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Husqvarna Pro 18 AWD User's Manual

1. 8009 142 Pro 15 Prods 8009 690 Pro 18 AWD rear RC VF 8009 700 Pro 18 AWD front English 17 DRIVING Before Starting IMPORTANT INFORMATION The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver s seat must not be blocked by for example clothing leaves grass or dirt Impaired cooling of the engine Risk of major engine damage Read the safety instructions and the presentation of the Rider before starting Perform the daily maintenance before starting see MaintenanceWMaintenance schedule Adjust the seat to the desired position Starting the Engine 1 Activate the parking brake by pressing down the pedal Press in the release button if necessary The engine can not be started if the parking brake is not pressed down 2 Raise the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to the locked position transport position and apply the parking brake 3 Move the throttle to the middle position 18 English Onn DEDE n EG dO a dogg LAA OGG a m ta 0055990 ei a O E 4 8009 489 8009 602 8009 328 8009 486 8009 492 DRIVING 4 Ifthe engine is cold the choke control shall be moved backwards to its end position 8009 569 5 Turn the ignition key to the start position 8009 494 6 When the engine starts immediately release the ignition key so that
2. Maintenance Page Daily main Weekly At least Maintenance interval hours tenance main once before jafter tenance a year as 50 100 oo Check for fuel and oil leaks Check the parking brake Check the engine s oil level every refuelling Check the fuel pump s air filter Check the safety switch seat Check the safety switch lifting lever Check the safety switch pedal system Check clean the engine s cooling air intake Check the cutting unit mounting of blades condition of the blades sharpness shape etc Check the steering cables any play etc Check fastenings screws nuts etc Start the engine and blades listen for abnormal sounds Clean under the cutting unit Clean the transmission s cooling air intake Inspecting the muffler Check the battery s acid level Check the transmission oil level Check the condition of belts belt pulleys etc Check for damage Check the tyre pressures 60 kPa 9 PSI Check to ensure that the cable holder in the middle is undamaged Clean thoroughly around the engine Clean carefully around the muffler Clean thoroughly around the transmission s Clean around all belts belt pulleys etc Lubricate the belt tensioner nipple Lubricate the three point link Lubricate the driver seat Lubricate all cables Lubricate links in the cutting unit Clean the frame tunnel Lubricate the pedal mechanism in the frame tunnel Lubricate the hydrostatic cable with linkage Lubricate the parking br
3. birth defects or other reproductive impairment Wash you hands after touching the battery 6003 009 Do not smoke when carrying out maintenance English 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not change the setting of governors and avoid running the engine at excessively high revs If you run too fast you risk damaging the machine components Observe the risk of injury caused by moving or hot parts if the engine is started with the engine cover open or protective cowlings removed Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide an odourless poisonous and highly dangerous gas Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything If necessary make repairs before starting Never make adjustments with the engine running The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer The blades are sharp and can cause cuts Wrap the blades or wear protective gloves when handling them Check regularly that the parking brake works Adjust and maintain as required The mulching unit should only be used where better quality mowing is required and in known areas Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass leaves and other debris that may have fastened on the machine Allow the machine to cool before putting it in storage Transport The machine is heavy and can cause serious crush injuries
4. 4 Select the required cutting height 1 7 using the cutting height lever It is important that the air pressure in both front wheels is equal 060 kPa 0 6 bar 9 PSI to produce an even cutting height Braking Release the drive pedals The machine slows and is stopped by the drive system Do not use the parking brake as the drive brake Quicker braking is possible if you press down the drive pedal for the opposite direction 8009 488 20 English DRIVING Stopping the Engine If the engine has been worked hard it is preferable to let the engine idle for a minute so it is running at its normal working temperature when it is stopped Avoid idling the engine for long periods as there is a risk of carbon build up on the spark plugs 1 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to its locked position 8009 486 2 Move the throttle control to the MIN position Turn the ignition key to STOP 8009 497 3 When the Rider is at a standstill hold down the parking brake 1 and press in the lock button 2 8009 490 English 21 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the rider For points marked with footnote number 4 turn to an authorised service representative Described in this operator s manual O Not described in this operator s manual
5. After the spark plug is seated tighten it using a spark plug wrench so that the washer is compressed A used spark plug should be turned 1 8 of a turn from the seated position A new spark plug should be turned 1 4 a turn from the seated position Replace the ignition cable shoe 32 English 0 028 0 031 in 0 70 0 80 mm IMPORTANT INFORMATION Inadequately tightened spark plugs can cause overheating and damage the engine Tightening the spark plug too much can damage the threads in the cylinder head 6008 216 8011 054 MAINTENANCE Checking the Safety System The Rider is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions The engine should only be possible to start when the cutting unit is in its raised position and the parking brake is applied The driver does not need to be seated in the Starter driver s seat Make daily inspections to ensure that the safety system works by attempting to start the engine Ignition system when one of the conditions is not met Change the conditions and try again Check that the engine stops if you temporarily move out of the driver s seat while the cutting unit is lowered or the hydrostat pedals are not in the neutral position Works Does not work 8009 433 8009 434 8009 436 8009 435 8009 153 English 33 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Light Bulbs For information about the bulb type
