Husqvarna ProFlex 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 pressure Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Use hearing protection Hydrostatic freewh...

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 mac...

English – 7 8010-054 6003-004 Be especially careful when driving on slopes. Mow upwards and downwards on slopes, notsideways. 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 in...

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 These instructions describe the Rider ProFlex 18. The Rider ProFlex 18 is equipped with a 18-horsepower four-stroke V-twin Kawasaki engine. The power transmission from the engine is handled by a hydrostatic gearbox, which enables variable speedby using the pedals. One pedal...

12 – English PRESENTATION 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-...

English – 13 Cutting unit Rider ProFlex can be equipped with numerousattachments. The BioClip unit finely cuts the lawn by cutting thegrass several times before returning the clippings tothe lawn as fertiliser. Cutting unit with rear ejection, i.e. the grass cuttingsare ejected behind the unit. The ...

14 – English PRESENTATION 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 ”Technical ...

English – 15 Before starting • Read the sections headed ”Safety instructions”and ”Presentation” before starting the mower. • Carry out daily maintenance before starting (see”Maintenance \ Maintenance Schedule”). • Adjust the seat to the required position. DRIVING 4. Turn the ignition key to the star...

16 – English DRIVING 2. Carefully press down one of the pedals until the required speed is obtained. To drive forward press down pedal (1), or toreverse pedal (2). Driving the machine 1. Release the parking brake by pressing the brake pedal. 7. Set the required engine speed with the throttle control...

18 – English Mowing pattern • Localise and mark stones and other fixedobjects to avoid collision. • Start with a high cutting height and reduce downuntil the required mowing results are obtained. • The mowing results are best with a high enginespeed (fast rotating blades) and low drivingspeed (slow ...

English – 19 Stopping the engine Preferably let the engine idle a minute in order toattain normal operating temperature beforestopping it if it has been worked hard. Avoid idlingthe engine for long periods, as there is a risk ofcarbon build-up on the spark plugs. 1. Lift up the cutting unit by pulli...

20 – English 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...

22 – English Dismantling of the machine hoods Engine hood 1. Tip up the seat. 2. Turn the main catch on top of the engine hood 1/4 turn anti-clockwise. 3. Lift up the engine hood. If necessary the engine hood can be removed bytaking out the hinge pins. MAINTENANCE Nose Loosen the quick-action lock a...

English – 23 MAINTENANCE Check the engine’s cooling air intake Open the engine hood. 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. Left-hand fender Dismantle the screws...

English – 25 Checking and adjustment of the throttlewire Check that the engine responds to the throttlecontrol and that the correct engine speed isachieved at full throttle. If in doubt, contact the service workshop If adjustment is necessary, adjust the lower wire asfollows: 1. Release the clamping...

26 – English MAINTENANCE Adjusting the hydrostatic wire The hydrostatic wire (on the left) is adjusted asfollows: 1. Remove the transmission cover. Unscrew the two screws (one on each side) and lift off thetransmission cover. 2. Separate the lower ball joint, which is secured with a spring clip. 3. ...

English – 27 Adjusting the brakes The parking brake (on the right) is adjusted asfollows: 1. Remove the transmission cover. Unscrew the two screws (one on each side) and lift off thetransmission cover. 2. Unhook the spring (A) from the screw (B). MAINTENANCE WARNING!Poorly adjusted brakes canresult ...

28 – English Replacing the air filter If the engine seems to lack power or does not runsmoothly this may be because air filter is clogged. Ifrun with a soiled air filter, carbon can build-up onthe spark plugs and lead to malfunctioning. It is therefore important to replace the air filter atregular i...

English – 29 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the pulse air filter 1. Open the engine hood. 2. Loosen the four quick-action clips and lift off the cover and remove the filter. 3. Blow out the filter using compressed air. 4. Replace the filter in the cover and secure the cover using the quick-action clips. Repla...

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

English – 31 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...

32 – English MAINTENANCE 1. Fit the unit in the attachment frame’s outer hooks. The parts of the cutting unit A cutting unit with a rear ejector has been used inthe instructions below, however, the same procedureapplies to other units if not otherwise stated. The parts mentioned are: A. Catch E. Hei...

English – 33 5. Hook the rear end of the height adjustment arm (E) in place: Set the cutting height lever to the forwardposition. Release the pressure from the arm ifnecessary by lifting or pushin down on the frontof the frame. 6. Disconnect the belt adjuster spring and fit the belt over the front p...

34 – English MAINTENANCE Setting the parallelism and height forthe cutting unit with rear ejector andBioClip unit The base unit is adjusted at the factory. When oneof the attachments is fitted, the parallelism andheight need to be adjusted. Starting point: 1. Check the tyre air pressure, which shoul...

English – 35 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. Adjusting of the cutt...

36 – English MAINTENANCE Service position for the cutting unit The cutting unit can be set in a service position toprovide good access for cleaning, servicing andrepair. The service position means that the unit israised and locked in the vertical position. Placing in the service position 1. Position...

