Husqvarna Rider 16 manual Driving, Starting the engine, Cold engine

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DRIVING

•Read the safety instructions and information on the location and function of the controls before starting (see pages 7-14).

•Conduct daily maintenance before starting (see maintenance schedule on page 20).

Adjust the seat to the required position.

Starting the engine

1.Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to locked position (transport posi- tion).

2.Apply the parking brake. This is done as follows:

•Press down the brake pedal (1).

•Press in the lock button on the steering column (2).

•Release the brake pedal while the button is held pressed.

The parking brake lock disconnects automati cally when the brake pedal is pressed down.

Cold engine:

3.Push the throttle control to position 3 (choke position). In this position the engine receives a richer mixture so that the engine starts more easily.

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Contents Rider 101 91Contents Safety Instructions Safe operation practices for ride-on mowersGeneral operation II. Slope operationIV. Service Instruction Dear customerSerial number Good serviceEngine Transmission Explanation of Symbols General use ReversingDriving on slopes Do as followsMaintenance ChildrenBattery can explode and cause severe injuries Presentation PresentationLocation of the controls Speed limiter Throttle and Choke leverParking brake Cutting unit Lift lever for cutting unitSeat Lever for adjustment of cutting heightFuelling Starting the engine DrivingCold engine Warm engine Driving the machine Cutting tips Stopping the engine Release leverMaintenance Maintenance scheduleDaily Maintenance interval Hours Before start 100Dismantling of the machine hoods Engine hoodFront hood Right-hand fenderAdjusting the brake Checking and adjustment of the steering wiresPoorly adjusted brakes can result in reduced braking power Checking and adjustment of the throttle wire Replacement of the fuel filterDo not use compressed air to clean the paper filter Replacing the air filterProcedures on contact with acid Check the level of the battery acidChecking of the fuel pump’s air filter Inspecting the safety system Checking the tyre pressure Check the engine’s cooling air intakeInstalling BioClip Fitting the cutting unitChecking the cutting unit’s parallelism Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit Removing the cutting unitReplacing the cutting unit belts Replacing the belts on a BioClip unitImportant Imformation Service position for cutting unit Placing in service positionMaintenance Restoring from service position Checking the blades Replacing the break-pin BioClip Check the engine’s oil level LubricationChanging the oil Check the transmission’s oil level Lubricating the belt adjusterGeneral lubrication Trouble Shooting Schedule Problem ProcedureStorage ServiceWinter storage Technical Data EU declaration of conformity Only applies to Europe Servicejournal Rider Pre-delivery serviceAfter first 5 hours Work done Date, mileage, stamp, signServicejournal Servicejournal Servicejournal ´*3-G¶5O¨ English ´*3-G¶5O¨ 2001W03