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Rider 11/13 H
Operator´s manual
Please read these instructions carefully and make sure
you understand them before using the machine.
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CONTENTS
Operator’s Manual for
Rider 11 and Rider 13 H
Explanation of symbols......................................2
Safety instructions..............................................3
General use........................................................3
Driving on slopes................................................4
Children..............................................................5
Maintenance.......................................................5
Presentation ........................................................7
Location of the controls ...................................... 7
Throttle/Choke lever...........................................8
Speed limiter ......................................................8
Parking brake ..................................................... 8
Cutting unit ....................................................... 10
Lift lever for cutting unit .................................... 10
Lever for adjustment of cutting height .............. 10
Seat.................................................................. 11
Fuelling............................................................. 11
Driving................................................................12
Before starting..................................................12
Starting the engine ........................................... 12
Driving the machine .........................................14
Cutting tips .......................................................15
Stopping the engine .........................................16
Maintenance ......................................................17
Maintenance schedule ..................................... 17
Dismantling of the machine hoods ................... 18
Checking the engine’s oil level.........................19
Checking the engine’s cooling air intake..........19
Checking the fuel pump’s air filter ....................19
Checking and adjusting the steering wires....... 20
Adjusting the brake........................................... 21
Checking the transmission’s oil level ...............22
Checking the battery acid level ........................ 22
Checking the safety system .............................22
Replacement of air filter ................................... 23
Checking the parallelism of the cutting unit...... 24
Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit......24
Dismantling the cutting unit ..............................25
Checking the blades.........................................26
Checking the tyre pressure ................................ 6
Changing the oil ...............................................27
Lubrication........................................................27
Checking and adjustment of throttle wire .........29
Replacement of fuel filter .................................29
Trouble shooting schedule .............................. 30
Storage...............................................................31
Winter storage..................................................31
Service .............................................................31
Technical data ...................................................32
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read through these instructions carefully so that you know how to use and maintain the
machine before using it.
For servicing other than described in this manual contact an authorised dealer for parts and
service.
Travel and transport on public roads
Check 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.
Towing
If your machine has a hydrostatic transmission you should only tow it very short distances at low speed if
absolutely necessary, otherwise the transmission may be damaged.
Intended use
This machine is designed solely for cutting grass on conventional lawns and other cleared and leveled
ground without obstacles, as rocks, stumps etc., and, in conjunction with accessories supplied by the manufacturer even for other special tasks for which instructions are delivered with the accessory . 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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EXPLANATION 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
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Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Battery Choke Fuel
Oil pressure Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Hydrostatic free wheel
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Use eye and Clutch in Clutch out Parking brake Brake Clutch Warning
hearing protection
Soundlevel Warning! Warning! Never drive across a slope
Rotating blades. Risk that the machine can tip over
European standard for
machine safety
Never use the machine if persons,
especially children, or animals,
are in the vicinity.
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Never carry passengers on the
machine or equipment.
Starting instructions
Read the instructions
Check the engine’s oil level
Check the hydrostat’s oil level
Lift up the cutting unit
Put the gear shift/hydrostat pedal in
neutral
Brake
If the engine is cold use the choke
Start the engine
Release the parking brake before
driving
Keep hands and feet away
from under the hood when
the engine is running.
Drive very slowly
without the cutting unit.
Speed limiter pedal forwards
Neutral
Speed limiter pedal reverse
Switch off the engine and take
off the ignition cable before
repairs or maintenance
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.
This symbol implies that important safety rules are applicable.
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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 understand them, and then follow them.
• Only allow adults who are familiar with the
machine to use it.
• Wear approved protective glasses or a visor
during assembly and driving.
• Never use the machine barefoot. Always wear
heavy-duty shoes, preferably toe-capped.
• Never wear loose fitting clothes which can
fasten in moving parts.
This is for your safety and the operating reliability of the machine.
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• Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys,
and wires, etc. which can be caught up by the
blades and thrown out.
• Check that there are no other persons in the
area before starting to cut.
• Stop the machine if anyone comes into the work
area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not cut backwards unless absolutely necessary.
• Always look down and behind before and during
reversing.
• Keep an eye on the ejected grass and do not
direct it towards anyone.
• Slow down before turning.
• Never leave the machine unattended when the
engine is running. Always switch off the blades,
pull on the parking brake, stop the engine and
take out the keys before leaving the machine.
