filter
English – 23 Replacing the air filter If the engine seems to lack power or does not runsmoothly this may be because the air filter isclogged. It is therefore important to replace the air filter atregular intervals (see maintenance schedule onpage 17 for correct service interval). The air filter is r...
Page 28 - Dismantling the cutting unit; Checking the blades
26 – English Cutting unit on Rider 1200 (rear ejection) MAINTENANCE Dismantling the cutting unit The cutting unit can be released from the machinefor cleaning or checking of the blades and screws. Dismantle the cutting unit as follows: 1. Dismantle the front hood as described on page 18. 2. Dismantl...
Page 29 - Changing the oil
English – 27 Changing the oil The oil should be changed for the first time after 8hours of running time. Thereafter it should bechanged every 50 hours of running time. If theengine is run hard or during high temperatures theoil should be changed every 25 running hours. MAINTENANCE Change the oil as ...
Page 30 - Replacement of the oil filter
28 – English Replacement of the oil filter 1. Dismantle the engine hood as described on page 18. 2. Drain off the engine oil according to the work description “Changing of engine oil” on page 27. 3. Dismantle the oil filter. If necessary use a filter extractor. 4. Apply new, clean engine oil on the ...
Page 32 - Checking the tyre pressure; Replacement of the fuel filter
30 – English Checking the tyre pressure The tyre pressure should be 60 kPa (0.6 kp/cm 2 ) all round. To improve driving the pressure on the rear tyrescan be reduced to 40 kPa (0.4 kp/cm 2 ). The maximum tyre pressure is 100 kPa (1.0 kp/cm 2 ). IMPORTANT INFORMATION Different tyre pressures on the fr...
Page 33 - Problem; TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULE
English – 31 Problem Procedure Engine will not start. • Fuel tank empty. • Plugs defective. • Plug connections defective. • Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe. Starter does not pull round engine. • Battery flat. • Bad contact between cables and battery terminals. • Lift lever for cutting unit in wrong...
Page 34 - Winter storage; STORAGE; Service
32 – English Winter storage At the end of the season the machine shouldimmediately be put in order for storage, also if it isgoing to stand idle for more than 30 days. Fuelwhich is left to stand for long periods (30 days ormore) can leave tacky deposits which can block thecarburettor and interfere w...
Page 35 - WIRING DIAGRAM
English – 33 WIRING DIAGRAM 1. Brake switch, hydrostat2. Microswitch, cutting unit3. Microswitch, seat4. Ignition lock5. Counter6. Start relay7. Engine Explanation of colour abbreviations in wiring diagram.R = Red B = Blue W = WhiteBL = BlackY = Yellow BR = Brown 3 5 4 6 2 1 7
Page 36 - TECHNICAL DATA
34 – English Rider 1030 Bioclip, Rider 1200 Dimensions Rider 1030 Bioclip Rider 1200 Length 2300 mm 2300 mm Width 1120 mm 1280 mm Height 1085 mm 1085 mm Unladen weight 300 kg 300 kg Wheel base 855 mm 855 mm Track 710 mm 710 mm Tyre size 18 x 7.50 x 8 18 x 7.50 x 8 Tyre pressure, front & rear 60 ...
