Husqvarna 11R, 16 C, 16CAWD, 11 C, 13 C User Manual

Oper ator ′ s manual

Rider 11 R Rider 11 C Rider 13 C

Rider 16 C AWD Rider 16 C

Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you

understand the instructions before using the machine.

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Contents

CONTENTS

Contents ...................................................................... 2

INTR ODUCTION

Dear Customer , ............................................................ 3

Driving and transport on public roads .......................... 3

Towing .......................................................................... 3

Use .............................................................................. 3

Good service ................................................................ 4

Serial Number .............................................................. 4

Ser vice journal

Pre-deliv ery service ..................................................... 5

After the ﬁrst 8 hours ................................................... 5

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Symbols ....................................................................... 6

SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS

Saf ety instructions ........................................................ 8

Driving on slopes ......................................................... 9

Children ....................................................................... 10

Maintenance ................................................................ 10

Transport ...................................................................... 11

WHA T IS WHAT?

Location of the controls ................................................ 12

PRESENT ATION

Presentation ................................................................. 13

Cutting unit ................................................................... 14

Lifting lever for the cutting unit ..................................... 14

Cutting height adjustment lever ................................... 14

Seat ............................................................................. 14

Fuelling ........................................................................ 14

Release lever ............................................................... 15

Driving

Bef ore starting ............................................................. 16

Start the engine ........................................................... 16

Starting the engine with a weak battery ....................... 17

Driving the Rider .......................................................... 18

Cutting tips .................................................................. 19

Starting on a slope, manual gearbox. (Rider 11 R and

Rider 11 C). ..................................................................

Stop the engine ............................................................ 19

Maintenance

Maintenance schedule ................................................. 20

Cleaning ....................................................................... 21

Removing of the machine hoods ................................. 21

Checking and adjusting the steering wires .................. 22

Checking the brake Rider 11 R and Rider 11 C ........... 22

Adjusting the brake ...................................................... 22

Adjusting the parking brake ......................................... 23

Adjusting the throttle wire ............................................ 23

Replacing the air ﬁlter .................................................. 24

Replacement of fuel ﬁlter ............................................. 25

Checking the fuel pump’s air ﬁlter ................................ 25

Checking the tyre pressure .......................................... 25

Controlling the acid level in a dry-charged battery ....... 25

Ignition system ............................................................. 26

Fuses ........................................................................... 26

Check the safety system .............................................. 27

Checking the engine’s cooling air intake ...................... 29

Checking and adjustment of the cutting unit’s ground

pressure .......................................................................

Checking the cutting unit’s parallelism ......................... 29

Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit .................. 30

Service position for the cutting unit .............................. 30

Checking the blades ..................................................... 32

Removing the BioClip plug ........................................... 32

Lubrication

Chec king the engine’s oil level. .................................... 33

Replacing the engine oil ............................................... 33

Checking the oil level in the transmission on Rider 13 C,

Rider 16 AWD and Rider 16 C ..................................... 34

Lubricating the belt adjuster ......................................... 34

Lubrication Rider 11 R and Rider 11 C ........................ 34

General lubrication ....................................................... 34

roubleshooting schedule

Storage

Winter stor age .............................................................. 36

Guard ........................................................................... 36

Service ......................................................................... 36

TECHNICAL D ATA

EC-declar ation of conformity ........................................ 40

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INTR ODUCTION

Dear Customer ,

Thank y ou 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 instructions (on operation, service, maintenance, etc.) you will signiﬁcantly extend the life of the machine and even its second-hand value.

When you sell your Rider, make sure you pass on the operator’s manual to the new owner.

The last chapter in the operator’s manual consists of a Service Journal. Make sure that all service work and repairs are recorded. A well-documented service history reduces the costs of seasonal maintenance and inﬂuences the second-hand value of the machine. Bring the operator’s manual with the Rider when bringing it to a workshop for service procedures.

Driving and transpor t on public roads

Chec k the relevant road trafﬁc regulations before driving the machine on a public road. If transporting the machine on another vehicle always use approved securing devices and make sure that the machine is securely held.

owing

When y our machine is equipped with a hydrostatic transmission you should only tow the machine over short distances and at a low speed, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the transmission.

The power transmission must be disengaged when towing, see the instructions under the heading Clutch control.

Use

This machine is designed to mo w grass on open and level ground surfaces. In addition, there is a number of accessories recommended by the manufacturer that broadens the application area. Please contact your dealer for more information about which accessories are available. The machine may only be used with the equipment recommended by the manufacturer. All other types of use are incorrect. Use in any other way is considered as contrary to the intended use. Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of operation, service and repair as speciﬁed by the manufacturer also constitute essential elements of the intended use.