• Switch off the blades when you are not cutting.
Clear the area from stones etc. before cutting.
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• Only cut in daylight or good artificial lighting.
• Never use the machine when you have consumed alcohol, drugs, or certain medicines.
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This machine can cut off hands and feet, and eject objects.
Failure to follow the safety instructions can lead to severe injury.
Never carry passengers.
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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 turns. Be careful when
reversing.
d. Use counterweights or wheel weights when
indicated in the instructions.
Driving on slopes
Driving on slopes is one of the situations where
there is the most serious risk that the driver can
loose control or that the machine tips over, which
can cause severe injuries or be fatal. All slopes
require extra care. If you cannot reverse up the
slope or if you feel uncertain avoid cutting it.
Do as follows:
• Remove obstacles such as stones and branches
etc.
• Cut upwards and downwards, not sideways.
• Look out for and avoid driving over furrows,
holes or mounds. On uneven surfaces it is
easier for the machine to tip over. High grass
can conceal obstacles.
• Drive slowly. Select a low gear to avoid having
to stop and changing gear. It is also easier to
use the gear to brake in a low gear.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on
wheelweights or counterweights to increase
stability.
• Be extra careful with the grass collector or other
equipment which can alter the stability of the
machine.
• Always drive smoothly and slowly on slopes.
Avoid sudden changes of speed or direction.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tyres
begin to skid switch of the blades and drive
slowly down the slope.
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• Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes, and if
turning is necessary turn slowly and gradually,
downwards if possible.
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Be extra careful when driving on slopes.
Cut slopes upwards and downwards, not sideways.
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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.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the driver does not
pay attention to children in the vicinity. Children are
often attracted to the machine and the work of
mowing. Never assume that children stay where
you last saw them.
• Keep children away from the mowing area and
under the supervision of another adult.
• Be on your guard and switch off the machine if
children come into the work area.
• Before and during reversing look behind and
down for small children.
• Never allow children to ride on the machine.
They can fall off and become seriously injured or
obstruct a risky manoeuvre of the machine.
• Never allow children to drive the machine.
• Be extra careful close to corners, bushes, trees
or other objects which obstruct your view.
Maintenance
• Petrol/gasoline and petrol/gasoline fumes are
toxic and highly inflammable. Be extra careful
when handling petrol/gasoline.
a. Store the fuel in containers approved for this
purpose.
b. Never fill up the machine with fuel when the
engine is running. Let the engine cool before
filling up with fuel. Do not smoke, or fill up with
fuel in the vicinity of naked flames or sparks.
Keep children away from the mowing area.
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c. Never fill up with fuel indoors.
d. If leakage has occurred in the fuel system the
engine must not be started until this is rectified.
e. Never store the machine or fuel containers
indoors if there are naked flames, such as in a
boiler room or where there is electrical equipment which can emit sparks.
• Check the fuel level each time before using the
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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Avoid overfilling. If fuel has been spilt on the
machine wipe it up and wait until it has evaporated before starting the engine. If fuel is spilt on
clothes, change them.
• Be extra careful when handling battery acid.
Spilling acid on the skin can cause severe burn
injuries. Rinse immediately with water. If acid
gets into the eyes this can cause blindness.
Contact a doctor.
• Be careful with the maintenance of the battery.
Explosive gas is formed in the battery. Never
handle the battery when smoking or in the
vicinity of naked flames or sparks. Otherwise the
battery can explode and cause severe injuries.
• Never drive the machine in an enclosed space.
The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide,
an odourless, non coloured, toxic and fatal gas.
• Make sure that bolts and nuts, especially attachment bolts for the blade units are properly
tightened and that the equipment is in good
order.
Never smoke in the vicinity of the battery or the fuel.
• Never alter the safety devices. Check regularly
that they function. The machine must not be
driven with defective or unmounted safety
devices.
• Do not alter the setting of the governor and do
not race the engine.
• Reduce the fire risk. Keep the machine clean
from grass, leaves and other refuse which
fastens in it. Allow the machine to cool before
placing it in the storage area.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you drive over
an object. If necessary repair the machine
before starting.
• Never make adjustments with the engine running.
