CONTENTSE
Operator’s Manual for
Rider 850 Rider 970
Safety instructions | 2 | Dismantling of the machine hoods | 20 |
Safety rules, USA nomenclature | 2 | Checking the engine’s oil level | 21 |
Explanation of symbols | 4 | Checking the engine’s cooling air intake | 21 |
Safety instructions | 5 | Checking the fuel pump’s air filter | 21 |
General use | 5 | Checking and adjustment of steering wires | 22 |
Driving on slopes | 6 | Checking the brake | 23 |
Children | 7 | Adjusting the brake | 23 |
Maintenance | 7 | Checking the battery acid level | 23 |
Presentation | 9 | Checking the safety system | 23 |
Location of the controls | 9 | Replacement of air filter | 24 |
Throttle/Choke lever | 10 | Checking and adjustment of cutting unit’s |
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Clutch pedal | 10 | ground pressure Rider 970 | 25 |
Brake pedal | 10 | Checking the parallelism of the cutting unit | 25 |
Parking brake | 11 | Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit | 26 |
Gear shift | 11 | Dismantling the cutting unit | 27 |
Cutting unit | 11 | Checking the blades | 28 |
Lift lever for cutting unit | 12 | Checking the tyre pressure | 28 |
Lever for adjustment of cutting height | 12 | Changing the oil | 29 |
Seat | 13 | Lubrication | 29 |
Fuelling | 13 | Lubrication of front wheel bearings | 29 |
Driving | 14 | Checking and adjustment of throttle wire | 30 |
Before starting | 14 | Replacement of fuel filter | 30 |
Starting the engine | 14 | Trouble shooting schedule | 31 |
Driving the machine | 16 | Storage | 32 |
Cutting tips | 17 | Winter storage | 32 |
Starting on slopes | 18 | Service | 32 |
Stopping the engine | 18 | Technical data | 33 |
Maintenance | 19 |
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Maintenance schedule | 19 |
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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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