This machine should be operated, serviced and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its particular characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.

Accident prevention regulations, all other generally recognised regulations on safety and occupational medicine, and all road trafﬁc regulations must be observed at all times.

Any arbitrary modiﬁcations carried out to this machine may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any resulting damage or injury.

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INTR ODUCTION

Good ser vice

Husqv arna 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 serial number:

Engine Transmission

Serial Number

The ser ial number can be found on the plate attached to the front, left-hand side under the seat. Stated on the plate, from the top are:

• The machines type designation.

• The manufacturer’s type number.

• The machine’s serial number.

State the type designation and serial number when ordering spare parts.

The engine serial number is given on a bar code decal. This is located on the left side of the crankcase, in front of the starter motor. The sign states:

• Model

• Type

• Code.

Please quote when ordering parts.

The transmission’s serial number on hydrostatic machines is stated on the barcode decal located on the front of the housing on the left-hand drive axle:

• Type designation is stated above the barcode and starts with the letter ”K”.

• The serial number is stated above the barcode and has the preﬁx “s/n”.

• The manufacturer’s type number is stated under the barcode and has the preﬁx “p/n”.

State the type designation and serial number when ordering spare parts.

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Ser vice journal

Pre-deliver y service

1a. Dry-charged battery (506788801) Top up battery with acid and charge for four hours.

1b. Wet-charged battery (510138501) Charge the battery for 4 hours at max. 3 amp.

2 Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional equipment.

3 Check and adjust tyre pressure (60 Kpa, 0.6 bar, 9 PSI).

4 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.

5 Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine.

6 Check that the right amount of oil is in the transmission. (Not Rider 11).

7 Connect battery.

8 Fill with fuel and start engine.

9 Check that machine does not move in neutral.

10 Check:

Forward drive.

Reverse drive.

Operation of blades.

Seat safety switch.

Lif lever safety switch.

Safety switch for the hydrostat pedals/neutral position.

Check engine speed. See the Technical data section.

11 Check the synchronisation between the front and rear wheels. (Rider 16 AWD) See the workshop manual.

12 Tell customer about:

Needs and beneﬁts of following the service schedule.

Servicing and the inﬂuence of this journal on the second-hand value of the machine.

Range of applications for BioClip.

Complete proof of sale etc.

Pre-delivery service carried out. No outstanding problems. Certiﬁed:

Date , mileage, stamp, signature

After the ﬁ rst 8 hours

Change engine oil

2 Change the oil in the gearbox. (Only AWD-machines)

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KEY T O SYMBOLS

Symbols

These symbols are on the machine and in the instr uctions.

WARNING! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

Always wear:

• Approved hearing protection

This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.

Reverse

Neutral

Ignition

Hydrostatic freewheel

Clutch in

Clutch out

Parking brake

Brake

Clutch

Fast

Slow

Stop the engine.

Battery

Choke

Fuel

Oil level

Cutting height

Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is speciﬁed in chapter Technical data and on label.

Rotary blades Keep hands and feet away from under the hood when the engine is running

Risk that the machine will tip over

Never drive across a slope

Never use the machine if persons, especially children, or animals, are in the vicinity

Backwards

Forwards

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Never carry passengers on the machine or equipment

Drive very slowly if no cutting unit is ﬁtted

Star ting instructions

Check the engine’s oil level

Check the hydrostat’s oil level

KEY T O SYMBOLS

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

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SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS

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Saf ety instructions

These instr uctions are for your safety. Read them carefully.

Insure y our Rider

Check the insurance coverage for your new Rider.

• Contact your insurance company.

• You should have fully comprehensive insurance including: third party, ﬁre, damage, theft and liability

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.

• Stop the engine and prevent the engine from being started until you have cleaned the outlet channel.

• Look out for the ejector and do not direct it towards anyone.

• Stop the engine and prevent it from starting before you clean the cutting unit.

• Remember that the driver is responsible for dangers or accidents.

• Never carry passengers. The machine is only intended to be used by one person.

• Always look downwards and backwards before and while reversing. Keep watch for both large and small obstacles.

• Slow before cornering.

• Switch off the blades when you are not mowing.

• Take care when rounding a ﬁxed object, so that the blades do not hit it. Never run the machine over foreign objects.

ARNING! The ignition system of this

machine produces an electromagnetic ﬁeld

during operation. This ﬁeld may under some circumstances interfere with pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with pacemakers to consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine.

• Learn how to use the machine and its controls safely and learn to how to stop quickly. Also learn to recognize the safety decals.

• Only allow the machine to be used by adults who are familiar with its use.

