CONTENTS

Operator’s Manual for

Rider ProFlex 18

Introduction

2

Driving and transport on public roads

2

Towing

2

Use

2

Serial number

3

Explanation of symbols

4

Safety instructions

5

General use

5

Driving on slopes

7

Children

8

Maintenance

8

Transport

10

Presentation

11

Location of the controls

11

Throttle control

12

Choke lever

12

Speed limiter

12

Cutting unit

13

Lift lever for cutting unit

13

Lever for adjustment of cutting height

14

Parking brake

14

Seat

14

Fuelling

14

Driving

15

Before starting

15

Starting the engine

15

Driving the machine

16

Cutting tips

18

Stopping the engine

19

Disengage lever

19

Maintenance

20

Maintenance schedule

20

Dismantling of the machine hoods

22

Checking the engine’s cooling air intake

23

Checking the transmission’s air intake

23

Checking and adjusting the steering wires ....

24

Checking and adjustment of throttle wire

25

Checking and adjustment of throttle wire

25

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.

Adjusting the hydrostatic wire

26

Adjusting the brakes

27

Checking the tyre pressure

27

Replacement of air filter

28

Replacement of fuel filter

29

Cleaning the pulse air filter

29

Checking the fuel pump’s air filter

29

Checking the battery acid level

30

Ignition system

30

Checking the safety system

31

The parts of the cutting unit

32

Fitting the cutting unit

32

Setting the parallelism

34

Setting the cutting height

34

Checking and adjusting the ground

 

pressure

35

Replacing the break-pin (BioClip)

35

Service position for the cutting unit

36

Checking the blades

36

Dismantling the cutting unit

37

Removing the attachment frame

39

Dismantling the belts

39

Assembling the belts

40

Changing the cutting unit’s belts

41

Removal of BioClip plug

43

Cutting unit models

43

Lubrication

44

Lubrication chart

44

General lubrication

45

Lubricating wires

45

Lubrication instructions according to chart ....

45

Trouble shooting schedule

50

Storage

51

Winter storage

51

Service

51

Wiring diagram

52

Technical data

53

EU declaration of conformity

55

Service journal

56

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