Husqvarna 11 - Manual

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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