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Operator´s manual
Rider Pro 15
Rider Pro 18
Please read these instructions carefully and make sure
you understand them before using the machine. English
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CONTENTS Operator’s Manual for Rider Pro 15 and Pro 18 Introduction ......................................................... 2 Removing of the machine hoods ................... 31 Driving and transport on public roads .............. 2 Checking and adjusting the steering wires .... 33 Towing .............................................................. 2 Adjusting the parking brake ........................... 34 Use ................................................................... 2 Checking
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INSTRUCTION Dear customer Thank you for choosing a Husqvarna Rider. Husqvarna Riders are built to a unique design with a front- mounted cutting unit and a patented rear-wheel steering system. Riders are designed for maximum efficiency even in small or confined areas. The closely grouped controls and pedal-operated hydrostatic transmission also contribute to the performance of this machine. We hope you will find this operator’s manual very useful. By following its instructions (on operation, serv
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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. For example, before this machine was delivered it was inspected and adjusted by your dealer. See the certificate in the Service Journal in this manual. When you need spare parts or advice on service issues, warranty terms, etc., contact: Engine Transmission This Operator’s Manual belongs to machine with ser
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS These symbols are on the machine and in the instructions. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. Read the instructions. N R Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Battery Choke Fuel Oil level Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Use hearing protection Hydrostatic freewheel Parking brake Brake Warning CE conformity Noise emission to surroundings in accordance Warning! Rotating Warning! Risk that the Never drive across marking with the directive of the
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. WARNING! The inserted symbol means that important safety instructions need to be observed. It applies to your safety. General use • Read all the instructions in this operator’s manual and on the machine before you start it. Ensure you understand them and then observe them. • Learn how to use the machine and its controls safely and learn to how to stop quickly. Also learn to recognize the safety d
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Take care when rounding a fixed object, so that WARNING! the blades do not hit it. Never run the machine Engine exhaust, some of its over foreign objects. constituents and certain vehicle • Only use the machine in daylight or in other components contain or emit well-lit conditions. Keep the machine at a safe chemicals considered to cause distance from holes or other irregularities in the cancer, birth defects or other ground. Pay attention to other possible risks. reproduct
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Driving on slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk of the driver losing control of the machine or of it overturning is the greatest; this can result in serious injury or death. All slopes demand extra care. If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you feel unsure, do not mow it. Proceed as follows: • Remove obstacles such as stones, branches, etc. • Mow upwards and downwards, not sideways. • Do not use the machine on ground that slopes Mow upwards and d
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children • Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on your guard for children in the vicinity of the machine. Children are often attracted to the machine and mowing. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children away from the area to be mowed and under close supervision by another adult. • Keep an eye out and shut off the machine if children enter the work area. • Before and during reversing procedures, look behind you and down for smal
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • If leaks arise in the fuel system, the engine must not be started until the problem has been resolved. • Store the machine and fuel in such a way that there is no risk that leaking fuel or fumes can cause any damage. • Check the fuel level before each use and leave space for the fuel to expand, because the heat WARNING! from the engine and the sun may otherwise The engine and the exhaust cause the fuel to expand and overflow. system become very hot during operation. • Avoid
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odourless, poisonous and highly dangerous gas. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting. • Never make adjustments with the engine running. • The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer. • The blades are sharp and can cause cut
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PRESENTATION Presentation Congratulations on your choice of an exceptionally high quality product. This operator’s manual describes Rider Pro 15 and Pro 18. The machines are equipped with a four-stroke V- Twin engine from Kawasaki. The figures denote the amount of horse power. The power transmission from the engine is handled by a hydrostatic gearbox, which allows variable variation of the speed by using the pedals. One pedal for driving forward and one for reverse. Pro 15 is the smallest profes
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PRESENTATION Cutting unit The machines can be equipped with numerous attachments. The BioClip unit finely cuts the lawn by cutting the grass several times before returning the clippings to the lawn as fertiliser. Cutting unit with side ejection or rear ejection, i.e. the cuttings are ejected from the side or rear of the unit. Cutting unit with side or rear ejection, i.e. the grass cuttings are ejected from the side of, or from behind the unit. The Combi unit functions as a BioClip unit when a Bi
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PRESENTATION Location of the controls Pro 18 1. Switch for the power outlet 9. Chronometer 2. Power outlet 10. Speed limiter for reversing 3. Throttle control - regulates the engine speed 11. Speed limiter for driving forward 4. Switch for the lights 12. Parking brake 5. Choke lever 13. Lock button for parking brake 6. Ignition lock 14. Lever for adjustment of seat 7. Lever for adjustment of cutting height 15. Fuel tank cap 8. Lifting lever for cutting unit with lock button 16. Main lock 17. Lev
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PRESENTATION PRO 15 Throttle control The throttle control regulates the engine speed, and thereby also the rotation speed of the blades. To increase or reduce the engine speed the control is moved forwards or backwards. Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there is a risk of carbon build-up on the spark plugs. Choke lever The choke lever is used for cold starting and to give the engine a richer fuel mixture. For cold starting the lever is moved backwards to its end position. Chronometer
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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 in the lock button and move the lever forwards for the mowing position. The unit will lower down and the blades start to rotate. 3. The lever can also be used to temporarily regulate the cutting height, e
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PRESENTATION PRO 15 Parking brake The parking brake is applied as follows: 2 1. Push down the brake pedal (1). 2. Fully depress the lock button on the steering column (2). 3. Release the brake pedal while holding the button pressed. 1 The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the brake pedal is pressed. Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can be tipped forward. The seat can also be adjusted lengthways. To adjust move the lever under the front edge of the seat
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PRESENTATION PRO 18 Throttle control The throttle control regulates the engine speed, and thereby also the rotation speed of the blades. To increase or reduce the engine speed the control is moved forwards or backwards. Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there is a risk of carbon build-up on the spark plugs. Choke lever The choke lever is used for cold starting and to give the engine a richer fuel mixture. For cold starting the lever is moved backwards to its end position. Chronometer
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PRESENTATION PRO 18 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 in the lock button and move the lever forwards for the mowing position. The unit will lower down and the blades start to rotate. 3. The lever can also be used to temporarily regulate the cutting height, e
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PRESENTATION PRO 18 Parking brake The parking brake is applied as follows: 1. Push down the brake pedal (1). 2. Fully depress the lock button on the steering column (2). 3. Release the brake pedal while holding the button pressed. The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the brake pedal is pressed. Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can be tipped forward. The seat can also be adjusted lengthways. To adjust move the lever under the front edge of the seat to t
