Operator's Manual
Please read these instructions
carefully and make sure you
understand them before using the
machine.
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English – 1
Operator’s Manual for
FR 13 and FRM 13 A
Maintenance ......................................................19
Maintenance schedule ...................................19
Dismantling of the machine hoods.................20
Checking and adjusting the steering wires ....22
Checking and adjusting the brakes................23
Checking and adjustment of throttle wire.......24
Replacement of fuel filter ............................... 24
Replacement of air filter .................................25
Checking the fuel pump’s air filter..................26
Checking the battery acid level ......................26
Checking the safety system ...........................27
Checking the tyre pressure ............................28
Checking the engine’s cooling air intake........28
Checking and adjusting the cutting unit
ground pressure.............................................29
Checking the parallelism of the cutting unit ...29
Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit....30
Service position for BioClip 90 .......................31
Checking the blades ......................................34
Replacing the break-pin .................................34
Changing the oil .............................................35
Lubrication.........................................................35
Checking the engine’s oil level.......................35
Checking the transmission’s oil level ............. 36
Lubricating the belt adjuster...........................36
General lubrication.........................................36
Lubrication of front wheel bearings ................37
Trouble shooting schedule ..............................38
Storage...............................................................39
Winter storage................................................39
Service ...........................................................39
Technical data ...................................................40
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read through these instructions carefully so that you know how to use and maintain the
machine before using it.
For servicing other than described in this manual contact an authorised dealer for parts and
service.
Introduction .........................................................2
Driving and transport on public roads .............. 2
Towing..............................................................2
Use...................................................................2
Serial number...................................................3
Explanation of symbols......................................4
Safety instructions..............................................5
General use .....................................................5
Driving on slopes .............................................6
Children............................................................7
Maintenance ....................................................7
Presentation ........................................................9
Location of the controls....................................9
Throttle/Choke lever.......................................10
Drive disengagement lever ............................ 10
Parking brake.................................................10
Throttle pedal ................................................. 11
Cutting unit.....................................................12
Lift lever for cutting unit..................................12
Lever for adjustment of cutting height............13
Seat................................................................13
Fuelling ..........................................................13
Driving................................................................14
Before starting................................................14
Starting the engine.........................................14
Driving the machine ....................................... 14
Cutting tips .....................................................17
Stopping the engine .......................................18
Drive disengagement lever ............................ 18
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INSTRUCTION
Dear customer
Thank you for choosing a Front Rider. Front 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 (certain models)
also contribute to the performance of this machine.
We hope you will find this operator’s manual very useful. By following its instructions (on operation, service,
maintenance, etc.) you will significantly extend the life of the machine and even its second-hand value.
When you sell your Rider, make sure you pass on the operator’s manual to the new owner.
Travel and transport on public roads
Check the relevant road traffic regulations before driving the machine on a public road. If transporting the
machine on another vehicle always use approved securing devices and make sure that the machine is
securely held.
Towing
When your machine is equipped with a hydrostatic transmission you should, if necessary, only tow the
machine over short distances and at a low speed, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the transmission.
Intended use
This machine is designed solely for cutting grass on conventional lawns and other cleared and leveled
ground without obstacles, as rocks, stumps etc., and, in conjunction with accessories supplied by the
manufacturer even for other special tasks for which instructions are delivered with the accessory. Use in any
other way is considered as contrary to the intended use. Compliance with and strict adherence to the
conditions of operation, service and repair as specified by the manufacturer also constitute essential
elements of the intended use.
This machine should be operated, serviced and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its particular
characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.
Accident prevention regulations, all other generally recognised regulations on safety and occupational
medicine, and all road traffic regulations must be observed at all times.
Any arbitrary modifications carried out to this machine may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any
resulting damage or injury
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Good service
Jonsered products are sold all over the world and only through servicing dealers. This is to ensure that you,
the customer, get the best support and service. Before the machine is delivered it undergoes inspection and
is adjusted by your dealer.