• The parts on the grass collector can become
worn, damaged and aged, so that moving parts
are exposed or so that an object can be thrown
out. Check the parts regularly and if necessary
replace them with spare parts recommended by
the manufacturer.
• The machine is tested for safety and approved
only for equipment supplied or recommended by
the manufacturer.
• The blades are sharp and can cause cutting
injuries. Wrap over the blades or use protective
gloves when handling them.
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Clean the machine regularly from grass, leaves and
other waste.
• Check the functioning of the brakes regularly.
Adjust and maintain them as necessary.
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PRESENTATION
Presentation
Congratulation on your choice of a first-class quality
product. These instructions describe two models of
Rider mower, Rider 11 and Rider 13 H.
Both models are fitted with engines from Briggs &
Stratton of 10.5 and 12.5 horsepower respectively,
plus a cutting unit which throws out grass at the rear
of the machine.
Rider 11 has an in-line gearbox with five forward
gears and one reverse gear.
On the Rider 13 H the power transmission from the
engine is handled by a hydrostatic gearbox which
enables stepless variation of the speed.
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Location of the controls
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1. Ignition lock
2. Throttle/Choke lever
3. Adjustment of cutting height
4. Lifting lever, cutting unit
5. Speed control for reversing (only on Rider 13
H)
6. Throttle pedal on Rider 13 H
Brake pedal / parking brake on Rider 11
7. Parking brake on Rider 13 H
Clutch pedal on Rider 11
8. Lock button for parking brake (left side on
Rider 13 H, right side on Rider 11)
9. Seat adjustment
10. Fuel tank cap
11. Main lock (under seat)
12. Lever for disengagement of drive (only on
Rider 13 H)
13 H. Gear lever on Rider 11
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PRESENTATION
Throttle and Choke lever Rider 13 H
The engine speed is adjusted with the throttle
control, and thereby also the rotation speed of the
blades.
The control is also used to activate the choke
function. When the choke is used the engine
receives a richer mixture of fuel and air, which
simplifies cold start.
Speed limiter Rider 13 H
The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated
with two pedals. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards
and pedal (2) for reversing.
Parking brake Rider 13 H
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 pressed.
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Note that the two models have the parking brake on
different sides.
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PRESENTATION
Throttle and Choke lever Rider 11
The engine speed is adjusted with the throttle
control, and thereby also the rotation speed of the
blades.
The control is also used to activate the choke
function. When the choke is used the engine
receives a richer mixture of fuel and air, which
simplifies cold start.
Clutch pedal Rider 11
The clutch pedal disengages the engine and stops
forward movement.
The blades are
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affected by the clutch pedal.
Brake pedal / Parking brake Rider 11
The brake pedal activates a disc brake which is
placed on the gearbox and brakes the drive wheels.
When braking the clutch pedal should also be
pushed down to achieve best braking power.
The brake pedal also operates as a parking brake if
the lock button is pressed in when the pedal is
pressed.
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PRESENTATION
Cutting unit
Rider 11 and Rider 13 H have a cutting unit with
rear ejection, i.e. the grass cuttings are thrown out
behind the cutting unit.
Lift lever for cutting unit
The lift lever is used to set the cutting unit in transport or cutting position.
If the lever is pulled back the unit will lift up and the
blades stop rotating (transport position).
If the lock button is pressed and the lever is moved
forward the unit will lower down and the blades
begin rotating (cutting position).
The lever can also be used to temporarily regulate
the cutting height, e.g. for a small mound in the lawn.
Lever for adjustment of cutting height
With this lever the cutting height can be adjusted to
9 different positions (40–90 mm).
Lifting of the cutting unit (transport position)
Lowering of the cutting unit (cutting position)
The drawing shows a Rider 13 H.
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PRESENTATION
Seat
The seat has a jointed attachment on the front
edge and can be tipped forward.
The seat can also be adjusted lengthways.
Release the wheels under the seat and adjust it
forwards or backwards to the required position.
Lock the adjustment with the wheels.
Fuelling
The engine should be run on 85 octane unleaded
petrol/gasoline (not oil mixed).
WARNING!
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Petrol/gasoline is highly inflammable.
Observe care and fill up with fuel
outdoors (see safety instructions).
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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 3–11).
• 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).
2. Apply the parking brake. This is done as follows:
• Press down the brake pedal (1).
• Press in the lock button on the steering
column (2).