6. Driving speed too high Engine speed too low Drive belt slips STORAGE Winter Storage At the end of the mowing season the Rider should be readied for storage likewise if it will not be in use for more than 30 days Fuel allowed to stand for long periods of time 80 days or more can leave sticky residues that can clog the carburettor and disrupt engine function Fuel stabilizers are an acceptable option as regards sticky residues during storage If alkylate petrol is used stabilisers are unnecessary because this fuel is stable However you should avoid switching between standard and alkylate petrol as sensitive rubber components can harden Add stabiliser to the fuel in the tank or in the storage container Always use the mixing ratios specified by the manufacturer of the stabiliser Run the engine for at least 10 minutes after adding the stabiliser so that it reaches the carburettor Do not empty the fuel tank and the carburettor if you have added stabiliser WARNING Never store an engine with fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated spaces where fuel vapour can come in contact with open flames sparks or a pilot light such as in a boiler hot water tank clothes drier etc Handle the fuel with caution It is very flammable and careless use can cause serious damage to person and property Drain the fuel into an approved container outdoors and far away from open flames Never use petrol for cleaning Use a de
7. FH430V BS50 11 kW 15 hp 431 cm 26 3 cu in at least 87 octane unleaded Max methanol 5 96 max ethanol 10 96 max MTBE 15 96 14 litres SAE 30 SAE 10W 30 SAE 10W 40 class SF SJ 1 5 litres 1 6 US qt 1 7 litres 1 8 US qt Electric start Noise emissions and mowing width Combi 94 Measured sound power Guaranteed noise level Cutting width 99 dB A 99 dB A 940 mm Noise emissions and mowing width Combi 103 Measured sound power Guaranteed noise level Cutting width 100 dB A 100 dB A 1 030 mm Noise emissions and mowing width Combi 112 Measured sound power Guaranteed noise level Cutting width Electrical system Type Battery Main fuse Power outlet fuse Spark plug Electrode gap Bulbs halogen Transmission Manufacturer Hydraulic pump Oil Cutting Unit Number of cutting heights 99 dB A 100 dB A 1 120 mm 12 V negative grounded 12 V 24 Ah Flat pin 15 A Flat pin 7 5 A Champion RCJ8Y 0 75 mm 0 030 12V 20W 44860 WFL 38 Tuff Torq K 62F SAE 10W 30 class SF CC 7 positions Rider Pro 18 2 030 mm 6 65 ft 900 mm 2 95 ft 1 130 mm 3 70 ft 261 kg 576 Ib 873 mm 2 86 ft 165 60 8 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm 15 Kawasaki FH531V DS50 13 2 kW 18 hp 494 cm 30 1 cu in at least 87 octane unleaded Max methanol 5 max Rider Pro 18 AWD 2 030 mm 6 65 ft 900 mm 2 95 ft 1 130 mm 3 70 ft 284 kg 626 Ib 873 mm 2 86 ft 165 60 8
8. every 50 hours Maintenance and replacement are required more often in dusty conditions With daily use the Rider should be lubricated twice weekly Performed by an authorised service workshop 2 Pro 18 only Pro 18 AWD only Replace first after 50 hours Described in this operator s manual O Not described in this manual WARNING N No service operations may be performed on the engine or cutting unit unless The engine has been stopped The ignition key has been removed The ignition cables have been removed from the spark plugs The parking brake is on The cutting unit is disengaged English 23 MAINTENANCE Dismantling the Rider Covers The engine becomes accessible for service when the engine cover is opened Engine Cover 1 Pull the seat forward to its foremost position 2 Fold up the seat 3 Turn the cover lock on the top of the engine cover anti clockwise a 1 4 turn 4 Open the engine cover forwards 8009 509 If necessary the engine cover can be lifted off by removing the hinge pins Front Cover Loosen the snap in lock and lift off front cover 6017 219 Transmission Cover Loosen both screws one on each side and lift off the transmission cover 8009 603 Right hand Wing Cover Remove the knob 1 the screws 2 and 3 and lift off the cover 8009 499 24 English MAINTENANCE Left hand Wing Cover Loosen the screws 2 and lift off the
9. pulley 4 Fit the cooling fan 8009 640 5 Tighten the cooling fan nut 2 6 Check that the centre belt is fitted correctly on its front pulley and fit the centre belt on the engine s pulley 6012 036 7 Fit the hose clip on the middle and the belt guide for the centre belt 8009 364 8 Hook the spring on the belt tensioner A on the screw B 6020 005 English 37 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Hydraulic Pump s Drive Belt Pro 18 AWD Removal 1 Remove the transmission cover 8009 603 2 Unhook the spring on the belt tensioner 8009 637 3 Remove the belt guide for the centre belt 8009 727 4 Pull off the centre belt from the engine s pulley and pull out the rear section A used belt can be pulled downwards When the belt is new the centre belt must be pulled off of its front pulley whereupon it can be moved downwards from the engine pulley so that the rear part can be pulled out 8009 638 5 Remove the nut on the cooling fan Counter hold using a punch in one of the holes on the underside of the fan when the nut is loosened 8009 726 38 English MAINTENANCE 6 Remove the clamp on the hydraulic pipes located under the fan Loosen the pipe connections from the pump slightly bend the hydraulic pipes down and pull the cooling fan out backwards 7 Pull the belt off of the pump s pul
10. see Technical Data 1 Unscrewthetwo screws holding the cover on the power steering housing Lift up the cover and turn it around the steering shaft 8009 511 2 Unscrew the two screws holding the lamp insert Lift out the lamp insert b Y aul lt a E E PATS b pP l T FAR 8009 512 3 Disconnect the cables from the bulbs 4 Lift out the bulbs from the insert 8009 513 5 Insert the new bulbs Make sure you use your thumb to support the front 6 Refit the cables lamp insert and the cover on the power servo housing 8009 522 34 English MAINTENANCE Fuses The main fuse is placed in a detachable holder under the battery case s cover in front of the battery Type Flat pin 15 A The fuse for the power outlet is placed under the ignition switch behind the side plate on the control panel Type Flat pin 7 5 A Do not use any other type of fuse when replacing A blown fuse indicates that the mounting has burnt 8009 370 off Pull the fuse from the holder when replacing The fuse is there to protect the electrical system If it blows again shortly after replacement it is due to a short circuit which must be fixed before the machine can be put into operation again 8009 586 Checking the Tyre Pressures The tyre pressure should be 60 kPa 0 6 bar 9 PSI on all wheels The highest permitted pressure is 100 kPa 1 0 kp cm 14 PSI IM
