Service ......................................................................... 48
echnical data
EC-declar ation of conformity ........................................ 51
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Ser vice journal
Pre-deliver y service
Top up battery with acid and charge for four hours.
2 Fit the venting hose on the battery.
3 Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional equipment.
4 Adjust cutting unit:
Adjust lift springs (effective weight of cutting unit should be 12-15kg / 26.5-33 lb).
Adjust cutting unit so that rear edge is about 2-4 mm / 1/8” higher than front edge.
Adjust cutting unit height setting so that cutting height limit is 5 mm / 3/16” above the frame of the unit at the lowest
cutting height.
5 Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine.
6 Check that there is oil in the transmission’s oil tank.
7 Check and adjust tyre pressure (60 Kpa, 0.6 bar).
8 Connect battery.
9 Fill with fuel and start engine.
10 Check that machine does not move in neutral.
11 Check:
Forward drive.
Reverse drive.
Operation of blades.
Seat safety switch.
Lif lever safety switch.
The safety switch for the hydrostat pedals.
12 Bleed the hydraulic system of excess air, top up with oil if necessary.
13 Check engine speed, 2900 ± 100 rpm.
14 Tell customer about:
Needs and benefits of following the service schedule.
Servicing and the influence of this journal on the second-hand value of the machine.
Range of applications for BioClip.
Complete proof of sale etc.
Pre-delivery service carried out. No outstanding problems. Certified:
Date, mileage, stamp, signature
After the fi rst 8 hours
Change engine oil
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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, if necessary, only tow the machine over short
distances and at a low speed, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the transmission.
The power transmission must be disengaged when towing, see the instructions under the heading Clutch control.
Use
This machine is designed solely f or 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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INTR ODUCTION
Good ser vice
Husqv arna products are sold all over the world and only through servicing dealers. This is to ensure that you, the customer, get
the best support and service. For example, before this machine was delivered it was inspected and adjusted by your dealer. See
the certificate in the Service Journal in this manual.
When you need spare parts or advice on service issues, warranty terms, etc., contact:
This Operator’s Manual belongs to machine with
serial number:
EngineTransmission
Serial Number
The ser ial 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 serial number is given on a bar code decal. This is located on the left side of the crankcase, in front of the starter motor.
The sign states:
•Model
•Type
•Code.
Please quote when ordering parts.
The transmission’s serial number on hydrostatic machines is stated on the barcode decal located on the front of the housing on
the left-hand drive axle:
•Type designation is stated above the barcode and starts with the letter ”K”.
•The serial number is stated above the barcode and has the prefix “s/n”.
•The manufacturer’s type number is stated under the barcode and has the prefix “p/n”.
State the type designation and serial number when ordering spare parts.
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KEY T O SYMBOLS
F
F
P
Ne
Ne
Ne
Dr
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 oper ator’s manual
carefully and make sure you understand
the instructions before using the machine.
Alw ays wear:
•Approved hearing protection
This product is in accordance with
applicable EC directives.
Neutr al
Ignition
Hydrostatic free wheel
arking brake
Noise emission to the en vironment according
to the European Community’s Directive. The
machine’s emission is specified in chapter
Technical data and on label.
Clutch in
Clutch out
ast
Slo w
Stop the engine .
Chok e
Fuel
Oil le vel
Cutting height
Rotar y blades Keep hands and feet
away from under the hood when the
engine is running
Risk that the machine will tip o ver
ver drive across a slope
ver use the machine if persons,
especially children, or animals, are in the
vicinity
ver carry passengers on the machine or
equipment
Bac kwards
orwards
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ive very slowly if no cutting unit is fitted
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Brake
Starting instructions
Switch off the engine and take off the ignition
cable before repairs or maintenance
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Check 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
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety instructions
These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.
Insure your 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.
•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.
WARNING! The ignition system of this
machine produces an electromagnetic field
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during operation. This field may under some
circumstances interfere with pacemakers. To
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with pacemakers to
consult their physician and the pacemaker
manufacturer before operating this machine.
•Learn how to use the machine and its controls safely and
learn to how to stop quickly. Also learn to recognize the
safety decals.
•Only allow the machine to be used by adults who are
familiar with its use.
•Make sure nobody else is in the vicinity of the machine
when you start the engine, engage the drive or drive off.
•Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys, wires, etc.
that may become caught in the blades and be thrown out.
WARNING! This machine can sever hands
and feet as well as throw objects. Failure to
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observe the safety instructions can result in
serious injuries.
WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents and certain vehicle
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components contain or emit chemicals
considered to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive impairment. The engine
emits carbon monoxide, which is a
colourless, poisonous gas. Do not use the
machine in enclosed spaces.
•Only use the machine in daylight or in other well-lit
conditions. Keep the machine at a safe distance from
holes or other irregularities in the ground. Pay attention to
other possible risks.
•Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have
consumed alcohol, or if you are taking other drugs or
medication that can affect your vision, judgement or coordination.
•Keep an eye on the traffic when working close to a road or
when crossing it.
•Never leave the machine unsupervised with the engine
running. Always stop the blades, apply the parking brake,
stop the engine and remove the keys before leaving the
machine.
•Stop the engine and prevent the engine from being
started until you have cleaned the outlet channel.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•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! You must use approved personal
protective equipment whenever you use the
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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.
This is what you 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°.
•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.
•Never wear loose fitting clothes that can catch in moving
parts.
•Never use the machine when barefoot. Always wear
protective shoes or protective boots, preferably with steel
toes.
•Make sure that you have first aid equipment close at hand
when using the machine.
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.
•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.
•When cleaning the chassis, the machine may never be
driven near verges or ditches.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not drive down slopes with the unit raised.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•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.
•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.
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Risk of burn injuries if touched.
•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.
•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.
WARNING! The battery contains lead and
lead pollutants, chemicals that are
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considered to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive impairment. Wash your
hands after touching the battery.
•Be especially careful when handling battery acid. Acid on
the skin can cause serious corrosive injuries. In the event
of spillage on the skin wash immediately with water.
•Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a doctor
immediately.
•Take care with battery maintenance. Explosive gases
form in the battery. Never perform maintenance on the
battery while smoking or in the vicinity of open flames or
sparks. This can cause the battery to explode and cause
serious injuries.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Make sure all nuts and bolts are tightened correctly and
that the equipment is in good condition.
•Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly to be
sure it works properly. The machine must not be driven if
protective plates, protective covers, safety switches or
other protective devices are not fitted or are defective.
•Observe the risk of injury caused by moving or hot parts if
the engine is started with the engine cover open or
protective cowlings removed.
•Do not change the setting of governors and avoid running
the engine at excessively high revs. If you run too fast, you
risk damaging the machine components.
•Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking
proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, an odourless, poisonous and highly dangerous
gas.
Transport
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the machine
during transport. Ensure you secure the machine firmly to
the transporting vehicle.
•The machine is heavy and can cause serious crush
injuries. Take extra care when loading it onto or off a
vehicle or trailer.
•Use an approved trailer to transport the machine. Activate
the parking brake, and secure the machine using
approved fasteners, such as tension belts, chains or ropes
when transporting.