• Release the brake pedal while the button is
held pressed.
The parking brake lock disconnects automatically when the brake pedal is pressed down.
The drawing shows a Rider 13 H. On the Rider
11 the brake pedal and lock button are on the
right side.
3. For Rider 11: Set the gear lever to position “N”
(neutral).
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STOP START
Cold engine:
4. Push the throttle control to position 3 (choke
position). In this position the engine receives a
richer mixture so that the engine starts more
easily.
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5. Set the throttle control midway between position
1 and 2.
6. Turn the ignition key to start position.
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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.
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DRIVING
7. When the engine has started release the ignition
key to neutral position.
Push the throttle control to the required speed.
For cutting 3/4 to full throttle.
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Driving the machine
1. Release the parking brake by pressing down the
brake pedal.
The drawing shows a Rider 13 H.
Never run the engine indoors, in
enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.
The exhaust fumes contain toxic
carbon monoxide.
STOP START
2. For Rider 13 H
Carefully press down one of the pedals until the
correct speed is reached.
To drive forwards: press down pedal (1).
To reverse: press down pedal (2).
For Rider 11
Press the clutch and engage the required gear.
To engage reverse gear the lock button must be
pressed down.
• Gears 1–4 are used for mowing.
• Gears 4–5 are used for transport.
Starting is possible irrespective of which gear is
engaged.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not change gear from forward drive to
reverse while the machine is moving.
The clutch must be used for each gear
change.
Stop the machine before changing for
forward drive to reverse, otherwise the
gearbox can be damaged.
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DRIVING
3. Select the required cutting height (1-9) with the
cutting height lever.
To obtain a uniform cutting height it is important
that the tyre pressures are equal on both front
wheels (60 kPa).
4. Push in the lock button on the lift lever and lower
down the cutting unit.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The service-life of the drive belts increases
considerably if the engine is run at low
speed when engaging the blades. For this
reason do not increase the throttle until
the cutting unit has been lowered to the
cutting position.
Cutting tips
• Localise and mark stones and other fixed objects
to avoid collision.
• Start with a high cutting height and reduce down
until the required cutting result are obtained.
• The cutting results are best with a high engine
speed (fast rotating blades) and low driving
speed (slow moving machine). If the grass is not
too high and thick the driving speed can be
increased or the engine speed reduced without
noticeably affecting the mowing results.
• The best lawns are achieved if the grass is cut
often. Mowing becomes more uniform and the
grass cuttings become more evenly distributed
over the surface. The total time consumption is
not greater since it is possible to select a higher
driving speed without inferior mowing results.
• Avoid mowing a wet lawn. The mowing results
are inferior since the wheels sink down into the
soft lawn.
• Hose down the cutting unit with water underneath each time it is used.
WARNING!
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Clear the lawn from stones and other
object which can be thrown out by the
blades.
Mowing pattern
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DRIVING
WARNING!
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Hill start, manual gearbox
1. Press down the parking brake.
2. Push the throttle control to 3/4 position to full
throttle position.
3. Push down the clutch and engage first gear.
4. Carefully release the clutch.
5. When the engine starts to pull, release the parking
brake.
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.
Never drive the machine on ground
with a slope of more than 15°. Mow
slopes upwards and downwards,
never across. A void sudden changes
in direction.
MAX 15°
1. Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever back
to the end position.
2. Rider 11: Pull back the throttle lever and shift
the gear lever into neutral “N”. Turn the ignition
key to the “STOP” position.
Rider 13 H: Pull back the throttle lever and turn
the ignition key to the “STOP” position.
3. When the rider mower is stationary, hold down
the parking brake and push in the lock button.
STOP START
Release lever Rider 13 H
In order to move the machine when the engine is
switched off the release lever must be pressed
down and forwards.
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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.