English – 37 Dismantling the cutting unit MAINTENANCE 8. Hang the belt around the handle. 5. Remove the belt adjuster’s spring. 6. Take the belt off the front pulley. 7. Hook on the belt adjuster’s spring again. 3. Lift up the unit using the lifting lever. 4. Remove the nose. WARNING!Take care. Risk...

English – 39 MAINTENANCE Dismantling the belt Starting point when dismantling the belt: • No unit attached to the Rider. • The front of the belt is hung around the hookguard’s handle. The method of disengaging the front section of thebelt from the front pulley is described in steps 5–8under ”Removin...

40 – English Assembling the belt 1. Position the belt from the front and let the front end of the belt hang around the hook guard’shandle. 2. Fit the belt on the intermediate pulley and against the support wheel. MAINTENANCE 4. Hook on the spring for the blade brake. The method of fitting the belt o...

English – 41 MAINTENANCE Replacing the cutting unit’s belts Belt replacement on BioClip 103 There are two versions of BioClip 103. Version 1has a single toothed belt and version 2 has twobelts. The toothed belts drive the blades andsynchronise their rotation. The belts are locatedunder a cover on to...

42 – English MAINTENANCE 2. Loosen the spring that tensions the V-belt and pry off the belt. Reverse the procedure to fit the new belt. Belt change on cutting unit with side or rearejection and Combi unit On these cutting units with ”collision-proof” blades,the blades are driven by one V-belt. Do as...

English – 43 8009-289 6017-108 Combi 112 8009-288 6017-162 BioClip 103 MAINTENANCE Removal of BioClip plug (Combi) To change a Combi unit from BioClip function tocutting unit with rear ejection, remove the BioClipplug located under the unit with three screws. 1. Put the unit in the service position,...

44 – English LUBRICATION Lubrication chart 8009-291

English – 45 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...

46 – English 2. Chains in frame tunnel Remove the cover from the frame tunnel, see step 1. 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 – 47 Check the engine oil level when the Rider is onlevel ground. Raise the engine hood. Take out the dipstick, wipe it clean and push it inagain. Do not screw in the dipstick. Take out the dipstick again and read the oil level. LUBRICATION The oil level should be between the marks on thedip...

48 – English LUBRICATION 6. Cutting unit Remove the nose cowling. Lubricate using an oil can: A. Safety catch - Joints and bearings Lubricate with grease: B. Inner stud C. Slot for attachment frame 7. Triangular link Grease nipple located behind the right side frontwheel. Lubricate with a grease gun...

English – 49 10. Oil filter, replacement 1. Open the engine hood. 2. Drain off the engine oil according to the work description ”Changing of engine oil”. 3. Dismantle the oil filter. If necessary use a filter extractor. 4. Apply new, clean engine oil on the seal for the new filter. 5. Tighten the fi...

50 – English TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULE Problem Procedure Engine will not start. • Fuel tank empty. • Plugs defective. • Plug connections defective. • Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe. Starter does not pull round engine. • Battery flat. • Bad contact between cables and battery terminals. • Lift lever...

English – 51 STORAGE To put the machine in order for storage follow theseinstructions: 1. Carefully clean the machine, especially under the cutting unit. Touch-up paint damage to avoidrust. 2. Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts and tighten loose screws and nuts. 3. Change the oil, and tak...

52 – English WIRING DIAGRAM 1. Microswitch, hydrostat2. Microswitch, cutting unit3. Microswitch, seat4. Ignition lock5. Counter6. Start relay7. Engine8. Fuse 15 A Explanation of colour abbreviations in wiring diagram. RD = Red BL = Blue VT = White SV = Black GL = Yellow GR = Grey BR = Brown 8009-186...

English – 53 TECHNICAL DATA When the service life of this product has been served and it is no longer used it should bereturned to the dealer or to an applicable station for recycling. Dimensions Length, base machine 2 030 mm Width, base machine 900 mm Height 1 100 mm Kerb weight, base machine 275 k...

54 – English Cutting unit Rear ejector 97 Rear ejector 120 Combi 112 Cutting width 970 mm 1 200 mm 1 120 mm Cutting heights 7 settings, 40-100 mm 7 settings, 40-100 mm 7 settings, 40-100 mm Blade length 350 mm 440 mm 420 mm Width 1 075 mm 1 305 mm 1 230 mm Weight with cuttingunit frame 56 kg 60 kg 5...

English – 55 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 Rider Husqvarna Rider ProFlex 18, from 2002’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly st...

56 – 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 – 57 SERVICEJOURNAL Work done Date, mileage, stamp, sign 25 hour service 1. Clean the air filter pre-filter (oil-foam element). (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 conditions).

58 – English SERVICEJOURNAL Work done Date, mileage, stamp, sign 50 hour service 1. Clean / replace the air filter pre-filter (oil-foam element). (more regularly in dusty conditions) 2. Clean the engine cooling air intake and transmission air intake. 3. Clean the pre-filter air filter. 4. Clean the ...

English – 61 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 (oil-foam element) (25 hours).(more regularly in dusty conditions) 3. Clean / replace the paper air filter (100 hours). (more regular...