Husqvarna 15 C User Manual
Operator´s manual
Rider 11 Rider 11 C
Rider 13 C Rider 15 C
Please read these instructions carefully and make sure
you understand them before using the machine. English
CONTENTS
Operator’s Manual for
Rider 11, Rider 11 C,
Rider 13 C and Rider 15 C
Introduction ......................................................... 2
Driving and transport on public roads .............. 2
Towing .............................................................. 2
Use ................................................................... 2
Serial number ................................................... 3
Explanation of symbols ...................................... 4
Safety Instructions .............................................. 5
General Use ..................................................... 5
Driving on Slopes ............................................. 7
Children ............................................................ 8
Maintenance .................................................... 8
Transport ........................................................ 10
Presentation ...................................................... 11
Location of the controls .................................. 11
Throttle/Choke lever Rider 11, 11 C ............... 12
Clutch pedal Rider 11, 11 C ........................... 12
Brake pedal/Parking brake Rider 11, 11 C..... 12
Throttle/Choke lever Rider 13, 15 C ............... 13
Speed limiter Rider 13, 15 C .......................... 13
Parking brake Rider 13, 15 C ......................... 13
Cutting unit ..................................................... 14
Lift lever for cutting unit .................................. 14
Lever for adjustment of cutting height ............ 15
Seat ................................................................ 15
Fuelling .......................................................... 15
Driving ................................................................ 16
Before starting ................................................ 16
Starting the engine ......................................... 16
To start an engine with a weak battery .......... 18
Driving the machine ....................................... 19
Cutting tips ..................................................... 20
Stopping the engine ....................................... 21
Drive disengagement lever ............................ 21
Maintenance ...................................................... 22
Maintenance schedule ................................... 22
Cleaning ......................................................... 23
Dismantling of the machine hoods ................. 24
Inspecting the silencer ................................... 25
Checking and adjusting the steering wires .... 26
Checking and adjusting the brakes ................ 27
Checking and adjustment of throttle wire ....... 28
Replacement of fuel filter ............................... 28
Replacement of air filter ................................. 29
Checking the fuel pump’s air filter .................. 30
Checking the battery acid level ...................... 30
Ignition system ............................................... 30
Checking the safety system ........................... 31
Main fuse ....................................................... 32
Checking the tyre pressure ............................ 32
Checking the engine’s cooling air intake ........ 32
Checking and adjusting the cutting unit
ground pressure .............................................33
Checking the parallelism of the cutting unit.... 33
Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit .... 34
Service position for the cutting unit ................ 35
Checking the blades....................................... 38
Lubrication ......................................................... 39
Checking the engine’s oil level ....................... 39
Changing the oil ............................................. 39
Checking the transmission’s oil level .............. 40
Lubricating the belt adjuster ........................... 40
General lubrication ......................................... 40
Lubrication of front wheel bearings ................ 40
Trouble shooting schedule............................... 42
Storage ............................................................... 43
Winter storage ................................................ 43
Service ........................................................... 43
Technical data ................................................... 44
EU declaration of conformity ........................... 46
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.
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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. The closely grouped controls and pedal-operated hydrostatic
transmission (certain models) 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.
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
When your machine is equipped with a hydrostatic transmission you should, if necessary, only tow the
machine over short distances and at a low speed, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the transmission.
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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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. Before the machine is delivered it undergoes
inspection and is adjusted by your dealer.
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 serial number can be found on the printed 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 number is punched on a plate that is riveted to the fan cover. The plate states:
• Model.
• Type.
• Code.
Please state these when ordering spare 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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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
R
Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Battery Choke Fuel
Oil pressure Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Hydrostatic free wheel
Use hearing protection
Noise emission to surround-
ings in accordance with the
directive of the European
Community. The machine’s
emission is indicated in the
chapter TECHNICAL DATA
and on the decal.
N
Clutch in
Warning! Rotating blades.
Clutch out
Warning! Risk that the
machine can tip over
Never drive across
a slope
ClutchBrakeParking brake
CE conformity marking
War ning
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.
Speed limiter pedal forwards
Neutral
Speed limiter pedal reverse
Switch off the engine and take off
the ignition cable before repairs or
maintenance
Drive very slowly
without the cutting unit.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety instructions
These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.
WARNING!
The inserted symbol means that important safety instructions need to be observed. It
applies to your safety.
General use
• Read all the instructions in this operator’s
manual and on the machine before you start it.
Ensure you understand them and then observe
them.
• Learn how to use the machine and its controls
safely and learn to how to stop quickly. Also
learn to 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.
• Make sure animals and people maintain a safe
distance from the machine.
Read the operator’s manual before starting
the machine.
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• Stop the machine if any one enters the working
area.
• Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys,
wires, etc. that may become caught in the
blades and be thrown out.
• Look out for the ejector and do not direct it
towards anyone.
• Stop the engine and prevent the engine from
being started until you have cleaned the cutting
unit or outlet channel.
• Remember the operator is responsible for
danger 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.
Clear the area of objects before mowing.