Daily
Maintenance
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Check the engine’s oil level 19 ●
Check the engine’s cooling air inlet 19 ●
Check the fuel pump’s air filter 19 ●
Check the steering wires 20 ●
Check the brakes 21 ●
Check the battery 22 ●
Check the safety system 22 ●
Check screws and nuts – ❍
Check for fuel and oil leakage – ❍
Clean the air filter’s pre-filter (foam plastic)
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Check the cutting unit 24 ●
Check the tyre pressures (60 kPa) 26 ●
Change the engine oil
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Adjust the brakes – Rider 11 21 ●
Check the V-belts – ❍
Check the hydrostat’s cooling fins – Rider 13 H – ❍
Maintenance interval
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Check the transmission’s oil level 22 ●
Adjust the brakes – Rider 13 H 21 ●
Lubricate joints and shafts
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Check and adjust the throttle wire 29 ●
Clean the engine’s and hydrostat’s cooling flanges
Replace the air filter’s pre-filter and paper filter
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Replace the fuel filter 29 ●
Replace the plug – ❍
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First change after 5 hours. 2) During dusty conditions cleaning and replacement should be more frequent.
machine lubrication should be conducted twice a week. 4) Conducted by authorised service workshop.
3)
For daily use of the
● = Described in these instructions.
❍ = Not described in these instructions.
WARNING!
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No service procedures must be conducted on the engine or cutting unit unless:
• The engine is switched off.
• The ignition key is removed.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The cutting unit is disengaged.
• The ignition cable is removed from the plug.
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MAINTENANCE
Dismantling of the machine hoods
Engine hood
The engine is accessible for servicing when the
engine hood is lifted up.
Tilt the seat forward, release the rubber strap under
the seat, and tilt the hood backwards.
Front hood
Release the screws in the front hood (3) and lift off
the hood.
Right-hand fender
Remove the screws (2 and 3) from the fender. On
the Rider 13 H the footplate (1) must also be removed.
Left-hand fender
Release the screws in the fender and lift off the
fender.
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MAINTENANCE
Check the engine’s oil level
Check the oil level in the engine when the machine
is horizontal.
Raise the engine cover as described on page 18.
Release the dip stick and pull out. Wipe off the oil
and insert again.
The dip stick must be fully screwed down.
Now release the dip stick again and pull out. Check
the oil level.
The oil level should lie between the markings on dip
stick. If the level approaches the “ADD” mark, top
up with oil to the “FULL” mark.
The oil is filled in the same hole for the dip stick
Use engine oil SAE 30 or SAE 10W/30, class CD–SF.
The total oil volume in the engine is 1.4 litres.
Check the engine’s cooling air intake
Raise the engine cover as described on page 18.
Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves,
grass and dirt.
If the cooling intake is blocked this will interfere with
the cooling of the engine, which can damage the
engine.
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Checking of the fuel pump’s air filter
Check regularly that the fuel pump’s air filter is free
from dirt.
The filter can when necessary be cleaned with a
brush.
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MAINTENANCE
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).
2. Check the tension of the steering wires by
pushing them together as shown in the diagram.
It should be possible to push them together so
that the distance between them is half as much,
without using unnecessary force.
3. When necessary the wires can be tensioned by
tightening the adjusting nuts, one on each side
of the steering rim.
Do not tension the wires too tightly, they should
only be
Check the wire tension on completion of the
adjustment as per item 2.
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tightened
up to the steering rim.
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MAINTENANCE
Checking the brake Rider 11
The brake is of the disc brake type and is fitted on
the gearbox.
Check that the brake is correctly adjusted by
measuring the distance between the brake lever
and the front edge of the recess on the chassis.
The distance should be 0–1 mm when the brake is
not applied.
Adjusting the brake Rider 11
1. Release the lock nuts (1).
2. Tension the wire with the adjusting screw (2) so
that the distance between the brake lever and
the front edge of the recess on the chassis is
1 mm.
3. Tighten the lock nuts (1) after adjustment.
Adjusting the brake Rider 13 H
The brake is adjusted as follows:
1. Release the lock nuts (1).
2. Tension the wire with the adjusting screw (2)
until all the play in the wire is taken up.
3. Tighten the lock nuts (1).
2
1
1
4. On completion of the adjustment the brake
should be re-checked.
WARNING!
!
Poorly adjusted brakes can result
in reduced braking power.
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MAINTENANCE
Check the transmission’s oil level
Rider 13 H
1. Check the transmission’s oil level by removing
the transmission cover. Release the two screws
(one of each side) and lift off the transmission
cover.
2. Unscrew the oil cap and check that the oil level
lies between the markings on the dip stick. Top
up if necessary with engine oil SAE 10W/30
(class CD–SF) in the same hole as for the dip
stick.
Check the level of the battery acid
Check that the level of the battery acid lies between
the markings. Top up the cells with
water.