11. which is a colourless poisonous gas Do not use the machine in enclosed spaces 6003 006 Keep children away from the work area You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment Use hearing protection to minimise the risk of hearing impairment Wear approved protective glasses or full face visor during assembly and when operating Never wear loose fitting clothes that can catch in moving parts Never use the machine when barefoot Always wear protective shoes or protective boots preferably with steel toes Make sure that you have first aid equipment close at hand when using the machine 6 English 8011 292 Personal protective equipment SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Driving on Slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk of the driver losing control of the machine or of it overturning is the greatest this can result in serious injury or death All slopes demand extra care If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you feel unsure do not mow it Proceed as follows e Remove obstacles such as stones branches etc Mow upwards and downwards not sideways 6003 004 Do not use the machine on ground that slopes Mow upwards and downwards on slopes not side
12. Clean Replace the air filter s paper filter 100 hours Shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions Clean the fuel pump s air filter 50 hours Check the mounting bolts on the muffler Adjust the cutting height 50 hours Adjust the parking brake 50 hours So Si 9 dt ou Inspect the flame proofing spark arrestor extra equipment 50 hours 9 Replace the engine oil filter 200 hours 10 Clean Replace the spark plugs 100 hours 11 Change the inline fuel filter 100 hours 12 Clean Replace the pulse air filter 100 hours 13 Clean the cooling fins 100 hours on the engine and transmissions Shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions 14 Check the play in the engine valves 300 hours 15 Replace the hydraulic oil filter every 200 hours on Pro 18 and AWD 16 Replace the suction filter in the hydraulic tank every 200 hours on AWD 17 Change the oil in the hydraulic system gearbox 200 500 hours On Pro 18 also filter replacement 18 Perform the 300 hour service at an authorised service representative English 77 SERVICE JOURNAL Date mileage reading stamp signature 78 English SERVICE JOURNAL Date mileage reading stamp signature English 79 SERVICE JOURNAL Date mileage reading stamp signature 80 English 115 00 07 26 INAIL MET INI aoo5wos
13. No fuel in the fuel tank Faulty spark plugs choke with a warm engine Faulty or interchanged spark plug connections Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line aged fuel Discharged battery Poor contact on the battery terminal cable connectors Lifting lever for the cutting unit in the wrong position Main fuse blown The fuse is placed in front of the battery under the battery cover Faulty ignition switch Hydrostat pedals not in the neutral position Faulty starter motor Faulty spark plugs Incorrect carburettor setting Clogged air filter Blocked fuel tank ventilation Incorrect ignition setting Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line aged fuel Choking or incorrectly adjusted choke cable Clogged air filter Faulty spark plugs Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line aged fuel Incorrect carburettor setting Choking or incorrectly adjusted choke cable Engine overloaded Partial braking forgotten parking brake Air intake or cooling fins clogged Damaged fan oo little or no oil in the engine Faulty pre ignition Faulty spark plugs One or more battery cells faulty Poor contact on the battery terminal cable connectors e The blades are loose The engine is loose Imbalance on one or more blades due to damage or inferior balancing after grinding Blades dull Cutting unit set incorrectly Tall or wet grass Grass build up under the cover Different air pressure in the right and left hand tyres
14. certificate in the Service Journal in this operator s manual When you need spare parts or support in questions about service warranty issues etc please consult the following professional This operator s manual belongs to the Transmission machine bearing serial number Serial Number The serial number can be found on the printed plate attached to the front left hand side under the seat Stated on the plate from the top are The machines type designation The manufacturer s type number The machines serial number Please state the type designation and serial number when ordering spare parts The engine s serial number is found on a barcode sticker This is placed on the left side of the crankcase in front of the starter The sticker states The engine s serial number E NO Code Please state these when ordering spare parts The transmission s serial number is stated on the barcode decal located on the front of the housing on the left hand drive axle The type designation is stated above the barcode and starts with the letter K The serial number is stated above the barcode and has the prefix s n The manufacturer s type number is stated under the barcode and has the prefix p n Please state the type designation and serial number when ordering spare parts English 3 KEY TO SYMBOLS These symbols can be found on the Rider and in the operator s manual Study them carefully so you under
15. cover 8009 501 Checking and Adjusting the Steering Cables The steering is governed by means of cables After a period of use these can become stretched which means the steering setting may have changed Steering is checked and adjusted as follows 1 Remove the frame plate by loosening the screws 8009 505 2 Check the tension of the steering cables by squeezing the cables together at the arrows It should be possible to squeeze the cables so that the distance between them is half the size without using too much force 6008 212 English 25 MAINTENANCE 3 If necessary the wires can be adjusted by tightening the adjuster nuts on each side of the steering collar Do not tension the cables too much they should only be tightened against the steering collar Hold the wire so it does not twist If you only tension one side the steering wheel s centre position may change Check the wire tension as set out in point 2 after you have made the adjustment Adjusting the Parking Brake Pro 15 Pro 18 The parking brake is adjusted as follows 6008 010 1 Remove the transmission cover yD 5 2 Unhook the spring A from the screw B 3 Check that the parking brake is not on 4 Adjust the play between the casing and the adjustment screw to 1 mm when one pulls the casing Adjust with the nuts on the adjustment screw 5 Tighten the nuts moderately to avoid damaging the th
