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Husqvarna Rider 16 General use, Read the instructions before starting the machine, reversing

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General use:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.

This symbol implies that important safety rules are applicable. This is for your safety and the operating reliability of the machine.

General use:

•Make yourself familiar with the controls and how to stop quickly.

•Read all the instructions in Operator’s Manual and on the machine before starting it. Make sure you understand them, and then follow them.

•Only allow adults who are familiar with the machine to use it.

•Wear approved protective glasses or a visor during assembly and driving.

•Never use the machine barefoot. Always wear heavy-duty shoes, preferably toe-capped.

•Never wear loose fitting clothes which can fasten in moving parts.

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Read the instructions before starting the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys,

and wires, etc. which can be caught up by the blades and thrown out.

• Check that there are no other persons in the area before starting to cut.

•Stop the machine if anyone comes into the work

area.

•Never carry passengers.

• Do not cut backwards unless absolutely necessary.

•Always look down and behind before and during

reversing.

Clear the area from stones etc. before cutting.

•Keep an eye on the ejected grass and do not direct it towards anyone.

•Slow down before turning.

•Never leave the machine unattended when the engine is running. Always switch off the blades, pull on the parking brake, stop the engine and take out the keys before leaving the machine.

•Switch off the blades when you are not cutting.

•Only cut in daylight or good artificial lighting.

•Never use the machine when you have consumed alcohol, drugs, or certain medicines.

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R885500

850850

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RIRIDE

Never carry passengers.

WARNING!

This machine can cut off hands and feet, and eject objects. Failure to follow the safety instructions can lead to severe injury.

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Husqvarna Rider 16 manual General use, Read the instructions before starting the machine, reversing, Never carry passengers

Contents

Operator´s manual 101Rider CONTENTS Operator’s Manual for Rider IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safe operation practices for ride-on mowersI. General operation II. Slope operationSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IV. ServiceDanger, keep hands and feet away INSTRUCTION Dear customerTravel and transport on public roads TowingGood service Serial numberEngine TransmissionEXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS General use Read the instructions before starting the machinereversing Never carry passengersBe extra careful when driving on slopes Driving on slopesDo as follows Cut slopes upwards and downwards, not sidewaysMaintenance ChildrenKeep children away from the mowing area Never allow children to drive the machinebattery can explode and cause severe injuries Clean the machine regularly from grass, leaves and other wasteSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Avoid overfilling. f fuel has been spilt on theLocation of the controls PRESENTATIONPresentation obstruct the pedals when mowing Throttle and Choke leverSpeed limiter Parking brakeCutting unit Lift lever for cutting unitLifting of the cutting unit transport position Lowering of the cutting unit cutting positionLever for adjustment of cutting height SeatFuelling PRESENTATIONCold engine DRIVINGStarting the engine Warm engine DRIVING4. Set the throttle control midway between position 1 and IMPORTANT INFORMATIONDriving the machine DRIVINGCutting tips Mowing patternDRIVING IMPORTANT INFORMATIONDRIVING Stopping the engineRelease lever MAINTENANCE Maintenance scheduleMaintenance interval MaintenanceDismantling of the machine hoods Engine hoodFront hood Right-hand fenderChecking and adjustment of the steering wires Adjusting the brakePoorly adjusted brakes can result in reduced braking power MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the throttle wireReplacement of the fuel filter Do not use compressed air to clean the paper filter Replacing the air filterMAINTENANCE IMPORTANT INFORMATIONCheck the level of the battery acid Procedures on contact with acidChecking of the fuel pump’s air filter MAINTENANCEInspecting the safety system MAINTENANCEChecking the tyre pressure Check the engine’s cooling air intakeMAINTENANCE 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 Wear gloves to protect your hands when working with the blades Replacing the cutting unit beltsReplacing the belts on a BioClip unit 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 MAINTENANCEChecking the blades BioClip103 BioClip Cutting units with rear ejectionCutting units with side ejection MAINTENANCEReplacing the break-pin BioClip MAINTENANCELUBRICATION Check the engine’s oil levelChanging the oil IMPORTANT INFORMATIONLubricating the belt adjuster Check the transmission’s oil levelGeneral lubrication LUBRICATIONProcedure TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULEProblem Winter storage ServiceSTORAGE TECHNICAL DATA DimensionsElectrical system Cutting unitTECHNICAL DATA EU declaration of conformity Only applies to Europe Directive 89/392/EEC, Annex II, ASERVICEJOURNAL RIDER Pre-delivery serviceAfter first 5 hours Work doneSERVICEJOURNAL Work doneDate, mileage, stamp, sign EnglishSERVICEJOURNAL Work doneDate, mileage, stamp, sign 46 - EnglishSERVICEJOURNAL Work doneDate, mileage, stamp, sign English´*3-G¶5O¨ SERVICEJOURNALWork done Date, mileage, stamp, signPage ´*3-G¶5O¨ 2001W03