WARNING!
!
External: Rinse well with plenty of water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
Eyes: Rinse well with plenty of water.
Batteries emit explosive gas. Sparks, flames
and cigarettes must absolutely not be
brought into the vicinity of the battery.
Procedures on contact with acid
milk. Contact a doctor as soon as
possible.
Contact a doctor as soon as possible.
only
distilled
FULL
Check the safety system
The machine is equipped with a safety system
which prevents starting the cutting unit or driving
the machine unless someone is sitting in the seat.
Check daily the safety system functions.
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MAINTENANCE
Replacing the air filter
If the engine seems to lack power or goes irregularly the reason may be that the air filter is clogged.
It is therefore important to replace the air filter at
regular intervals (see maintenance schedule on
page 17 for correct service interval).
The air filter is replaced as follows:
1. Raise the engine cover as described on page
18.
2. Remove the air filter housing’s plastic cover by
releasing the wing-nut.
3. Remove the wing-nut on the air filter and lift off
the paper filter with pre-filter.
4. Pull off the foam plastic pre-filter from the paper
filter and wash clean in mild detergent.
Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.
Drench it with new engine oil. Wrap the filter in
an absorbent cloth and squeeze out excess oil.
Replace the paper filter if it is clogged with dirt.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not use compressed air to clean the
paper filter.
5. Fit the air filter as follows:
Push the pre-filter over the paper filter.
Fit the paper filter with pre-filter in the air filter
housing and tighten the wing-nut.
Replace the plastic cover oven the air filter
housing and tighten the wing-nut.
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MAINTENANCE
Checking the cutting unit’s parallelism
Check the parallelism of the cutting unit as follows:
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Measure the distance from the ground to the
edge of the unit, at the front and back of the
hood.
If the values are the same the cutting unit is
parallel.
Adjustment of the cutting unit’s
parallelism
1. Dismantle the front hood and right-hand fender
as described on page 18.
2. Vertical adjustment of the cutting unit is made
with the adjusting nuts on the back edge of the
lift-strut.
3. Raise the cutting unit at the front edge by
shortening the lift-strut.
Lower the cutting unit at the front edge by
lengthening the lift-strut.
4. Tighten the nuts against each other after the
adjustment.
5. On completion of the adjustment the unit’s
parallelism should be re-checked.
Fit the right-hand fender and the front hood.
2
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MAINTENANCE
Dismantling the cutting unit
The cutting unit can be released from the machine
for cleaning or checking of the blades and screws.
Dismantle the cutting unit as follows:
1. Dismantle the front hood and right-hand and lefthand fenders as described on page 18.
2. Raise the cutting unit by pulling the lift lever
backwards to the transport position.
3. Dismantle the drive belt (1).
4. Lower the cutting unit by pressing in the lift
lever’s lock button and moving the lever to
cutting position, and then setting the lowest
cutting height with the cutting height lever.
5. Remove the hair-needle spring (2) from the
chain retainer.
1
2
6. Remove the lock pins (one on each side) on the
rear edge of the unit.
WARNING!
!
Fitting of the cutting unit takes place in the reverse
order to dismantling.
When the lock pins are removed the
unit will drop to the ground. Make sure
to keep your hands or fingers away
from under the unit during dismantling.
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MAINTENANCE
Checking the blades
To 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.
Cutting unit (rear ejection)
Checking the tyre pressure
The tyre pressure should be 60 kPa (0.6 kp/cm2) all
round.
To improve driving the pressure on the rear tyres
can be reduced to 40 kPa (0.4 kp/cm2).
The maximum tyre pressure is 100 kPa (1.0 kp/cm2).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Different tyre pressures on the front tyres
will result in the blades cutting the grass
at different heights.
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MAINTENANCE
Changing the oil
The oil should be changed for the first time after
5 hours of running time. Thereafter it should be
changed every 25 hours of running time.
WARNING!
!
1. Place a receptacle under the engine’s drain
plug, located on the left-hand side of the engine.
2. Remove the dip stick and drain plug.
3. Let the oil run out into the receptacle.
4. Fit the drain plug and tighten.
5. Fill up with oil to the “FULL” mark on the dip
stick. The oil is filled in the same hole for the dip
stick.
Use engine oil SAE 30 or SAE 10W/30, class
CD–SF.
