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Operator′s manual
Rider 15T Rider 15T AWD
Rider 15Ts AWD
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CONTENTS Check the safety system .............................................. 23 Contents Replacing the light bulbs .............................................. 24 CONTENTS Main fuse ...................................................................... 24 Contents ...................................................................... 2 Checking the tyre pressure .......................................... 24 Service journal Checking the engin
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Service journal Pre-delivery service 1 Charge the battery for 4 hours at max. 3 amp. 2 Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional equipment. 3 Check and adjust tyre pressure (60 Kpa, 0.6 bar, 9 PSI). 4 Adjust cutting unit: Adjust lift springs (effective weight of cutting unit should be 12-15kg / 26.5-33 lb). Adjust cutting unit so that rear edge is about 2-4 mm / 1/8” higher than front edge. Adjust the cutting unit’s cutting height setting so that the connection rod is tensed at t
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INTRODUCTION 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 instruc
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KEY TO SYMBOLS Noise emission to the environment Symbols according to the European Community’s These symbols are on the machine and in the instructions. Directive. The machine’s emission is specified in chapter Technical data and on label. WARNING! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Clutch in Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand Clutch out the instructions before using the machine. Warnin
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KEY TO SYMBOLS Check the engine’s oil level Check transmission oil level Lift up the cutting unit Apply the parking brake. If the engine is cold, use the choke Release the parking brake before driving 6 – English
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WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the ride-on mower 1 Choke control 10 Parking brake 2 Switch for the lights 11 Lock button for parking brake 3 Throttle control 12 Seat adjustment. 4 Ignition lock 13 Product and serial number plate 5 Counter 14 Lever to disengage the driving front axle: 15T AWD, 15Ts AWD 6 Cutting height adjustment lever 15 Fuel cap 7 Lifting lever for the cutting unit 16 Cover lock 8 Speed limiter for reversing 17 Lever to disengage the drive Rider 15T 9 Speed limite
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Stop the engine and prevent the engine from being Safety instructions started until you have cleaned the outlet channel. These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. • Look out for the ejector and do not direct it towards anyone. Insure your Rider • Stop the engine and prevent it from starting before you • Check the insurance coverage for your new Rider. clean the cutting unit. • Contact your insurance company. • Remember that the
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never allow children or other persons not trained in the This is what you do use of the machine to use or service it. Local laws may • Remove obstacles such as stones, branches, etc. regulate the age of the user. • Mow upwards and downwards, not sideways. WARNING! You must use approved personal • Do not use the machine on ground that slopes more than protective equipment whenever you use the 10°. ! machine. Personal protective equipment • Take ext
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding • Petrol and petrol fumes are poisonous and extremely wheel weights or counterbalance weights to increase flammable. Be especially careful when handling petrol, as machine stability. carelessness can result in personal injury or fire. • Only store fuel in containers approved for the purpose. IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Never remove the fuel cap and fill the petrol tank while the engine is running. Wheel weights fitted o
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not change the setting of governors and avoid running Engage the parking brake and tie the tension belts around the engine at excessively high revs. If you run too fast, you stable parts on the machine, e.g. frame or rear wagon. risk damaging the machine components. Secure the machine by tensioning the belts towards the back and the front of the trailer respectively. • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain carbon
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PRESENTATION Presentation Choke control Congratulations on your choice of an excellent quality product The choke lever is used for cold starting and to give the that will give you great pleasure for many years. This engine a richer fuel mixture. operator’s manual describes Rider 15T, Rider 15Ts AWD and Rider 15T AWD. For cold starting the lever is moved backwards to its end position. The machines are equipped with chronometer and lights. Speed limiter Rider 15T AWD is equipped with all wheel
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PRESENTATION Cutting unit Cutting height adjustment lever Rider 15T, Rider 15T AWD and Rider 15Ts AWD can be The cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different positions with equipped with three different cutting units. the cutting height lever. 25-80 mm Lights • CombiClip 94 The lights are switched on and off using the power switch on • CombiClip 103 the control panel. • CombiClip 112 The Combi-unit, equipped with a BioClip-plug, finely chops the cuttings to fertiliser. Without the BioClip-pl
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PRESENTATION To adjust move the lever under the front edge of the seat to • Clutch control, rear axle the left, so that the seat can be moved forward or backwards to the required position. - Control drawn out, drive system disengaged. Fuelling - Control depressed, drive system engaged. The engine runs on unleaded petrol with a minimum octane • Clutch control, front axle rating of 87 (not mixed with oil). We recommend the use of The control is positioned on the inside of the left front
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Driving 4 If the engine is cold move the choke lever backwards to its Before starting end position. • Read the safety instructions and information concerning the placement of controls and functions before starting. • Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in the Maintenance schedule. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves, grass or dirt. Impaired cooling of the engine. Risk
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Driving 8 Let the engine run at moderate speed or half throttle for 3- • Connect each end of the red cable to the POSITIVE pole 5 minutes before subjecting it to heavy load. (+) on each battery, exercise care not to short circuit any of the ends against the chassis. • Connect one end of the black cable to the NEGATIVE pole (-) on the fully charged battery. • Connect the other end of the black cable to a good CHASSIS EARTH, away from the fuel tank and the battery. Remove the cables in the re
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Driving 4 Press in the lock button on the lifting lever and lower the • When the BioClip function is used, it is very important that cutting unit. the mowing interval is not too long. WARNING! Do not use the machine on ground that slopes more than 10° ° ° °. ... Mow ! slopes upwards and downwards, never across. Avoid sudden changes in direction. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The life span of the drive belts is increased significantly if the engine runs at a low speed when the blades are Stop the en
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Maintenance Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorised service workshop. Daily maintenance At least Maintenance Maintenance before starting once a year interval in hours 25 50 100 200 Cleaning X Check the engine’s oil level X Check the engine’s cooling air intake X Check the fuel pump air filter X Check the steering wires X Check the battery X Check the safety system
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Maintenance Front cover Cleaning Release the clip on the front hood and lift off the fender. Clean the machine directly after use. It is much easier to wash off grass cuttings before they dry. Right-hand fender Remove the accelerator knob (1), screws (2 and 3), and Oily dirt can be removed using a cold degreasing agent. remove the cover. Spray on a thin layer. Rinse at normal water pressure. Do not direct the jet towards electrical components or bearings. Do not rinse hot surfaces such as th
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Maintenance 2 Check the tension of the steering wires by squeezing Apply and lock the parking brake. When the machine does not them together by the arrows as illustrated. It should be stand still, the parking brake should be adjusted according to possible to push them together so that the distance the following. between them is half as much, without using unnecessary 1 Remove the left-hand wing cover. force. 2 Loosen the locking nuts (1). 3 If necessary, the wires can be adjusted by tightenin
