Husqvarna Rider 115C, Rider 120C Operator's Manual
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Rider 115C
Rider 120C
Oper
ator′s manual
Please r
ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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CONTENTS
Contents
CONTENTS
Contents
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INTR
ODUCTION
Dear Customer
, ............................................................ 3
Driving and transport on public roads .......................... 3
Towing .......................................................................... 3
Use .............................................................................. 3
Good service ................................................................ 3
Ser
vice journal
Pre-deliv
ery service ..................................................... 4
After the first 8 hours ................................................... 4
KEY
TO SYMBOLS
Symbols
....................................................................... 5
SAFETY INSTR
UCTIONS
Saf
ety instructions ........................................................ 6
Driving on slopes ......................................................... 7
Children ....................................................................... 8
Maintenance ................................................................ 8
Transport ...................................................................... 9
WHA
T IS WHAT?
Location of the controls
................................................ 10
PRESENT
ATION
Presentation
................................................................. 11
Cutting unit ................................................................... 11
Lifting lever for the cutting unit ..................................... 11
Cutting height adjustment lever ................................... 12
Seat ............................................................................. 12
Fueling ......................................................................... 12
Release lever ............................................................... 12
Driving
Bef
ore starting ............................................................. 13
Check the safety system .............................................. 13
Start the engine ........................................................... 13
Starting the engine with a weak battery ....................... 14
Driving the Rider .......................................................... 14
Cutting tips .................................................................. 15
Stop the engine ............................................................ 15
Maintenance
Maintenance schedule
................................................. 16
Cleaning ....................................................................... 17
Removing of the machine hoods ................................. 17
Checking and adjusting the steering wires .................. 17
Checking the parking brake ......................................... 18
Adjusting the throttle wire ............................................ 18
Replacing the air filter .................................................. 18
Replacement of fuel filter ............................................. 19
Checking the fuel pump’s air filter ................................ 19
Checking the tyre pressure .......................................... 19
Ignition system ............................................................. 19
Fuses ........................................................................... 20
Check the safety system .............................................. 20
Checking the engine’s cooling air intake ...................... 20
Service position for the cutting unit .............................. 20
Checking the blades .................................................... 23
Replacing the blades ................................................... 23
Removing the BioClip plug ........................................... 23
Lubrication
Chec
king the engine’s oil level. .................................... 24
Replacing the engine oil ............................................... 24
Lubricating the front wheel bearings ............................ 24
General lubrication ....................................................... 24
T
roubleshooting schedule
Storage
Winter stor
age .............................................................. 26
Guard ........................................................................... 26
Service ......................................................................... 26
TECHNICAL D
ATA
EC Declar
ation of Conformity ....................................... 28
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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 articulated steering. 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.
This operator’s manual is a valuable document. 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.
T
owing
When y
our machine is equipped with a hydrostatic transmission you should only tow the machine over short distances and at a
low speed, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the transmission.
The transmission must be disengaged when towing, see instructions under the heading Bypass valves.
Use
This r
ide-on mower is designed to mow grass on open and level ground surfaces. In addition, there is a number of accessories
recommended by the manufacturer that broadens the application area. Please contact your dealer for more information about
which accessories are available. The machine may only be used with the equipment recommended by the manufacturer. All other
types of use are incorrect. Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of operation, service and repair as specified by
the manufacturer also constitute essential elements of the intended use.
This machine should be operated, serviced and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its particular characteristics and
who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.
Accident prevention regulations, all other generally recognised regulations on safety and occupational medicine, and all road traffic
regulations must be observed at all times.
Any arbitrary modifications carried out to this machine may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any resulting damage or injury.
Good ser
vice
Husqv
arna products are sold all over the world and ensures that you, the customer, get the best support and service. For example,
before this machine was delivered it was inspected and adjusted by your dealer. See the certificate in the Service Journal in this
manual.
When you need spare parts or advice on service issues, warranty terms, etc., contact:
On the machine's rating plate you will find the following information:
• The machines type designation.
• The manufacturer’s type number.