Use engine oil with min. API SF quality and SAE
30 or SAE 10W/30 viscosity grade. The oil
volume in the engine is 1.4 litres.
6. Run the engine warm and then check that there
is no leakage from the drain plug.
Lubrication Rider 11
Engine oil can be very hot if it is
drained off directly after the
engine is stopped. Therefore allow
the engine to cool down first.
ADD
ADD
FULL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Used engine oil is hazardous to health and
environment and must in accordance with
the law not be poured out on the ground
or in the nature, and must be handed in to
a workshop or other designated station for
treatment. Avoid skin contact, wash with
soap and water in the event of spillage.
FULL
All joints and bearings are lubricated on manufacture with molybdenum sulphide grease. Re-grease
with same type of grease. Lubricate the steering
and control wires with engine oil.
The machine should be lubricated regularly, and
when it is used daily twice a week.
Lubrication of front wheel bearings
1. Remove the plastic cover on the hub.
2. Remove the lock-ring and washer on the front
wheel axle.
3. Lift off the wheel.
4. Grease the axle journal with molybdenum
sulphide grease.
5. Assemble the parts in the reverse order.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Check that the lock-ring is correctly posi-
tioned in the slot.
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MAINTENANCE
Lubrication
The following two lubrication points should be
regularly lubricated with high quality graphite grease.
With daily use lubrication should be conducted
twice a week.
General lubrication
All joints and bearings are lubricated on manufacture with molybdenum sulphide grease. Re-grease
with same type of grease. Lubricate the steering
and control wires with engine oil.
The machine should be lubricated regularly, and
twice a week when used daily.
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MAINTENANCE
Checking and adjustment of the
throttle wire
If the engine does not respond as it should do when
the throttle lever is moved or if the top speed is not
reached, the throttle wire may need adjusting.
1. Release the clamping screw (see arrow) and
push the throttle control to full throttle position.
2. Pull the throttle wire’s outer casing to the far
right and tighten the clamping screw.
Replacement of 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. Raise the engine cover as described on page
18.
2. Move the hose clips away from the filter. Use a
pair of flat pliers.
3. Pull off the filter from the hose ends.
4. Press in the new filter on the hose ends. If
necessary soap solution can be applied on the
filter ends to simplify fitting.
5. Push the hose clips back on the filter.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULE
Problem Procedure
Engine will not start. • Fuel tank empty.
• Plug defective.
• Plug connection defective.
• Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe.
Starter does not pull round engine. • Battery flat.
• Bad contact between cable and battery terminal.
• Lift lever for cutting unit in wrong position.
• Main fuse blown. The fuse is placed in front of the
battery, under the battery cover.
• Ignition lock faulty.
• Gear shift/hydrostat pedal not in neutral.
Engine does not run smoothly. • Wrong gear, too high.
• Carburettor incorrectly set.
• Air filter clogged.
• Fuel tank vent blocked.
• Ignition setting defective.
• Dirt in fuel pipe.
Engine seems to have no power. • Air filter clogged.
• Plug defective.
• Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe.
• Carburettor incorrectly set.
Engine overheats. • Engine overloaded.
• Air intake or cooling flanges blocked.
• Fan damaged.
• Too little or no oil in engine.
• Ignition defective.
• Plug defective.
Battery does not charge. • One or more cells faulty.
• Bad contact between battery terminals and cables.
Machine vibrates. • Blades are loose.
• Engine is loose.
• Imbalance on one or more blades, resulting from
damage or inferior balancing after sharpening.
Uneven mowing. • Blades blunt.
• Cutting unit skew.
• Long or wet grass.
• Grass blockage under hood.
• Different tyre pressures on right and left sides.
• Over-speeding.
• Drive belts slipping.
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STORAGE
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 acceptable alternative to avoid
tacky deposits during storage. If alkylate petrol
(Aspen) is used stabiliser is not necessary since
this fuel is stable. However, one should avoid
changing from standard to alkylate petrol since
sensitive rubber parts can harden. Add stabiliser to
the fuel in the tank or the storage container. Always
use the mixing ratios indicated by the manufacturer.
Run the engine for at least 10 minutes after adding
the stabiliser so that it will reach the carburettor. Do
not empty the fuel tank and carburettor if stabiliser
has been added.