• Make sure nobody else is in the vicinity of the machine when you start the engine, engage the drive or drive off.

• Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys, wires, etc. that may become caught in the blades and be thrown out.

ARNING! This machine can sever hands

and feet as well as throw objects. Failure to

observe the safety instructions can result in serious injuries.

ARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals considered to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive impairment. The engine emits carbon monoxide, which is a colourless, poisonous gas. Do not use the machine in enclosed spaces.

• 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.

• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking other drugs or medication that can affect your vision, judgement or coordination.

• Keep an eye on the trafﬁc when working close to a road or when crossing it.

• Never leave the machine unsupervised with the engine running. Always stop the blades, apply the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the keys before leaving the machine.

• Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the machine to use or service it. Local laws may regulate the age of the user.

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SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS

ARNING! You must use approved personal

protective equipment whenever you use the

machine. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.

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Driving on slopes

iving 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.

IMPOR TANT INFORMATION

Do not dr ive down slopes with the unit raised.

This is what y ou do

Remove obstacles such as stones, branches, etc.

• Mow upwards and downwards, not sideways.

Use hearing protection to minimise the risk of hearing impairment.

• Never wear loose ﬁtting clothes that can catch in moving parts.

• Never use the machine when barefoot. Always wear protective shoes or protective boots, preferably with steel toes.

• Make sure that you have ﬁrst aid equipment close at hand when using the machine.

• Do not use the machine on ground that slopes more than 10 ° .

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tyres start to slip, stop the blades and drive slowly down the slope.

• Always drive smoothly and slowly on slopes.

• Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes, if necessary, turn slowly and gradually downwards if possible. Drive slowly. Do not turn the wheel sharply. Rider 11: Select a low gear so that you will not need to stop to change gear. The machine engine-brakes even better in low gear.

• Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows, holes and bumps. It is easier for the machine to overturn on uneven ground. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Take extra care if any attachments are ﬁtted that can change the stability of the machine.

• Do not mow too close to edges, ditches or banks. The machine can suddenly overturn if one wheel comes over the edge of a steep slope or a ditch, or if an edge gives way.

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SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS

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Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery, and tyres can lose their grip so that the machine skids.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

• When cleaning the chassis, the machine may never be driven near verges or ditches.

• When mowing, keep away from bushes and other materials in order to avoid a heating effect.

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding wheel weights or counterbalance weights to increase machine stability.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Wheel weights ﬁtted on the rear wheels are recommended when driving on slopes for safer steering and improved manoeuvrability. Consult your dealer concerning the use of wheel weights if you are unsure. Wheel weights can not be used on AWD-machines. Use counterweights.

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 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 small children.

• Never allow children to ride along. They can fall off and seriously injure themselves or be in the way for safe manoeuvring of the machine.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

Maintenance

• Stop the engine. Prevent starting by removing the ignition cable from the spark plug or remove the ignition key before making any adjustments or carrying out maintenance.

• Never ﬁll the fuel tank indoors.

• Petrol and petrol fumes are poisonous and extremely ﬂammable. Be especially careful when handling petrol, as carelessness can result in personal injury or ﬁre.

• Only store fuel in containers approved for the purpose.

• Never remove the fuel cap and ﬁll the petrol tank while the engine is running.

• Allow the engine to cool before refuelling. Do not smoke. Do not ﬁll petrol in the vicinity of sparks or naked ﬂames.

• Handle oil, oil ﬁlters, fuel and the battery carefully, of environmental considerations. Follow the local recycling requirements.

• Electrical shocks can cause injuries. Do not touch cables when the engine is running. Do not test the ignition system with your ﬁngers.

WARNING! The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation.

Risk of burn injuries if touched. When mowing, keep away from bushes and other materials in order to avoid a heating effect.

• Be particularly careful near corners, bushes, trees or other objects that block your view.

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• If leaks arise in the fuel system, the engine must not be started until the problem has been resolved.

• Store the machine and fuel in such a way that there is no risk that leaking fuel or fumes can cause any damage.

• Check the fuel level before each use and leave space for the fuel to expand, because the heat from the engine and the sun may otherwise cause the fuel to expand and overﬂow.

• Avoid overﬁlling. If you spill petrol on the machine, wipe up the spill and wait until it has evaporated before starting the engine. If you spill on your clothing, change your clothing.

• Allow the machine to cool before performing any actions in the engine compartment.

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Be especially careful when handling battery acid. Acid on the skin can cause serious corrosive injuries. In the event of spillage on the skin wash immediately with water.

• Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a doctor immediately.

• Take care with battery maintenance. Explosive gases form in the battery. Never perform maintenance on the battery while smoking or in the vicinity of open ﬂames or sparks. This can cause the battery to explode and cause serious injuries.

