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Husqvarna Rider 16 manual CONTENTS Operator’s Manual for Rider, Important Information

Models: Rider 16

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

Operator’s Manual for

Rider 16

Safety instructions	3
General operation	3
Slope operation	3
Children	3
Service	4
Introduction	4
Driving and transport on public roads	4
Towing	4
Use	4
Serial number	5
Explanation of symbols	6
Safety instructions	7
General use	7
Driving on slopes	8
Children	9
Maintenance	9
Presentation	11
Location of the controls	11
Throttle/Choke lever	12
Speed limiter	12
Parking brake	12
Cutting unit	13
Lift lever for cutting unit	13
Lever for adjustment of cutting height	14
Seat	14
Fuelling	14
Driving	15
Before starting	15
Starting the engine	15
Driving the machine	15
Cutting tips	18
Stopping the engine	19
Release lever	19

Maintenance	20
Maintenance schedule	20
Dismantling of the machine hoods	21
Checking and adjusting the steering wires ....	22
Adjusting the brake	22
Checking and adjustment of throttle wire	23
Replacement of fuel filter	23
Replacement of air filter	24
Checking the fuel pump’s air filter	25
Checking the battery acid level	25
Checking the safety system	26
Checking the tyre pressure	27
Checking the engine’s cooling air intake	27
Fitting the cutting unit	28
Installing BioClip 90	28
Checking and adjustment of cutting unit’s
ground pressure	29
Checking the parallelism of the cutting unit ...	29
Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit ....	30
Dismantling the cutting unit	30
Replacing the cutting unit belts	31
Service position for cutting unit	33
Checking the blades	36
Replacing the break-pin (BioClip)	37
Lubrication	38
Checking the engine’s oil level	38
Changing the oil	38
Checking the transmission’s oil level	39
Lubricating the belt adjuster	39
General lubrication	39
Trouble shooting schedule	40
Storage	41
Winter storage	41
Service	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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Husqvarna Rider 16 manual CONTENTS Operator’s Manual for Rider, Important Information

Contents

Operator´s manual 101Rider CONTENTS Operator’s Manual for Rider IMPORTANT INFORMATIONI. General operation SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSafe operation practices for ride-on mowers II. Slope operationSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IV. ServiceDanger, keep hands and feet away Travel and transport on public roads INSTRUCTIONDear customer TowingEngine Good serviceSerial number TransmissionEXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS reversing General useRead the instructions before starting the machine Never carry passengersDo as follows Be extra careful when driving on slopesDriving on slopes Cut slopes upwards and downwards, not sidewaysKeep children away from the mowing area MaintenanceChildren Never allow children to drive the machineSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS battery can explode and cause severe injuriesClean the machine regularly from grass, leaves and other waste Avoid overfilling. f fuel has been spilt on theLocation of the controls PRESENTATIONPresentation Speed limiter obstruct the pedals when mowingThrottle and Choke lever Parking brakeLifting of the cutting unit transport position Cutting unitLift lever for cutting unit Lowering of the cutting unit cutting positionFuelling Lever for adjustment of cutting heightSeat PRESENTATIONCold engine DRIVINGStarting the engine 4. Set the throttle control midway between position 1 and Warm engineDRIVING IMPORTANT INFORMATIONDriving the machine DRIVINGDRIVING Cutting tipsMowing pattern IMPORTANT INFORMATIONDRIVING Stopping the engineRelease lever Maintenance interval MAINTENANCEMaintenance schedule MaintenanceFront hood Dismantling of the machine hoodsEngine hood Right-hand fenderPoorly adjusted brakes can result in reduced braking power Checking and adjustment of the steering wiresAdjusting the brake MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the throttle wireReplacement of the fuel filter MAINTENANCE Do not use compressed air to clean the paper filterReplacing the air filter IMPORTANT INFORMATIONChecking of the fuel pump’s air filter Check the level of the battery acidProcedures on contact with acid MAINTENANCEInspecting the safety system MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE Checking the tyre pressureCheck the engine’s cooling air intake IMPORTANT INFORMATIONMAINTENANCE Installing BioClipFitting the cutting unit MAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the cutting unit’s ground pressureChecking the cutting unit’s parallelism MAINTENANCE Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unitRemoving the cutting unit Replacing the belts on a BioClip unit Wear gloves to protect your hands when working with the bladesReplacing the cutting unit belts BioClip BioClip BioClipMAINTENANCE IMPORTANT IMFORMATIONBioClip MAINTENANCE Service position for cutting unitPlacing in service position MAINTENANCE 5. Disengage the spring from the drive belt tensioning wheelRestoring from service position MAINTENANCECutting units with side ejection Checking the bladesBioClip103 BioClip Cutting units with rear ejection MAINTENANCEReplacing the break-pin BioClip MAINTENANCEChanging the oil LUBRICATIONCheck the engine’s oil level IMPORTANT INFORMATIONGeneral lubrication Lubricating the belt adjusterCheck the transmission’s oil level LUBRICATIONProcedure TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULEProblem Winter storage ServiceSTORAGE Electrical system TECHNICAL DATADimensions Cutting unitTECHNICAL DATA EU declaration of conformity Only applies to Europe Directive 89/392/EEC, Annex II, AAfter first 5 hours SERVICEJOURNAL RIDERPre-delivery service Work doneDate, mileage, stamp, sign SERVICEJOURNALWork done EnglishDate, mileage, stamp, sign SERVICEJOURNALWork done 46 - EnglishDate, mileage, stamp, sign SERVICEJOURNALWork done EnglishWork done ´*3-G¶5O¨SERVICEJOURNAL Date, mileage, stamp, signPage ´*3-G¶5O¨ 2001W03