Husqvarna Pro 18 AWD - Manual

4 – English N Never use the Rider if persons, especiallychildren or pets, are in the immediate vicinity. Never carry passengers on the Rider or on its tools Accelerator pedal forward Neutral position Accelerator pedal reversing Starting instructionsRead the operator’s manualChecking the engine oil l...

English – 5 8010-047 6003-002 8010-052 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 mach...

English – 7 8010-054 6003-004 Be extra cautious when driving on slopes 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 death. All slopes demand extracare. I...

8 – English 8010-058 8009-728 Risk of sparking 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 stay put where you last saw them. • Keep children awa...

10 – English 8009-467 8010-061 Never drive the machine in an enclosed space Regularly clean grass, leaves and other debris from themachine SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not change the setting of governors andavoid running the engine at excessively highrevs. If you run too fast, you risk damaging themachi...

English – 11 8009-482 Presentation Congratulations on your choice of an exceptionallyhigh quality product. This operator’s manualdescribes Rider Pro 15, Pro 18 and Pro 18 AWD. The machines are equipped with a four-stroke V-Twin engine from Kawasaki. The figures denote theamount of horse power. The p...

12 – English 6017-230 Cutting Unit The machines can be equipped with numerousattachments. The BioClip unit finely chops the grass severaltimes before returning it to the lawn as fertiliser. The Combi unit functions as a BioClip unit when aBioClip plug is fitted, but can be reset to rearejection by r...

English – 13 8009-484 8009-485 PRESENTATION Choke Lever The choke lever is used for cold starts in order toprovide the engine with a richer fuel mixture. For cold starts, the lever shall be moved backwardsto its endpoint. Throttle Control The throttle is used to control the speed of theengine and th...

14 – English 8009-486 8009-487 PRESENTATION Lifting Lever for the Cutting Unit The lifting lever is used to put the cutting unit ineither the transport or mowing positions. 1. Pull the lever backwards to the locked position to engage the transport position.The unit is raised and the blades stop rota...

English – 15 8009-490 8009-491 8009-330 PRESENTATION WARNING!Petrol is highly flammable.Observe caution and fill the tankoutdoors(see the safety instructions). Seat The seat has a hinged mounting on the front edgeand can be folded forwards. The seat can also be adjusted lengthways. When making adjus...

16 – English MAX 15 6017-236 DRIVING WARNING!Do not use the Rider on groundthat slopes more than 15°. Mowupwards and downwards onslopes, never sideways. Avoidsudden directional changes. 6007-212 Mowing patterns WARNING!Clear the lawn of stones and otherobjects that can be thrown out bythe blades. Mo...

English – 17 Clutch Control The clutch control must be pulled out in order forthe Rider to be moved when the engine is shut off. The figure shows the clutch control pulled out. 8009-142 Pro 15, Pro 18 Pro 18 AWD has one control for the front axle andone control for the rear axle. Pull the controls t...

18 – English 8009-486 8009-492 8009-602 DRIVING • Read the safety instructions and thepresentation of the Rider before starting. • Perform the daily maintenance before starting,see ”Maintenance\Maintenance schedule”. • Adjust the seat to the desired position. 3. Move the throttle to the middle posit...

20 – English 8009-487 8009-488 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The life span of the drive belts is increasedsignificantly if the engine runs at a lowspeed when the blades are engaged.Therefore apply full throttle first when thecutting unit has been moved to the mowingposition. DRIVING 3. Press in the lock but...

English – 21 8009-486 8009-497 Stopping the Engine If the engine has been worked hard, it is preferableto let the engine idle for a minute so it is running atits normal working temperature when it is stopped.Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there isa risk of carbon build-up on the spark ...

22 – English Page 25 50 100 300 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the rider. For points markedwith footnote number 4, turn to an authorised service representative. ● = Described in this operator’s manual. ❍ = Not described in...

24 – English 8009-509 6017-219 MAINTENANCE Front Cover Loosen the snap-in lock and lift off front cover. Dismantling the Rider Covers The engine becomes accessible for service whenthe engine cover is opened. Engine Cover 1. Pull the seat forward to its foremost position. 2. Fold up the seat. 3. Turn...

English – 25 Left-hand Wing Cover Loosen the screws (2) and lift off the cover. 8009-501 8009-505 6008-212 2. Check the tension of the steering cables by squeezing the cables together (at the arrows).It should be possible to squeeze the cables sothat the distance between them is half the size,withou...

26 – English 6008-010 MAINTENANCE 3. If necessary, the wires can be adjusted by tightening the adjuster nuts on each side of thesteering collar. Do not tension the cables too much, they shouldonly be tightened against the steering collar. Hold the wire so it does not twist. If you only tension one s...

English – 27 8009-145 8009-683 MAINTENANCE Checking and Adjusting the Choke Cable If the engine produces black smoke or is difficult tostart, this can be because the choke cable isincorrectly adjusted (upper cable). If doubts arise, contact your service representative. If adjustments are necessary, ...

