Husqvarna Rider 15V2 manual

Oper a tor´s manual Rider 15V2 Please read these instructions car efully and make sur e you understand them bef ore using the machine. English[...]

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English – 1 Operator ’ s Manual for Rider 15V2 CONTENTS Safety rules for USA ........................................... 2 Introduction ......................................................... 4 T ravel and transport on public roads ................ 4 T owing .............................................................. 4 Intended use .......[...]

2 – English These instructions are for your safety . Read them carefully . Safe operation practices for ride-on mowers IMPORT ANT! This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. 1. Safety rules f or USA I. General oper[...]

English – 3 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 fue[...]

4 – English INTRODUCTION Dear customer Thank you for choosing a Husqvarna Rider. Husqvarna Riders are built to a unique design with a frontmounted cutting unit and a patented rear-wheel steering system. Riders are designed for maximum efficiency even in small or confined areas. Collected controls and a hydrostatic transmission controlled by pedal[...]

English – 5 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. When you need spare parts or advice on service issues, warranty terms, etc., contact: This Operator ’ s Manual belongs to machine with serial number:[...]

6 – English EXPLANA TION OF SYMBOLS These symbols are on the machine and in the operator ’ s manual. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. Read the operator ’ s manual Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Battery Choke Fuel Oil level Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Hydrostatic free wheel Use hearing protection Parki[...]

English – 7 8010-047 6003-002 8010-052 Safety instructions These instructions are for your safety . Read them carefully . 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 lea[...]

8 – English 6003-006 8011-292 • T ake care when rounding a fixed object, so that the blades do not hit it. Never run the machine over foreign objects. • Only use the machine in daylight or in other well-lit conditions. Keep the machine at a safe distance from holes or other irregularities in the ground. Pay attention to other possible risks. [...]

English – 9 8010-054 6003-004 Be especially car eful when driving on slopes. Mow upwar ds and downwards on slopes, not sideways. 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[...]

10 – English 8010-057 8010-058 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 remain where you last saw them. • Keep children away from the area to be mowed and under close supervision by[...]

English – 11 WARNING! The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation. Risk of burn injuries if touched. WARNING! The battery contains lead and lead pollutants, chemicals that are considered to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive impairment. Wash your hands after touching the battery. 6003-009 • If leaks arise i[...]

12 – English 8009-467 8010-061 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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 inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary , make repairs before starting. • Never make adju[...]

English – 13 Presentation Congratulations on your choice of a top quality product which you will enjoy for many years. These instructions describe the Rider 15V2. This rider mower is equipped with a 15 horsepower Kawasaki engine. PRESENT A TION Location of the controls 1. Ignition lock 2. Choke lever 3. Throttle lever 4. Adjustment of cutting hei[...]

14 – English PRESENT A TION 1 2 2 1 WARNING! Make sure that branches do not obstruct the pedals when mowing under bushes, otherwise you may lose control. Parking brake The parking brake is applied as follows: 1. Press down the brake pedal. 2. Press in the lock button on the steering column. 3. Release up the brake pedal while holding the button p[...]

English – 15 PRESENT A TION Cutting unit The Rider 15V2 can be fitted with three different cutting units. Side ejector - 970 mm/38" Combi - 1030 mm/41" Combi - 1 120 mm/44" See “ Maintenance Checking the Blades ” for identification of the cutting unit. The combi deck functions as a mulching deck when a bio-clip plug is mounte[...]

16 – English PRESENT A TION Fuelling The engine should be run on 87 octane (or higher) unleaded petrol/gasoline (no oil added). For more information about methanol and ethanol fuels, see “ Technical Data ” . Do not fill the tank completely, leave an expansion area of at least 2.5 cm (1"). Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the fro[...]

English – 17 DRIVING Before starting • Read the safety instructions and information on the location and function of the controls before starting. • Conduct daily maintenance before starting (see “ Maintenance schedule ” . Starting the engine 1. Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to locked position (transport posi- tio[...]

18 – English DRIVING 5. When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position. WARNING! Never run the engine indoors, in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. The exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon monoxide. 6017-244 6017-245 6. Push the choke lever gradually forward when the engine has started. 7. Set the required e[...]

English – 19 DRIVING Driving the machine 1. Release the parking brake by pressing down the brake pedal. 3 . Select the required cutting height (1-9) with the cutting height lever . T o obtain a uniform cutting height it is important that the tyre pressures are equal on both front wheels 60 kPa/8.5 PSI. 2 1 2. Carefully press down one of the pedal[...]