When you need spare parts or advice on service issues, warranty terms, etc., contact:
This Operator’s Manual belongs to
machine with serial number:
Serial number
The serial number can be found on the printed plate attached to the front, left-hand side under the seat.
Stated on the plate, from the top are:
• The machines type designation.
• The manufacturer’s type number.
• The machine’s serial number.
State the type designation and serial number when ordering spare parts.
The engine number is punched on a plate that is riveted to the fan cover. The plate states:
• Model.
• Type.
• Code.
Please state these when ordering spare parts.
The transmission’s serial number 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.
Engine Transmission
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These symbols are on the machine and in the operator’s manual.
Study them carefully so that you know what they mean.
Read the operator’s manual
Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Battery Choke Fuel
Oil pressure Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Hydrostatic free wheel
Use eye and Clutch in Clutch out Parking brake Brake Clutch Warning
hearing protection
Soundlevel Warning! Warning! Never drive across a slope
Rotating blades. Risk that the machine can tip over
Never use the machine if persons,
especially children, or animals,
are in the vicinity.
Never carry passengers on the
machine or equipment.
Starting instructions
Read the instructions
Check the engine’s oil level
Check the hydrostat’s oil level
Lift up the cutting unit
Put the gear shift/hydrostat pedal in
neutral
Brake
If the engine is cold use the choke
Start the engine
Release the parking brake before
driving
Keep hands and feet away
from under the hood when
the engine is running.
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
Speed limiter pedal forwards
Neutral
Speed limiter pedal reverse
Switch off the engine and take
off the ignition cable before
repairs or maintenance
Drive very slowly
without the cutting unit.
European standard for
machine safety
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These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.
General use:
• Make yourself familiar with the controls and how
to stop quickly.
• Read all the instructions in Operator’s Manual
and on the machine before starting it. Make sure
you understand them, and then follow them.
• Only allow adults who are familiar with the
machine to use it.
• Wear approved protective glasses or a visor
during assembly and driving.
• Never use the machine barefoot. Always wear
heavy-duty shoes, preferably toe-capped.
• Never wear loose fitting clothes which can
fasten in moving parts.
• Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys,
and wires, etc. which can be caught up by the
blades and thrown out.
• Check that there are no other persons in the
area before starting to cut.
• Stop the machine if anyone comes into the work
area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not cut backwards unless absolutely neces-
sary.
• Always look down and behind before and during
reversing.
• Keep an eye on the ejected grass and do not
direct it towards anyone.
• Slow down before turning.
• Never leave the machine unattended when the
engine is running. Always switch off the blades,
pull on the parking brake, stop the engine and
take out the keys before leaving the machine.
• Switch off the blades when you are not cutting.
• Only cut in daylight or good artificial lighting.
• Never use the machine when you have con-
sumed alcohol, drugs, or certain medicines.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol implies that important safety rules are applicable.
This is for your safety and the operating reliability of the machine.
Read the instructions before starting the machine.
Clear the area from stones etc. before cutting.
Never carry passengers.
WARNING!
This machine can cut off hands and feet, and eject objects.
Failure to follow the safety instructions can lead to severe injury.
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• Watch out for traffic when working close to a
road, or crossing one.
• Be careful when rounding a fixed object so that
the blades do not hit it. Never drive intentionally
over a foreign object.
• The machine is heavy and can cause very
severe crush injuries. Be extra careful when
loading it on a trailer or truck.
• Be careful when pulling a load or using heavy
equipment.
a. Only use approved tow hooks.
b. Limit the load to what you can manage safely.
c. Do not make sharp turns. Be careful when
reversing.
d. Use counterweights or wheel weights when
indicated in the instructions.
Driving on slopes
Driving on slopes is one of the situations where
there is the most serious risk that the driver can
loose control or that the machine tips over, which
can cause severe injuries or be fatal. All slopes
require extra care. If you cannot reverse up the
slope or if you feel uncertain avoid cutting it.
Do as follows:
• Remove obstacles such as stones and branches
etc.
• Cut upwards and downwards, not sideways.
• Look out for and avoid driving over furrows,
holes or mounds. On uneven surfaces it is
easier for the machine to tip over. High grass
can conceal obstacles.