28 – English 8009-147 6017-235 Checking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter Check regularly that the fuel pump’s air filter is notclogged by dirt. The filter can be cleaned using a brush, ifnecessary. 1. Remove the two screws holding the fuel pump. 2. Move the pump to one side without loosening the hoses and...

English – 29 MAINTENANCE 8009-446 8009-447 8009-448 8009-450 8009-452 Replacing the Air Filter Pro 15 If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly, the airfilter may be clogged. If run with a soiled air filter,carbon can build-up on the spark plugs and lead tomalfunction.Consequently, it is important t...

30 – English 8009-148 8009-149 8009-150 8009-151 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Air Filter Pro 18 If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly, the airfilter may be clogged. If run with a soiled air filter,carbon can build-up on the spark plugs and lead tomalfunction.Consequently, it is important to periodi...

English – 31 8009-489 Cooling air intake 8009-152 WARNING!The cooling air intake rotateswhen the engine is running.Watch your fingers. MAINTENANCE Checking the Engine’s Cooling AirIntake Clean the air intake grille in the engine coverbehind the driver’s seat. Open the engine cover. Air intake grille...

32 – English 6008-216 8011-054 MAINTENANCE WARNING!Actions with acid contact External : Rinse thoroughly with water. Internal : Drink large quantities of water or milk. Contact a doctor as soon as possible. Eyes : Rinse thoroughly with water. Contacta doctor as soon as possible. The battery emits ex...

English – 33 8009-4338009-4348009-4368009-435 8009-153 MAINTENANCE Checking 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 thep...

34 – English 8009-511 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Light Bulbs For information about the bulb type, see ”TechnicalData”. 1. Unscrew the two screws holding the cover onthe power steering housing. Lift up the cover and turn it around the steeringshaft. 8009-512 8009-513 8009-522 2. Unscrew the two screws...

English – 35 6017-100 MAINTENANCE Checking the Tyre Pressures The tyre pressure should be 60 kPa / 0.6 bar /9 PSI on all wheels. The highest permittedpressure is 100 kPa / 1.0 kp/cm 2 / 14 PSI). 8009-370 Fuses The main fuse is placed in a detachable holderunder the battery case’s cover, in front of ...

36 – English 6008-209 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Rear Drive Belt Pro 15and Pro 18: Removal 1. Remove the transmission cover. 2. Unhook the spring on the belt tensioner (A). 6020-005 B A 3. Remove the hose clip on the middle and the belt guide for the centre belt. 8009-364 4. Pull off the centre belt ...

English – 37 MAINTENANCE 7. Pull the pump belt off of the engine’s pulley and move it under the engine belt pulleys. 8. Pull out the pump belt through the opening under the pivot bearing and past the belttensioner’s disc. Assembly 1. Pull the pump belt through the opening under the pivot bearing and...

40 – English MAINTENANCE 17. Fit the belt guide for the centre belt. 8009-727 18. Hook the spring on the belt tensioner. 8009-637 Replacing the Centre Belt 1. Remove the hose clip in the middle (Pro 15, Pro 18) and the rear belt guide for the centrebelt (all machines). 2. Remove the centre belt and ...

English – 41 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Front Belt Pro 15, Pro 18 Dismantling The entire belt is removed according to thefollowing when a snow blade is to be attached tothe machine. 1. Remove the cutting unit. 2. Loosen the belt guides and the support pully. 3. Loosen the wheel on the belt tensioner....

English – 43 1 2 3 6017-159 8009-595 8009-699 6017-120 8009-596 MAINTENANCE Fitting the Cutting Unit WARNING!Observe caution to avoidtrapping your hand. 5. Press down the frame and secure with the split pin. Fit the drive belt around the unit’s drivepulley. 6. Hook in the height adjustment stay. WAR...

44 – English MAINTENANCE Removing the Cutting Unit 1. Follow ”The Cutting Unit’s Service Position”, points 1-9 to put the cutting unit in the serviceposition. 2. Remove the bolt (3) and lift off the cutting unit. WARNING!Wear protective glasses whendismantling the cutting unit. Thesprings that tensi...

English – 45 MAINTENANCE Checking and Adjusting the CuttingUnit’s Ground Pressure In order to achieve the best mowing result thecutting unit should follow the ground withouttouching it too heavily. The pressure is adjustedusing a screw on each side of the Rider. 1. Check the air pressure in the tyre...

48 – English MAINTENANCE The Cutting Unit’s Service Position In order to provide good accessibility for cleaning,repair and servicing, the unit can be set in theservice position. The service position means thatthe unit is raised and locked in the vertical position. Placing in the Service Position 1....

50 – English MAINTENANCE 8. Lift off the drive belt (1). Now pull out the split pin (2). 9. Pull the frame forwards and refit the pin. 10. Grasp the cutting unit’s front edge, pull out and lift up into the service position. If the cylindrical bolt, which is now holding thecutting unit is removed, th...