•Check and observe local road traffic regulations before
transporting or driving the machine on roads.
•Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into
anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting.
•Never make adjustments with the engine running.
•The machine is tested and approved only with the
equipment originally provided or recommended by the
manufacturer.
•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.
•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.
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WHAT IS WHAT?
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PF 21
PF 21 AWD
PR 17, PR 17 AWD
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Location of the controls
1 Switch for the power outlet
2 Power outlet
3 Throttle control
4 Switch for the lights
5 Ignition lock
6 Choke control
7 Lever for hydraulic lift of attachments
8 Cutting height adjustment lever
9 Mechanical Lifting Lever for Cutting Unit
10 Counter
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11 Speed limiter for reversing
12 Speed limiter for driving forward
13 Parking brake
14 Lock button for parking brake
15 Seat adjustment.
16 Lever to disengage the driving front axle, PR 17 AWD and
PF 21 AWD
17 Fuel cap
18 Cover lock
19 Lever to disengage the drive, PR 17 and PF 21
Lever to disengage the driving rear axle, PR 17 AWD and
PF 21 AWD
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PRESENTATION
Presentation
Congratulations on your choice of an excellent quality product
that will give you great pleasure for many years. This
operator’s manual describes PR 17, PR 17 AWD, PF 21 and
PF 21 AWD. The machines are equipped with a four-stroke VTwin engine from Kawasaki.
The machines are equipped with power steering and
hydraulic lifts. PR 17 AWD and PF 21 AWD also have all
wheel drive.
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.
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.
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2
WARNING! Make sure that branches do not
obstruct the pedals when mowing under
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bushes. Otherwise there is a risk you may
lose control.
Counter
The chronometer shows how many hours the engine has
been running.
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.
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.
Any time when the engine is not running but the ignition is
switched on is not registered. The last digit shows tenths of an
hour (6 minutes).
Parking brake
The parking brake is applied as follows:
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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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PRESENTATION
Cutting unit
PR 17 and PR 17 AWD can be equipped with three different
cutting units. CombiTurf 94, CombiTurf 103 and CombiTurf
112
PF 21 and PF 21 AWD can be equipped with two different
cutting units. CombiTurf 112 and CombiTurf 122
The Combi-unit, equipped with a BioClip-plug, finely chops
the cuttings to fertiliser. Without the BioClip-plug the unit
works in the same way as a rear ejection unit. The rear ejector
ejects the clippings behind the unit without finely chopping
them.
Lever for hydraulic lift of
attachments
The lifting lever is used to put the cutting unit in either the
transport or mowing position when hydraulic pressure is
available.
When the lever is moved to the transport position, the blade
brake is automatically activated so that the blades stop within
about 5 seconds.
Lifting the Cutting Unit (Transport
Position)
Pull the lever backwards to engage the transport position. The
cutting unit will lift up and the blades stop rotating.
Lowering the Unit (Mowing Position)
If the cutting unit is secured in the transport position using the
mechanical lifting lever, move the mechanical lifting lever to
the cutting position.
Move the hydraulic lifting lever forwards to engage the cutting
position. The unit is lowered and the blades begin to rotate.
In order to ensure that the hydraulic cylinder is in the outer
position, hold the lever in the forward position for a half to one
second.
Mechanical Lifting Lever for Cutting
Unit
The lever is used as a backup lever to put the cutting unit in
either the transport or mowing position when hydraulic
pressure is unavailable. It can also be used to mechanically
secure the cutting unit in the transport position.
The lever must be used when starting the engine, if the
engine stopped with the unit in the mowing position, in order
to raise the unit so that the start lock circuit is disengaged.
When the lever is moved to the transport position, the blade
brake is automatically activated so that the blades stop within
about 5 seconds.
Transport position
If the lever is pulled backwards the unit is raised and the
blades automatically stop rotating (transport position).
Secure the cutting unit if necessary using the mechanical
lifting lever.
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PRESENTATION
Mowing Position
If the lock button is pressed in and the lever is moved forwards
the unit will be lowered and the blades will automatically start
to rotate (mowing position).
If this does not happen it is probably because the unit has
been lifted with the hydraulic lifting lever. Lower the unit to the
mowing position with the lever for the hydraulic lift.
Cutting height adjustment lever
The cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different positions with
the cutting height lever.
The seat springing can be adjusted by moving the rubber
stops in their mountings on the underside of the seat. Place
both stops in the front, middle or rear.
Fuelling
The engine runs on unleaded petrol with a minimum octane
rating of 87 (not mixed with oil). We recommend the use of
biodegradable alkylate petrol. (max. methanol 5%, max.
ethanol 10%, max. MTBE 15%)
Do not fill the tank completely, leave an expansion area of at
least 2.5 cm (1“).
It is important that the air pressure in both front wheels is
equal, 60 kPa/8.5 PSI, to produce an even cutting height.
Seat
The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can
be tipped forward.
The seat can also be adjusted lengthways.
To adjust move the lever under the front edge of the seat to
the left, so that the seat can be moved forward or backwards
to the required position.
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WARNING! Petrol is highly inflammable.
Exercise care and refuel outdoors (see
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safety instructions).
IMPORTANT!
Do not use the fuel tank as a support area.
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PRESENTATION
Lights and power outlet
PR 17 and PR 17 AWD
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PF 21 and PF 21 AWD
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3
1
The lights are switched on and off using the power switch (1)
on the control panel.
A seat heater or mobile phone charger are examples of
articles that can be connected to the power socket (2).
The power outlet is switched on and off using power switch (3)
on the control panel.
The voltage is 12 V.
The power outlet is fuse protected by its own fuse, which is
located below the ignition switch.
- Control depressed, drive system engaged.
•Clutch control, front axle
The control is positioned on the inside of the left front
wheel.
- Rear control (pulled out), drive system disengaged.
- Front control (pushed in), drive system engaged.
Clutch control PR 17 and PF 21
•Pull out the control to disengage the drive system.
•Push in the control to engage to the drive system.
Release lever
The release control must be pulled out in order for the
machine to be moved when the engine is shutoff.
Should you attempt to drive the machine with the clutch
controls pulled out it will not move. The drive on the axle is
disengaged when one of the controls is pulled out.
Pull the controls to the end positions, do not use an
intermediate position.
Clutch control PR 17 AWD and PF 21 AWD
PR 17 AWD and PF 21 AWD have one control for the front
axle and one control for the rear axle.
IMPORTANT! Always drive the machine with both clutch
controls pressed in.
•Clutch control, rear axle
- Control drawn out, drive system disengaged.
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Driving
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Cutting tips
WARNING! Clear the lawn from stones and
other objects which can be thrown out by
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the blades.
•Localise and mark stones and other fixed objects to avoid
collision.
•Start with a high cutting height and reduce down until the
required mowing results are obtained.
•The mowing 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 without noticeably depreciating
the mowing result.
•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. The cutting unit should then be put in the
service position.
•When the BioClip function is used, it is very important that
the mowing interval is not too long.
WARNING! Do not use the machine on
ground that slopes more than 10
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slopes upwards and downwards, never
across. Avoid sudden changes in direction.