• The machine’s serial number.
State the type designation and serial number when ordering spare parts.
This Operator’s Manual belongs to machine with
serial number:
Engine Transmission
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Ser
vice journal
Pre-deliver
y service
1
Charge the battery for 4 hours at max. 3 amp.
2 Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional equipment.
3 Check and adjust tyre pressure. (60 kPa, 0.6 bar, 9 psi).
4 Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine.
5 Make sure the battery is connected.
6 Fill with fuel and start engine.
7 Check that machine does not move in neutral.
8 Check:
Forward drive.
Reverse drive.
Operation of blades.
Seat safety switch.
Lif lever safety switch.
Safety switch for parking brake.
Check engine speed. See the Technical data section.
9 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
1
Change engine oil
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KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols
These symbols are on the machine and in the instr
uctions.
WARNING! Careless or incorrect use can
result in serious or fatal injury to the
operator or others.
Please read the operator’s manual
carefully and make sure you understand
the instructions before using the machine.
Always wear:
• Approved hearing protection
This product is in accordance with
applicable EC directives.
Fast
Slow
Stop the engine.
Choke.
Fuel
Oil level
Cutting height
Backwards
Forwards
Ignition
Warning: rotating parts. Keep hands and feet
clear.
Clutch in
Clutch out
Parking brake
Brake
Clutch
Noise emission to the en
vironment
according to the European Community’s
Directive. The machine’s emission is
specified in the Technical data chapter and
on the label.
Rotar
y blades.
Do not insert your hands or feet under
the cutting deck when the engine is
running.
Do not use the Rider on g
round that slopes
more than 10
°
.
Never use the machine if persons,
especially children, or animals, are in the
vicinity
Ne
ver carry passengers on the machine or
equipment
Dr
ive very slowly if no cutting unit is fitted
Before and during reversing procedures,
look behind you.
Watch your hands and other body parts
so they do not get caught and crushed
between the belt and belt pulley.
Switch off the engine and tak
e off the ignition
cable before repairs or maintenance
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SAFETY INSTR
UCTIONS
Saf
ety instructions
These instr
uctions are for your safety. Read them carefully.
Insure y
our Rider
•
Check the insurance coverage for your new Rider.
• Contact your insurance company.
• You should have fully comprehensive insurance including:
third party, fire, damage, theft and liability
General use
•
Read all the instructions in this operator’s manual and on
the machine before you start it. Ensure you understand
them and then observe them.
• Learn how to use the machine and its controls safely and
learn to how to stop quickly. Also learn to recognize the
safety decals.
• Only allow the machine to be used by adults who are
familiar with its use.
• Make sure nobody else is in the vicinity of the machine
when you start the engine, engage the drive or drive off.
• Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys, wires, etc.
that may become caught in the blades and be thrown out.
• Stop the engine and prevent the engine from being
started until you have cleaned the outlet channel.
• Look out for the ejector and do not direct it towards
anyone.
• Stop the engine and prevent it from starting before you
clean the cutting unit.
• Remember that the driver is responsible for dangers or
accidents.
• Never carry passengers. The machine is only intended to
be used by one person.
• Always look downwards and backwards before and while
reversing. Keep watch for both large and small obstacles.
• Slow before cornering.
• Switch off the blades when you are not mowing.
• Take care when rounding a fixed object, so that the blades
do not hit it. Never run the machine over foreign objects.
• 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, 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 motor
running. Always stop the blades, apply the parking brake,
stop the engine and remove the keys before leaving the
machine.
• Never use the machine in bad weather, for instance in fog,
in rain, damp or in wet locations,strong winds, intense
cold, risk of lightning, etc.
!
W
ARNING! This machine produces an
electromagnetic field during operation. This
field may under some circumstances
interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with
medical implants to consult their physician
and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this machine.
!
W
ARNING! This machine can sever hands
and feet as well as throw objects. Failure to
observe the safety instructions can result in
serious injuries.
!
W
ARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
considered to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive impairment. The engine
emits carbon monoxide, which is a
colourless, poisonous gas. Do not use the
machine in enclosed spaces.
