Husqvarna 15Ts AWD, 15T AWD, 15T User Manual

Oper ator ′ s manual

Rider 15T Rider 15T AWD

Rider 15Ts AWD

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

Ser vice journal

Pre-deliv ery service ..................................................... 3

After the ﬁrst 8 hours ................................................... 3

INTR ODUCTION

Dear Customer , ............................................................ 4

Driving and transport on public roads .......................... 4

Towing .......................................................................... 4

Use .............................................................................. 4

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

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Symbols ....................................................................... 5

WHA T IS WHAT?

What is what on the r ide-on mower ............................. 7

SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS

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

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

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

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

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

PRESENT ATION

Presentation ................................................................. 12

Throttle control ............................................................. 12

Choke control ............................................................... 12

Speed limiter ................................................................ 12

Parking brake ............................................................... 12

Cutting unit ................................................................... 13

Lifting lever for the cutting unit ..................................... 13

Cutting height adjustment lever ................................... 13

Lights ........................................................................... 13

Counter ........................................................................ 13

Seat ............................................................................. 13

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

Release lever ............................................................... 14

Driving

Bef ore starting ............................................................. 15

Start the engine ........................................................... 15

Starting the engine with a weak battery ....................... 16

Driving the Rider .......................................................... 16

Cutting tips .................................................................. 17

Stop the engine ............................................................ 17

Maintenance

Maintenance schedule ................................................. 18

Cleaning ....................................................................... 19

Removing of the machine hoods ................................. 19

Checking and adjusting the steering wires .................. 19

Adjusting the parking brake Rider 15T ......................... 20

Adjusting the parking brake ......................................... 20

Checking and adjusting of throttle wire ........................ 20

Checking and adjusting the choke wire ....................... 21

Replacement of fuel ﬁlter ............................................. 21

Replacing the air ﬁlter .................................................. 21

Checking the fuel pump’s air ﬁlter ................................ 22

Ignition system ............................................................. 22

Check the safety system .............................................. 23

Replacing the light bulbs .............................................. 24

Main fuse ...................................................................... 24

Checking the tyre pressure .......................................... 24

Checking the engine’s cooling air intake ...................... 24

Fitting the cutting head ................................................. 25

Removing the cutting unit ............................................. 26

Checking and adjustment of the cutting unit’s ground

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

Checking the cutting unit’s parallelism ......................... 27

Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit .................. 27

Replacing the cutting unit belts .................................... 27

Service position for the cutting unit .............................. 28

Checking the blades ..................................................... 29

Removing the BioClip plug ........................................... 29

Lubrication

Chec king the engine’s oil level. .................................... 30

Changing the oil ﬁlter ................................................... 30

Checking the transmission oil level .............................. 31

Lubricating the belt adjuster ......................................... 31

General lubrication ....................................................... 31

roubleshooting schedule

Storage

Winter stor age .............................................................. 33

Guard ........................................................................... 33

Service ......................................................................... 33

echnical data

EC-declar ation of conformity ........................................ 36

EC-declaration of conformity ........................................ 36

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Ser vice journal

Pre-deliver y service

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 the cutting unit’s cutting height setting so that the connection rod is tensed at the lowest cutting height.

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

6 Check that there is oil in the transmission’s oil tank.

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.

The safety switch for the hydrostat pedals.

11 Check the engine speed See the Technical data section.

12 Check the synchronisation between the front and rear wheels. (Only AWD-machines) See the workshop manual.

13 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:

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Date , mileage, stamp, signature

After the ﬁ rst 8 hours

Change engine oil

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

3 Check the synchronisation between the front and rear wheels. (Only AWD-machines)

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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 r ide-on mower is designed to mow 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. 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.

Good ser vice

Husqv arna products are sold all over the world and ensures 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

On the machine's rating plate you will ﬁnd the following information:

• 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.

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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.

Fast

Slow

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.

Clutch in

Clutch out

Warning: rotating parts. Keep hands and feet clear.

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

Never drive across a slope

Stop the engine.

Choke

Fuel

Oil level

Cutting height

Backwards

Forwards

Ignition

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

Never carry passengers on the machine or equipment

Drive very slowly if no cutting unit is ﬁtted

Brake

Starting instructions

Hydrostatic freewheel

Parking brake

Switch off the engine and take off the ignition cable before repairs or maintenance

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Chec k the engine’s oil level

Check transmission oil level

Lift up the cutting unit

Apply the parking brake.

If the engine is cold, use the choke

Release the parking brake before driving

KEY T O SYMBOLS

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WHA T IS WHA T?

What is what on the ride-on mo wer

Choke control

2 Switch for the lights

3 Throttle control

4 Ignition lock

5 Counter

6 Cutting height adjustment lever

7 Lifting lever for the cutting unit

8 Speed limiter for reversing

9 Speed limiter for driving forward

10 Parking brake

11 Lock button for parking brake

12 Seat adjustment.

13 Product and serial number plate

14 Lever to disengage the driving front axle: 15T AWD, 15Ts

AWD

15 Fuel cap

16 Cover lock

17 Lever to disengage the drive Rider 15T

Lever to disengage the driving rear axle, 15T AWD, 15Ts AWD

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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.

ARNING! This machine produces an

electromagnetic ﬁeld during operation. This

ﬁeld may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant 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.

• 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! This machine can sever hands

and feet as well as throw objects. Failure to

observe the safety instructions can result in serious injuries.

ARNING! The inside of the mufﬂer contain

chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid

contact with these elements in the event of a damaged mufﬂer.

ARNING! 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.

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SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS

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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.

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.

• 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.

This is what y ou do

Remove obstacles such as stones, branches, etc.

• Mow upwards and downwards, not sideways.

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Do not dr ive down slopes with the unit raised.

• 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.

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

• When mowing, keep away from bushes and other objects.

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SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS

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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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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• 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not change the setting of governors and avoid running the engine at excessively high revs. If you run too fast, you risk damaging the machine components.

• 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.

• 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.

Engage the parking brake and tie the tension belts around stable parts on the machine, e.g. frame or rear wagon. Secure the machine by tensioning the belts towards the back and the front of the trailer respectively.

Place the wheel blocks in front of and behind the rear wheels.

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

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.

• To secure the machine on the trailer, two approved tension belts and four wedge shaped wheel blocks should be used.

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PRESENTATION

Presentation

Congratulations on your choice of an excellent quality product that will give you great pleasure for many years. This operator’s manual describes Rider 15T, Rider 15Ts AWD and Rider 15T AWD.

The machines are equipped with chronometer and lights.

Rider 15T AWD is equipped with all wheel drive. Rider 15Ts AWD is also equipped with power steering.

The power transmission from the engine is handled by a hydrostatic gearbox, which allows variable variation of the speed by using the pedals.

One pedal for driving forward and one for reverse.

Choke control

The choke lever is used for cold starting and to give the engine a richer fuel mixture.

For cold starting the lever is moved backwards to its end position.

Speed limiter

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

Throttle control

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

To increase or reduce the engine speed the control is moved forwards or backwards.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there is a risk of carbon build-up on the spark plugs.

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

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

Parking brake

The parking brake is applied as follows:

1 Press down the parking brake pedal (1).

2 Press in the lock button (2) on the steering column.

3 Release the parking brake pedal while keeping the button

pressed in.

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

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