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Operator′s manual
Rider 11 C   Rider 13 C 
Rider 16 AWD   Rider 16 C
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure yo u
understand the instructions before using the machine.
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                                                                          CONTENTS Fuses ........................................................................... 25 Contents Check the safety system .............................................. 26 CONTENTS Checking the engine’s cooling air intake ...................... 28 Contents ...................................................................... 2 Checking and adjustment of the cutting unit’s ground  INTRODUCTION pressure .......................................
                    
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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 instruction
                    
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                                     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. 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: This Operator’s Manual belongs to machine with  Engine Transmis
                    
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                                      Service journal Pre-delivery service 1 Top up battery with acid and charge for four hours. 2 Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional equipment. 3 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 cutting unit height setting so that cutting height limit is 5 mm / 3/16” above the frame of the unit at the lowest  cutting height. 4 Chec
                    
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                                                                                       KEY TO SYMBOLS   Symbols Forwards These symbols are on the machine and in the instructions.   WARNING! Careless or incorrect use can Ignition result in serious or fatal injury to the  operator or others .    Hydrostatic freewheel Please read the operator’s manual  carefully and make sure you understand   the instructions before using the machine . Clutch in Always wear:   • Approved hearing protection  Clutch out     Parking brake Th
                    
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                                     KEY TO SYMBOLS   Drive very slowly if no cutting unit is fitted       Starting instructions   Check the engine’s oil level   Check the hydrostat’s oil level   Lift up the cutting unit   Apply and lock the parking brake.   If the engine is cold, use the choke   Release the parking brake before driving   Switch off the engine and take off the ignition  cable before repairs or maintenance English – 7                                                                                        
                    
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                                         SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Look out for the ejector and do not direct it towards  Safety instructions anyone. These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. • Stop the engine and prevent it from starting before you  clean the cutting unit. Insure your Rider • Remember that the driver is responsible for dangers or  • Check the insurance coverage for your new Rider. accidents. • Contact your insurance company. • Never carry passengers. The machine is only intended to  be 
                    
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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  • Avoid starting or stopping on
                    
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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 on the re
                    
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                        SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Take care with battery maintenance. Explosive gases • Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leaves and  form in the battery. Never perform maintenance on the other debris that may have fastened on the machine.  battery while smoking or in the vicinity of open flames or Allow the machine to cool before putting it in storage. sparks. This can cause the battery to explode and cause  serious injuries. Transport • Make sure all nuts and bolts are tightened correctly and  IMPO
                    
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                        WHAT IS WHAT? 7 6 5 4 3 21 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Location of the controls 1 Throttle control/choke control 9 Lock button for the parking brake ,  left side on 13 C, 13 AWD and 15 C ,  2 Ignition lock right-hand side on 11 C. 3 Gear shift lever, 11 C 10 Seat adjustment. 4 Cutting height adjustment lever 11 Lever to disengage the driving front axle, 13 AWD 5 Lifting lever for the cutting unit 12 Fuel cap 6 Accelerator for reversing, 13 C, 13 AWD and 15 C. 13 Cover lock 7 Accelerator for driving forwa
                    
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                        PRESENTATION Parking brake Presentation The parking brake is applied as follows: Congratulations on your choice of an excellent quality product  that will give you great pleasure for many years. Five models  equipped with engines from Briggs & Stratton are described  in this operator’s manual. Rider 11C have an ”inline” gearbox with 5 forward gears and  reverse. On Rider 13 C, Rider 16 AWD and Rider 16 C transmission is  by means of a variable speed hydrostatic gearbox. 1 Press down the parking 
                    
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                        PRESENTATION Cutting unit Seat Rider 11 C, 13 C, 16 AWD and 16 C have a 3-blade Combi- The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can  unit be tipped forward. The seat can also be adjusted lengthways. Loosen the handles under the seat and adjust it forwards or  backwards to the desired position.  The Combi-unit, equipped with a Mulching-plug, finely chops  the cuttings to fertiliser. Without the Mulching-plug the unit  works in the same way as a rear ejection unit. Lifting lever for 
                    
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                        PRESENTATION Release lever Rider 13 C, Rider 16 C The release control must be pulled out in order for the  machine to be moved when the engine is shutoff. Pull the  controls to the end positions, do not use an intermediate  position. • Pull out the control to disengage the drive system. • Push in the control to engage to the drive system. Release lever Rider 16 AWD Rider 16 AWD has one control for the front axle and one  control for the rear axle. Should you attempt to drive the machine with the
                    
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                                  Driving 3 Activate the parking brake. This is done as follows: Before starting 2 IMPORTANT! 1 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 of major engine  damage.    - Press down the parking brake pedal (1).    - Press in the lock button (2) on the steering column.    - Release the brake pedal while holding the button pressed. The parking brake lock diseng
                    
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                                        Driving With a warm engine: Starting the engine with a weak  6 Move the throttle in between positions 1 and 2. battery WARNING! Lead-acid batteries produce  explosive gases. Avoid sparks, open flames  ! and smoking close to batteries. Always wear  protective glasses in the vicinity of batteries. If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be  recharged. 7 Turn the ignition key to the start position. When jump leads are used for emergency starting, follow the  procedu
                    
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                        Driving 4 Select the required cutting height (1-7) with the cutting  Driving the Rider height lever. 1 Release the parking brake by first pressing down the  parking brake pedal and then releasing it. It is important that the air pressure in both front wheels is  2 For Rider 13 C, Rider 16 AWD and Rider 16 C equal, 60 kPa / 8.5 PSI, to produce an even cutting height. Carefully press down one of the pedals until the required  5 Press in the lock button on the lifting lever and lower the  speed is o
                    
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                        Driving • The best lawns are achieved if the grass is cut often. 2 For Rider 11 C Pull back the throttle and move the gear  Mowing becomes more uniform and the grass cuttings shift lever to the neutral position ”N”, without pressing in  become more evenly distributed over the surface. The the reversing lock button. Turn the ignition key to the  total time consumption is not greater since it is possible to ”STOP”. select a higher driving speed without inferior mowing  results. • Avoid mowing a we
                    
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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  mainten At least  Maintenance interval  Maintenance ance once a  in hours before year starting 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 brakes X Check the battery X