Page 2 - Operator’s Manual for; IMPORTANT INFORMATION
English – 1 Operator’s Manual for Rider 11 and Rider 13 H Rider 11 Bio and Rider 13 H Bio Dismantling of the machine hoods ................. 18Checking the engine’s oil level ....................... 20Checking the engine’s cooling air intake ........ 20Checking the fuel pump’s air filter ..............
Page 3 - These symbols are on the machine and in the operator’s manual.; EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
2 – 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 4 - These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.; Never carry passengers.; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Read the instructions before starting the machine.
English – 3 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 5 - b. Limit the load to what you can manage safely.; Driving on slopes; Be extra careful when driving on slopes.
4 – 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 6 - Children; Never allow children to drive the machine.; Maintenance; Keep children away from the mowing area.
English – 5 • 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 7 - Never smoke in the vicinity of the battery or the fuel.
6 – 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 8 - Presentation; PRESENTATION; Location of the controls; Seat adjustment
English – 7 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 and 12.5horsepower respectively. PRESENTATION Location of the controls 8. Lock button for parking brake (left side ...
Page 9 - Throttle and Choke lever; PRESENTATION RIDER 11 / 11 BIO; Brake pedal / Parking brake; not affected by the clutch pedal.
8 – 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 start...
Page 10 - PRESENTATION RIDER 13 H / 13 H BIO; Speed limiter; The parking brake is applied as follows:; Press in the lock button on the steering column.
English – 9 PRESENTATION RIDER 13 H / 13 H 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 ...
Page 11 - Cutting unit; Lowering of the cutting unit (cutting position); Lift lever for cutting unit
10 – English R I D E R 8 5 0 PRESENTATION Cutting unit Rider 11 and Rider 13 H have a cutting unit withrear ejection, i.e. the grass cuttings are thrown outbehind the cutting unit. Lowering of the cutting unit (cutting position) Rider 11 Bio and Rider 13 H Bio have a twin-bladeBioClip cutting unit. ...
Page 12 - Fuelling; Cutting unit with rear ejection,; Seat; The seat can also be adjusted lengthways.
English – 11 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 13 - 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
12 – English Before starting • Read the safety instructions and information onthe location and function of the controls beforestarting (see pages 3–11). • Conduct daily maintenance before starting (seemaintenance schedule on page 17).Adjust the seat to the required position. Starting the engine 1. L...
Page 15 - For Rider 13 H and Rider 13 H Bio; When the engine has started release the ignition; key to neutral position.; Driving the machine; Release the parking brake by pressing down the
14 – English R I D E R 8 5 0 2 1 2. For Rider 13 H and Rider 13 H 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 eng...
Page 16 - cutting height lever.; Push in the lock button on the lift lever and lower; down the cutting unit.; Cutting tips; Mowing pattern
English – 15 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 17 - Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio: Pull back the; the parking brake and push in the lock button.; Release lever Rider 13 H and Rider 13 H Bio; Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever back
16 – English DRIVING ! WARNING!Never drive the machine on groundwith a slope of more than 15°. Mowslopes upwards and downwards,never across. Avoid sudden changesin direction. 2. Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio: Pull back the throttle lever and shift the gear lever into neutral“N”. Turn the ignition key to...
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE; Maintenance schedule
English – 17 ! 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 MA...
Page 19 - Dismantling of the machine hoods
18 – 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 13 HRelease the screws in the fr...
Page 21 - ADD; Check the engine’s cooling air intake; Raise the engine cover as described on page 18.; Raise the engine cover as described on page 18.; Checking of the fuel pump’s air filter
20 – English MAINTENANCE ADD FULL ADD FULL 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 thee...
Page 22 - 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
English – 21 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 23 - The brake is adjusted as follows:; On completion of the adjustment the brake
22 – English 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 24 - External: Rinse well with plenty of water.; Lift off the transmission cover. Release the two; Check the safety system; Check daily the safety system functions.; Check the level of the battery acid; only distilled
English – 23 MAINTENANCE WARNING!Procedures on contact with acid External: Rinse well with plenty of water. Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Contact a doctor as soon aspossible. Eyes: Rinse well with plenty of water.Contact a doctor as soon as possible. Batteries emit explosive gas...
Page 25 - 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:; Raise the engine cover as described on page
24 – English 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 26 - Place a set of bathroom scales under the cutting; Checking the cutting unit’s parallelism; Check the parallelism of the cutting unit as follows:
English – 25 MAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the cuttingunit’s ground pressure on Rider 11 Bioand Rider 13 H 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...
Page 27 - Dismantle the front hood and right-hand fender
26 – English MAINTENANCE Adjustment of the cutting unit’sparallelism 1. Dismantle the front hood and right-hand fender as described on page 18. 2. Vertical adjustment of the cutting unit is made with the adjusting nuts on the back edge of thelift-strut. 3. Raise the cutting unit at the front edge by...
Page 28 - MAINTENANCE RIDER 11/11 BIO; Service position for BioClip 90; Position the machine on flat ground. Apply the
English – 27 MAINTENANCE RIDER 11/11 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 position...
Page 29 - Fit the support wheels on either side of the rear
28 – English MAINTENANCE RIDER 11/11 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. 6. Place a foot on the front edge of the cutting unit near the wheel and raise the front edge of theunit to make it easier ...
Page 30 - Restoring from service position; Take care not to get your hand trapped.
English – 29 MAINTENANCE RIDER 11/11 BIO Restoring from service position To restore the machine from the service position,reverse the sequence “Placing in Service position“. 2 1 7. Lift off the drive belt (1). Then pull out the pin (2). Take care not to get your hand trapped. 8. Pull the frame forwa...
Page 31 - Checking the blades; Check that the blades’ attachment screws are tight.; Checking the tyre pressure
30 – 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 32 - Changing the oil; Lubrication Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio
English – 31 MAINTENANCE 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. ADD FULL ADD FULL WARNING!Engine oil can be very hot if it isdrained off directly after theengine is stopped. Therefore ...
Page 33 - Lubrication of belt tensioner; General lubrication
32 – 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 34 - push the throttle control to the choke position.; Replacement of the fuel filter; Replace the filter as follows:; Pull the throttle control back to the full throttle
English – 33 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 35 - Problem; TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULE
34 – 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 36 - Service; STORAGE
English – 35 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 37 - TECHNICAL DATA
36 – English Dimensions Rider 11 Rider 13 H 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 ) Ma...
Page 39 - EU declaration of conformity
38 – 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 H and Rider 11 Bio/13 H Bio from 1998’s serial numbers...