• Drive slowly. FR 13: Select a low gear to avoid
having to stop and changing gear. It is also
easier to use the gear to brake in a low gear.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on
wheelweights or counterweights to increase
stability.
• Take special care with accessories that can alter
the stability of the rider mower.
• Always drive smoothly and slowly on slopes.
Avoid sudden changes of speed or direction.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tyres
begin to skid switch of the blades and drive
slowly down the slope.
• Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes, and if
turning is necessary turn slowly and gradually,
downwards if possible.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Be extra careful when driving on slopes.
Cut slopes upwards and downwards, not sideways.
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• Do not cut close to edges, ditches or banks. The
machine can suddenly tip over if a wheel goes
over the edge of a drop or a ditch, or if a bank
gives way.
• Do not cut wet grass. It is slippery and the tyres
can loose their grip so that the machine slides.
• Do not try to stabilise the machine by placing
one foot on the ground.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the driver does not
pay attention to children in the vicinity. Children are
often attracted to the machine and the work of
mowing. Never assume that children stay where
you last saw them.
• Keep children away from the mowing area and
under the close supervision of another adult.
• Be on your guard and switch off the machine if
children come into the work area.
• Before and during reversing look behind and
down for small children.
• Never allow children to ride on the machine.
They can fall off and become seriously injured or
obstruct a risky manoeuvre of the machine.
• Never allow children to drive the machine.
• Be extra careful close to corners, bushes, trees
or other objects which obstruct your view.
Maintenance
• Petrol/gasoline and petrol/gasoline fumes are
toxic and highly inflammable. Be extra careful
when handling petrol/gasoline.
a. Store the fuel in containers approved for this
purpose.
b. Never fill up the machine with fuel when the
engine is running. Let the engine cool before
filling up with fuel. Do not smoke, or fill up with
fuel in the vicinity of naked flames or sparks.
Do not smoke. Do not fill fuel in the vicinity of
sparks or naked flames.
c. Never fill up with fuel indoors.
d. If leakage has occurred in the fuel system the
engine must not be started until this is rectified.
e. Never store the machine or fuel containers
indoors if there are naked flames, such as in a
boiler room or where there is electrical equipment which can emit sparks.
• Check the fuel level each time before using the
machine, and leave space for the fuel to expand
since the heat from the engine and hot sun can
cause the fuel to run over.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep children away from the mowing area.
Never allow children to drive the machine.
Never fill up with fuel indoors.
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• Avoid overfilling. If fuel has been spilt on the
Rider wipe it up and wait until it has evaporated
before starting the engine. If fuel is spilt on
clothes, change them.
• Be extra careful when handling battery acid.
Spilling acid on the skin can cause severe burn
injuries. Rinse immediately with water. If acid
gets into the eyes this can cause blindness.
Contact a doctor.
• Be careful with the maintenance of the battery.
Explosive gas is formed in the battery. Never
handle the battery when smoking or in the
vicinity of naked flames or sparks. Otherwise the
battery can explode and cause severe injuries.
• Never drive the machine in an enclosed space.
The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide,
an odourless, non coloured, toxic and fatal gas.
• Make sure that bolts and nuts, especially attachment bolts for the blade units are properly
tightened and that the equipment is in good
order.
• Never alter the safety devices. Check regularly
that they function. The machine must not be
driven with defective or unmounted safety
devices.
• Do not alter the setting of the governor and do
not race the engine.
• Reduce the fire risk. Keep the machine clean
from grass, leaves and other refuse which
fastens in it. Allow the machine to cool before
placing it in the storage area.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you drive over
an object. If necessary repair the machine
before starting.
• Never make adjustments with the engine running.
• The machine is tested for safety and approved
only for equipment supplied or recommended by
the manufacturer.
• The blades are sharp and can cause cutting
injuries. Wrap over the blades or use protective
gloves when handling them.
• Check the functioning of the brakes regularly.
Adjust and maintain them as necessary.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never smoke in the vicinity of the battery or the fuel.