16. filter unit 7 Refit the air filter unit by first pressing in the lugs at the bottom of the unit and then pushing so that the catches lock 8009 452 English 29 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Air Filter Pro 18 If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly the air filter may be clogged If run with a soiled air filter carbon can build up on the spark plugs and lead to malfunction Consequently it is important to periodically replace the air filter see Maintenance Maintenance Schedule for the correct service interval WARNING Allow the exhaust system to cool before servicing Risk of burns Cleaning replacement of the air filter is carried out as follows 1 Loosen the rubber strap under the seat and open the engine cover 2 Steer fully in one direction AWD IMPORTANT INFORMATION Never run the engine when the air filter has been removed Do not use compressed air to clean the paper filter Do not wash the paper filter Filters should not be oiled They should be assembled dry 3 Undo both of the snap catches and lift off the cover on the air filter housing 4 Remove the foam rubber pre filter and clean using a mild detergent Squeeze it dry with a clean cloth 5 Remove the wing nut in the air filter and remove the paper filter Tap the paper filter against a solid surface to remove dust If the paper filter is still dirty it must be replaced 6 Refit the air filter as follow
17. it returns to the neutral position IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter motor for more than 5 seconds at a time If the engine does not start wait about 15 seconds before trying again 8009 495 7 Move the choke lever gradually forward once the engine has started 8 Set the desired engine speed with the throttle Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed half throttle for 3 5 minutes before loading it too heavily When mowing use 3 4 to full throttle WARNING Never run the engine indoors in 8009 496 enclosed or badly ventilated areas Engine exhaust fumes contain poisonous carbon monoxide English 19 DRIVING Driving the Rider 1 Release the parking brake by first pressing down the parking brake pedal and then releasing the brake pedal 2 Carefully press down one of the pedals until the required speed is attained Pedal 1 is pressed down to travel forwards and pedal 2 to reverse WARNING Make sure that no branches can interfere with the pedals when mowing under bushes Risk for unintentional manoeuvring 6004 206 3 Press in the lock button on the lifting lever and lower the cutting deck IMPORTANT INFORMATION The life span of the drive belts is increased significantly if the engine runs at a low speed when the blades are engaged Therefore apply full throttle first when the cutting unit has been moved to the mowing position
18. the frame tunnel see point 2 Lubricate the chains in the frame tunnel with an oilcan or chain lubricant spray for motorcycles Lubricate the steering cable pulley axle with grease Move the pulleys to one side and brush grease on the axle Replace the cover on the frame tunnel 8009 505 8009 345 6020 022 English 5 7 LUBRICATION 4 Three Point Link and Joints Lubricate the three point link and joints for cutting height setting stay behind the right front wheel Lubricate using an oilcan 8009 155 5 Driver s Seat Tilt the seat back Lubricate the lengthways adjustment mechanism with the oilcan Lubricate the lengthways adjustment runners with the oilcan 8009 521 6 Throttle and Choke Cables Lever Bearings Remove the right side cover of the lever housing and open the engine cover Lubricate the cables free ends with the oil can even those by the engine Move the controls to the end points and lubricate again Lubricate the joints catches and bearings for the cutting unit s control levers with an oilcan Replace the lever housing s side cover 8009 506 8009 157 58 English LUBRICATION 7 Belt Tensioner Lubricate using a grease gun 1 nipple from the right hand side under the engine s lower belt pulley until grease is forced out Use only good quality molybdenum disulphide greas
19. 40 100 mm 1 9 16 3 7 8 35 mm 0 11 ft 420 mm 1 37 ft 52 kg 115 Ib incl nose link 2 kg 4 41 Ib When this product is spent and is no longer used it should be returned to the dealer or other authority for recycling In order to introduce improvements the specification and design are subject to alteration without prior notice Note that no legal demands whatsoever can be made with the support of the information in this operator s manual Only use original spare parts with repairs The use of other parts invalidates the warranty 70 English EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EU Declaration of Conformity Only applies to Europe Husqvarna AB SE 561 82 Huskvarna Sweden tel 46 36 146500 declares under sole responsibility that Rider Husqvarna Rider Pro 15 Pro 18 and Pro 18 AWD dating from 2005 serial numbers and onwards the year is clearly stated on the rating plate followed by the serial number complies with the requirements of the COUNCILS DIRECTIVE of June 22 1998 relating to machinery 98 37 EC annex IIA of May 3 1989 relating to electromagnetic compatibility 89 336 EEC and applicable supplements of May 8 2000 relating to the emission of noise to surroundings 2000 1 4 EC Information regarding noise emissions and the mowing width see the Technical Data The following harmonised standards have been applied EN292 2 EN836 Registered body 0404 SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB Fyris
20. 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm 15 Kawasaki FH531V DS50 13 2 kW 18 hp 494 cm 30 1 cu in at least 87 octane unleaded Max methanol 5 max ethanol 10 max MTBE 15 ethanol 10 max MTBE 15 14 litres SAE 30 SAE 10W 30 SAE 10W 40 class SF SJ 1 5 litres 1 6 US qt 1 7 litres 1 8 US qt Electric start 99 dB A 99 dB A 940 mm 100 dB A 100 dB A 1 030 mm 99 dB A 100 dB A 1 120 mm 12 V negative grounded 12 V 24 Ah Flat pin 15 A Flat pin 7 5 A Champion RCJ8Y 0 75 mm 0 030 12V 20W 44860 WFL 38 Tuff Torq K 66M Tuff Torq K 66M SAE 10W 30 class SF CC 7 positions 14 litres SAE 30 SAE 10W 30 SAE 10W 40 class SF SJ 1 5 litres 1 6 US qt 1 7 litres 1 8 US qt Electric start 99 dB A 99 dB A 940 mm 100 dB A 100 dB A 1 030 mm 99 dB A 100 dB A 1 120 mm 12 V negative grounded 12 V 24 Ah Flat pin 15 A Flat pin 7 5 A Champion RCJ8Y 0 75 mm 0 030 12V 20W 44860 WFL 38 Front Kanzaki VFMU KTM 10 Rear Kanzaki RMU KTM10 Kanzaki KPL 10 ARH SAE 10W 40 class SF CC 7 positions English 69 TECHNICAL DATA Cutting unit Combi 94 Mowing width 940 mm 3 08 ft Cutting heights 30 90 mm 1 3 16 3 1 2 Cutting height setting 40 mm 1 9 16 Blade diameter 360 mm 14 Weight 52 kg 115 Ib Combi 103 1 030 mm 3 38 ft 40 80 mm 0 13 0 26 ft 35 mm 0 11 ft 390 mm 1 28 ft 46 kg 101 Ib Combi 112 1 120 mm 3 67 ft
