Husqvarna 18 ProFlex, 20 ProFlex manual CONTENTS Operator’s Manual for

CONTENTS

Operator’s Manual for

Rider 18 ProFlex and Rider 20 ProFlex

Safety instructions	2	Checking the engine’s oil level	19
Safety rules for USA	2	Checking the engine’s cooling air intake	19
Explanation of symbols	4	Checking the fuel pump’s air filter	19
Safety instructions	5	Checking the transmission’s air intake	20
General use	5	Checking the transmission’s oil level	20
Driving on slopes	6	Checking and adjusting the steering wires ....	21
Children	7	Adjusting the brakes	22
Maintenance	7	Checking the battery acid level	22
Presentation	9	Checking the safety system	22
Location of the controls	9	Replacement of air filter	23
Throttle control	10	Fitting the cutting unit	24
Choke lever	10	Setting the parallelism	26
Speed limiter	10	Setting the cutting height	26
Cutting unit	11	Checking and adjusting the ground pressure 27
Lift lever for cutting unit	11	Service position for the cutting unit	28
Lever for adjustment of cutting height	12	Checking the blades	28
Parking brake	12	Dismantling the cutting unit	29
Seat	12	Dismantling the belts	31
Fuelling	12	Assembling the belts	32
Driving	13	Changing the cutting unit’s belts	33
Before starting	13	Changing the oil	35
Starting the engine	13	Replacement of the oil filter	36
Driving the machine	14	Lubrication	36
Cutting tips	15	General lubrication	36
Stopping the engine	16	Checking and adjustment of throttle wire	37
Disengage lever	16	Checking the tyre pressure	38
Maintenance	17	Replacement of fuel filter	38
Maintenance schedule	17	Cleaning the pulse air filter	38
Dismantling of the machine hoods	18	Trouble shooting schedule	39
		Storage	40
		Winter storage	40
		Service	40
		Wiring diagram	41
		Technical data	42

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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