20 – English Mowing pattern DRIVING 4. Push in the lock button on the lift lever and lower down the cutting unit. WARNING! Clear the lawn from stones and other object which can be thrown out by the blades. Cutting tips • Localise and mark stones and other fixed objects to avoid collision. • Start with a high cutting height and reduce down unt[...]

English – 21 DRIVING MAX 15 WARNING! Never drive the machine on ground with a slope of more than 15 ° . Mow slopes upwards and downwards, never across. Avoid sudden changes in direction. Release lever The release control must be pulled out in order for the Rider to be moved when the engine is shutoff. 6007-002 6007-217H Stopping the engine Prefe[...]

22 – English 50 100 MAINTENANCE W ARNING! No service procedures must be conducted on the engine or cutting unit unless: • The engine is switched off. • The ignition key is removed. • The ignition cable is removed from the plug. • The parking brake is applied. • The cutting unit is disengaged. Maintenance schedule The following maintenea[...]

English – 23 Removing the machine hoods Engine hood The engine is accessible for servicing when the engine hood is lifted up. T ilt the seat forward, release the rubber strap under the seat, and tilt the hood backwards. MAINTENANCE Left-hand fender Release the screws in the fender (2) and lift off the fender . Right-hand fender Remove the knob (1[...]

24 – English Checking and adjustment of the steering wires The steering is controlled by means of wires. These can in time become slack, which implies that the adjustment of the steering becomes altered. Check and adjust the steering as follows: 1. Dismantle the frame-plate by releasing the screws (two on each side). MAINTENANCE Adjusting the bra[...]

English – 25 MAINTENANCE Replacing the fuel filter Replace the pipe fitted fuel filter every 100 running hours (once per season) or more frequently if it is clogged. Replace the filter as follows: 1 . Fold open the engine cover . 2 . Move the hose clips away from the filter . Use a pair of flat pliers. 3 . Pull of f the filter from the hose ends.[...]

26 – English Replacing the air filter MAINTENANCE 8009-446 8009-447 8009-448 8009-450 8009-452 VARNING! Exhaust system is hot. Allow to cool down. Risk of finger injuries. 2. Lift out the paper element and the foam element from the air cleaner case. 3. Clean the foam element by washing it in detergent and water. 4. Dry the foam element thorougly.[...]

English – 27 W ARNING! Procedures on contact with acid External: Rinse well with plenty of water . Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Contact a doctor as soon as possible. Eyes: Rinse well with plenty of water . Contact a doctor as soon as possible. Batteries emit explosive gas. Sparks, flames and cigarettes must absolutely not be[...]

28 – English MAINTENANCE Inspecting the safety system The Rider is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions: The engine should only be possible to start when the cutting unit is in its raised position and the hydrostat pedals are in the neutral position. The driver does not need to be seated i[...]

English – 29 MAINTENANCE Checking the engine ’ s cooling air intake Clean the air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver ’ s seat. Fold open the engine cover . Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves, grass and dirt. Check the air duct, located on the inside of the engine cover , ensure it is clean and does not rub agai[...]

30 – English MAINTENANCE 1 2 3 Fitting the cutting unit 3. Insert the bolt and secure it with a locking pin. 6017-159 6017-120 WARNING! Observe caution to avoid trapping your hand. 8009-438 4. Press down the frame and insert the pin. Fit the drive belt around the drive wheels of the cutting unit. 5. Hook up the height adjustment strut. 6017-160 M[...]

English – 31 6017-142 6. Move the support wheels to their parking position. 7. Fit the front cover . 8009-439 8009-440 8. Secure the collet spring. WARNING! Wear protective glasses when removing the cutting unit. The collet spring which tensions up the belt can go off and cause personal injury. Removing the cutting unit 2 3 1 6017-021 MAINTENANCE[...]

32 – English MAINTENANCE Checking and adjusting the cutting unit ’ s ground pressure T o achieve the best cutting results the cutting unit should follow the underlying surface without pressing too hard against it. The pressure is adjusted with a screw on each side of the machine. 1. Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa (0.6 kp/cm 2 /8.5 P[...]

English – 33 MAINTENANCE Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit 1. Remove the front hood and right-hand fender. 2. Undo the nuts on the lift strut. 3. Screw out (extend) the stay to raise the rear edge of the cover. Screw in (shorten) the stay to lower the rear edge of the cover. 4. Tighten the nuts after adjustment. 5. On completion of th[...]

34 – English MAINTENANCE Replacing the cutting unit belts Belt change on Combi 103 1. Remove the cutting unit. 2. Remove the front bolt from the parallel strut and tip the strut backwards. Push the height adjustment strut forwards. WARNING! Wear gloves to protect your hands when working with the blades. 6017-154 6017-161 8009-173 4. Useful hint: [...]