21. Be especially careful when it is loaded in or out of a car or on and off of a trailer Use an approved trailer to transport the machine Activate the parking brake and secure the machine using approved fasteners such as straps chains or ropes when transporting Check and observe local road traffic regulations before transporting or driving the machine on roads 10 English 8009 467 Never drive the machine in an enclosed space 8010 061 Regularly clean grass leaves and other debris from the machine IMPORTANT INFORMATION The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the machine during transport Ensure you secure the machine firmly to the trans porting vehicle PRESENTATION Presentation Congratulations on your choice of an exceptionally high quality product This operator s manual describes Rider Pro 15 Pro 18 and Pro 18 AWD The machines are equipped with a four stroke V Twin engine from Kawasaki The figures denote the amount of horse power The power transmission from the engine is handled by a hydrostatic gearbox which allows variable variation of the speed by using the pedals One pedal to drive forwards and one pedal to reverse Pro 15 is the smallest professional machine in the 8009 482 Rider series Pro 18 is equipped with power steering Pro 18 AWD is equipped with power steering and all wheel drive Accelerator The speed of the machine is variably controlled usi
22. English 65 WIRING DIAGRAM 8009 570 8009 678 Rider Pro 18 AWD 1 Microswitch hydrostatic transmission Colour Abbreviations 2 Microswitch cutting unit RD Red 3 Microswitch seat BL Blue 4 Ignition key VT White 5 Chronometer SV Black 6 Start relay GL Yellow 7 Engine BR Brown 8 Main fuse 15 A GR Green 9 Fuse 7 5 A 10 Switch for the power outlet 11 Power outlet 12 Switch for the lights 13 Lights 66 English WIRING DIAGRAM Rider Pro 15 18 67 English WIRING DIAGRAM Bee LS i SV BR e B 13 13 Rider Pro 18 AWD 8009 679 68 English Dimensions Length without the cutting unit Width without the cutting unit Height Service weight without the cutting unit Distance between axles Tyre dimensions Air pressure rear front Max permitted slope Engine Manufacturer Model Power Displacement Fuel Tank volume Oil Oil volume Oil volume including filter Starting TECHNICAL DATA Rider Pro 15 2 030 mm 6 65 ft 900 mm 2 95 ft 1 130 mm 7 3 70 fl 245 kg 540 Ib 873 mm 2 86 ft 165 60 8 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm 15 Kawasaki
23. Lever Using the lever the cutting height can be adjusted in 7 different positions Combi 94 30 90 mm 1 3 16 3 1 2 Combi 103 unit 40 80 mm 1 9 16 3 1 8 Combi 112 40 100 mm 1 9 16 3 7 8 It is important that the air pressure in both front wheels is equal 60 kPa 0 6 bar 9 PSI to produce an even cutting height 14 English Raising the cutting unit 8009 486 8009 487 8009 488 PRESENTATION Parking Brake The parking brake is activated as follows 1 Press down the parking brake pedal 1 2 Press the lock button on the steering column 2 in fully 3 Release the parking brake pedal while keeping the button pressed in The parking brake lock is automatically disengaged when the brake pedal is pressed down 8009 490 Seat The seat has a hinged mounting on the front edge and can be folded forwards The seat can also be adjusted lengthways When making adjustments the lever under the front edge of the seat is moved to the left after which the seat can be moved backwards or forwards to the desired position The seat springs can be adjusted by moving the rubber blocks in their brackets on the underside of the seat Set both blocks in the front centre or rear positions 8009 491 Refuelling The engine should be run on a minimum of 87 octane unleaded petrol not mixed
24. ONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety Read them carefully WARNING The inserted symbol means that important safety instructions need to be observed It applies to your safety General Use Read all the instructions in this operator s manual and on the machine before you start it Ensure you understand them and then observe them Learn how to use the machine and its controls safely and learn to how to stop quickly Also learn to recognise the safety decals Only allow the machine to be used by adults who are familiar with its use Make sure nobody else is in the vicinity of the machine when you start the engine engage the drive or drive off 8010 047 Read the operator s manual before starting the machine Make sure animals and people maintain a safe distance from the machine Stop the machine if any one enters the working area Clear the area of objects such as stones toys wires etc that may become caught in blades and be thrown out Look out for the ejector and do not direct it towards anyone Stop the engine and prevent it from starting before you clean the cutting unit 6003 002 Clear the area of objects before mowing Remember the operator is responsibility for danger or accidents Never carry passengers The machine is only intended to be used by one person Always look downwards and backwards before and while reversing Keep watch fo
25. Operator s manual Rider Pro 15 Pro 18 Pro 18 AWD Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine English CONTENTS Operator s manual for Rider Pro 15 Pro 18 and Pro 18 AWD INITOGUCHOR aida 2 Driving and transport on public roads 2 TOWN aaee E 2 Utile 2 Serial Number 3 Explanation of symbols 4 Safety instructions esses 5 General Use Loose obe tont hte 5 Driving on Slopes eeeseeeeee eee 7 AMMO UN PR RS 8 Maintenance corri 8 linee 10 Presentation alici 11 Accelerator MTM 11 Cutting UIE ci 12 Placement of Controls 12 Throttle CONO cecina 13 Choke Lever c 13 Sarenet TE 13 Lifting lever for the cutting unit 14 Cutting Height Adjustment Lever 14 Parking Brake usesierete t mbi siriani acini 15 vll m 15 Refuelling MNT RENE NI n NS 15 Lights and power outlet 15 PIule 16 MOWING TIDS rcr cS 16 CHICCO lin 17 Before Starting ii 18 Starting the engine i 18 Driving the Rider cio aranci 20 BrOK O lipari 20 Stopping the Engine 21 Maintenance eere eee nenne 22 Mai