English – 51 8009-288 8009-288 MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT INFORMATION Replacement or sharpening of the bladesshould be carried out by an authorisedservice representative. Inspecting the Blades It is important that the blades are undamaged andwell-ground to give the best mowing result. Check that the blad...

English – 53 LUBRICATION Lubrication Chart Pro 15 8009-589 The position numbers for the lubrication points refer to the lubrication instructions on the following pages.

54 – English LUBRICATION Lubrication Chart Pro 18 8009-504 The position numbers for the lubrication points refer to the lubrication instructions on the following pages.

English – 55 LUBRICATION Lubrication Chart Pro 18 AWD 8009-681 The position numbers for the lubrication points refer to the lubrication instructions on the following pages.

56 – English General Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication. When lubricating with an oilcan, it ought to be filled with engine oil. When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise stated, grease 503 98 96-01 or another chassis or ballbearing grease offering goo...

English – 57 2. Pedal Mechanism in Frame Tunnel Lubricate the pedal mechanism in the frame tunnel. Remove the cover of the frame tunnel by looseningthe screws (two on the steering servo housing). Work the pedals and lubricate the moving parts withan oilcan. Lubricate the cables to the brake and driv...

English – 59 7. Belt Tensioner Lubricate using a grease gun, 1 nipple from theright-hand side under the engine’s lower belt pulley,until grease is forced out. Use only good quality molybdenum disulphidegrease. Grease from well-known brand names(petrochemical companies, etc.) usually maintainsa good ...

60 – English 8009-529 LUBRICATION Changing the Engine Oil The engine oil should be changed the first timeafter 8 hours running time. It should then bechanged after every 100 hours of running time.When operating with a heavy load or at highambient temperatures, replace every 50 hours. 1. Open the eng...

English – 61 LUBRICATION 10. Parking Brake Cable Pro 15, Pro 18 Remove the transmission cover, see ”Gear Lever”. Unhook the spring (A) from the screw (B) if required(not AWD). Remove the cable’s rubber casing when lubricating. Lubricate the cable with an oilcan, press the brakepedal a few times and ...

English – 63 LUBRICATION 15. Parking Brake Cable Pro 18 AWD Remove the cover over the frame tunnel. Lubricate both ends of the cable. Remove the cable’s rubber casing when lubricating. Lubricate the cable with an oilcan, press the brakepedal a few times and lubricate again. Replace the cover on the ...

64 – English TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause The engine will not start • No fuel in the fuel tank• Faulty spark plugs (choke with a warm engine)• Faulty or interchanged spark plug connections• Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line, aged fuel Starter does not turn the engine • Discharged battery•...

English – 65 STORAGE To ready the Rider for storage, follow these steps: 1. Clean the Rider carefully, especially under the cutting unit. Touch up damaged paint to preventrust. 2. Inspect the Rider for worn or damaged parts and tighten any nuts or bolts that may havebecome loose. 3. Change the engin...

66 – English WIRING DIAGRAM 8009-570 1. Microswitch, hydrostatic transmission 2. Microswitch, cutting unit 3. Microswitch, seat 4. Ignition key 5. Chronometer 6. Start relay 7. Engine 8. Main fuse 15 A 9. Fuse 7.5 A 10. Switch for the power outlet11. Power outlet12. Switch for the lights13. Lights C...

English – 69 TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Rider Pro 15 Rider Pro 18 Rider Pro 18 AWD Length without the cutting unit 2,030 mm / 6.65 ft 2,030 mm / 6.65 ft 2,030 mm / 6.65 ft Width without the cutting unit 900 mm / 2.95 ft 900 mm / 2.95 ft 900 mm / 2.95 ft Height 1,130 mm / 3.70 ft 1,130 mm / 3.70 ft 1,...

English – 71 EU Declaration of Conformity (Only applies to Europe) Husqvarna AB , SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that Rider Husqvarna Rider Pro 15, Pro 18 and Pro 18 AWD dating from 2005 serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated on th...

72 – English SERVICE JOURNAL Delivery Service 1. Fill the battery with battery acid and charge for four hours. 2. Fit the steering wheel, seat and, where applicable, other components. 3. Attach the cutting unit. 4. Adjust the cutting unit: Adjust the lifting springs (the ”weight” of the cutting unit...

74 – English SERVICE JOURNAL 50-Hour Service 1. Clean/Replace the air filter’s pre-cleaner (foam plastic filter). (Shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions.) 2. Clean the engine’s cooling air intake and the transmission’s air intake. 3. Clean the air cleaner’s paper filter. 4. Clean the fuel...

English – 77 Action At Least Once Each Season 1. Change the engine oil (100 hours). 2. Clean/Replace the air filter’s pre-cleaner (foam plastic filter) (25 hours). (Shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions.) 3. Clean/Replace the air filter’s paper filter (100 hours). (Shorter intervals for d...