English – 35 MAINTENANCE 5. Fit the protective cover over the belts and replace the parallelism arm. Belt change on cutting unit with side ejection and Combi 112 On these cutting units with “ collision-proof ” blades, the blades are driven by one V -belt. Do as follows to change the V -belt: 1. Remove the cutting unit. 2. Undo the bolt on the[...]

36 – English MAINTENANCE Service position for the cutting unit The cutting head can be placed in the service position to provide easy access for cleaning, repairs and servicing. In the service position the cutting unit is raised and locked in the vertical position. Placing in service position 1. Position the machine on flat ground. Apply the park[...]

English – 37 MAINTENANCE 4. Fit the support wheels on either side of the rear of the cutting unit. 5. Disengage the spring for the drive belt tensioning wheel. 6. Place a foot on the front edge of the cutting unit near the wheel and raise the front edge of the unit to make it easier to remove the lift strut. WARNING! Wear protective glasses when [...]

38 – English MAINTENANCE Restoring from service position T o leave the service position, reverse the procedures set out in “ Placing in the service position ” . Make sure that the cutting unit ’ s “ lug ” (3) enters the loop correctly on the underside of the machine, see diagram. 2 1 8. Lift of f the drive belt (1). Then pull out the pi[...]

English – 39 MAINTENANCE Checking the blades T o achieve the best mowing results it is important that the blades are undamaged and well-sharpened. Check that the blades ’ attachment screws are tight. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Replacing or sharpening the blades should be conducted by an authorised service workshop. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Combi unit 1[...]

40 – English MAINTENANCE Replacing the break-pin (Combi 103) The blades are fitted with a break-pin to protect the BioClip unit and its drive when colliding with obstacles. A domed, spring friction washer is fitted to each blade bolt. The washer must always be replaced with a new washer if the blade bolt is loosened. Otherwise the break-pin can b[...]

English – 41 LUBRICA TION Checking the engine ’ s oil level Check the oil level in the engine when the Rider stands horizontal and the engine is switched off. Fold open the engine cover . Release the dip stick and pull out. Wipe off the oil and insert again without screwing it in. The dip stick must be fully screwed down. Pull out the dip stick[...]

42 – English LUBRICA TION Changing the oil The oil should be changed for the first time after 8 hours of running time. Thereafter it should be changed every 100 hours of running time. With heavy loads or high temperatures replace the oil after every 50 hours. WARNING! Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained off directly after the engine is st[...]

English – 43 LUBRICA TION Lubricating the belt adjuster The belt adjuster should be lubricated regularly using good quality molybdenum disulphide grease*. 1 nipple from the right-hand side under the engine ’ s lower belt pulley, until grease is forced out. With daily use lubrication should be conducted twice a week. General lubrication All join[...]

44 – English Problem Procedure Engine will not start. • Fuel tank empty . • Spark plug defective. • Spark plug connection defective. • Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe. • Starter does not pull round engine. Starter does not pull round engine. • Battery flat. • Bad contact between cable and battery terminal. • Lift lever for cuttin[...]

English – 45 Winter storage At the end of the season the machine should immediately be put in order for storage, also if it is going to stand idle for more than 30 days. Fuel which is left to stand for long periods (30 days or more) can leave tacky deposits which can block the carburettor and interfere with the engine. Fuel stabiliser is an accep[...]

46 – English Dimensions Rider 15V2 Length without cutting unit 2020 mm/6.61 ft Width without cutting unit 880 mm/2.89 ft Height 1060 mm/3.52 ft Weight 247-260 kg/543-572 lb including unit Wheel base 855 mm/2.8 ft T rack Front 715 mm/2.34 ft, rear 625 mm/2.05 ft T yre size 16 x 6.50 x 8 T yre pressure, front & rear 60 kPa (0.6 kp/cm 2 /8.5 PSI[...]

English – 47 SER VICE JOURNAL Work done Pre-delivery service 1. Top up battery with acid and recharge for four hours. 2. Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional equipment. 3. Adjust cutting unit: Adjust the lifting springs (the “ weight ” of the cutting unit should be 12-15 kg/26,5-33 lbs). Only applies to Combi deck. Adjust cutting unit so[...]

48 – English SER VICE JOURNAL Work done Date, mileage, stamp, sign[...]

English – 49 SER VICE JOURNAL Work done Date, mileage, stamp, sign[...]

50 – English SER VICE JOURNAL Work done Date, mileage, stamp, sign[...]

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