Husqvarna 16 - 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 8010-047 6003-002 8010-052 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 observethem. • Learn how to use the machine and its controlssafely and learn to how to stop quickly. ...

English – 7 8010-054 6003-004 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 i...

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 ...

10 – English 8010-060 8010-061 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 repai...

English – 11 Presentation Congratulations on your choice of a top quality product which you will enjoy for many years. These instructions describe the Rider 16. This rider mower is equipped with a 15.5 horsepower Briggs &Stratton engine. The power transmission from the engine is handled by a hyd...

12 – English PRESENTATION 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, whichsimplif...

English – 13 PRESENTATION Cutting unit The Rider 16 can be fitted with four different cuttingunits. Rear ejector - 970 mmSide ejector - 970 mmBioClip - 900 mm, 1030 mm Combi - 1120 mm Combi See ”Maintenance \ Checking the Blades” foridentification of the cutting unit. Lifting of the cutting unit (tr...

14 – English PRESENTATION Fuelling The engine should be run on 85 octane (or higher)unleaded petrol/gasoline (no added oil).Environmentally adapted alkylate fuel is alsorecommended. Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the frontedge and can be tipped forward. The seat can also be adjusted lengt...

English – 15 • Read the safety instructions and information onthe location and function of the controls beforestarting (see pages 5-14). • Conduct daily maintenance before starting (seemaintenance schedule on page 20). Adjust the seat to the required position. Starting the engine 1. Lift up the cutt...

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). 2 1 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 DRIVING Stopping the engine Preferably allow the engine to idle for a minute toobtain normal working temperature before stoppingit if it has been working hard. 1. Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever back to the end position. STOP START MAX 15 WARNING!Never drive the machine on...

20 – English 50 100 MAINTENANCE 25 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. Main...

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

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 Checking and adjustment of thethrottle wire If the engine does not respond as it should do whenthe throttle lever is moved or if the top speed is notreached, the throttle wire may need adjusting. 1. Loosen the clamping screw (by the arrow), and slide the throttle to the chok...

24 – English Replacing the air filter If the engine seems to lack power or goesirregularly the reason may be that the air filter isclogged. It is therefore important to replace the air filter atregular intervals (see ”Maintenance schedule” onpage 20 for correct service interval). 1 . Fold open the e...

English – 25 WARNING!Procedures on contact with acid External: Rinse well with plenty of water. Internal: Drink large quantities of water ormilk. Contact a doctor as soon aspossible. Eyes: Rinse well with plenty of water.Contact a doctor as soon as possible. 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 Check the engine’s cooling air intake Fold open the engine cover as described on page19. 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. Checking...

28 – English MAINTENANCE 1 2 3 1 2 8 9 Fitting the cutting unit 1. Place the Rider on a flat surface and apply the parking brake. Check that the lever for setting thecutting height is in the lowest position. Make sure the support wheels are fitted to thecutting unit (1). 2. Grasp the handle at the f...

English – 29 MAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the cuttingunit’s ground pressure To achieve the best cutting results the cutting unitshould follow the underlying surface without pres-sing too hard against it. The pressure is adjusted with a screw on each sideof the machine. 1. Check the air pre...

30 – English MAINTENANCE WARNING!Wear protective glasses whendismantling the cutting unit. Thespring which tensions up the beltcan go off and cause personalinjury. Adjusting the parallelism of the cuttingunit 1. Remove the front hood and right-hand fender, as described on page 21. 2. Undo the nuts o...

English – 31 MAINTENANCE Replacing the cutting unit belts Belt change on BioClip 103 There are two versions of BioClip 103. Version 1has one toothed belt and version 2 has two. Thetoothed belts drive the blades and synchronise theirrotation. The belts are located under a cover on topof the cutting u...

English – 33 MAINTENANCE Service position for 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. Position t...

English – 35 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”enters the loop correctly on the underside of themachine, see diagram. 2 1 8. Lift off the drive belt (1)....

36 – 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Replacing or sharpening the bladesshould be conducted by an authorisedservice wor...

English – 37 MAINTENANCE Replacing the break-pin (BioClip) The blades are fitted with a break-pin to protect theBioClip 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 the blade bolt ...

38 – English LUBRICATION Changing the oil The oil should be changed for the first time after 5hours 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 the engineis stopped. Therefore allow theengine to...

English – 39 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...

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 pos...

English – 41 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 blockthe carburettor and interfere w...

42 – English Dimensions Rider 16 Length without cutting unit 2145 mm Width without cutting unit 1050 mm Height 1060 mm Service weight 247-260 kg including unit Wheel base 855 mm Track Front 715 mm, rear 625 mm Tyre size 16 x 6.50 x 8 Tyre pressure, front 60 kPa (0.6 kp/cm 2 ) & rearMax. gradient...

English – 43 EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 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 16, from 2002’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain ...

44 – English SERVICEJOURNAL RIDER 16 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 t...

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