Husqvarna 13 AWD, 15 C manual Contents

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CONTENTS

Operator’s Manual for

Rider 11, Rider 11 C,

Rider 13 C, Rider 13 AWD and Rider 15 C

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	7
Children	8
Maintenance	8
Transport	10
Presentation	11
Location of the controls	11
Throttle/Choke lever Rider 11, 11 C	12
Clutch pedal Rider 11, 11 C	12
Brake pedal/Parking brake Rider 11, 11 C	12
Throttle/Choke lever Rider 13, 13 AWD, 15 C 13
Speed limiter Rider 13, 13 AWD, 15 C	13
Parking brake Rider 13, 13 AWD, 15 C	13
Cutting unit	14
Lift lever for cutting unit	14
Lever for adjustment of cutting height	15
Seat	15
Fuelling	15
Driving	16
Before starting	16
Starting the engine	16
To start an engine with a weak battery	18
Driving the machine	19
Cutting tips	20
Stopping the engine	21
Drive disengagement lever	22
Maintenance	23
Maintenance schedule	23

Cleaning	24
Dismantling of the machine hoods	25
Inspecting the silencer	26
Checking and adjusting the steering wires ....	27
Checking and adjusting the brakes	28
Checking and adjustment of throttle wire	30
Replacement of fuel filter	30
Replacement of air filter	31
Checking the fuel pump’s air filter	32
Checking the battery acid level	32
Ignition system	32
Checking the safety system	33
Main fuse	35
Checking the tyre pressure	35
Checking the engine’s cooling air intake	35
Checking and adjusting the cutting unit
ground pressure	36
Checking the parallelism of the cutting unit....	36
Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit ....	37
Service position for the cutting unit	38
Checking the blades	39
Lubrication	42
Checking the engine’s oil level	42
Changing the oil	42
Checking the transmission’s oil level	43
Lubricating the belt adjuster	43
General lubrication	44
Lubrication of front wheel bearings	44
Trouble shooting schedule	45
Storage	46
Winter storage	46
Cover	46
Service	46
Technical data	47
EU declaration of conformity	50

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.

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Contents Rider 11 Rider 11 C Rider 13 C Rider 13 AWD Rider 15 C Page Contents Towing IntroductionDear customer Travel and transport on public roadsSerial 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 Brake pedal / Parking brake Presentation Rider 11, 11 CThrottle and Choke lever Clutch pedalPresentation Rider 13 C, 13 AWD, 15 C Speed limiterParking brake Lift lever for cutting unit Cutting unitLever for adjustment of cutting height SeatFuelling Rider 13 AWD DrivingBefore starting Starting the engineWarm 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 gearboxFront Axle Release lever Rider 13 C, Rider 13 AWD Rider 15 CRelease lever Rider 13 AWD Rear 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 Checking the brake Rider 11 and Rider 11 C Adjusting the brake Rider 11 and Rider 11 CCheck and adjust the brakes on Rider 13 C and Rider 15 C Poorly adjusted brakes can result in reduced braking powerAdjusting the Parking Brake Rider 13 AWD Replacement of the fuel filter Adjustment of the throttle wireReplacing the air filter Fitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engine Check the level of the battery acidProcedures on contact with acid Checking of the fuel pump’s air filterInspecting 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 ScheduleCover ServiceStorage Winter storageTechnical Data Electrical system Dimensions Rider 13 CDimensions Rider 15 C EU declaration of conformity Only applies to Europe EU-DECLARATION of ConformityWork done ServicejournalPre-delivery service After first 5 hoursWork done Date, mileage, stamp, sign English 115 01