Husqvarna Pro 18 - Manual

4 – English These symbols are on the machine and in the instructions. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. Read the instructions. Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Battery Choke Fuel Oil level Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Use hearing protection Hydrostatic freewheel...

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 thatchildren will remain where you 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 an exceptionallyhigh quality product. This operator’s manualdescribes Rider Pro 15 and Pro 18. The machines are equipped with a four-stroke V-Twin engine from Kawasaki. The figures denote theamount of horse power. The power transmission fro...

12 – English 1. Ignition lock 2. Choke lever 3. Throttle control – regulates the engine speed 4. Chronometer 5. Lever for adjustment of cutting height 6. Lifting lever for cutting unit with lock button 7. Speed limiter for reversing 8. Speed limiter for driving forward 9. Parking brake 10. Lock butt...

English – 13 1. Switch for the power outlet 2. Power outlet 3. Throttle control - regulates the engine speed 4. Switch for the lights 5. Choke lever 6. Ignition lock 7. Lever for adjustment of cutting height 8. Lifting lever for cutting unit with lock button 9. Chronometer 10. Speed limiter for reve...

14 – English Throttle control The throttle control regulates the engine speed, andthereby also the rotation speed of the blades. To increase or reduce the engine speed the controlis moved forwards or backwards. Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there isa risk of carbon build-up on the spa...

English – 15 PRESENTATION PRO 15 Lift lever for cutting unit The lift lever is used to set the cutting unit in trans-port or mowing position. 1. Pull back the lever to the locked position for transport. The cutting unit will lift up and the blades stop rotating. Lifting of the cutting unit 2. Press ...

16 – English PRESENTATION PRO 15 WARNING!Petrol is highly inflammable.Exercise care and refuel outdoors(see safety instructions). Fuelling The engine runs on unleaded petrol with aminimum octane rating of 87 (not mixed with oil).We recommend the use of biodegradable alkylatepetrol. Refer to the ”Tec...

English – 17 PRESENTATION PRO 18 Throttle control The throttle control regulates the engine speed, andthereby also the rotation speed of the blades. To increase or reduce the engine speed the controlis moved forwards or backwards. Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there isa risk of carbon...

English – 19 PRESENTATION PRO 18 WARNING!Petrol is highly inflammable.Exercise care and refuel outdoors(see safety instructions). Fuelling The engine runs on unleaded petrol with aminimum octane rating of 87 (not mixed with oil).We recommend the use of biodegradable alkylatepetrol. Refer to the ”Tec...

20 – English DRIVING WARNING!Never drive the machine onground at an angle of more than15°. Mow slopes upwards anddownwards, never across. Avoidsudden changes in direction. MAX 15 WARNING!Clear the lawn from stones andother objects which can bethrown out by the blades. Cutting tips • Localise and mar...

English – 21 Before starting • Read the safety instructions and the presenta-tion of the Rider before starting. • Perform the daily maintenance before starting,see ”Maintenance\Maintenance schedule”. • Adjust the seat to the required position. DRIVING PRO 15 2. Move the throttle control to the middl...

English – 23 DRIVING PRO 15 Driving the machine 1. Release the parking brake by pressing the brake pedal. 2 1 WARNING!Make sure that branches do notobstruct the pedals when mowingunder bushes, otherwise you maylose control. 2. Carefully press down one of the pedals until the required speed is obtain...

24 – English Stopping the engine Preferably allow the engine to idle for a minute toobtain normal working temperature before stoppingit if it has been working hard. Avoid idling theengine for long periods, as there is a risk of carbonbuild-up on the spark plugs. 1. Lift up the cutting unit by pullin...

English – 25 DRIVING PRO 18 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The air intake grille in the engine coverbehind the driver’s seat must not be bloc-ked by, for example, clothing, leaves, grassor dirt. Impaired cooling of the engine. Risk ofmajor engine damage. Before starting • Read the safety instructions and the...

English – 29 MAINTENANCE Maintenance interval inhours Daily main-tenancebefore after Weekly 3) main-tenance At leastonce ayear Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machine. For the items whichare not described in these instructions go to an...

English – 31 Removing of the machine hoods The engine becomes accessible for service whenthe engine cover is opened. Engine cover Pro 15 1. Pull the seat forward to its foremost position. 2. Tip the seat forward. 3. Loosen the rubber strap. 4. Open the engine cover backwards. MAINTENANCE Front cover...

32 – English 2 11 3 1 Left-hand fender Pro 15 Dismantle the screws (1 and 2), and lift off thefender. Right-hand fender Pro 15 Dismantle the foot-plate (1), screws (2 and 3), andlift off the fender. MAINTENANCE Left-hand fender Pro 18 Dismantle the screws (1 and 2), and lift off thefender. Right-han...

34 – English Adjusting the parking brake The parking brake (on the right) is adjusted asfollows:1. Remove the transmission cover. 2. Unhook the spring (A) from the screw (B). 3. Make sure the parking brake is released. 4. Adjust so there is 1 mm play between the outer cable and the adjuster screw wh...

English – 35 MAINTENANCE Replacement of the fuel filter Pro 18 Replace the fuel filter every 100 running hours(once per season) or more frequently if it isclogged. Replace the filter as follows: 1. Open the engine cover. 2. Move the hose clips away from the filter. Use a pair of flat pliers. 3. Pull...

36 – 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. 1. Remove the two screws that hold the fuel pump. 2. Prise out the pump without disconnecting the hoses and clean the filter wit...

English – 37 MAINTENANCE Replacing the air filter Pro 15 If the engine seems to lack power or runsirregularly, the reason may be a clogged air filter. It is therefore important to replace the air filter atregular intervals (see ”Maintenance schedule” forcorrect service interval). WARNING!Let the muf...

