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Operator´s manual
Rider Pro 15 Pro 18
Pro 18 AWD
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, Pro 18 and Pro 18 AWD Introduction ......................................................... 2 Replacing the air filter Pro 15......................... 29 Driving and transport on public roads .............. 2 Replacing the air filter Pro 18......................... 30 Towing .............................................................. 2 Checking the engine’s cooling air intake. ....... 31 Use ........................................................
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna Rider. Husqvarna Riders have been designed according to a unique concept with a front mounted cutting unit and patented rear wheel steering. The Rider is built to give maximum efficiency even in small and confined areas. Collected controls and a hydrostatic transmission controlled by pedals also contribute to the machine’s performance. This Operator’s Manual is a valuable document. Following the instructions (use, service, mainten
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INTRODUCTION Proper Service Husqvarna’s products are sold all over the world and only by specialised retail traders offering complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the product is delivered, the machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your retailer, see the certificate in the Service Journal in this operator’s manual. When you need spare parts or support in questions about service, warranty issues, etc., please cons
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KEY TO SYMBOLS These symbols can be found on the Rider and in the operator’s manual. Study them carefully so you understand their significance. Read the operator’s manual. N Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Tyre Choke Fuel pressures Oil level Cutting height Reversing Forward Ignition Use hearing Hydrostatic free Parking brake Warning protection wheeling Noise emission to surroundings in accordance WARNING! WARNING! Risk of the Never drive directly CE conformity marking with the directive of the Euro
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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 recognise the safety d
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Take care when rounding a fixed object, so that the blades do not hit it. Never run the machine WARNING! over foreign objects. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents and certain vehicle • Only use the machine in daylight or in other well- components contain or emit 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. reproduc
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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. 6003-004 • Do not use the machine on ground that slopes Mow upwa
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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 stay put 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 sm
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Avoid sparking and its consequences by: WARNING! The engine and the exhaust - Wearing protective glasses. system become very hot during - Make sure that the fuel cap is fitted and that no operation. flammable liquids are stored in an open container. Risk of burn injuries if touched. - Do not work on the starter motor circuit in the vicinity of spilt fuel. - Disconnect the battery’s power connection cable (usually the black negative cable) first and conne
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not change the setting of governors and avoid running the engine at excessively high revs. If you run too fast, you risk damaging the machine components. • Observe the risk of injury caused by moving or hot parts if the engine is started with the engine cover open or protective cowlings removed. • 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 inspe
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PRESENTATION Presentation Congratulations on your choice of an exceptionally high quality product. This operator’s manual describes Rider Pro 15, Pro 18 and Pro 18 AWD. 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 to drive forwards and one pedal to reverse. Pro 15 is the
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PRESENTATION Cutting Unit The machines can be equipped with numerous attachments. The BioClip unit finely chops the grass several times before returning it to the lawn as fertiliser. The Combi unit functions as a BioClip unit when a BioClip plug is fitted, but can be reset to rear ejection by removing the BioClip plug. See ”Maintenance \ Checking the Blades” for identification of the cutting unit. 6017-230 Placement of Controls 8009-698 1. Switch for the power outlet 10. Accelerator for reversin
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PRESENTATION Throttle Control The throttle is used to control the speed of the engine and thereby also the rotation speed of the blades. In order to increase or decrease the engine speed, the control is moved forwards or backwards respectively. Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there is a risk of carbon build-up on the spark plugs. 8009-484 Choke Lever The choke lever is used for cold starts in order to provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture. For cold starts, the lever shall be
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PRESENTATION Lifting Lever for the Cutting Unit The lifting lever is used to put the cutting unit in either the transport or mowing positions. 1. Pull the lever backwards to the locked position to engage the transport position. The unit is raised and the blades stop rotating. 8009-486 Raising the cutting unit 2. Depress the lock button and move the lever forwards to engage the mowing position. The unit is lowered and the blades begin to rotate. 3. The lever can also be used to temporarily adjust
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PRESENTATION Parking Brake The parking brake is activated as follows: 1. Press down the parking brake pedal (1). 2. Press the lock button on the steering column (2) in fully. 3. Release the parking brake pedal while keeping the button pressed in. The parking brake lock is automatically disengaged when the brake pedal is pressed down. 8009-490 Seat The seat has a hinged mounting on the front edge and can be folded forwards. The seat can also be adjusted lengthways. When making adjustments, the le
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DRIVING WARNING! Do not use the Rider on ground that slopes more than 15°. Mow upwards and downwards on slopes, never sideways. Avoid sudden directional changes. MAX 15 6017-236 Mowing Tips WARNING! • Find and mark out any stones and other fixed Clear the lawn of stones and other objects to avoid colliding with them. objects that can be thrown out by the blades. • Start with a high cutting height and reduce it until the desired mowing result is obtained. • The best mowing result is achieved with
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DRIVING Clutch Control The clutch control must be pulled out in order for the Rider to be moved when the engine is shut off. The figure shows the clutch control pulled out. 8009-142 Pro 15, Pro 18 Pro 18 AWD has one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle. Pull the controls to their end positions. Do not use an intermediate position. Rear Axle The control is positioned on the inside of the left rear wheel. • Forward control (pulled out), drive system disengaged. • Rear contr
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DRIVING Before Starting 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 of major engine damage. 8009-489 • Read the safety instructions and the presentation of the Rider before starting. • Perform the daily maintenance before starting, see ”Maintenance\Maintenance schedule”. • Adjust the seat to the desired position. 8009-602 Starting the Engine 1. A
