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Rider 16 H
Operator´s manual
Please read these instructions carefully and make sure
you understand them before using the machine.
101 90 89-95
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CONTENTS Operator’s Manual for Rider 16 H Maintenance schedule ..................................... 18 Explanation of symbols ...................................... 2 Dismantling of the machine hoods ................... 19 Safety instructions .............................................. 3 Checking the engine’s oil level ......................... 20 General operation ............................................ 3 Checking the engine’s cooling air intake .......... 20 Slope operatio
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 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 N R Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Battery Choke Fuel Oil pressure Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition ! ! ! ! ! Hydrostatic free wheel Use eye and hearing protection Parking brake Brake Warning Sound- Warning! Warning! Never drive across a slope European standard for level Rotating blades. Risk that the mach
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. 1. Safety rules for USA !! Safe operation practices for ride-on mowers IMPORTANT! This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to ob- serve the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that I. General operation you will not have to stop or shift while on the 1. Read, understand and follow all instructions
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Travel and transport on public roads IV. Service Check the relevant road traffic regulations before 1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other driving the machine on a public road. If transporting fuels. They are flammable and vapours are the machine on another vehicle always use ap- explosive. proved securing devices and make sure that the machine is securely held. a) Use only an approved container. Towing b) Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the If your machine ha
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R R RIDER ID ID E E R R 970 9 9 7 7 0 0 R R R R RIDER RIDER IDER IDER IDER IDER 850 850 850 850 850 850 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. This symbol implies that important safety rules are applicable. This is for your safety and the operating reliability of the machine. ! General use: • Make yourself familiar with the controls and how to stop quickly. • Read all the instructions in Operator’s Manual and on the machine before starting it. Make su
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Watch out for traffic when working close to a road, or crossing one. • Be careful when rounding a fixed object so that the blades do not hit it. Never drive intentionally over a foreign object. • The machine is heavy and can cause very severe crush injuries. Be extra careful when loading it on a trailer or truck. • Be careful when pulling a load or using heavy equipment. a. Only use approved tow hooks. b. Limit the load to what you can manage safely. c. Do not make sharp tu
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RIDER R R II D D E E R R 970 9 9 7 7 0 0 R R R R RIDER RIDER ID ID ID ID E E E E R R R R 8 8 8 8 850 850 5 5 5 5 0 0 0 0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not cut close to edges, ditches or banks. The machine can suddenly tip over if a wheel goes over the edge of a drop or a ditch, or if a bank gives way. • Do not cut wet grass. It is slippery and the tyres can loose their grip so that the machine slides. • Do not try to stabilise the machine by placing one foot on the ground. • Always keep the ri
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RIDER RIDER R R R RID ID ID ID ER 850 ER 850 ER 850 ER 850 850 850 R R RIDER II D D E E R R 9 9 970 7 7 0 0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Avoid overfilling. If fuel has been spilt on the machine wipe it up and wait until it has evapor- ated before starting the engine. If fuel is spilt on clothes, change them. • Be extra careful when handling battery acid. Spilling acid on the skin can cause severe burn injuries. Rinse immediately with water. If acid gets into the eyes this can cause blindness. Contac
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PRESENTATION Presentation The power transmission from the engine is handled Congratulations on your choice of a top quality by a hydrostatic gear box which enables stepless product which you will enjoy for many years. variation of the speed with the foot pedals. There is one pedal for driving forwards and one These instructions describe the Rider 16 H. This rider pedal for reversing. mower is equipped with a 15.5 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine. 4 2 1 12 6 5 3 13 789B 9A 10 11 Locatio
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PRESENTATION Throttle and Choke lever The engine speed is adjusted with the throttle control, and thereby also the rotation speed of the blades. The control is also used to activate the choke function. When the choke is used the engine receives a richer mixture of fuel and air, which simplifies cold start. Speed limiter 2 1 The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated with two pedals. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards and pedal (2) for reversing. Parking brake The parking brake is applied
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PRESENTATION Cutting unit The Rider 16 H can be fitted with four different cutting units. Rear ejector - 970 mm Side ejector - 970 mm BioClip - 900 mm, 1030 mm Lift lever for cutting unit The lift lever is used to set the cutting unit in trans- port or cutting position. If the lever is pulled back the unit will lift up and the blades will automatically stop rotating (transport position). If the lock button is pressed and the lever is moved forward the unit will be lowered and the blades will aut
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PRESENTATION Lever for adjustment of cutting height With this lever the cutting height can be adjusted to 9 different positions (4-90 mm, 45-80 mm Bioclip). Cutting unit with side/rear ejector, 40-90 mm. BioClip cutting unit, 45-95 mm. Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can be tipped forward. The seat can also be adjusted lengthways. Release the knobs under the seat and adjust it forwards or backwards to the required position. Lock the setting with the knobs. Fuelling T
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DRIVING • Read the safety instructions and information on the location and function of the controls before starting (see pages 3-12). • Conduct daily maintenance before starting (see maintenance schedule on page 18). Adjust the seat to the required position. Starting the engine 1. Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever back- wards to locked position (transport position). 2. Apply the parking brake. This is done as follows: • Press down the brake pedal (1). 2 • Press in the lock button on
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DRIVING Warm engine: 4. Set the throttle control midway between position 2 1 and 2. 1 3 5. Turn the ignition key to start position. STOP START IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than about 5 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, wait about 10 seconds before trying again. 6. When the engine has started release the igni- tion key to neutral position. Push the throttle control to the required speed. For cutting 3/4 to full throttle. STOP START WARNING! ! Never run the
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DRIVING Driving the machine 1. Release the parking brake by pressing down the brake pedal. 2. Carefully press down one of the pedals until the 2 1 correct speed is reached. To drive forwards: press down pedal (1). To reverse: press down pedal (2). 3. Select the required cutting height (1-9) with the cutting height lever. To obtain a uniform cutting height it is important that the tyre pressures are equal on both front wheels (60 kPa). English – 15
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DRIVING 4. Push in the lock button on the lift lever and lower down the cutting unit. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The service-life of the drive belts in- creases considerably if the engine is run at low speed when engaging the blades. For this reason do not increase the throt- tle until the cutting unit has been lowered to the cutting position. Cutting tips • Avoid mowing a wet lawn. The mowing results • Localise and mark stones and other fixed are inferior since the wheels sink down into the objects
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DRIVING WARNING! Never drive the machine on ground ! with a slope of more than 15°. Mow slopes upwards and downwards, never across. Avoid sudden changes in direction. MAX 15 Stopping the engine Preferably allow the engine to idle for a minute to obtain normal working temperature before stopping it if it has been working hard. 1. Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever back to the end position. 2. Pull back the throttle control and turn the ignition key to the STOP position. STOP START Rel
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machine. For the items which are not described in these instructions go to an authorised service workshop. Daily Maintenance interval mainte- in hours Maintenance Page nance before start 25 50 100 Check the engine’s oil level 20 l Check the engine’s cooling air inlet 20 l Check the fuel pump’s air filter 20 l Check the steering wires 21 l Check the battery 22 l Check the safety system 22
