Husqvarna 16 H User Manual

Rid er 16 H

Operator´s manual

Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine.

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Operator’s Manual for

Rider 16 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 ......................................................... 9

Lift lever for cutting unit ...................................... 9

Lever for adjustment of cutting height .............. 10

Seat..................................................................10

Fuelling.............................................................10

Driving................................................................ 11

Before starting.................................................. 11

Starting the engine ........................................... 11

Driving the machine .........................................13

Cutting tips .......................................................14

Stopping the engine .........................................15

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

Maintenance ......................................................16

Maintenance schedule ..................................... 16

Dismantling of the machine hoods ................... 17

Checking the engine’s oil level.........................18

Checking the engine’s cooling air intake..........18

Checking the fuel pump’s air filter .................... 18

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

Adjusting the brake........................................... 19

Checking the transmission’s oil level ...............20

Checking the battery acid level ........................ 20

Checking the safety system .............................20

Replacement of air filter ...................................21

Fitting the cutting unit ....................................... 22

Installing BioClip 90..........................................22

Checking and adjustment of cutting unit’s

ground pressure ............................................... 23

Checking the parallelism of the cutting unit...... 23

Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit......24

Dismantling the cutting unit ..............................24

Replacing the cutting unit belts ........................25

Service position for cutting unit ........................ 27

Lubrication........................................................30

Checking the tyre pressure ..............................30

Checking the blades.........................................31

Changing the oil ...............................................32

Checking and adjustment of throttle wire ......... 33

Replacement of fuel filter .................................33

Trouble shooting schedule ..............................34

Storage...............................................................35

Winter storage..................................................35

Service .............................................................35

Technical data ...................................................36

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read through these instructions carefully so that you know how to use and maintain the ma-

chine 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

Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Battery Choke Fuel

Oil pressure Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition

Hydrostatic free wheel Use eye and hearing protection Parking brake Brake Warning

Sound- Warning! Warning! Never drive across a slope

level 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.

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

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Never carry passengers on the

machine or equipment.

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

These instructions are for your safety . Read them carefully.

This symbol implies that important safety rules are applicable.

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.

RIDER 970R

Read the instructions before starting the machine.

• 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.

WARNING!

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.

RIDER 850R

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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.

• 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.

• Always keep the rider mower away from edges or ditches when cleaning the chassis.

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 close supervision of another adult.

Keep children away from the mowing area.

• 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.

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Never allow children to drive the machine.

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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.

RIDER

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Never fill up with fuel indoors.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Avoid overfilling. f fuel has been spilt on the Rider 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 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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Never drive the machine in an enclosed space.

RIDER 970

• Check the functioning of the brakes regularly. Adjust and maintain them as necessary .

• The BioClip cutting unit should only be used to give high quality results on lawn surfaces that you are familiar with. If the blades of the cutting unit strike an obstacle this could change their spacing and lead to expensive repairs.

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Clean the machine regularly fr om grass, leaves and other waste.

Presentation

PRESENTATION

Congratulations on your choice of a top quality product which you will enjoy for many years.

These instructions describe the Rider 16 H. This rider mower is equipped with a 15.5 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine.

The power transmission from the engine is handled by a hydrostatic gear box which enables stepless variation of the speed with the foot pedals.

There is one pedal for driving forwards and one pedal for reversing.

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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 limiter for reversing

6. Speed limiter for driving forwards

7. Parking brake

8. Lock button for parking brake

9. Knobs for adjusting seat

10. Fuel tank cap

11. Main lock (under seat)

12. Lever for disengagement of drive

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PRESENTATION

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

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

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.

The lock on the parking brake automatically disconnects when the brake pedal is pressed.

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PRESENTATION

Cutting unit

The Rider 16 H can be fitted with four different cutting units.

Rear ejector - 970 mm Side ejector - 970 mm BioClip - 900 mm, 1030 mm

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)

Lowering of the cutting unit (cutting position)

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PRESENTATION

Lever for adjustment of cutting height

With this lever the cutting height can be adjusted to 9 different positions (4-90 mm, 45-80 mm Bioclip).

Cutting unit with side/rear ejector, 40-90 mm. BioClip cutting unit, 45-95 mm.

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 knobs under the seat and adjust it

forwards or backwards to the required position. Lock the setting with the knobs.

Fuelling

The engine should be run on 85 octane (or higher) unleaded petrol/gasoline (no added oil). Environmentally adapted alkylate fuel, such as Aspen, is also recommended.

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WARNING! Petrol/gasoline is highly inflammable. Observe care and fill up with fuel outdoors (see safety instructions).

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Husqvarna 16 H User Manual

Operator´s manual

CONTENTS

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Presentation