°°°°.... Mow
Before starting
•Read the safety instructions and information concerning
the placement of controls and functions before starting.
•Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in
the Maintenance schedule.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s
seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves,
grass or dirt. Impaired cooling of the engine. Risk of major
engine damage.
Start the engine
1 Make sure that the clutch control is depressed. PR 17
AWD and PF 21 AWD have one control for the front axle
and one control for the rear axle.
2 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to
locked position (transport position) and apply the parking
brake.
The engine can not be started if the parking brake is not
pressed down.
3 Move the throttle control to the middle position.
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Driving
4 If the engine is cold move the choke lever backwards to its
end position.
5 Turn the ignition key to the start position.
6 When the engine starts release the ignition key
immediately back to neutral position.
WARNING! Never run the engine indoors, in
enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. The
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exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon
monoxide.
Starting the engine with a weak
battery
WARNING! Lead-acid batteries produce
explosive gases. Avoid sparks, open flames
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and smoking close to batteries. Always wear
protective glasses in the vicinity of batteries.
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged.
When jump leads are used for emergency starting, follow the
procedure below:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your Rider is equipped with a
12-volt system with negative earth. The other vehicle must
also have a 12-volt system with negative earth. Do not use
your Rider battery to start other vehicles.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not run the starter for more than about 5 seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, wait about 15 seconds
before trying again.
7 Push the choke lever gradually forward when the engine
has started.
8 Let the engine run at moderate speed or half throttle for 3-
5 minutes before subjecting it to heavy load.
Connecting the jump leads
•Connect each end of the red cable to the POSITIVE pole
(+) on each battery, exercise care not to short circuit any
of the ends against the chassis.
•Connect one end of the black cable to the NEGATIVE pole
(-) on the fully charged battery.
•Connect the other end of the black cable to a good
CHASSIS EARTH, away from the fuel tank and the
battery.
9 Set the required engine speed with the throttle control.
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Remove the cables in the reverse order
•The BLACK cable is removed from the chassis and then
the fully charged battery.
•Finally the RED cable from both batteries.
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Driving
Driving the Rider
1 Release the parking brake by first pressing down the
parking brake pedal and then releasing it.
2 Carefully press down one of the pedals until the required
speed is obtained. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards, and
pedal (2) to drive backwards.
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3 Press in the lock button on the mechanical lifting lever and
lower the cutting unit.
4 Select the required cutting height (1-7) with the cutting
height lever.
It is important that the air pressure in both front wheels is
equal, 60 kPa / 8.5 PSI, to produce an even cutting height.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The life span of the drive belts is increased significantly if
the engine runs at a low speed when the blades are
engaged. Therefore apply full throttle first when the cutting
unit has been moved to the mowing position.
Braking
Release the drive pedals. The machine slows and is stopped
by the drive system. Do not use the parking brake as the drive
brake.
Quicker braking is possible if you press down the drive pedal
for the opposite direction.
If the cutting unit does not lower completely, or if the
blades do not rotate, lower the cutting unit completely
using the hydraulic lifting lever. In order to ensure that the
hydraulic cylinder is in the outer position, hold the lever in
the forward position for a half to one second.
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Driving
Stop 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. Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as
there is a risk of carbon build-up on the spark plugs.
1 Lift the cutting unit with the hydraulic lifting lever.
The unit can then be secured in the raised position if
necessary by moving the mechanical lifting lever
backwards to the lock position.
If the cutting unit is left in the lower position, the start lock
circuit will prevent engine starts.
2 Move the throttle control to the MIN. position. Turn the
ignition key to the ”STOP”.
3 When the Rider is at a standstill, press down the parking
brake and push in the locking button.
2
1
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Maintenance schedule
The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machine. For those points not described in this manual,
visit an authorised service workshop.
Daily
Maintenance
CleaningX
Check the engine’s oil levelX
Check the engine’s cooling air intakeX
Check the fuel pump air filterX
Check the steering wiresX
Check the level of the battery acidX
Check the safety systemX
Check nuts and screwsO
Check for fuel and oil leakageO
Clean around the silencerO
Start engine and blades, listen for noiseO
Clean transmission air intakeXX
Change engine oil
Check the cutting deckXX
Checking the bladesX
Clean underside of cutting unitX
Check the air pressure in the tyres, 60 kPa/8.5 PSI.X
Lubricate belt tensioner (nipple)XX
Lubricate the driver’s seatX
Lubricate all wiresX
Lubricate bearing surfaces on cutting unitX
Clean inside frame tunnelX
Lubricate the pedal system in the frame tunnelX
Lubricate the hydrostatic cable with linksX
Check the parking brakeX
Lubricate the parking brake wireX
Lubricate throttle controlX
Lubricate choke controlX
Lubricate the chain in the frame tunnelX
Check steering chain inside frame tunnelX
Check for damage to wire guide at articulated jointO
Clean thoroughly around engineX
Clean thoroughly around transmissionX
Check the V-beltsO
Check the cooling fins on the hydrostatic transmissionXX
1)
maintenance
before starting
Weekly
maintenance
At least
once a
3)
year
XX1)X
Maintenance
interval in hours
2550 100 250
1)
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Daily
Maintenance
Checking the transmission oil levelX
Checking and adjusting the choke wireX
Tighten the nuts and screwsO
Checking and adjusting of throttle wireX
Clean the air filter.XX
Check/adjust cutting height settingXX
Check/adjust parking brakeXX
Clean the cooling fins on the engine and hydrostatic
transmission
Replace the air filter.X
Replace the fuel filterX
Replace the spark plug.X
Check to see whether the oil
changing in the gear box
Replace the engine oil filterXX
Replace the suction filter in the hydraulic tank6)O
Carry out 300 hour service
1)
First change after 8 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, replace every 50 hours.
Maintenance and replacement are required more often in dusty conditions. 3)If the machine is used daily it should be lubricated
twice a week. 4)Conducted by authorised service workshop. 6)Conducted by authorised service workshop. 7)Only PR 17 AWD, PF
21 AWD first change after 50 hours
X = Described in this operator's manual
O = Not described in this operator's manual
2)
4,7)
or the filter
4)
4,7)
needs
maintenance
before starting
Weekly
maintenance
3)
At least
once a
year
O
Maintenance
interval in hours
O
2)
O
WARNING! No service procedures must be
conducted on the engine or cutting unit
!
unless:
The engine is switched off.
The parking brake is applied.
The ignition key is removed.
The cutting unit is disengaged.
The ignition cables are removed from the
plugs.
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Maintenance
Cleaning
Clean the machine directly after use. It is much easier to wash
off grass cuttings before they dry.
Oily dirt can be removed using a cold degreasing agent.
Spray on a thin layer.
Rinse at normal water pressure.
Do not direct the jet towards electrical components or
bearings.
Do not rinse hot surfaces such as the engine and exhaust
system.
It is recommended that you start the engine and run the
mower for a short period after cleaning, so that any remaining
water is blown off.
Lubricate the machine if necessary after cleaning. Carry out
extra lubrication when the bearings have been exposed to a
degreaser or a water jet.