26. PORTANT INFORMATION Different air pressure in the front tyres will result in the blades mowing the grass at different heights 6017 100 English 35 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Rear Drive Belt Pro 15 and Pro 18 Removal 1 Remove the transmission cover 6008 209 2 Unhook the spring on the belt tensioner A 6020 005 3 Remove the hose clip on the middle and the belt guide for the centre belt 8009 364 4 Pull off the centre belt from the engine s pulley and pull out the rear section A used belt can be pulled downwards When the belt is new the centre belt must be pulled off of its front pulley whereupon it can be moved downwards from the engine pulley so that the rear part can be pulled out 8009 638 5 Remove the cooling fan 2 6 Pull the belt off of the hydrostatic transmission s pulley 6012 036 36 English MAINTENANCE 7 Pull the pump belt off of the engine s pulley and move it under the engine belt pulleys 8 Pull out the pump belt through the opening under the pivot bearing and past the belt tensioner s disc 8009 640 Assembly 1 Pull the pump belt through the opening under the pivot bearing and on the outside past the belt tensioner s disc 2 Fit the pump belt on the engine s pulley move it under the engine belt pulleys 3 Fit the belt on the hydrostatic transmission s
27. ach use and leave space for the fuel to expand because the heat from the engine and the sun may otherwise cause the fuel to expand and overflow Avoid overfilling If you spill petrol on the machine wipe up the spill and wait until it has evaporated before starting the engine If you spill petrol on your clothing change your clothing Allow the machine to cool before performing and actions in the engine compartment Be especially careful when handling battery acid Acid on the skin can cause serious corrosive injuries In the event of spillage on the skin wash immediately with water Acid in the eyes can cause blindness contact a doctor immediately Take care with battery maintenance Explosive gases form in the battery Never perform maintenance on the battery while smoking or in the vicinity of open flames or sparks This can cause the battery to explode and cause serious injuries Make sure all nuts and bolts are tightened correctly and that the equipment is in good condition Do not modify safety equipment Check regularly to be sure it works properly The machine must not be driven if protective plates protective covers safety switches or other protective devices are not fitted or are defective WARNING The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation Risk of burn injuries if touched WARNING The battery contains lead and lead pollutants chemicals that are considered to cause cancer
28. ake and the transmission s air intake 3 Clean the air cleaner s paper filter 4 Clean the fuel pump s air filter 5 Check the mounting bolts on the muffler 6 Check Adjust the cutting height 7 Check Adjust the parking brake 8 Inspect the flame proofing spark arrestor extra equipment First after 50 hours Change the oil in the hydraulics and drive system on AWD 74 English SERVICE JOURNAL Date mileage reading stamp signature 100 200 Hour Service 1 Change engine oil Replace the oil filter every 200 hours 2 Clean Replace the air filter s pre cleaner foam plastic filter 3 Clean the air cleaner s paper filter Replace every 200 hours Shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions 4 Clean the engine s cooling air intake and the transmission s air intake 5 Clean the cooling fins on the engine and transmissions 6 Check the mounting bolts on the muffler 7 Check Adjust the cutting height 8 Check Adjust the parking brake 9 Inspect the flame proofing spark arrestor extra equipment 10 Clean Replace the spark plugs 11 Change the inline fuel filter 12 Replace the hydraulic oil filter every 200 hours on Pro 18 and AWD 13 Clean the fuel pump s air filter 14 Clean the pulse air filter 15 Check nuts and screws for tightness 16 Replace the suction filter in the hydraulic tank every 200 hours on AWD 17 Check whether the oil in the gearbox and hydraul
29. ake cable Lubricate the throttle Lubricate the choke control Lubricate the guide chain in the frame tunnel Check the steering cables in the frame tunnel 22 English eooee O o O O O o O O O O O MAINTENANCE Maintenance Maintenance Page Daily main Weekly At least interval hours tenance main once before after tenance a year 29 50 100 300 Lubricate the right rear axle bearing Pro 18 AWD Clean the engine s cooling air intake Clean the air filter s pre cleaner foamed plastic Change the engine oil Clean the air filter s filter cartridge paper filter Check adjust the cutting height Check adjust the parking brake Inspect the flame proofing spark arrestor extra equipment Replace the engine oil filter every 200 hours Replace the hydraulic oil filter every 200 hours Clean replace the spark plugs Change the inline fuel filter Clean the pulse air filter Clean the cooling fins Check the play in the engine valves Check the need of an oil change and filter replacement in the gearbox hydraulic system every 2009 500 hours Replace the suction filter in the hydraulic tank every 200 hours 9 Heplace the air filter s pre cleaner foamed plastic Replace the air filter paper filter every 200 hours Perform the 300 hour service 0 0000000 000000 Q First change after 8 hours When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures replace
30. cing the front belt Pro 18 AWD 41 Fitting the cutting unit 43 Removing the Cutting Unit 44 Checking and Adjusting the Cutting Unit s Ground PreSsSUre nn 45 Cutting height uei uce it aitaks User ita itat eacus 45 Checking the parallelism of the cutting unit 46 Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit 46 Replacing the Cutting Unit s Belts 47 The Cutting Unit s Service Position 48 Placing in the Service Position 48 Inspecting the blades 51 Removing the BioClip plug Combi 52 LUNES UO me 53 Lubrication chart Pro 15 53 Lubrication chart Pro 18 a nee erts 54 Lubrication chart Pro 18 AWD 55 GEEN M ET ndsaks v la kd ma il 56 Lubricating the cables 56 Lubrication instructions according to the schedule nnnnennnnennnnea 56 Trouble shooting chart 64 STOJE ili 65 Winter Storage eeninenenennnnnnne nunnu 65 GU PR RE 65 CPCS RN ET 65 Wiring diagram eet 66 Te hnical data ici 69 EU Declaration of Conformity 71 Service Journal ri 72 For service measures other than those descr
31. d off 6017 227 Releasing the Service Position To leave the service position reverse the procedures set out in Placing in the Service Position Make sure that the cutting unit s tongue 3 enters the loop correctly on the underside of the machine 8009 595 50 English MAINTENANCE Inspecting the Blades It is important that the blades are undamaged and well ground to give the best mowing result Check that the blades mounting bolts are tightened IMPORTANT INFORMATION Replacement or sharpening of the blades should be carried out by an authorised service representative The blades should be balanced after sharpening 8009 288 Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown Let the servicing dealer judge whether the blade can be repaired ground or must be discarded 8009 288 8009 601 Combi 94 English 51 MAINTENANCE Removing the BioClip Plug Combi To change a Combi unit from the BioClip function to a cutting unit with rear ejection remove the BioClip plug which is located under the unit attached with three screws 1 Put the unit in the service position see Placing in the Service Position 2 Remove the three screws holding the BioClip plug and remove the plug 3 Tip Fit three full thread screws M8x15 mm in the screw holes to protect the threads 4 Return the unit to the normal position Fit the BioClip plug in the r