Never drive the machine in an enclosed space.
Clean the machine regularly from grass, leaves and
other waste.
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Presentation
Congratulation on your choice of a first-class quality
product.
This manual describes two models that are fitted
with engines from Briggs & Stratton of 12.5
horsepower.
PRESENTATION
Location of the controls
1. Ignition lock
2. Throttle/Choke lever
3. Adjustment of cutting height
4. Lifting lever, cutting unit
5. Speed control for reversing (only on FRM 13 A)
6. Speed limiter for driving forwards on FRM 13 A
Parking brake on FR 13
7. Parking brake on FRM 13 A
Clutch pedal on FR 13
FR 13 has an in-line gearbox with five forward
gears and one reverse gear.
On the FRM 13 A the power transmission from the
engine is handled by a hydrostatic gearbox which
enables stepless variation of the speed.
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6
5
7
8
9
10 11
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8. Lock button for parking brake (left side on FRM
13 A, right side on FR 13)
9. Seat adjustment
10. Fuel tank cap
11. Main lock (under seat)
12. Lever for disengagement of drive (only on FRM
13 A)
13. Gear lever on FR 13
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Throttle and Choke lever
The engine speed is adjusted with the throttle
control, and thereby also the rotation speed of the
blades.
The control is also used to activate the choke
function. When the choke is used the engine
receives a richer mixture of fuel and air, which
simplifies cold start.
PRESENTATION FR 13
Brake pedal / Parking brake
The brake pedal activates a disc brake which is
placed on the gearbox and brakes the drive wheels.
When braking the clutch pedal should also be
pushed down to achieve best braking power.
The brake pedal also operates as a parking brake if
the lock button is pressed in when the pedal is
pressed.
Clutch pedal
The clutch pedal disengages the engine and stops
forward movement.
The blades are
not
affected by the clutch pedal.
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PRESENTATION FRM 13 A
Throttle and Choke lever
The engine speed is adjusted with the throttle
control, and thereby also the rotation speed of the
blades.
The control is also used to activate the choke
function. When the choke is used the engine
receives a richer mixture of fuel and air, which
simplifies cold start.
Speed limiter
The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated
with two pedals. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards
and pedal (2) for reversing.
Parking brake
The parking brake is applied as follows:
1. Press down the brake pedal.
2. Press in the lock button on the steering column.
3. Release up the brake pedal while holding the
button pressed.
The lock on the parking brake automatically disconnects when the brake pedal is pressed.
WARNING!
Make sure that branches do not
obstruct the pedals when mowing
under bushes, otherwise you may
lose control.
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PRESENTATION
Cutting unit
FR 13 have a cutting unit with rear ejection, i.e. the
grass cuttings are thrown out behind the cutting
unit.
Lowering of the cutting unit (cutting position)
FRM 13 A have a twin-blade BioClip cutting unit.
Lifting of the cutting unit (transport position)
Lift lever for cutting unit
The lift lever is used to set the cutting unit in transport or cutting position.
If the lever is pulled back the unit will lift up and the
blades will automatically stop rotating (transport
position).
If the lock button is pressed and the lever is moved
forward the unit will be lowered and the blades will
automatically start rotating (cutting position).
The lever can also be used to temporarily regulate
the cutting height, e.g. for a small mound in the lawn.
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PRESENTATION
!
WARNING!
Petrol/gasoline is highly inflammable.
Observe care and fill up with fuel
outdoors (see safety instructions).
Fuelling
The engine should be run on 85 octane (or higher)
unleaded petrol/gasoline (no added oil). Environmentally adapted alkylate fuel, such as Aspen, is
also recommended.
Lever for adjustment of cutting height
With this lever the cutting height can be adjusted to
9 different positions.
Cutting unit with rear ejection, 40-90 mm.
BioClip cutting unit, 45-95 mm.
Seat
The seat has a jointed attachment on the front
edge and can be tipped forward.
The seat can also be adjusted lengthways.
Release the knobs under the seat and adjust it
forwards or backwards to the required position.
Lock the adjustment with the wheels.
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