Front cover
Release the clip on the front hood and lift off the fender.
The front cover is secured to the unit frame with two hooks.
Right-hand fender
Remove the accelerator knob (1), screws (2 and 3), and
remove the cover.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Avoid using a high pressure washer or a steam cleaner.
There is a major risk of water penetrating into bearings and
electrical connections. Corrosion attack can result, which will
lead to running problems. Cleaning additives generally
aggravate the damage.
Removing of the machine hoods
Engine cover
Pull the seat forward to its foremost position. Fold up the seat.
Pull the snap catches on the engine cover backwards. The
snap catches are located on the inside of the engine frame.
Left-hand fender
Remove the screws holding the wing cover (2) and lift off the
cover.
Transmission cover
Undo the two screws (one on each side) and lift off the
transmission cover.
Open the engine cover forwards.
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Checking and adjusting 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 Remove the frame plate by loosening the screws (2) and
lift the frame plate by the rear edge.
2 Check the tension of the steering wires by squeezing
them together by the arrows as illustrated. It should be
possible to push them together so that the distance
between them is half as much, without using unnecessary
force.
Adjusting the parking brake PR 17,
PF 21
Check that the parking brake is adjusted correctly by placing
the machine on a slope with the front and rear axles
disengaged.
Apply and lock the parking brake.
When the machine does not stand still, the parking brake
should be adjusted according to the following.
1 Position the machine on flat ground.
2 Remove the transmission cover.
3 Unhook the spring (A) from the screw (B).
A
B
4 Make sure the parking brake is released.
5 Adjust so there is 1 mm play between the outer cable and
the adjuster screw when you pull the outer cable.
Adjust the adjuster screw using the nuts.
3 If necessary, the wires can be adjusted by tightening the
adjuster nuts on each side of the steering collar. Do not
over tighten the cables; they should only be drawn in
towards the steering collar.
Hold the cable, for example using an adjustable wrench,
so that it does not twist.
If the adjustment is only made on one side, the middle
position of the steering will be affected.
Check the wire tension on completion of the adjustment
as per item 2.
6 Tighten the nuts carefully to prevent damaging the
adjuster screw.
7 Refit the spring (A).
8 The parking brake should be checked again after the
adjustment has been made.
WARNING! A poorly adjusted parking brake
can result in reduced braking ability.
!
Adjusting the parking brake PR 17
AWD, PF 21 AWD
Check that the parking brake is adjusted correctly by placing
the machine on a slope with the front and rear axles
disengaged.
Apply and lock the parking brake. When the machine does not
stand still, the parking brake should be adjusted according to
the following.
1 Position the machine on flat ground.
2 Make sure the parking brake is released.
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3 Remove the left-hand wing cover.
4 Loosen the locking nuts.
5 Adjust the play between the casing and the adjustment
screw to 1 mm (0.040") when one pulls the casing. This
gives a play on the pedal of approximately 40 mm.
Checking and adjusting the choke
wire
If the engine is producing black smoke or is difficult to start
then the choke wire (upper wire) may be incorrectly adjusted.
If doubts arise, contact your service representative.
If it is necessary to adjust the choke, proceed as follows:
1 Release the clamping screw that secures the wire casing
and set the choke control to maximum choke.
2 Check that the throttle wire is attached to the upper lever,
see diagram.
3 Pull the choke wire casing to the far right and tighten the
clamping screw.
6 Tighten the nuts carefully to prevent damaging the
adjuster screw.
7 The brake should be checked again after adjustment
8 Assemble the left-hand wing cover.
WARNING! A poorly adjusted parking brake
can result in reduced braking ability.
!
Checking and adjusting of throttle
wire
Check that the engine responds to the throttle control and that
the correct engine speed is achieved at full throttle.
If doubts arise, contact your service representative.
If adjustment is necessary, adjust the lower wire as follows:
Replacement of fuel filter
Replace the fuel filter every 100 running hours (once per
season) or more frequently if it is clogged.
Replace the filter as follows:
1 Open the engine cover.
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 the new filter into the ends of the hoses. If
necessary apply liquid detergent to the ends of the filter to
facilitate connection.
5 Push the hose clips back on the filter and tighten.
1 Loosen the clamping screw for the cable’s outer casing
and move the throttle to the full throttle position.
2 Check that the throttle wire is attached to the correct hole
in the lower lever, see diagram.
3 Pull the throttle wire casing to the far left and tighten the
clamping screw.
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Checking 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.
•Remove the screws and open the pump, no hoses need
be removed.
•Replace the pump on the console.
Checking the transmission’s air
intake
Check that the transmission’s air intake in not blocked.
Remove the transmission cover and clean any grass cuttings
from the transmission’s cooling fins if necessary.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Never run the engine without the air filter fitted.
The filters must not be oiled. They must be fitted dry.
3 Remove the filter cartridge from the filter housing.
4 Clean the filter by knocking the filter carefully against a
hard surface and blowing with compressed air from inside.
Never brush the dirt away. Replace the air filter if it is very
dirty.
PF 21 and PF 21 AWD have an additional filter located
behind the filter cartridge. Clean the filter by knocking it
with care against a hard surface. Do not use compressed
air for this filter.
Cooling is impaired if the air intakes are blocked or the
transmission housing is dirty, this can result in damage to the
transmission.
Replacing the air filter
WARNING! The exhaust system is hot. Let it
cool before starting to replace the air filter.
!
If the engine seems to lack power or does not run smoothly
this may be because the air filter is clogged. It is therefore
important to replace the air filter at regular intervals (see
Maintenance/Maintenance Schedule for the correct service
interval).
Replace the air filter as follows:
1 Open the engine cover.
2 Loosen the two fasteners holding the filter cover and
remove it.
5 Replace the filter cartridge. Make sure the filter cartridge
is correctly fitted over the air intake in the filter housing.
6 Replace the air filter cover, ensure that the particle
collector is facing downwards.
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Check the level of the battery acid
Check that the level of the battery acid lies between the
markings. Top up the cells with distilled water only.
WARNING! Procedures on contact with acid
!
External: Rinse well with plenty of water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Eyes: Rinse well with plenty of water.
Contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Batteries emit explosive gas. Sparks, flames
and cigarettes must absolutely not be
brought into the vicinity of the battery.
7 Replace the ignition cable shoe.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Inadequately tightened spark plugs can cause overheating
and damage the engine. Tightening the spark plug too
much can damage the threads in the cylinder head.
Cleaning the engine and muffler
Keep the engine and muffler free from grass cuttings and dirt.
Grass cuttings steeped in petrol or oil on the engine can
increase the fire risk and impair cooling.
Allow the engine to cool before cleaning. If the dirt is mixed
with oil, remove it using a degreasing agent otherwise just
water and a brush.
Grass cuttings around the muffler dry quickly and constitute a
fire risk. Brush or wash them off when the muffler is cold.
Ignition system
The engine is equipped with an electronic ignition system.
Only the spark plug requires maintenance.
For recommended spark plug, see Technical data.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Fitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engine.
Replacing the spark plug
1 Remove the ignition cable shoe and clean around the
spark plug.
