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Rider 18 ProFlex
Rider 20 ProFlex
Operator´s manual
Please read these instructions carefully and make sure
you understand them before using the machine.
101 89 84-26
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Svenska – 31 Sve-5 225/232/235 Bruk 31 97-11-25, 08.46
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CONTENTS Operator’s Manual for Rider 18 ProFlex and Rider 20 ProFlex Safety instructions ............................................. 2 Checking the engine’s oil level ...................... 19 Safety rules for USA ........................................ 2 Checking the engine’s cooling air intake ....... 19 Explanation of symbols ..................................... 4 Checking the fuel pump’s air filter ................. 19 Safety instructions ............................................. 5 C
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !! 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 in slope. the manual and on the machine before start- Follow
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IV. Service 1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapours are explosive. a) Use only an approved container. b) Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refuelling. Do not smoke. c) Never refuel the machine indoors. d) Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as Danger, keep hands and feet away in a water heater. 2. Never run a machine inside a close
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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 pressure Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition ! Use hearing protection Hydrostatic freewheel Parking brake Brake Warning European standard for Sound level Warning! Rotating blades Warning! Risk that the Never drive across machine safety machine can tip over a slope Ne
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RIDER RIDER 970 RIDER 970 970 RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER RIDER 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 sure you understan
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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 970 RIDER 970 RIDER 970 RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER RIDER 850 850 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. • The Rider lawn mower must never be driven close to an e
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RIDER RIDER RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER 850 RIDER 850 850 850 RIDER 970 RIDER 970 RIDER 970 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS machine, and leave space for the fuel to expand since the heat from the engine and hot sun can cause the fuel to run over. • Avoid overfilling. If petrol has been spilt on the machine wipe it up and wait until it has evapor- ated before starting the engine. If petrol is spilt on clothes, change them. • Be extra careful when handling battery acid. Spilling acid on the skin can cause seve
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PRESENTATION Presentation Congratulations on choosing an excellent quality The power transmission from the engine is handled product, Rider ProFlex. These instructions describe by a hydrostatic gearbox, which enables variable two models, Rider 18 ProFlex and Rider 20 speed by using the pedals. One pedal for driving ProFlex. forward and one for reverse. Rider ProFlex is equipped with Vanguard V-Twin engines from Briggs & Stratton in 18 and 20 horsepower designs. 8 7 65 43 2 1 13 910 11 12 13 14 L
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PRESENTATION 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. 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. Speed limiter 1 The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated 2 with two pedals. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards
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PRESENTATION Cutting unit Examples of the accessories for Rider: Rider 18 ProFlex and Rider 20 ProFlex can be equipped with numerous attachments. • Brush The BioClip unit finely cuts the lawn by cutting the • Snow plough grass several times before returning the clippings to • Wheel weights the lawn as fertiliser. • Snow chains The cutting unit with side or rear ejection, that is, the clippings are ejected to the side or behind the unit. • Dozer • Edger • Electric attachment lift • BioClip cuttin
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PRESENTATION Lever for adjustment of the cutting height The cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different positions with the cutting height lever. To achieve an even cutting height it is important that the tyre pressures are the same on the front wheels (60 kPa). Parking brake The parking brake is applied as follows: 1. Push down the brake pedal. 2. Push in the lock button on the steering column. 3. Release the brake pedal while holding the button pressed. The parking brake lock disengages autom
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DRIVING Before starting • Read the safety instructions and information on the location and function of the controls before starting (see pages 5–12). • Conduct daily maintenance before starting (see maintenance schedule on page 17). • 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) and apply the parking brake. 2. Move the throttle control to the middle position. 3. If the engine is
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DRIVING 5. When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position. 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. Push the choke lever gradually forward when the engine has started. 7. Set the required engine speed with the throttle control. WARNING! Never run the engine indoors, in ! enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. The exhaust fumes contain toxic
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DRIVING 3. Select the required cutting height (1–7) with the cutting height lever. 4. Push in the lock button on the lift lever and lower down the cutting unit. Cutting tips WARNING! Clear the lawn from stones and other ! objects which can be thrown out by the blades. • Localise and mark stones and other fixed objects to avoid collision. • Start with a high cutting height and reduce down until the required mowing results are obtained. • The mowing results are best with a high engine speed (fast
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DRIVING WARNING! Never drive the machine on ground at an ! angle 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 locked position. 2. Move the throttle control to the MIN. position. Turn the ignition key to the STOP. Disengage
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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. Maintenance interval Daily in hours main- Maintenance Page tenance before start 25 50 100 300 Check the engine’s oil level 19 l Check the engine’s cooling air inlet 19 l Check the fuel pump’s air filter 19 l Check the transmission’s air inlet 20 l Check the transmission’s oil level
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MAINTENANCE Dismantling of the machine hoods Engine hood Release the two rubber straps on the rear edge of the engine hood and lift off the hood. Nose Loosen the quick-action lock and lift off the nose. Right-hand fender Dismantle the foot-plate (1), screws (2 and 3), and 2 lift off the fender. 1 3 Left-hand fender Dismantle the screws (1 and 2), and lift off the 1 fender. 2 18 – English