32. e Grease from well known brand names petrochemical companies etc usually maintains a good quality 6008 232 8 Engine Oil Check the oil level in the engine when the Rider stands horizontal with the engine switched off Open the engine cover Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean Now insert the dipstick again without tightening it Take the dipstick out again and read the oil level 8009 158 The oil level should be between the markings on the dipstick If the level is approaching the ADD mark top up the oil to the FULL mark on the dipstick Never fill above the FULL mark 8009 159 The oil is topped up through the hole the dipstick sits in Use engine oil SAE 30 SAE 10W 30 or 10W 40 class SF SJ above 0 C 32 F SAE 40 can be used above 20 C 68 F Use engine oil SAE 5W 20 class SF SJ Se IE below 0 C 32 F Fill the oil slowly Tighten the dipstick correctly AF 14F 32F 50F 68F 86F 104F before starting the engine Start and run the engine me at idling speed for approx 30 seconds Turn off the engine Wait 30 seconds and check oil level If necessary fill so that the oil comes up to the FULL mark on the dipstick 20 C 10C 0 C 10 C The engine holds 1 5 litres of oil excluding the filter and 1 7 litres including the filter English 59 LUBRICATION Changing the Engine Oil IMPORTANT INFORMATION The engine oil should be changed the first time afte
33. e Children are often attracted to the machine and mowing Never assume that children will stay put where you last saw them Keep children away from the area to be mowed and under close supervision by another adult Keep an eye out and shut off the machine if children enter the work area Before and during reversing procedures look behind you and down for small children Never allow children to ride along They can fall off and seriously injure themselves or be in the way for safe manoeuvring of the machine Never allow children to operate the machine Be particularly careful near corners bushes trees or other objects that block your view Maintenance Stopping the engine Prevent the engine from starting by removing the spark plug cables from the spark plugs or by removing the ignition key before making any adjustments or performing maintenance Never fill the fuel tank indoors Petrol and petrol fumes are poisonous and extremely flammable Be especially careful when handling petrol as carelessness can result in personal injury or fire Only store fuel in containers approved for the purpose Never remove the fuel cap and fill the petrol tank while the engine is running Allow the engine to cool before refuelling Do not smoke Do not fill petrol in the vicinity of sparks or naked flames Handle oil oil filters fuel and the battery carefully of environmental considerations Follow the local recycling require
34. e air intake is blocked or the transmission housing is dirty this can result in damage to the transmission 28 English 8009 146 8009 147 6017 235 6017 106 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Air Filter Pro 15 If the engine seems weak or runs unevenly the air filter may be clogged If run with a soiled air filter carbon can build up on the spark plugs and lead to malfunction Consequently it is important to periodically replace the air filter see Maintenance Maintenance Schedule for the correct service interval WARNING Allow the exhaust system to cool 8009 446 before servicing Risk of burns Replacing the air filter is carried out as follows 1 Remove the air filter unit by pressing the catches with your fingers IMPORTANT INFORMATION Never run the engine when the air filter has been removed 8009 447 Do not use compressed air to clean the paper filter Do not wash the paper filter Filters should not be oiled They should be assembled dry 2 ake the prefilter and the paper filter out of the air filter unit 8009 448 3 Clean the prefilter by washing with water and a cleaning agent 4 Dry the prefilter well 5 Tap the paper filter against a solid surface to remove dust If the paper filter is still dirty it must be replaced with a new filter Always replace the paper filter after every 200 hours 6 Refit the prefilter and the paper filter in mE the air
35. e drive on Pro 15 Pro 18 12 English PRESENTATION Throttle Control The throttle is used to control the speed of the engine and thereby also the rotation speed of the blades In order to increase or decrease the engine speed the control is moved forwards or backwards respectively Avoid idling the engine for long periods as there is a risk of carbon build up on the spark plugs 8009 484 Choke Lever The choke lever is used for cold starts in order to provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture For cold starts the lever shall be moved backwards to its endpoint 8009 485 Chronometer The chronometer shows how many hours the engine has been running Any time when the engine is not running but the ignition is switched on is not registered The last digit shows tenths of an hour 6 minutes 8009 498 English 13 PRESENTATION Lifting Lever for the Cutting Unit The lifting lever is used to put the cutting unit in either the transport or mowing positions 1 Pull the lever backwards to the locked position to engage the transport position The unit is raised and the blades stop rotating 2 Depress the lock button and move the lever forwards to engage the mowing position The unit is lowered and the blades begin to rotate 3 The lever can also be used to temporarily adjust the cutting height for example with a small mound in the lawn Cutting Height Adjustment