2 Remove the spark plug with a 3/4” (19 mm) spark plug
socket wrench.
3 Check the spark plug. Replace the spark plug if the
electrodes are burned or if the insulation is cracked or
damaged. Clean the spark plug with a steel brush if it is to
be reused.
4 Measure the electrode gap with a gapping tool. The gap
should be 0.75 mm/0.030”. Adjust as necessary by
bending the side electrode.
5 Reinsert the spark plug, turning by hand to avoid
damaging the threads.
6 Tighten the spark plug, once it touches the seating, with
the spark plug spanner. Tighten the spark plug so that the
washer is compressed. A used spark plug should be
turned 1/8 of a turn from the seated position. A new spark
plug should be turned a 1/4 turn from the seated position.
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Check the safety system
The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents
starting or driving under the following conditions.
The engine should only be possible to start when the cutting
unit is in its raised position and the parking brake is applied.
The driver does not need to be seated in the driver’s seat.
Make daily inspections to ensure that the safety system works
by attempting to start the engine when one of the conditions
is not met. Change the conditions and try again.
Check that the engine stops if you temporarily move out off
the driver’s seat while the cutting unit is lowered or the
hydrostat pedals are not in the neutral position.
Start motor
Ignition system
Works
Does not work
2
1
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Maintenance
Replacing the light bulbs
For information about the bulb type, see Technical Data.
1 Unscrew the two screws holding the cover on the power
servo housing.
2 Lift up the cover and turn it around the steering shaft.
3 Unscrew the two screws holding the lamp insert.
Main fuse
The main fuse is placed in a detachable holder under the
battery case’s cover, in front of the battery. Type: Flat pin, 15
A.
The fuse for the power outlet is placed under the ignition
switch, behind the side plate on the control panel. Type: Flat
pin, 7,5 A.
4 Lift out the lamp insert.
5 Disconnect the cables from the bulbs.
6 Lift out the bulbs from the insert.
7 Insert the new bulbs. Make sure you use your thumb to
support the front.
8 Refit the cables, lamp insert and the cover on the power
servo housing.
Do not use any other type of fuse when replacing.
A blown fuse is indicated by a burnt connector. Pull the fuse
from the holder when replacing.
The fuse is there to protect the electrical system. If it blows
again shortly after replacement, it is due to a short circuit,
which must be fixed before the machine can be put into
operation again.
Checking the tyre pressure
The tyre pressure should be 60 kPa (0.6 bar/8.5 PSI) all
round. To improve driving the pressure on the rear tyres can
be reduced to 40 kPa (0.4 bar/5.6 PSI). The maximum tyre
pressure is 100 kPa (1,0 bar/14 PSI).
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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
Checking the engine’s cooling air
intake
Clean the air intake grille in the engine cover behind the
driver’s seat.
Open the engine cover.
Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves, grass and
dirt.
Replacing the rear drive belt PR 17
and PF 21
Removal
1 Lift up the cutting unit
2 Remove the transmission cover.
3 Unhook the spring (A) from the screw (B).
A
B
Check the air duct, located on the inside of the engine cover,
ensure it is clean and does not rub against the cooling air
intake.
A blocked cooling intake will interfere with the cooling of the
engine, which can damage the engine.
WARNING! The cooling air intake rotates
when the engine is running. Mind your
!
fingers.
4 Remove the hose holder in the middle and the belt guide
for the centre belt.
5 Pull off the centre belt from the engine's pulley and pull out
the rear section.
6 Remove the cooling fan, it is held in place by a nut.
7 Remove the belt from the hydrostatic transmission pulley.
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8 Pull the belt off of the engine's pulley and move it under
the engine belt pulleys.
9 Pull out the belt through the opening under the pivot
bearing and past the belt tensioner's disc.
Assembly
1 Pull the belt through the opening under the pivot bearing
and on the outside past the belt tensioner's disc.
2 Pull the belt under the engine belt pulleys and fit it on the
engine belt pulley.
6 Fit the hose holder in the middle and the belt guide for the
centre belt.
Refit the spring (A).
A
B
3 Fit the belt on the hydrostatic transmission pulley.
4 Fit the cooling fan.
5 Check that the centre belt is fitted correctly on its front
pulley and fit the centre belt on the engine's pulley.
Replacing the hydraulic pump's
drive belt PR 17 AWD and PF 21 AWD
1 Remove the transmission cover.
2 Unhook the spring on the belt tensioner
3 Remove the belt guide for the centre belt.
4 Pull off the centre belt from the engine's pulley and pull out
the rear section.
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5 Remove the cooling fan, it is held in place by a nut.
6 Pull the belt off of the pump's pulley.
7 Pull the belt off of the engine's pulley and move it under
the engine belt pulleys.
8 Pull out the belt through the opening under the pivot
bearing and past the belt tensioner's disc.
6 Fit the belt guide for the centre belt.
7 Fit the spring on the belt tensioner.
Replacing the centre belt
Remove the hose holder in the middle (PR 17 and PF 21) and
the rear belt guide for the centre belt (all machine types).
Assembly
1 Pull the belt through the opening under the pivot bearing
and on the outside past the belt tensioner's disc.
2 Pull the belt under the engine belt pulleys and fit it on the
engine belt pulley.
3 Fit the belt on the pump's pulley.
4 Fit the cooling fan.
Remove the centre belt and mount a new belt.
Fit and adjust the belt guide with the lower belt on the engine
belt pulley.
Fit the hose holder on PR 17 and PF 21
Check and adjust the belt tensioner. This is especially
important when fitting a new belt.
5 Check that the centre belt is fitted correctly on its front
pulley and fit the centre belt on the engine's pulley.
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Replacing the front belt
The entire belt is removed according to the following when a
snow blade is to be attached to the machine.
1 Put the unit in the service position, see Service position
for the cutting unit.
2 Pull the centre belt off of the centre pulley. The belt
becomes slack when the cutting unit is lifted.
3 Take off the front belt from the centre pulley and remove
the belt.
Assembly
1 Fit the front belt on the centre pulley. Pull it on the outside
of the runner wheel and on the inside of the idler pulley.
Fitting the cutting head
WARNING! Wear protective glasses when
fitting the cutting unit. The spring which
!
tensions up the belt may break and cause
personal injury.
1 Place the machine on a flat surface and apply the parking
brake. Check that the lever for setting the cutting height is
in the lowest position.
2 Push the equipment frame down and place the catch
against the frame.
3 Remove the drive belt and place it in the belt holder.
2 PF 21 and PF 21 AWD
If PF 21 or PF 21 AWD is to be used with an accessory or
with the cutting unit CombiTurf 112, the belt should be
pulled on the outside of the outer runner wheel, otherwise
the belt will be too long.
3 Fit the centre belt on the centre pulley.
4 Reset the cutting unit from service position to mowing
position.
4 Push the unit in and put the guide plugs in the grooves on
the equipment frame, one on each side.
WARNING! Observe caution to avoid
trapping your hand.
!
5 Push the unit in so that the interior plugs touch the bottom
of the equipment frame’s grooves.