• Make sure all nuts and bolts are tightened correctly and that the equipment is in good condition.

• Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly to be sure it works properly. The machine must not be driven if protective plates, protective covers, safety switches or other protective devices are not ﬁtted or are defective.

• 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.

• 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.

• Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odourless, poisonous and highly dangerous gas.

• The blades are sharp and can cause cuts. Wrap the blades or wear protective gloves when handling them.

• Check regularly that the parking brake works. Adjust and maintain as required.

• Reduce the risk of ﬁre by removing grass, leaves and other debris that may have fastened on the machine. Allow the machine to cool before putting it in storage.

Transport

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The parking brake is not sufﬁcient to lock the machine during transport. Ensure you secure the machine ﬁrmly to the transporting vehicle.

• The machine is heavy and can cause serious crush injuries. Take extra care when loading it onto or off a vehicle or trailer.

• Use an approved trailer to transport the machine. Activate the parking brake, and secure the machine using approved fasteners, such as tension belts, chains or ropes when transporting.

• Check and observe local road trafﬁc regulations before transporting or driving the machine on roads.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting.

• Never make adjustments with the engine running.

• The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer.

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WHAT IS WHAT?

Location of the controls

1 Throttle control/choke control

2 Ignition lock

3 Gear shift lever, 11 and 11 C

4 Cutting height adjustment lever

5 Lifting lever for the cutting unit

6 Accelerator for reversing, 13 C, 13 AWD and 15 C.

7 Accelerator for driving forwards, 13 C, 13 AWD, 15C.

Parking brake, 11 and 11 C

8 Parking brake, 13 C, 13 AWD and 15 C Clutch pedal, 11

and 11 C

9 Lock button for the parking brake, left side on 13 C, 13

AWD and 15 C, right-hand side on 11 and 11 C.

10 Seat adjustment.

11 Lever to disengage the driving front axle, 13 AWD

12 Fuel cap

13 Cover lock

14 Battery

15 Lever to disengage the drive, 13 C and 15 C Lever to

disengage the driving rear axle, 13 AWD

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PRESENTATION

Presentation

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 11R and 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.

Clutch pedal Rider 11R and Rider 11 C

The clutch pedal disengages the engine and stops propulsion.

Parking brake

The parking brake is applied as follows:

1 Press down the parking brake pedal.

2 Press in the lock button on the steering column.

3 Release the parking brake pedal while keeping the button

pressed in.

Rider 11R and Rider 11 C have the brake pedal and release button on the right-hand side.

The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the brake pedal is pressed.

Throttle and choke controls

The throttle control regulates the engine speed, and thereby also the rotation speed of the blades.

The control is also used to activate the choke. When the choke is engaged a richer fuel and air mixture is fed to the engine, which facilitates starting in the cold.

The blade drive is not affected by the clutch pedal.

Brake pedal / Parking brake

Rider 11R and Rider 11 C

The brake pedal activates a disc brake that is located on the gearbox and stops the drive gear. The clutch pedal should also be pressed down when braking to achieve the best braking effect.

Speed limiter Rider 13C, 16 AWD and 16 C.

The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated with two pedals. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards, and pedal (2) to drive backwards.

WARNING! Make sure that branches do not obstruct the pedals when mowing under

bushes. Otherwise there is a risk you may lose control.

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PRESENTATION

Cutting unit

Rider 11 R has a cutting unit with rear ejection, i.e. clippings

are thrown behind the cutting unit.

Rider 11 C, 13 C, 16 AWD and 16 C have a 3-blade Combiunit

The Combi-unit, equipped with a BioClip-plug, ﬁnely chops the cuttings to fertiliser. Without the BioClip-plug the unit works in the same way as a rear ejection unit.

Lifting lever for the cutting unit

Cutting height adjustment lever

The cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different positions with the cutting height lever.

Combi-unit 30-80 mm 1,18-3,15

Seat

The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can 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 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).

If the lock button is pressed in and the lever is moved forwards the unit will be lowered and the blades will automatically start to rotate (mowing position).

Fuelling

The engine runs on unleaded petrol with a minimum octane rating of 85 (not mixed with oil). We recommend the use of biodegradable alkylate petrol. Do not use petrol that contains methanol.

Do not ﬁll the tank completely, leave an expansion area of at least 2.5 cm (1“).

The lever can also be used to temporarily regulate the cutting height, e.g. for a small mound in the lawn.

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WARNING! Petrol is highly inﬂammable. Exercise care and refuel outdoors (see

safety instructions).

IMPORTANT!

Do not use the fuel tank as a support area.

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