38 – English Replacing the air filter Pro 18 If the engine seems to lack power or does not runsmoothly this may be because the air filter isclogged. If run with a soiled air filter, carbon canbuild-up on the spark plugs and lead tomalfunctioning.It is therefore important to replace the air filter at...

English – 39 MAINTENANCE Checking the engine’s cooling air intake Clean the air intake grille in the engine coverbehind the driver’s seat. Open the engine cover. WARNING!The cooling air intake rotates whenthe engine is running. Mind yourfingers. Air intake grille Pro 15 Cooling air intake Pro 18 Coo...

40 – English MAINTENANCE Check the level of the battery acid Check that the level of the battery acid lies betweenthe markings. Top up the cells with distilled wateronly. WARNING!Procedures on contact with acid External: Rinse well with plenty of water. Internal: Drink large quantities of water ormi...

English – 41 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...

42 – English MAINTENANCE Replacing the light bulbs, Pro 18 For information about the bulb type, see ”TechnicalData”. 1. Unscrew the two screws holding the cover on the power servo housing. Lift up the cover andturn it around the steering shaft. 2. Unscrew the two screws holding the lamp insert. Lift...

English – 43 MAINTENANCE Checking the tyre pressure The tyre pressure should be 60 kPa (0.6 kp/cm 2 /8,5 PSI) all round. To improve driving the pressure on the rear tyrescan be reduced to 40 kPa (0.4 kp/cm 2 /5,6 PSI). The maximum tyre pressure is 100 kPa (1,0 kp/cm 2 / 14 PSI). IMPORTANT INFORMATIO...

44 – 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 – 45 6. Move the support wheels to their parking posi- tion. 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 MAI...

46 – English MAINTENANCE Checking and adjusting 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 pressur...

English – 47 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...

48 – 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 your handswhen working with the blades. 3. Loosen the two bolts holding...

50 – 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...

52 – 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 – 53 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 blades shouldbe conducted by an authorised servicewor...

54 – 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 – 57 LUBRICATION General Remove the ignition key to prevent accidental movement during lubrication. If lubricating with an oil can, fill the can with engine oil. If lubricating with grease, use grease 503 98 96-01 or a similar chassis grease or bearing grease with goodcorrosion resistance, u...

English – 59 3. Chains in frame tunnel Remove the cover from the frame tunnel, see step 2. Lubricate the chains in the frame tunnel using an oilcan or motorcycle chain spray. Lubricate the shaft of the control wire pulleys withgrease. Press the rollers to the side and brush theshaft with grease. Ref...

English – 63 LUBRICATION B A 10. Parking brake wire Remove the transmission cover; see ”Gear lever”. Unhook spring (A) from screw (B) if necessary. Push the rubber protector aside to lubricate thewire. Lubricate the wire using an oil can, press the brakepedal a few times and lubricate again. Refit s...

64 – English LUBRICATION 1. Open the engine cover. 2. Drain the engine oil as described under ”Changing the engine oil”. 3. Remove the oil filter. If necessary use a filter spanner. 4. Coat the seal on the new filter with clean, fresh engine oil. 5. Tighten the filter by hand until you feel it make ...

English – 65 TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULE Problem Procedure Engine will not start. • Fuel tank empty. • 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 pull round engine. • Battery flat. • B...

66 – English 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...

English – 67 WIRING DIAGRAM PRO 15 1. Microswitch, hydrostatic transmission2. Microswitch, cutting unit3. Microswitch, seat4. Ignition lock5. Counter6. Start relay7. Engine8. Fuse 15 A Explanation of colour abbreviations in wiringdiagram. R = Red B = Blue W = White BL = Black Y = Yellow BR = Brown G...

68 – English WIRING DIAGRAM PRO 18 1. Microswitch, hydrostatic transmission2. Microswitch, cutting unit3. Microswitch, seat4. Ignition lock5. Counter6. Start relay7. Engine8. Main fuse 15 A9. Fuse 7.5 A 10. Switch for the power outlet11. Power outlet12. Switch for the lights13. Lights Explanation of...

English – 69 TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Rider Pro 15 Rider Pro 15 Length without unit 2 030 mm/6,65 ft 2 030 mm/6,65 ft Width without unit 900 mm/2,95 ft 900 mm/2,95 ft Height 1 080 mm/3,54 ft 1 130 mm/3,70 ft Unladen weight excluding cutting unit 240 kg/530 lb 261 kg/576 lb Wheel base 873 mm/2,86 ft...

English – 71 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 Pro 15 and Pro 18, from 2002’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly s...

72 – English SERVICEJOURNAL 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. Fit cutting unit. 4. Adjust cutting unit: Adjust lift springs (effective weight of cutting unit should be12–15 kg, or set to ...

English – 73 SERVICEJOURNAL Work done Date, mileage, stamp, sign 25 hour service 1. Clean the air filter pre-filter (foamed plastic filter). (more regularly in dusty conditions) 2. Clean the engine cooling air intake and transmission air intake. 3. Clean the fuel pump air filter. (in dusty condition...

74 – English SERVICEJOURNAL Work done Date, mileage, stamp, sign 50 hour service 1. Clean / replace the air filter pre-filter (foamed plastic filter). (more regularly in dusty conditions) 2. Clean the engine cooling air intake and transmission air intake. 3. Clean the paper air filter (in dusty cond...

English – 77 SERVICEJOURNAL Work done Date, mileage, stamp, sign At least once a season 1. Change engine oil (100 hours). 2. Clean / replace the air filter pre-filter (foamed plastic filter). (25 hours).(more regularly in dusty conditions) 3. Clean / replace the paper air filter (200 hours). (more r...