6 Lift up the cutting unit
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7 Fit the drive belt around the drive wheels of the cutting
unit. Hook up the height adjustment strut.
8 Secure the collet spring.
Fit the front cover.
Removing the cutting unit
WARNING! Wear protective glasses when
dismantling the cutting unit. The spring
!
which tensions up the belt may break and
cause personal injury.
1 Carry out points 1-6 to put the cutting unit in the service
position, see Service position for the cutting unit.
2 Lower the cutting unit.
4 Pull out the cutting unit.
WARNING! Observe caution to avoid
trapping your hand.
!
Checking and adjustment of the
cutting unit’s ground pressure
To achieve the best cutting results the cutting unit should
follow the underlying surface without pressing too hard
against it.
Pressure is adjusted using a screw and spring on each side
of the Rider.
1 Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa/0.6 bar/8.5 PSI.
2 Place the machine on a flat surface.
3 Put the lifting lever in the mowing position.
4 Place a set of bathroom scales under the cutting unit’s
frame (front edge) so that it rests on the scales. If
necessary a block can be placed between the frame and
scales so that the support wheels do not bear any weight.
3 Open the unit catch.
5 Adjust the unit’s ground pressure by screwing in or out the
adjusting screws located behind the front wheels on both
sides. The ground pressure should be between 12 and 15
kg (26.5-33 lb).
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Checking the cutting unit’s
parallelism
Check the cutting unit’s parallelism as follows:
1 Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa/0.6 bar/8.5 PSI.
2 Place the machine on a flat surface.
3 Put the lifting lever in the mowing position.
4 Measure the distance between the ground and the front
and rear edges of the cutting unit hood. The cutting unit
should have a slight slant, with the rear edge 2-4 mm (1/
8”) higher than the front edge.
Adjusting the parallelism of the
cutting unit
Replacing the cutting unit belts
WARNING! Wear gloves to protect your
hands when working with the blades.
!
There is a risk of crush injuries when
working with the belt.
On these cutting units with collision-proof blades, the blades
are driven by one V-belt. Do as follows to change the V-belt:
1 Remove the cutting unit.
2 Open the lock for the track rod bolt.
Remove the bolt so the track rod is released in one end.
1 Remove the front hood and right-hand fender.
2 Undo the nuts on the lift strut.
3 Screw out (extend) the stay to raise the rear edge of the
cover.
Screw in (shorten) the stay to lower the rear edge of the
cover.
3 Unscrew the bolt holding the unit frame bracket.
4 Remove the lock and pass the unit frame out.
5 Remove the two bolts on the unit frame.
4 Tighten the nuts after adjustment.
5 On completion of the adjustment the unit’s parallelism
should be re-checked.
6 Fit the right-hand fender and the front hood.
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6 Remove the screws on the cutting cover. Lift the unit
frame and remove the cutting unit cover.
7 Loosen the spring that tensions the V-belt and pry off the
belt.
Simply reverse the procedure to fit the new belt.
WARNING! Wear protective glasses when
dismantling the cutting unit. The spring
!
which tensions up the belt may break and
cause personal injury.
4 Disengage the spring for the drive belt tensioning wheel.
Loosen on the cutting height stay and place in the holder.
Service position for the cutting unit
The cutting head can be placed in the service position to
provide easy access for cleaning, repairs and servicing. In the
service position the cutting unit is raised and locked in the
vertical position.
Placing in the service position
1 Position the machine on flat ground. Apply the parking
brake.
2 Set the cutting height control in the lowest position and lift
up the cutting unit.
3 Remove the front hood by removing the pin. (There are
complete instructions on using the service position inside
the front hood).
WARNING! Observe caution to avoid
trapping your hand.
!
5 Remove the drive belt and place it in the belt holder.
6 Grip the front edge of the unit and pull forwards until it
stops.
7 Lift the unit until it stops and a clicking sound is heard. The
unit locks automatically in the vertical position.
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Restoring from service position
1 Grip the front edge of the unit and loosen the lock, fold
down and slide in the unit.
2 Replace the cutting height stay and the belt.
3 Tension the belt with the belt adjuster.
4 Fit the front cover.
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.
Removing the BioClip plug
To change a Combi unit from BioClip function to cutting unit
with rear ejection, remove the BioClip plug located under the
unit with three screws.
1 Put the unit in the service position, see Placing in the
service position.
2 Remove the three screws holding the BioClip plug, and
remove the plug.
3 Tip: Fit three full-thread screws M8x15 mm in the screw
holes to protect the threads.
4 Replace the unit in normal position.
Fit the BioClip plug in the reverse order.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Replacing or sharpening the
blades should be conducted by an authorised service
workshop.
The blades should be balanced after sharpening.
Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting obstacles
that result in a breakdown. Let the servicing dealer judge
whether the blade can be repaired/ground or must be
discarded.
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Lubrication
General
Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements
during lubrication.
When lubricating with an oilcan, it ought to be filled with
engine oil.
When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise stated,
grease 503 98 96-01 or another chassis or ball bearing
grease offering good corrosion protection shall be used.
If the machine is used daily it should be lubricated twice a
week.
Wipe away excess grease after lubrication.
It is important to avoid getting lubricant on the belts or the
drive surfaces on the belt pulleys. Should this happen,
attempt to clean them with spirits. If the belt continues to slip
after cleaning with spirits, it must be replaced.
Petrol or other petroleum products must not be used to clean
belts.
Accessories
Lubrication or other maintenance of optional equipment or
accessories is not described in this manual. This equipment
too, naturally, requires maintenance. See the manuals for the
respective accessories for instructions.
Pedal system in the frame tunnel
Lubricate the pedal system in the frame tunnel.
•Remove the cover of the frame tunnel by loosening the
screws (two on the steering servo housing).
•Work the pedals and lubricate the moving parts with an
oilcan. Lubricate the cables for the brake and drive pedals
using an oil can.
Lubricating the cables
Grease both ends of the cables and move the controls to end
stop positions when lubricating.
Re-attach the rubber covers on the cables after lubrication.
Cables with sheaths will jam if they are not lubricated
regularly. A jammed cable may cause malfunction, such as
the parking braking being applied. If a cable binds, remove
the cable and hang it vertically. Lubricate it with thin engine oil
until the oil begins to escape from the bottom.
A tip: Fill a small plastic bag with oil and tape it so that it seals
against the casing and allow the cable to hang vertically from
the bag overnight. If you do not succeed in lubricating the
cable, it must be replaced.
Cutting unit
Remove the front cover.
Lubricate using an oilcan.
- Joints and bearings
Chains in the frame tunnel
Remove the frame plate by loosening the two screws.
Lubricate the chains in the frame tunnel with an oilcan or
chain lubricant spray for motorcycles. Lubricate the steering
cable pulley axle with grease.
Links and joints in the cutting
adjustment
Lubricate the links and the joints for the cutting height
adjustment stay behind the right front wheel. Lubricate using
an oilcan.
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Lubrication
Driver seat
Fold up the seat.
Lubricate the lengthways adjustment runners with oilcan.
