Husqvarna 175 AWD - Manual

English – 5 INTR ODUCTION Good ser vice Husqv arna products are sold all over the world and only through servicing dealers. This is to ensure that you, the customer, get the best support and service. For example, before this machine was delivered it was inspected and adjusted by your dealer. See the...

6 – English KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols These symbols are on the machine and in the instr uctions. WARNING! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using t...

8 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Saf ety instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. Insure your Rider • Check the insurance coverage for your new Rider. • Contact your insurance company. • You should have fully comprehensive insurance including: third party, fire, dama...

English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the machine to use or service it. Local laws may regulate the age of the user. • Use hearing protection to minimise the risk of hearing impairment. • Wear approved protective glasses or full-face visor ...

10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • When cleaning the chassis, the machine may never be driven near verges or ditches. • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding wheel weights or counterbalance weights to increase ma...

English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Be especially careful when handling battery acid. Acid on the skin can cause serious corrosive injuries. In the event of spillage on the skin wash immediately with water. • Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a doctor immediately. • Take care with battery...

12 – English WHAT IS WHAT? Location of the controls 3 4 5 9 11 12 6 2 1 13 10 8 7 1 Throttle control/choke control 2 Ignition lock 3 Cutting height adjustment lever 4 Lifting lever for the cutting unit 5 Speed limiter for reversing 6 Speed limiter for driving forward 7 Parking brake 8 Lock button fo...

English – 13 PRESENTATION Presentation Congratulations on your choice of an excellent quality product that will give you great pleasure for many years. This operator’s manual describes Rider 175 and Rider 175 AWD. The machines are equipped with a 17,5 horse power engine from Briggs & Stratton. R...

14 – English PRESENTATION If the lock button is pressed in and the lever is moved forwards the unit will be lowered and the blades will automatically start to rotate (mowing position). The lever can also be used to temporarily regulate the cutting height, e.g. for a small mound in the lawn. Cutting ...

English – 15 Driving Before starting • Read the safety instructions and information concerning the placement of controls and functions before starting. • Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in the Maintenance schedule. Start the engine 1 Make sure that the clutch control is depresse...

16 – English Driving Starting the engine with a weak battery If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. When jump leads are used for emergency starting, follow the procedure below: Connecting the jump leads • Connect each end of the red cable to the POSITIVE pole (+) on ...

English – 17 Driving Cutting tips • Localise and mark stones and other fixed objects to avoid collision. • Start with a high cutting height and reduce down until the required mowing results are obtained. • The mowing results are best with a high engine speed (fast rotating blades) and low driving sp...

18 – English Driving Release lever The release control must be pulled out in order for the machine to be moved when the engine is shutoff. Pull the controls to the end positions, do not use an intermediate position. Release lever Rider 175 AWD Rider 175 AWD has one control for the front axle and one...

English – 19 Maintenance Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorised service workshop. 1) First change after 5 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient t...

20 – English Maintenance Cleaning Clean the machine directly after use. It is much easier to wash off grass cuttings before they dry. Oily dirt can be removed using a cold degreasing agent. Spray on a thin layer. Rinse at normal water pressure. Do not direct the jet towards electrical components or ...

22 – English Maintenance 2 Pull the choke wire casing to the far right and tighten the clamping screw. 3 Pull back the throttle to the full throttle position and check that the choke is no longer actuated. Replacement of fuel filter Replace the fuel filter every 100 running hours (once per season) o...

English – 23 Maintenance 5 Carefully clean the fan housing so that dirt does not fall down into the carburettor. 6 Insert a new precleaner and air filter cartridge in the fan housing. 7 Align the tabs on the cover with the slits in the housing and replace the air filter cover. 8 Pull the handle outw...

24 – English Maintenance Check the safety system The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions. The engine should only be possible to start when the cutting unit is in its raised position and the hydrostat pedals are in the neutral posi...

English – 25 Maintenance Main fuse The main fuse is placed in a detachable holder under the battery case’s cover, in front of the battery. Type: Flat pin, 15 A. Do not use any other type of fuse when replacing. A blown fuse is indicated by a burnt connector. Pull the fuse from the holder when replac...

26 – English Maintenance Make sure that the tongue (3) on the cutting unit engages correctly. 3 Insert the bolt and secure it with a locking pin. 4 Press down the frame and insert the pin. Fit the drive belt around the drive wheels of the cutting unit. 5 Hook up the height adjustment strut. 6 Move t...

English – 27 Maintenance 4 Place a set of bathroom scales under the cutting unit’s frame (front edge) so that it rests on the scales. If necessary a block can be placed between the frame and scales so that the support wheels do not bear any weight. 5 Adjust the unit’s ground pressure by screwing in ...

28 – English Maintenance Service position for the cutting unit The cutting head can be placed in the service position to provide easy access for cleaning, repairs and servicing. In the service position the cutting unit is raised and locked in the vertical position. Placing in the service position 1 ...

English – 29 Maintenance 8 Lift of the drive belt. Then pull out the pin. 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 bolt, which is now holding the cutting unit is removed, the cutting uni...

30 – English Lubrication Checking the engine’s oil level. Check the oil level in the engine when the Rider stands horizontal with the engine switched off. Open the engine cover. Loosen the dipstick, pull it up and wipe it off. Now insert the dipstick again. The dipstick should be completely screwed ...

English – 31 Lubrication Checking the transmission oil level 1 Remove the transmission cover. Undo the two screws (one on each side) and lift off the transmission cover. 2 Check that there is oil in the transmission’s oil tank. Rider 175 Fill if necessary with engine oil SAE 10W/30 (class SF–CC). Ri...

32 – English Troubleshooting schedule Problem Procedure Engine does not start There is no fuel in the fuel tankSpark plug defectiveFaulty spark plug connections or interchanged cablesDirt in the carburettor or fuel lineStarter motor does not turn over the engine Starter motor does not turn over the ...

English – 33 Storage Winter storage At the end of the season, or if the machine is going to stand idle for more than 30 days, it should immediately be made ready for storage. Fuel which is left to stand for long periods (30 days or more) can leave tacky deposits which can block the carburettor and i...

34 – English Technical data ´®z+R?T¶6&¨ ´®z+R?T¶6&¨ Rider 175 Rider 175 AWD Dimensions Length without cutting unit, mm/ft 2020/6,61 2020/6,61 Width without cutting unit, mm/ft 880/2,89 880/2,89 Height, mm/ft 1070/3,52 1070/3,52 Operating weight with cutting deck, kg/lb 268-274/591-604 302-30...