Page 3 - Operator’s Manual for
English – 1 Operator’s Manual for Rider 11 and Rider 13 Rider 11 Bio and Rider 13 Bio CONTENTS Introduction ......................................................... 2 Driving and transport on public roads .............. 2Towing .............................................................. 2Use ......
Page 4 - Dear customer; INTRODUKTION
2 – English 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 maximumefficiency even in small or confined areas. The closely grouped controls and p...
Page 5 - Good service; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Serial number
English – 3 Good service Husqvarna products are sold all over the world and only through servicing dealers. This is to ensure thatyou, the customer, get the best support and service. Before the machine is delivered it undergoesinspection and is adjusted by your dealer. When you need spare parts or a...
Page 6 - EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
4 – English N R 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 ...
Page 7 - Safety instructions; General use
English – 5 Never carry passengers. Read the operator’s manual before starting the machine. Clear the area of objects before mowing. Safety instructions General use • Read all the instructions in this operator’smanual and on the machine before you start it.Ensure you understand them and then observe...
Page 9 - Driving on slopes
English – 7 8010-054 6003-004 Be especially careful when driving on slopes. Driving on slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations wherethe risk of the driver losing control of the machine orof it overturning is the greatest; this can result inserious injury or death. All slopes demand extraca...
Page 10 - Children; Maintenance
8 – English 8010-057 8010-058 Children • Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be onyour guard for children in the vicinity of themachine. Children are often attracted to themachine and mowing. Never assume thatchildren will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children away from the area to ...
Page 12 - Transport; IMPORTANT INFORMATION
10 – English 8010-060 8010-061 Never run the machine in an enclosed area. Regularly clean grass, leaves and other debris from themachine. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never use the machine indoors or in spaceslacking proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes con-tain carbon monoxide, an odourless, poisonousand hig...
Page 13 - PRESENTATION; Presentation
English – 11 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 3 13 2 1 12 6004-001Hy 6017-213 6017-238 PRESENTATION 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. Rider 11 ...
Page 14 - PRESENTATION RIDER 11 / 11 BIO; Throttle and Choke lever; Brake pedal / Parking brake
12 – English 6004-004 6004-005 6004-006 PRESENTATION RIDER 11 / 11 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...
Page 15 - PRESENTATION RIDER 13/13 BIO; Parking brake
English – 13 2 1 6004-004H 6007-017Hy 6004-006H PRESENTATION RIDER 13/13 BIO Parking brake The parking brake is applied as follows: 1. Press down the brake pedal. 2. Press in the lock button on the steering column. 3. Release up the brake pedal while holding the button pressed. The lock on the parki...
Page 16 - Lift lever for cutting unit; Rider 11 Bio and Rider 13 Bio
14 – English 6004-009Hy 6017-214 PRESENTATION 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 theblades will automatically stop rotating (transportposition). If the lock button is pres...
Page 17 - Lever for adjustment of cutting height; Seat; Fuelling
English – 15 Rider 13 H 6004-013H 6004-014 6004-015 PRESENTATION Lever for adjustment of cutting height With this lever the cutting height can be adjusted to9 different positions. Cutting unit with rear ejection, 40-90 mm BioClip cutting unit, 45-95 mm Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the f...
Page 18 - DRIVING; For Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio:; Before starting
16 – English 1 2 N Rider 13 Rider 11 6007-001H 6007-002H 6007-003 DRIVING 3. For Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio: Set the gear lever to position ”N” (neutral). 2. Apply the parking brake. This is done as follows: • Press down the brake pedal (1). • Press in the lock button on the steering column (2). • Re...
Page 20 - Driving the machine; For Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio
18 – English 2 1 STOP START Rider 13 Rider 11 N Rider 13 6007-007 6007-010H 6007-017Hy 6007-003 DRIVING WARNING!Never run the engine indoors, inenclosed or poorly ventilatedareas. The exhaust fumescontain toxic carbon monoxide. 7. When the engine has started release the igni-tion key to neutral posi...
Page 21 - Cutting tips
English – 19 6007-008H 6007-009H 6007-012 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The service-life of the drive belts in-creases considerably if the engine is runat low speed when engaging the blades.For this reason do not increase the throt-tle until the cutting unit has been loweredto the cutting position. Mowing p...
Page 22 - Release lever Rider 13 and Rider 13 Bio; Rider 13 and Rider 13 Bio:
20 – English MAX 15 ° STOP START 6007-013 6007-014H 6007-015 6007-217H DRIVING WARNING!Never drive the machine onground with a slope of morethan 15°. Mow slopes upwardsand downwards, never across.Avoid sudden changes indirection. Release lever Rider 13 and Rider 13 Bio In order to move the machine w...