Throttle and choke cables, lever
bearings
•Remove the right side cover on the lever housing (3
screws) and open the engine cover.
•Lubricate the cables’ free ends with the oilcan, even those
by the engine.
•Move the controls to the end points and lubricate again.
Checking the engine’s oil level.
Check the oil level in the engine when the Rider stands
horizontal with the engine switched off.
Open the engine cover.
Loosen the dipstick, pull it up and wipe it off.
Now insert the dipstick again, without tightening it.
Pull the dipstick out again and read the oil level.
The oil level should be between the markings on the dipstick.
If the level is approaching the ADD mark, top up the oil to the
FULL mark on the dipstick.
•Lubricate the joints, catches, and bearings for the cutting
unit’s control levers with an oilcan.
Replace the lever housing’s side cover.
Lubricating the belt adjuster
Lubricate using a grease gun, 1 nipple from the right-hand
side under the engine’s lower belt pulley, until grease is forced
out.
The oil is topped up through the hole the dipstick sits in. Fill
the oil slowly.
Tighten the dipstick correctly before starting the engine. Start
and run the engine at idling speed for approx. 30 seconds.
Turn off the engine. Wait 30 seconds and check the oil level.
If necessary fill so that the oil comes up to the FULL mark on
the dipstick.
The following oil classes are recommended:
•API Service Class: SF, SG, SH and SJ
Choose an oil with viscosity according to the temperature
ranges in the figure:
Do not mix different types of oil.
Caution when using oils such as 5W-20, 10W-30 and 10W-40
the engine’s oil consumption increases. If these oils must be
used, check the oil level frequently.
Use only good quality molybdenum disulphide grease.
Grease from well-known brand names (petrochemical
companies, etc.) usually maintains a good quality.
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Lubrication
Replacing the engine oil
Open the engine cover.
The engine oil should be changed the first time after 8 hours
running time. It should then be changed after every 100 hours
of running time.
When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient
temperatures, replace every 50 hours.
WARNING! Engine oil can be very hot if it is
drained directly after stopping the engine.
!
Allow the engine to cool somewhat first.
1 Place a container underneath the engine’s left oil drain
plug.
Remove the rubber casing and lubricate the hydrostatic
transmission cable with an oilcan.
Press the pedal a few times, lubricate again and refit the
rubber casing.
Replace the transmission cover.
Changing the oil filter
WARNING!
!
Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained
directly after stopping the engine. Allow the
engine to cool somewhat first.
2 Remove the dipstick. Remove the drain plug from the
engine’s left side.
3 Let the oil run out into the container.
4 Fit the drain plug and tighten it.
5 If necessary fill so that the oil comes up to the FULL mark
on the dipstick. The oil is topped up through the hole the
dipstick sits in.
6 Run the engine warm, then check that there is no leakage
from the oil plug.
Check the engine oil level and top up if necessary.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Used engine oil is a health hazard and must not be
disposed of on the ground or in nature; it should always be
disposed of at a workshop or appropriate disposal location.
Avoid skin contact; wash with soap and water in case of
spills.
Lubricate the hydrostatic cable with
links
Remove the transmission cover.
Open the engine cover.
•Turn the old oil filter anti-clockwise to remove. If
necessary, use a filter remover.
•Lightly lubricate the rubber seal on the new oil filter using
new oil.
•Fit the oil filter by turning clockwise. Turn by hand until the
rubber seal is seated. Now tighten a further half turn.
•Start the engine and let it idle for about 3 minutes. Now
stop it and check for signs of leakage.
•Check the engine oil level and top up if necessary.
IMPORTANT!
Used engine oil and transmission oil is hazardous to health
and must not be disposed of in the ground or out of doors.
Replaced filters must be handed in to the workshop or other
allotted place for disposal.
Avoid skin contact; wash with soap and water in case of
spills.
Lubricate the joints and bearings on the left side with an
oilcan.
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Lubrication
Hydraulic oil filter change
•Turn the old oil filter anti-clockwise to remove. If
necessary, use a filter remover.
•Lightly lubricate the rubber seal on the new oil filter using
new oil.
•Tighten the filter by hand until you feel it make contact,
then tighten a further 3/4 turn. Remove the transmission
cover and fill the transmission’s oil tank, about 0.3 l oil. Be
observant when running the engine as described below
and fill so that the tank is not emptied.
Run the engine warm, manipulate the servo steering, and
then check that there are no leaks around the oil filter seal.
•Check the oil level in the transmission, top up if necessary.
The oil filter holds 0.3 litres of oil.
•Replace the transmission cover.
•Lubricate both ends of the cable.
•Remove the cable’s rubber casing when lubricating.
•Lubricate the cable with an oilcan, press the parking brake
pedal a few times and lubricate again.
•Refit the frame plate and wing cover.
Checking the transmission oil level
•Remove the transmission cover. Undo the two screws
(one on each side) and lift off the transmission cover.
Parking brake cable PR 17 and PF 21
•Remove the transmission cover.
•Unhook the spring (A) from the screw (B).
A
B
•Remove the cable’s rubber casing when lubricating.
•Lubricate the cable with an oilcan, press the brake pedal
a few times and lubricate again.
•Refit the spring (A) and the transmission cover.
Parking brake cable PR 17 AWD and
PF 21 AWD
•Remove the frame plate by loosening the two screws.
•Check that there is oil in the transmission’s oil tank.
PR 17, PF 21. Fill if necessary with engine oil SAE 10W/40
(class SF–CC).
PR 17 AWD, PF 21 AWD. Fill if necessary with engine oil
SAE 10W/50 (class SF–CC).
•Replace the transmission cover.
The oil and filter should be changed by an authorised service
representative, as described in the Workshop Manual. Work
on the system entails particular demands on cleanliness and
the system must be vented before the machine is used.
•Remove the left-hand wing cover.
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Troubleshooting schedule
ProblemProcedure
Engine does not startThere is no fuel in the fuel tank
Starter motor does not turn over
the engine
Engine does not run smoothlyFaulty spark plug.
Engine seems to have no power Air filter clogged
Engine overheatsEngine overloaded
Spark plug defective
Faulty spark plug connections or interchanged cables
Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line
Starter motor does not turn over the engine
Battery flat
Bad contact between the cable and battery
Lift lever for cutting unit in wrong position
Main fuse blown.
This fuse is in front of the battery, under the battery cover.
Ignition lock faulty
Hydrostat pedals not in the neutral position
Faulty starter motor
Carburettor incorrectly set
Air filter clogged
Fuel tank vent blocked
Ignition key defective
Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line
Choking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cable
Faulty spark plug.
Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line
Carburettor incorrectly set
Choking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cable
Air intake or cooling flanges blocked
Fan damaged
Too little or no oil in engine
Ignition defective
Faulty spark plug.
