Husqvarna RIDER 16 - Manual

English – 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. Before the machine is delivered it undergoes inspection andis adjusted by your dealer. When you n...

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 pressure Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Hydrostatic free wheel Use eye a...

8 – English R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 Be extra careful when driving on slopes. Cut slopes upwards and downwards, not sideways. • Watch...

English – 9 R I D E R 9 7 0 R I D E R 9 7 0 R I D E R 9 7 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 R I D E R 8 5 0 Keep children away from the mowing area. Never a...

English – 11 Presentation Congratulations on your choice of a top qualityproduct which you will enjoy for many years. These instructions describe the Rider 16. This ridermower is equipped with a 15.5 horsepower Briggs &Stratton engine. PRESENTATION Location of the controls 1. Ignition lock 2. Th...

12 – English 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...

English – 13 PRESENTATION Cutting unit The Rider 16 can be fitted with four different cuttingunits. Rear ejector - 970 mmSide ejector - 970 mmBioClip - 900 mm, 1030 mm Lifting of the cutting unit (transport position) Lowering of the cutting unit (cutting position) Lift lever for cutting unit The lif...

14 – English PRESENTATION Fuelling The engine should be run on 85 octane (or higher)unleaded petrol/gasoline (no added oil).Environmentally adapted alkylate fuel, such asAspen, is also recommended. Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the frontedge and can be tipped forward. The seat can also b...

English – 15 • Read the safety instructions and information onthe location and function of the controls beforestarting (see pages 7-14). • Conduct daily maintenance before starting (seemaintenance schedule on page 20). Adjust the seat to the required position. Starting the engine 1. Lift up the cutt...

English – 17 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). 2 1 2. ...

18 – English 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...

English – 19 DRIVING Stopping the engine Preferably allow the engine to idle for a minute toobtain normal working temperature before stoppingit if it has been working hard. 1. Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever back to the end position. STOP START MAX 15 WARNING!Never drive the machine on...

20 – English 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...

English – 21 Dismantling of the machine hoods Engine hoodThe 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 fenderRelease the screws in the fender (2) and lift off ...

22 – English 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...

English – 23 MAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of thethrottle 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 chok...

24 – English Replacing 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 replace the air filter atregular intervals (see maintenance schedule onpage 20 for correct service interval). 1 . Fold open the eng...

English – 25 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 as possible. Batteries emit explosive gas. Sparks, fl...

26 – English 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...

English – 27 MAINTENANCE Check the engine’s cooling air intake Fold open the engine cover as described on page21. 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. Checking...

28 – English MAINTENANCE 1 2 3 1 2 8 9 Fitting the cutting unit 1. Position the Rider on a flat surface and apply the parking brake, see page 12. Check that thelever for adjusting the cutting height is at thelowest setting. Make sure the support wheels are fitted to thecutting unit (1). 2. Grasp the...

English – 29 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. 1. Check the air pre...

30 – English MAINTENANCE WARNING!Wear protective glasses whendismantling the cutting unit. Thespring which tensions up the beltcan go off and cause personalinjury. Adjusting the parallelism of the cuttingunit 1. Remove the front hood and right-hand fender, as described on page 21. 2. Undo the nuts o...

English – 31 MAINTENANCE BioClip 103 Replacing the cutting unit belts Replacing the belts on a BioClip unit A BioClip unit is driven by two toothed belts thatsynchronise the rotation of the blades. The belts situnderneath a cover on the cutting unit. 1. Dismantling the cutting unit, see page 30. 2. ...

32 – English MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT IMFORMATION On a BioClip unit the blades are set at anangle of 90 ° to each other. If this angle changes, the blades may touch and causedamage to the cutting unit. 5. Fitting: First slide on the lower belt, then the upper belt. Check that the blades appear as shown...

English – 33 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...

English – 35 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”enters the loop correctly on the underside of themachine, see diagram. 2 1 8. Lift off the drive belt (1)....

36 – English 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...

38 – English LUBRICATION Changing the oil The oil should be changed for the first time after 5hours of running time. Thereafter it should bechanged every 25 hours of running time. WARNING!Engine oil can be very hot if it isdrained off directly after theengine is stopped. Therefore allowthe engine to...

English – 39 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...

40 – English Problem Procedure Engine will not start. • Fuel tank empty. • Plug defective. • 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 in wrong pos...

English – 41 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...

42 – English Dimensions Rider 16 Length without cutting unit 2145 mm Width without cutting unit 1050 mm Height 1060 mm Service weight 245 kg including cutting unit Wheel base 855 mm Track Front 715 mm, rear 625 mm Tyre size 16 x 6.50 x 8 Tyre pressure, front 60 kPa (0.6 kp/cm 2 ) & rearMax. grad...

English – 43 EU declaration of conformity (Only applies to Europe) (Directive 89/392/EEC, Annex II, A) We, Husqvarna AB, S-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel. +46 36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that therider mowers Husqvarna Rider 16 from 1998’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clear...

44 – English SERVICEJOURNAL RIDER 16 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. Adjust cutting unit: Adjust the lifting springs (the “weight” of the cutting unit shouldbe 12-15 kg). Only applies t...

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