Husqvarna 13 AWD, 15 C manual Driving on slopes, Proceed as follows

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Proceed as follows:

•Remove obstacles such as stones, branches, etc.

•Mow upwards and downwards, not sideways.

•Do not use the machine on ground that slopes more than 15°.

•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.

•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.

•Drive slowly. Do not turn the wheel sharply. Rider 11: Select a low gear so that you will not need to stop to change gear. The machine engine-brakes even better in low gear.

•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 must never be driven close to an edge or ditch.

•Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding wheel weights or counterbalance weights to increase stability.

Mow upwards and downwards on slopes, not sideways6003-004.

Be especially careful when driving on slopes.	8010-054

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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