Husqvarna Rider 16 manual Battery can explode and cause severe injuries

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Avoid overfilling. f 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 smoke in the vicinity of the battery or the fuel.

• 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.

 

 

 

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• Reduce the fire risk. Keep the machine clean

 

 

 

 

from grass, leaves and other refuse which

 

 

 

 

fastens in it. Allow the machine to cool before

Never drive the machine in an enclosed space.

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.

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• 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.

The BioClip cutting unit should only be used to give high quality results on lawn surfaces that you are familiar with. If the blades of the cutting unit strike an obstacle this could change their spacing and lead to expensive repairs.

Clean the machine regularly from grass, leaves and other waste.

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Contents 101 91 RiderContents II. Slope operation Safety InstructionsSafe operation practices for ride-on mowers General operationIV. Service Dear customer InstructionEngine Transmission Good serviceSerial number Explanation of Symbols Reversing General useDo as follows Driving on slopesChildren MaintenanceBattery can explode and cause severe injuries Location of the controls PresentationPresentation Parking brake Throttle and Choke leverSpeed limiter Lift lever for cutting unit Cutting unitFuelling Lever for adjustment of cutting heightSeat Cold engine DrivingStarting the engine Warm engine Driving the machine Cutting tips Release lever Stopping the engineHours Before start 100 MaintenanceMaintenance schedule Daily Maintenance intervalRight-hand fender Dismantling of the machine hoodsEngine hood Front hoodPoorly adjusted brakes can result in reduced braking power Checking and adjustment of the steering wiresAdjusting the brake Replacement of the fuel filter Checking and adjustment of the throttle wireReplacing the air filter Do not use compressed air to clean the paper filterChecking of the fuel pump’s air filter Check the level of the battery acidProcedures on contact with acid Inspecting the safety system Check the engine’s cooling air intake Checking the tyre pressureFitting the cutting unit Installing BioClipChecking the cutting unit’s parallelism Removing the cutting unit Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unitReplacing the belts on a BioClip unit Replacing the cutting unit beltsImportant Imformation Placing in service position Service position for cutting unitMaintenance Restoring from service position Checking the blades Replacing the break-pin BioClip Changing the oil LubricationCheck the engine’s oil level General lubrication Lubricating the belt adjusterCheck the transmission’s oil level Problem Procedure Trouble Shooting ScheduleWinter storage ServiceStorage Technical Data EU declaration of conformity Only applies to Europe Work done Date, mileage, stamp, sign Servicejournal RiderPre-delivery service After first 5 hoursServicejournal Servicejournal Servicejournal ´*3-G¶5O¨ English ´*3-G¶5O¨ 2001W03