Husqvarna manual Driving the machine, For Rider 13 C, Rider 13 AWD and Rider 15 C

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DRIVING

Driving the machine

1.Release the parking brake by pressing down the brake pedal.

2.For Rider 13 C, Rider 13 AWD and Rider 15 C

Carefully press down one of the pedals until the correct speed is reached.

To drive forwards: press down pedal (1).

To reverse: press down pedal (2).

For Rider 11 and Rider 11 C

Press the clutch and engage the required gear. To engage reverse gear the lock button must be pressed down.

•Gears 1–4 are used for mowing.

•Gears 4–5 are used for transport.

Starting is possible irrespective of which gear is engaged.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Do not change gear from forward drive to reverse while the machine is moving.

The clutch must be used for each gear change.

Stop the machine before changing for forward drive to reverse, otherwise the gearbox can be damaged.

Never use force to engage a gear. If a gear will not engage directly release and push down the clutch again, and then try to engage the gear again.

6007-010H

6021-002

N

6007-003

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Contents Rider 11 Rider 11 C Rider 13 C Rider 13 AWD Rider 15 C Page Contents Dear customer IntroductionTravel and transport on public roads TowingSerial number Good serviceSlope Explanation of SymbolsGeneral use Safety InstructionsKeep children away from the area to be mowed Proceed as follows Driving on slopesChildren MaintenanceDo not smoke when carrying out maintenance Transport Presentation PresentationLocation of the controls Throttle and Choke lever Presentation Rider 11, 11 CClutch pedal Brake pedal / Parking brakePresentation Rider 13 C, 13 AWD, 15 C Speed limiterParking brake Lift lever for cutting unit Cutting unitLever for adjustment of cutting height SeatFuelling Before starting DrivingStarting the engine Rider 13 AWDWarm engine Cold engineTo remove cables, reverse order To start an engine with a weak batteryDriving the machine For Rider 13 C, Rider 13 AWD and Rider 15 CFor Rider 11 and Rider 11 C Cutting tips Stopping the engine Hill start, manual gearboxRelease lever Rider 13 AWD Release lever Rider 13 C, Rider 13 AWD Rider 15 CRear Axle Front AxleMaintenance schedule MaintenanceAvoid using a high pressure washer or a steam cleaner CleaningDismantling of the machine hoods Engine hoodFront hood Rider Inspecting the silencer Right-hand fenderLeft-hand fender Checking and adjustment of the steering wires Check and adjust the brakes on Rider 13 C and Rider 15 C Adjusting the brake Rider 11 and Rider 11 CPoorly adjusted brakes can result in reduced braking power Checking the brake Rider 11 and Rider 11 CAdjusting the Parking Brake Rider 13 AWD Replacement of the fuel filter Adjustment of the throttle wireReplacing the air filter Procedures on contact with acid Check the level of the battery acidChecking of the fuel pump’s air filter Fitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engineInspecting the safety system Rider 13 AWD Main fuse Checking the tyre pressureCheck the engine’s cooling air intake Checking the cutting unit’s parallelism Removing the mulching plug Adjustment of the cutting unit’s parallelism for the RiderMaintenance Rider 11C,13C, 13 AWD,15C Service position for BioClipPlacing in service position 6017-221 8009-583 8009-122 6017-223 Take care not to get your hand trapped Restoring from service positionChecking the blades Lubrication Check the engine’s oil levelChanging the oil Rider 13 C, Rider 15 C Lubrication of belt tensionerLubrication Rider 11 and Rider 11 C General lubricationLubrication of front wheel bearings Problem Procedure Trouble Shooting ScheduleStorage ServiceWinter storage CoverTechnical Data Electrical system Dimensions Rider 13 CDimensions Rider 15 C EU declaration of conformity Only applies to Europe EU-DECLARATION of ConformityPre-delivery service ServicejournalAfter first 5 hours Work doneWork done Date, mileage, stamp, sign English 115 01