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Never carry passengers.
WARNING!
This machine can sever hands and feet as well as throw objects.
Failure to observe the safety instructions can result in serious injuries.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Take care when rounding a fixed object, so that
the blades do not hit it. Never run the machine
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.
• 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, judgment or co-ordination.
• 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.
WARNING!
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.
WARNING!
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.
• Make sure that you have first aid equipment
close at hand when using the machine.
• Never use the machine when barefoot. Always
wear protective shoes or protective boots,
preferably with steel toes.
• Wear approved protective glasses or full-face
visor during assembly and when operating.
• Never wear loose fitting clothes that can catch in
moving parts.
• Use ear protectors to eliminate the risk for
impairment of hearing.
Keep children away from the area to be mowed.
6003-006
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Personal protective equipment
8011-292
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Driving on slopes
Driving on slopes is one of the operations where
the risk of the driver losing control of the machine or
of it overturning is the greatest; this can result in
serious injury or death. All slopes demand extra
care. If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you feel
unsure, do not mow it.
Proceed as follows:
• Remove obstacles such as stones, branches,
etc.
• Mow upwards and downwards, not sideways.
• Do not use the machine on ground that slopes
more than 15°.
• 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.
Mow upwards and downwards on slopes, not sideways.
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• Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes, if
necessary, turn slowly and gradually downwards
if possible.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Be especially careful when driving on slopes.
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• When cleaning the chassis the machine must
never be driven close to an edge or ditch.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations
regarding wheel weights or counterbalance
weights to increase stability.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Children
• Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on
your guard for children in the vicinity of the
machine. Children are often attracted to the
machine and mowing. Never assume that
children will 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.
• Be particularly careful near corners, bushes,
trees or other objects that block your view.
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.
Never allow children to operate the machine.
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• 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.
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Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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
petrol on your clothing, change your clothing.
• Allow the machine to cool before performing any
actions in the engine compartment.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
Do not smoke when carrying out maintenance.
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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 adjustments with the engine
running.
• The machine is tested and approved only with
the equipment originally provided or
recommended by the manufacturer.
• 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.
• The mulching unit should only be used where
better quality mowing is required and in known
areas.
Never run the machine in an enclosed area.
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• 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
• The machine is heavy and can cause serious
crush injuries. Be especially careful when it is
loaded in or out of a car or on and off of a trailer.
• Use an approved trailer to transport the ma-
chine. Activate the parking brake, shutoff the fuel
supply 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.
Regularly clean grass, leaves and other debris
from the machine.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The parking brake is not sufficient to lock
the machine during transport. Ensure you
secure the machine firmly to the transporting vehicle. Reverse the machine on to the
transporting vehicle to prevent it from
overturning.
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Presentation
PRESENTATION
Congratulation on your choice of a first-class quality
product.
Four models equipped with engines from Briggs &
Stratton are described in this operator’s manual.
6004-001Hy 6021-001
Rider 11 and Rider 11 C has an in-line gearbox with
five forward gears and one reverse gear.
On the Rider 13 C and Rider 15 C the power
transmission from the engine is handled by a
hydrostatic gearbox which enables stepless
variation of the speed.
Location of the controls
1. Ignition lock
2. Throttle/Choke lever
3. Adjustment of cutting height
4. Lifting lever, cutting unit
5. Speed control for reversing
(only on 13 C and 15 C)
6. Speed limiter for driving forwards on
13 C and 15 C
Parking brake on 11 and 11 C
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7. Parking brake on 13 C and 15 C
Clutch pedal on 11 and 11 C
8. Lock button for parking brake (left side on
13 C and 15 C, right side on 11 and 11 C)
9. Seat adjustment
10. Fuel tank cap
11. Main lock (under seat)
12. Lever for disengagement of drive
(only on 13 C and 15 C)
13. Gear lever on 11 and 11 C
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PRESENTATION RIDER 11, 11 C
Throttle and Choke lever
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.
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Clutch pedal
The clutch pedal disengages the engine and stops
forward movement.
The blades are
not
affected by the clutch pedal.
Brake pedal / Parking brake
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.
6004-005
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 RIDER 13 C, 15 C
Throttle and Choke lever
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
6004-004H
The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated
with two pedals. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards
and pedal (2) for reversing.
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.
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3. Release up the brake pedal while holding the
button pressed.
The lock on the parking brake automatically
disconnects when the brake pedal is pressed.
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PRESENTATION
Cutting unit
Rider 11 has a cutting unit with rear ejection, i.e. the
grass cuttings are thrown out behind the cutting
unit.
Rider 11 C, Rider 13 C and Rider 15 C have a 3blade BioClip cutting unit.
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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 will automatically stop rotating (transport
position).
If the lock button is pressed and the lever is moved
forward the unit will be lowered and the blades will
automatically start rotating (cutting position).
The lever can also be used to temporarily regulate
the cutting height, e.g. for a small mound in the lawn.
Lifting of the cutting unit (transport position)
6021-003
6004-011H
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Lowering of the cutting unit (cutting position)
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