Battery does not chargeOne or more battery cells faulty
Machine vibratesBlades are loose
Uneven mowingBlades blunt
Poor contact on the battery terminal cable connectors
Engine is loose
One or more blades unbalanced, caused by damage or poor balancing after sharpening
Cutting unit skew
Long or wet grass
Grass blockage under hood
Different tyre pressures on right and left sides
Over-speeding
Engine speed too low
Drive belt slipping
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ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
PR 17 and PR 17 AWD
Numbers correspond to:
1 Microswitch, hydrostatic transmission
2 Microswitch, cutting unit
3 Microswitch, seat
4 Ignition lock
5 Counter
6 Start relay
7 Engine connectors
8 Main fuse 15 A
9 Fuse 7.5 A
10 Switch for the power outlet
11 Power outlet
12 Switch for the lights
13 Lights
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ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
PF 21 and PF 21 AWD
Numbers correspond to:
1 Microswitch, hydrostatic transmission
2 Microswitch, cutting unit
3 Microswitch, seat
4 Ignition lock
5 Counter
6 Start relay
7 Engine connectors
8 Main fuse 15 A
9 Fuse 7.5 A
10 Switch for the power outlet
11 Power outlet
12 Switch for the lights
13 Lights
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ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
Wiring diagram
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ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
Hydraulic System
PF 21 AWD
PR 17, PR 17 AWD, PF 21
Keep the hydraulic system clean. Bear in mind that:
•Thoroughly clean before the top-up cap is opened or any connector loosened.
•Use clean containers when topping up the oil.
•Only use pure oil that has been stored in a sealed container.
•Do not reuse drained oil.
•Change the oil and filter according to the intervals specified in Maintenance Schedule.
In order for a hydraulic system to function without problem, it must be free from foreign objects. When used, the system produces
particles, which can cause both wear and abnormal function. In order to remove these particles, the system contains filters. The
filters are sized so as to capture the produced particles, but if contaminants are introduced from outside the system, the filters can
quickly become clogged and fail to function as intended. If there are contaminants in the system, further contamination will be
produced in a self-propagating cycle. The result will be operating disruptions and much work to clean the system.
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Storage
Winter storage
At the end of the season, or if the machine is going to stand
idle for more than 30 days, it should immediately be made
ready for storage. 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.
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, drying
cabinets, etc. Exercise caution when
handling fuel. It is highly inflammable, and
careless use can cause serious injury and
damage to property. 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.
Guard
There is a cover to protect your machine during storage or
transport. Contact your dealer for a demonstration
Service
Low season is the most suitable time to perform a service or
overhaul of the machine in order to ensure high function
safety during high season.
When ordering spare parts state your machine’s purchase
year, model, type, and serial number.
Always use genuine parts.
Annual inspection or tuning by an authorised service
workshop is a good way of getting the best out of your
machine the next season.
To prepare the machine 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 engine 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 plugs and pour about a tablespoon of engine
oil into each cylinder. Pull round the engine to distribute
the oil and screw the plugs back on.
6 Grease all grease nipples, joints and axles.
7 Remove the battery. Clean it, charge it, and store it in a
cool place.
8 Store the machine in a clean and dry place and cover it
over for extra protection.
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Technical data
PR 17PR 17 AWD
Dimensions
Length without cutting unit, mm/ft2030/6,652030/6,65
Width without cutting unit, mm/ft92/100880/2,89
Height, mm/ft1070/3,521070/3,52
Operating weight with cutting deck, kg/lb268-274/591-604302-308/666-679
Wheel base, mm/ft855/2,8855/2,8
Track width, front, mm/ft715/2,37715/2,37
Track width, rear, mm/ft625/2,05625/2,05
Tyre dimensions16 x 6,50 x 816 x 6,50 x 8
Air pressure, rear - front, kPa / bar / PSI60 (0,6/8,5)60 (0,6/8,5)
Max. gradient10°10°
Engine
Brand / ModelKawasaki/FH 541VKawasaki/FH 541V
Power1), hp1717
Displacement, cm3/cu.in585585
Fuel, minimum octane grade lead-free8787
Tank volume, litres/USqt14/14,814/14,8
Class SF, SG, SH or SJ SAE40,
Oil
Oil volume incl. filter1,7/1,81,7/1,8
Oil volume excl. filter, litres/USqt1,5/1,61,5/1,6
StartingElectric start 12VElectric start 12V
Electrical system
Type12 V, negative earthed12 V, negative earthed
Battery12 V, 24 Ah12 V, 24 Ah
Spark plugChampion RCJ8YChampion RCJ8Y
Electrode gap, mm/inch0,75/0,0300,75/0,030
Bulbs, halogen2x12V 20W2x12V 20W
Noise emissions
Sound power level, measured dB(A)9999
Sound power level, guaranteed dB(A)100100
Vibration levels
Vibration level on the steering wheel, measured
according to EN 836:1997 / A2:2001, m/s
Transmission
BrandTuff Torq K 66Tuff Torq K 664
Oil, class SF-CCSAE 10W/40SAE 10W/50
Cutting unit
Model
2
SAE30, SAE10W-30, SAE10W40 or SAE5W-20
1,61,6
CombiTurf 94, CombiTurf 103 and
CombiTurf 112
Class SF, SG, SH or SJ SAE40,
SAE30, SAE10W-30, SAE10W40 or SAE5W-20
CombiTurf 94, CombiTurf 103 and
CombiTurf 112
1)
As rated by the engine manufacturer
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Technical data
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PF 21PF 21 AWD
Dimensions
Length without cutting unit, mm/ft2080/6,822080/6,82
Width without cutting unit, mm/ft900/2,89900/2,89
Height, mm/ft1160/3,801160/3,80
Unladen weight excluding cutting unit, kg/lb309/682309/682
Wheel base, mm/ft1000/3,291000/3,29
Track width, front, mm/ft713 / 2,3713 / 2,3
Track width, rear, mm/ft710 / 2,3710 / 2,3
Tyre dimensions18 x 7.5 x 818 x 7.5 x 8
Air pressure, rear - front, kPa / bar / PSI60 (0,6/8,5)60 (0,6/8,5)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION When the service life of this product has been served and it is no longer used it should be returned
to the dealer or to an applicable station for recycling.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION We reserve the right to change specifications and designs without prior notice so as to implement
improvements.
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.
EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only)
Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel.: +46-36-146500, hereby declares that Husqvarna PR 17, PR 17 AWD, PF 21
and PF 21 AWD from 2008’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the rating plate with subsequent
serial number), complies with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE:
of June 22, 1998 ”relating to machinery” 98/37/EC, annex IIA.
of December 15, 2004 ”relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 2004/108/EC, and applicable supplements.
of May 8, 2000 ”relating to the noise emissions in the environment” 2000/14/EC.
Information regarding noise emissions and the mowing width, see Technical data
The following harmonised standards have been applied: EN292-2, EN-836.
Registered body 0404, SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Fyrisborgsgatan 3, SE-754 50 Uppsala, Sweden has issued reports
numbered as follows:
PR 17: 01/901/023, 01/901/024, 01/901/034
PR 17 AWD: 01/901/035, 01/901/036, 01/901/037
PF 21: 01/901/010
PF 21 AWD: 01/901/038 regarding the assessment of conformity according to annex VI to the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE of May 8,
2000 relating to the emission of noise to surroundings, 2000/14/EC.
Huskvarna January 21, 2008
Claes Losdahl, Development Manager/Garden Products
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