Husqvarna RIDER 155 - Manual

4 – English INTRODUCTION Dear customer Thank you for choosing a Husqvarna Rider. Husqvarna Riders are built to a unique design with afrontmounted cutting unit and a patented rear-wheel steering system. Riders are designed for maximumefficiency even in small or confined areas. Collected controls and ...

English – 5 INTRODUCTION Good service Husqvarna 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. When you need spare parts or advice on service issues, warranty terms, etc., contact: This Operator’s Ma...

6 – 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 level Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Hydrostatic free wheel Use hearing ...

English – 7 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 8009-442 Placards

8 – English 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...

10 – English 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 machineor of it overturning is the greatest; this can result ...

English – 11 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...

English – 13 8009-467 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...

14 – English Presentation Congratulations on your choice of a top qualityproduct which you will enjoy for many years. These instructions describe the Rider 155. Thisrider mower is equipped with a 15.5 horsepowerKohler engine. PRESENTATION Location of the controls 1. Ignition lock 2. Throttle/Choke l...

English – 15 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...

16 – English PRESENTATION Cutting unit The Rider 155 is equipped with cutting unit. • Combi - 1030 mm/41" The combi deck functions as a mulching deck whena BioClip plug is mounted. Otherwise, the deck willfunction as a rear ejection deck. Lifting of the cutting unit (transport position) Lowering...

English – 17 PRESENTATION Fuelling The engine should be run on 87 octane (or higher)unleaded petrol/gasoline (no added oil). Gasohol or MTBE mix, see “Technical Data”. No other fuel is approved by Kohler Engines. Do not fill the tank completely, leave an expansionarea of at least 2.5 cm (1"). Se...

18 – English Before starting • Read the safety instructions and information onthe location and function of the controls beforestarting. • Conduct daily maintenance before starting (see“Maintenance Schedule”). DRIVING Cold engine: 3. Push the throttle control to position 3 (choke position). In this p...

20 – English 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/8.5 PSI. 2...

English – 21 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...

22 – English DRIVING Stopping the engine Preferably allow the engine to idle for a minute(always min 15 sec) to obtain normal workingtemperature before stopping it, if it has beenworking hard. 1. Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever back to the end position. STOP START MAX 15 WARNING!Never ...

English – 23 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...

24 – English Removal 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 off th...

English – 25 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...

26 – English MAINTENANCE Adjusting the throttle 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 choke position. Repl...

English – 27 Service of 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 service the air filter atregular intervals (see “Maintenance schedule” forcorrect service interval). 1. Fold open the engine cover...

28 – English WARNING!Procedures on contact with acid External: Rinse well with plenty of water. Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Contact a doctor as soon aspossible. Eyes: Rinse well with plenty of water.Contact a doctor as soon aspossible. Batteries emit explosive gas. Sparks, fla...

English – 29 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...

30 – English MAINTENANCE Check the engine’s cooling air intake Clean the air intake grille in the engine coverbehind the driver’s seat. Fold open the engine cover. Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves,grass and dirt. Check the air duct, located on the inside of theengine cover, ensure i...

English – 31 MAINTENANCE 1 2 3 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 front or ...

32 – English 6. Move the support wheels to their parking position. 7. Fit the front cover. 8009-439 8009-440 8. Secure the collet spring. WARNING!Wear protective glasses wheninstalling or removing the cuttingunit. The collet spring whichtensions up the belt can go offand cause personal injury. Remov...

34 – English 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 to lower the rearedge of the cover. 4. Tighten the...

English – 35 MAINTENANCE Replacing the cutting unit belt 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 yourhands when working with theblades. 6017-154 8009-173 6017-16...

36 – English 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...

38 – 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 – 39 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...

40 – English MAINTENANCE Replacing the break-pin The blades are fitted with a break-pin to protect theCombi 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 isloosened. ...

English – 41 LUBRICATION Changing the oil The oil should be changed for the first time after5 hours of running time. Thereafter, it should bechanged every 100 hours of running time. With heavy loads or high temperatures replace theoil after every 50 hours. WARNING!Engine oil can be very hot if it is...

42 – English 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...

English – 43 Problem Procedure Engine will not start. • Fuel tank empty. • Spark plug defective. • Spark 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 ...

44 – 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 blockthe carburettor and interfere w...

English – 45 Dimensions Rider 155 Length incl. cutting unit 2200 mm/7.22 ft Width incl. cutting unit 1110 mm/3.64 ft Height 1060 mm/3.52 ft Weight 282 kg/622 lb including Combi 103 unit Wheel base 855 mm/2.8 ft Track Front 715 mm/2.34 ft, rear 625 mm/2.05 ft Tyre size 16 x 6.50 x 8 Tyre pressure, fr...

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