Husqvarna 15V2 - Manual

4 – English EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 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 level Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Hydrostatic...

English – 5 Safety instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. General use • Read all the instructions in this operator’smanual and on the machine before you start it.Ensure you understand them and then observethem. • Learn how to use the machine and its controlssafely ...

English – 7 Be especially careful when driving on slopes. Mow upwards and downwards on slopes, not sideways. 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...

8 – English 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 that children will remain whereyou last saw them. • Keep children away from the area to be mowedand under ...

10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never use the machine indoors or in spaceslacking proper ventilation. Exhaust fumescontain carbon monoxide, an odourless,poisonous and highly dangerous gas. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run overor into anything. If necessary, make repairsbefore starting....

English – 11 Presentation Congratulations on your choice of a top qualityproduct which you will enjoy for many years. These instructions describe the Rider 15V2. Thisrider mower is equipped with a 15 horsepowerKawasaki engine. PRESENTATION Location of the controls 1. Ignition lock 2. Choke lever 3. ...

12 – English PRESENTATION 1 2 2 1 WARNING!Make sure that branches do notobstruct the pedals when mowingunder bushes, otherwise you maylose control. 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 ...

English – 13 PRESENTATION Cutting unit The Rider 15V2 can be fitted with five differentcutting units. BioClip - 900 mm/35" Rear ejector - 970 mm/38" Side ejector - 970 mm/38" Combi - 1030 mm/41" Combi - 1120 mm/44" See “Maintenance \ Checking the Blades” foridentification of the ...

14 – English PRESENTATION Fuelling The engine should be run on 87 octane (or higher)unleaded petrol/gasoline (no oil added). For moreinformation about methanol and ethanol fuels, see“Technical Data”. Do not fill the tank completely, leave an expansionarea of at least 2.5 cm (1"). Seat The seat h...

English – 15 DRIVING 4. Turn the ignition key to the start position. 3. If the engine is cold move the choke lever backwards to its end position. 2. Move the throttle control to the middle position. Before starting • Read the safety instructions and information onthe location and function of the con...

English – 17 DRIVING Driving the machine 1. Release the parking brake by pressing down the brake pedal. 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/8.5 PSI. 2...

18 – English Mowing pattern DRIVING 4. Push in the lock button on the lift lever and lower down the cutting unit. WARNING!Clear the lawn from stones andother object which can be thrownout by the blades. Cutting tips • Localise and mark stones and other fixedobjects to avoid collision. • Start with a...

English – 19 MAX 15 DRIVING WARNING!Never drive the machine onground with a slope of more than15°. Mow slopes upwards anddownwards, never across. Avoidsudden changes in direction. Release lever The release control must be pulled out in order forthe Rider to be moved when the engine is shutoff. Stopp...

20 – English 50 100 MAINTENANCE 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. Maintenance schedule The following mainteneance items should be conducted...

English – 21 Removing 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. MAINTENANCE Left-hand fender Release the screws in the fender (2) and lift off thef...

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 MAINTENANCE Replacing 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. Fold open the engine cover. 2. Move the hose clips away from the filter. Use a pair of flat pliers. 3....

24 – English Replacing the air filter MAINTENANCE VARNING!Exhaust system is hot. Allow tocool down. Risk of finger injuries. 2. Lift out the paper element and the foam element from the air cleaner case. 3. Clean the foam element by washing it in detergent and water. 4. Dry the foam element thorougly...

English – 25 WARNING!Procedures on contact withacid 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 aspossible. Batteries emit explosive gas. Sparks, fla...

26 – English 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...

English – 27 MAINTENANCE Checking the engine’s cooling air intake Clean the air intake grille in the engine coverbehind the driver’s seat. Fold open the engine cover. Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves,grass and dirt. Check the air duct, located on the inside of theengine cover, ensur...

28 – English MAINTENANCE 1 2 3 Fitting the cutting unit 3. Insert the bolt and secure it with a locking pin. WARNING!Observe caution to avoid trappingyour hand. 4. Press down the frame and insert the pin. Fit the drive belt around the drive wheels of the cuttingunit. 5. Hook up the height adjustment...

English – 29 6. Move the support wheels to their parking position. 7. Fit the front cover. 8. Secure the collet spring. WARNING!Wear protective glasses whenremoving the cutting unit. Thecollet spring which tensions upthe belt can go off and causepersonal injury. Removing the cutting unit 2 3 1 MAINT...

English – 31 MAINTENANCE Adjusting the parallelism of the cuttingunit 1. Remove the front hood and right-hand fender. 2. Undo the nuts on the lift strut. 3. Screw out (extend) the stay to raise the rear edge of the cover. Screw in (shorten) the stay tolower the rear edge of the cover. 4. Tighten the...

32 – English MAINTENANCE Belt change on Combi 103 1. Remove the cutting unit. 2. Remove the front bolt from the parallel strut and tip the strut backwards. Push the heightadjustment strut forwards. WARNING!Wear gloves to protect yourhands when working with theblades. 3. Loosen the two bolts holding ...

34 – English MAINTENANCE Service position for the cutting unit 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 1. Positi...

36 – English MAINTENANCE Restoring from service position To leave the service position, reverse theprocedures set out in “Placing in the serviceposition”. Make sure that the cutting unit’s “lug” (3)enters the loop correctly on the underside of themachine, see diagram. 2 1 8. Lift off the drive belt ...

English – 37 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 INFORMATION Replacing or sharpening the bladesshould be conducted by an authorisedservice wor...

38 – English MAINTENANCE Replacing the break-pin (BioClip 90, Combi 103) The blades are fitted with a break-pin to protect thecutting unit and its drive when colliding withobstacles. A domed, spring friction washer is fittedto each blade bolt. The washer must always bereplaced with a new washer if t...

English – 39 LUBRICATION Checking the engine’s oil level Check the oil level in the engine when the Riderstands horizontal and the engine is switched off. Fold open the engine cover. Release the dip stick and pull out. Wipe off the oiland insert again without screwing it in. Pull out the dip stick. ...

40 – English LUBRICATION Changing the oil The oil should be changed for the first time after 8hours of running time. Thereafter it should bechanged every 100 hours of running time. With heavy loads or high temperatures replace theoil after every 50 hours. WARNING!Engine oil can be very hot if it isd...

English – 41 LUBRICATION Lubricating the belt adjuster The belt adjuster should be lubricated regularlyusing good quality molybdenum disulphidegrease*.1 nipple from the right-hand side under the engine’slower belt pulley, until grease is forced out. With daily use lubrication should be conductedtwic...

42 – English Problem Procedure Engine will not start. • Fuel tank empty. • Spark plugs defective. • Spark plug connections defective or changed. • Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe. • Starter does not pull round engine. Starter does not pull round engine. • Battery flat. • Bad contact between cable a...

English – 43 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...

44 – English Dimensions Rider 15V2 Length without cutting unit 2020 mm/6.61 ft Width without cutting unit 880 mm/2.89 ft Height 1060 mm/3.52 ft Weight 247-260 kg/543-572 lb including unit Wheel base 855 mm/2.8 ft Track Front 715 mm/2.34 ft, rear 625 mm/2.05 ft Tyre size 16 x 6.50 x 8 Tyre pressure, ...

English – 45 EU declaration of conformity (Only applies to Europe) Husqvarna AB , SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the Husqvarna Rider 15V2, from 2002’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the rating plate wi...

46 – English SERVICE JOURNAL 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/26,5-33 lbs). Applies to...