To put the machine in order for storage follow these
instructions:
1. Carefully clean the machine, especially under
the cutting unit. Touch-up paint damage to avoid
rust.
2. Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts
and tighten loose screws and nuts.
3. Change the oil, and take care of the waste oil.
4. Empty the fuel tank. Start the engine and run it
until the carburettor is emptied of fuel.
5. Remove the plug and pour in a tablespoon of
engine oil in each cylinder. Pull round the engine
to distribute the oil and screw the plug back on.
6. Grease all grease nipples, joints and axles.
7. Remove the battery. Clean it, charge it, and
store it is a cool place. Protect the battery from
low temperatures (below freezing point).
8. Store the machine is a clean and dry place and
cover it over for extra protection.
!
WARNING!
Never place an engine with fuel in
the tank indoors or in poorly
ventilated areas where petrol fumes
can come into contact with naked
flames, sparks or pilot flames in
boilers, hot water heaters, or
drying cabinets, etc. It is highly
inflammable and negligent usage
can cause severe person injury
and material damage. Drain off
the fuel in an approved container
outdoors and well clear of naked
flames. Never use petrol for cleaning
purposes. Use degreasing agents
and hot water instead.
Service
When ordering spare parts state the purchase year,
model, type, and serial number.
Always use genuine parts.
Annual inspection or trimming by an authorised
service workshop is a good way of getting the best
out of your machine the next season.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Dimensions Rider 11 Rider 13 H
Length 2000 mm 2000 mm
Width 960 mm 960 mm
Height 1060 mm 1060 mm
Unladen weight 225 kg 225 kg
Wheel base 820 mm 820 mm
Track 610 mm 625 mm
Tyre size 16 x 6.50 x 8 16 x 6.50 x 8
Tyre pressure, front & rear 60 kPa (0.6 kp/cm2) 60 kPa (0.6 kp/cm2)
Max. gradient 15° 15°
Engine
Manufacture Briggs & Stratton model 28B707 Briggs & Stratton model 28N707
Power 7.7/10.5 kW/h.p. 9.2/12.5 kW/h.p.
Displacement 465 cm
Fuel 85 octane unleaded 85 octane unleaded
Tank volume 7 litres 7 litres
Oil SAE 30 or SAE 10W/30 SAE 30 or SAE 10W/30
class CD–F class CD–SF
Oil volume 1.4 litres 1.4 litres
Start Electric starter Electric starter
3
465 cm
3
Electrical system
Type 12 V, negative earth 12 V, negative earth
Battery 12 V, 24 Ah 12 V, 24 Ah
Spark plug Champion CJ8 or J8 Champion CJ8 or J8
electrode gap = 0.7–0.8 mm electrode gap = 0.7–0.8 mm
Transmission
Manufacture Tuff Torq K55
Oil SAE 10W/30, class CD–SF
Gearbox
Manufacture Peerless typ MST 205
No. of forward gears 5
No. of reverse gears 1
Speed in forward gears 1.85-8.9 km/h 0-8.9 km/h
Speed in reverse 2.5 km/h 0-6 km/h
Cutting unit
Type 3-blade unit with rear ejection 3-blade unit with rear ejection
Cutting width 850 mm 850 mm
Cutting height 9 pos. 40–90 mm 9 pos. 40–90 mm
Blade diameter 304 mm 304 mm
NOISE LEVEL 100 dB(A) 100 dB(A)
We reserve the right to change technical specifications without prior notice.
Note that no legal claims are valid on the basis of information in this manual.
Use only genuine parts for repairs. The warranty is not valid if non genuine parts are used.
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EU declaration of conformity (Only applies to Europe)
(Directive 89/392/EEC, Annex II, A)
We, Husqvarna AB, S-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel. +46 36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that the
rider mowers Husqvarna Rider 11/13 H from 1998’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain
text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), is in conformity with the following standards or other
normative documents following the provisions in the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES:
- of June 14 1989 “relating to machinery” 89/392/EEC, and applicable supplements.
- of March 22 1984 “relating to permitted sound power levels for lawn mowers” 84/538/EEC, and applicable supplements.
- of May 3 1989 “relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 89/336/EEC, and applicable supplements.
The following standards have been applied: EN292-2, EN836.
Huskvarna October 16, 1998
Bo Andréasson, Development manager
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