Driving
Before starting
IMPORTANT!
The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves, grass or dirt.
Impaired cooling of the engine. Risk of major engine damage.
•Read the safety instructions and information concerning the placement of controls and functions before starting.
•Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in the Maintenance schedule.
Adjust the seat to the required position.
Start the engine
1Make sure that the clutch control is depressed. (Run position) Rider 216 AWD has one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle.
The engine can not be started if the parking brake is not pressed down.
With a cold engine:
4Move the throttle to position 3 (choke position). In this position the engine is fed with a richer mixture, which means the engine is easier to start.
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With a warm engine:
5 Move the throttle in between positions 1 and 2.
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6 Turn the ignition key to the start position.
STOP | START |
STOP | START |
2Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to its locked position.
3 Activate the parking brake. This is done as follows:
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-Press down the parking brake pedal (1).
-Press in the lock button (2) on the steering column.
-Release the brake pedal while holding the button pressed.
The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the brake pedal is pressed.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If the engine does not start, wait about 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine does not start wait about 1 minute before trying again.
7When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position.
STOP | START |
8Move the throttle backwards gradually once the engine has started. Let the engine run at moderate speed or half throttle for
9Set the required engine speed with the throttle control.
! | WARNING! Never run the engine indoors, in |
enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. The | |
exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon | |
| monoxide. |
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