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SAFETY INSTR
UCTIONS
•
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.
• Use hearing protection to minimise the risk of hearing
impairment.
• Never wear loose-fitting clothing, jewellery or similar that
can get caught 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
Dr
iving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk of
the driver losing control of the machine or of it overturning is
the greatest; this can result in serious injury or death. All
slopes demand extra care. If you cannot reverse up a slope or
if you feel unsure, do not mow it.
This is what y
ou do
•
Remove obstacles such as stones, branches, etc.
• Mow upwards and downwards, not sideways.
• Do not use the machine on ground that slopes more than
10°.
• Take extra care if any attachments are fitted that can
change the stability of the machine.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tyres start to
slip, stop the blades and drive slowly down the slope.
• Always drive smoothly and slowly on slopes.
• Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.
• Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes, if necessary, turn
slowly and gradually downwards if possible. Drive slowly.
Do not turn the wheel sharply.
• Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows, holes and
bumps. It is easier for the machine to overturn on uneven
ground. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Do not mow too close to edges, ditches or banks. The
machine can suddenly overturn if one wheel comes over
the edge of a steep slope or a ditch, or if an edge gives
way.
• Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery, and tyres can lose
their grip so that the machine skids.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on
the ground.
• When cleaning the chassis, the machine may never be
driven near verges or ditches.
• When mowing, keep away from bushes and other
materials in order to avoid a heating effect.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding
wheel weights or counterbalance weights to increase
machine stability.
!
W
ARNING! You must use approved personal
protective equipment whenever you use the
machine. Personal protective equipment
cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident
does happen. Ask your dealer for help in
choosing the right equipment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not dr
ive down slopes with the cutting deck raised.
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SAFETY INSTR
UCTIONS
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
maneuvering of the machine.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
• Be particularly careful near corners, bushes, trees or
other objects that block your view.
Maintenance
•
Stop the engine. Prevent starting by removing the ignition
cable from the spark plug or remove the ignition key
before making any adjustments or carrying out
maintenance.
• Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
• Petrol and petrol fumes are poisonous and extremely
flammable. Be especially careful when handling petrol, as
carelessness can result in personal injury or fire.
• Only store fuel in containers approved for the purpose.
• Never remove the fuel cap and fill the fuel tank when the
engine is running.
• Allow the engine to cool before refuelling. Do not smoke.
Do not fill with fuel 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.
• 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 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. Rinse immediately
with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes and 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.
IMPOR
TANT INFORMATION
Wheel w
eights 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.
!
WARNING! The engine and the exhaust
system become very hot during operation.
Risk of burn injuries if touched. When
mowing, keep away from bushes and other
materials in order to avoid a heating effect.
!
WARNING! The battery contains lead and
lead pollutants, chemicals that are
considered to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive impairment. Wash your
hands after touching the battery.
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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. If you run too fast,
you risk damaging the machine components.
• Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking
proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, an odourless, poisonous and highly dangerous
gas.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into
anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting.
• Never make adjustments with the engine running.
• The machine is tested and approved only with the
equipment originally provided or recommended by the
manufacturer.
• The blades are sharp and can cause cuts. Wrap the
blades or wear protective gloves when handling them.
• Check regularly that the parking brake works. Adjust and
maintain as required.
• Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leaves and
other debris that may have fastened on the machine.
Allow the machine to cool before putting it in storage.
Transport
• 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the machine
during transport. Ensure you secure the machine firmly to
the transporting vehicle.
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WHAT IS WHAT?
Location of the controls
4
3
567
12 910 11
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2
1
1 Product and serial number plate
2 Lever to disengage the drive
3 Battery
4 Throttle control/choke control
5 Ignition lock
6 Lifting lever for the cutting unit
7 Speed limiter for reversing
8 Speed limiter for driving forward
9 Cutting height adjustment lever
10 Parking brake
11 Lock button for parking brake
12 Seat adjustment.
13 Fuel cap
14 Cover lock
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