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Operator′s manual
Rider 15V2
Rider 15V2 AWD
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understand the instructions before using the machine.
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CONTENTS Check the safety system .............................................. 24 Contents Main fuse ...................................................................... 25 CONTENTS Checking the tyre pressure .......................................... 25 Contents ...................................................................... 2 Checking the engine’s cooling air intake ...................... 25 Service journal Fitting the cutting head ..
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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 Ch
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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 Transmiss
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KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Parking brake These symbols are on the machine and in the instructions. Noise emission to the environment according WARNING! Careless or incorrect use can to the European Community’s Directive. The result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. machine’s emission is specified in chapter Technical data and on label. Please read the operator’s manual Clutch in careful
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KEY TO SYMBOLS Switch off the engine and take off the ignition cable before repairs or maintenance Check the engine’s oil level Check the hydrostat’s 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 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 used by one perso
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never allow children or other persons not trained in the Driving on slopes use of the machine to use or service it. Local laws may regulate the age of the user. 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do n
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on Maintenance the ground. • Stop the engine. Prevent starting by removing the ignition • When cleaning the chassis, the machine may never be cable from the spark plug or remove the ignition key driven near verges or ditches. before making any adjustments or carrying out • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding maintenance. wheel weights or counterbalance weights to increase • Never fill the fuel tan
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Be especially careful when handling battery acid. Acid on • The mulching unit should only be used where better the skin can cause serious corrosive injuries. In the event quality mowing is required and in known areas. of spillage on the skin wash immediately with water. • Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leaves and • Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a doctor other debris that may have fastened on the machine. immediately. Allow the machine to cool b
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WHAT IS WHAT? 6 5 7 4 32 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Location of the controls 1 Choke control 8 Parking brake 2 Throttle control 9 Lock button for parking brake 3 Ignition lock 10 Seat adjustment. 4 Cutting height adjustment lever 11 Lever to disengage the driving front axle, 15V2 AWD 5 Lifting lever for the cutting unit 12 Fuel cap 6 Speed limiter for reversing 13 Cover lock 7 Speed limiter for driving forward 14 Lever to disengage the drive Rider 15V2 Lever to disengage the driving rear axle, 15V2
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PRESENTATION Presentation Speed limiter Congratulations on your choice of an excellent quality product The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated with two that will give you great pleasure for many years. This pedals. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards, and pedal (2) to operator’s manual describes Rider 15V2 and Rider 15V2 drive backwards. AWD. 1 2 The machines are equipped with a 15 horse power engine WARNING! Make sure that branches do not from Kawasaki. obstruct the pedals when mow
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PRESENTATION The Combi-unit, equipped with a BioClip-plug, finely chops Seat the cuttings to fertiliser. Without the BioClip-plug the unit works in the same way as a rear ejection unit. The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can be tipped forward. Lifting lever for the cutting unit The lift lever is used to set the cutting unit in transport or mowing position. If the lever is pulled backwards the unit is raised and the blades automatically stop rotating (transport position).
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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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Driving Release lever Rider 15V2 Release lever 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. Release lever Rider 15V2 AWD Rider 15V2 AWD has one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle. • Clutch control, rear axle • Pull out the control to disengage the drive system. • Push in the control to engage to the drive system. - Control drawn o
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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 once Maintenance Maintenance before starting 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. Oily dirt can be removed using a cold degreasing agent. Spray on a thin layer. Right-hand fender Rinse at normal water pressure. Remove the accelerator knob (1), screws (2 and 3), and Do not direct the jet towards electrical components or remove the cover. bearings. Do not rinse hot surfaces such as th