Page 23 - MAINTENANCE; Maintenance schedule
English – 21 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 24 - Dismantling of the machine hoods; Engine hood
22 – English 6008-001 6008-002Hy 6017-215 MAINTENANCE Dismantling of the machine hoods Engine hood The 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 13 Rel...
Page 28 - Replacement of the fuel filter
26 – English 6008-032 6008-033 8009-108 6008-034 MAINTENANCE Replacement of the fuel filter Replace the pipe fitted fuel filter every 100 runninghours (once per season) or more frequently if it isclogged. Replace the filter as follows: 1. Raise the engine cover. 2. Move the hose clips away from the ...
Page 29 - Replacing the air filter
English – 27 6008-014 6008-015 6008-016 6008-017 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-...
Page 30 - Checking of the fuel pump’s air filter; Check the level of the battery acid; Ignition system
28 – English 8009-108 6008-013 MAINTENANCE 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. WARNING!Procedures on contact with acid External: Rinse well with plenty of water. Internal: Drink...
Page 31 - Inspecting the safety system
English – 29 N Rider 13 Rider 11 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 neutr...
Page 32 - Checking the tyre pressure; Check the engine’s cooling air intake
30 – English R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 6008-030 6008-006 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 ). IMPORTA...
Page 33 - Checking the cutting unit’s parallelism
English – 31 6017-216 6008-019 6017-217 Checking and adjustment of the cuttingunit’s ground pressure on Rider 11 Bioand Rider 13 Bio Checking the cutting unit’s parallelism Check the parallelism of the cutting unit as follows: 1. Check the tyre air pressure. It should be 60 kPa (0,6 kp/cm 2 ). 2. Pl...
Page 35 - MAINTENANCE RIDER 11 BIO/13 BIO; Service position for BioClip 90
English – 33 P 1 6017-218 6017-219 6017-220 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 po...
Page 37 - Restoring from service position
English – 35 2 1 6017-225 6017-226 6017-227 8009-123 MAINTENANCE RIDER 11 BIO/13 BIO 8. Lift off the drive belt (1). Then pull out the pin (2). 9. Pull the frame forwards and refit the pin. 10. Grasp the front edge of the cutting unit, pull out and raise into the service position. If the cylindrical...
Page 38 - Checking the blades; Replacing the break-pin; one
36 – English 2B 3 4 4 6 2A 7 8 5 Klippaggregat (bakutkast) BioClip 90 6008-024 6017-223 8009-137 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATI...
Page 39 - ADD; Check the engine’s oil level; LUBRICATION; Changing the oil
English – 37 ADD FULL ADD FULL 6008-005 6008-035 6008-027 The oil level should lie between the markings on dipstick. If the level approaches the ”ADD” mark, topup with oil to the ”FULL” mark. The oil is filled in the same hole for the dip stick Use engine oil SAE 30 or SAE 10W/30, class SF-CC. The t...
Page 40 - Lubrication of belt tensioner
38 – English 6008-039H 6008-240H 6008-232 LUBRICATION Check the transmission’s oil levelRider 13 and Rider 13 Bio 1. Lift off the transmission cover. Release the twoscrews (one of each side) and lift off the trans-mission cover. 2. Check that there is oil in the transmission oiltank. Top up if neces...
Page 41 - Lubrication Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio; Lubrication of front wheel bearings
English – 39 6008-030y IMPORTANT INFORMATION Check that the lock-ring is correctlypositioned in the slot. 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 whee...
Page 42 - Problem; TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULE
40 – 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 position • ...
Page 43 - Service; STORAGE
English – 41 6004-001Hy 6017-213 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 ...
Page 44 - TECHNICAL DATA
42 – English Dimensions Rider 11 Rider 13 Length with unit 2040 mm 2040 mm Width with unit 960 mm 960 mm Height 1070 mm 1070 mm Weight in working orderwith unit 216 kg 219 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....
Page 46 - EU declaration of conformity; EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
44 – English EU declaration of conformity (Only applies to Europe) Husqvarna AB , SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that Husqvarna Rider 11/11 Bio and Rider 13/13 Bio, from 2002’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text o...
Page 47 - After first 5 hours; 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 applies to BioClip. Adjust cutting unit so that rear edg...
Page 48 - SERVICEJOURNAL
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