36. e lower lever see illustration 3 Push the throttle cable s outer casing as far to the left as possible and tighten the clamping screw Checking and Adjusting the Choke Cable If the engine produces black smoke or is difficult to start this can be because the choke cable is incorrectly adjusted upper cable If doubts arise contact your service representative If adjustments are necessary they can be made as follows 1 Loosen the clamping screw for the cable s outer casing and move the choke lever to the full choke position 2 Check that the choke cable is mounted in the upper lever see illustration 3 Pull the choke cable s outer casing as far to the right as possible and tighten the clamping screw Inspecting the Muffler Check regularly that the muffler is complete and secured correctly Temperature variations and vibrations can mean that the tightening torque for the screws drops The screws should be checked when servicing to guarantee the correct torque The tightening torque should be about 10 Nm Never use a defective muffler WARNING The muffler gets very hot in use and remains so for a short time afterwards Contact can result in burns Remember the risk of fire 8009 144 8009 145 8009 683 English 27 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Fuel Filter Replace the fuel filter mounted on the supply line after every 100 hours once per season or more frequ
37. ently if it is clogged Replace the filter as follows 1 Open the engine cover 2 Move the hose clamps away from the filter Use a pair of flat pliers Pull the filter loose from the hose ends Push the new filter into the hose ends Position the filter with the FLOW arrow pointing up towards the fuel pump If necessary a soap solution can be applied to the ends of the filter to simplify assembly 5 Move the hose clamps back toward the filter Checking the Fuel Pump s Air Filter Check regularly that the fuel pump s air filter is not clogged by dirt The filter can be cleaned using a brush if necessary 1 Remove the two screws holding the fuel pump 2 Move the pump to one side without loosening the hoses and brush clean the filter 3 Replace the fuel pump Air Supply Exhaust Pipe Cleaning the Pulse Air Filter 1 Fold up the engine cover 2 Loosen the four snap catches remove the cover and remove the filter 3 Blow the filter clean with compressed air Replace the filter if it is damaged or cannot be blown clean 4 Place the filter back in the cover and fasten the cover with the snap catches Replace the engine cover Checking the Transmission Air Intake Check to ensure that the transmission s air intake in the transmission cover is not clogged Remove the transmission cover and clean any grass cuttings from the transmission s cooling fins if necessary Cooling is impaired if th
38. es to slip after cleaning with spirits it must be replaced Petrol or other petroleum products must not be used to clean belts Lubricating the Cables Grease both ends of the cables and move the controls to end stop positions when lubricating Re attach the rubber covers on the cables after lubrication Cables with sheaths will jam if they are not lubricated regularly Binding in a cable may cause malfunction such as partial braking If a cable binds remove the cable and hang it vertically Lubricate it with thin engine oil until the oil begins to escape from the bottom Tip Fill a small plastic bag with oil and tape it so that it seals against the casing and allow the cable to hang vertically from the bag overnight If you do not succeed in lubricating the cable it must be replaced Lubrication Instructions According to the Schedule 1 Cutting Unit Remove the nose cover Lubricate using an oilcan Joints and bearings 8009 154 56 English LUBRICATION 2 Pedal Mechanism in Frame Tunnel Lubricate the pedal mechanism in the frame tunnel Remove the cover of the frame tunnel by loosening the screws two on the steering servo housing Work the pedals and lubricate the moving parts with an oilcan Lubricate the cables to the brake and drive pedals with an oilcan Lubricate the point Chains in the Frame Tunnel before replacing the cover to the frame tunnel 3 Chains in the Frame Tunnel Remove the cover from
39. everse order 52 English Removal of BioClip plug 8009 289 LUBRICATION Lubrication Chart Pro 15 12 12 1 12 1 52 1 365 Rider Pro 15 MES 100h 200h 500h 1 52 8 Y 13 12 Y 8009 589 Y The position numbers for the lubrication points refer to the lubrication instructions on the following pages English 53 LUBRICATION Lubrication Chart Pro 18 TO CIO ZIE 8009 504 The position numbers for the lubrication points refer to the lubrication instructions on the following pages 54 English LUBRICATION Lubrication Chart Pro 18 AWD Fer eee es Rider Pro 18 AWD 25s som zon soor 1 52 ll The position numbers for the lubrication points refer to the lubrication instructions on the following pages 8009 681 English 55 LUBRICATION General Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication When lubricating with an oilcan it ought to be filled with engine oil When lubricating with grease unless otherwise stated grease 503 98 96 01 or another chassis or ball bearing grease offering good corrosion protection shall be used With daily use the Rider should be lubricated twice weekly Wipe away excess grease after lubrication It is important to avoid getting lubricant on the belts or the drive surfaces on the belt pulleys Should this happen attempt to clean them with spirits If the belt continu
40. ew clean engine oil onto the seal for the new filter 3 Fit the filter by hand so it just touches 3 4 turn 4 Remove the transmission cover and fill the transmission s oil tank about 0 3 oil See 11 12 Transmission Oil Level Be observant when running the engine as described below and fill so that the tank is not emptied 5 Run the engine warm manipulate the servo 8009 507 steering and then check that there are no leaks around the oil filter seal 6 Checkthe oil level in the transmission top up if necessary The oil filter holds 0 3 litres of oil 7 Replace the transmission cover 62 English LUBRICATION 15 Parking Brake Cable Pro 18 AWD Remove the cover over the frame tunnel Lubricate both ends of the cable Remove the cable s rubber casing when lubricating Lubricate the cable with an oilcan press the brake pedal a few times and lubricate again Replace the cover on the frame tunnel 8009 691 ye AH nen CES a I S RAN tL D HR A BIBIT A 8009 686 16 Right Rear Axle Bearing Lubricate with a grease gun until grease appears on Pro AWD NS 8009 654 English 63 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem The engine will not start Starter does not turn the engine The engine runs erratically The engine lacks power Engine overheating Battery does not charge The Rider vibrates Uneven mowing results 64 English Cause
41. fety switch for the lifting lever The safety switch for the hydrostat pedals 11 Check the engine speed 2 900 75 rpm 12 Bleed the hydraulic system top up with oil if necessary L LI LI LI LI L E LI LI LI LI LI LI LI LI 13 Check the mounting bolts on the muffler 14 Inform the customer about Delivery service has been carried The need and benefit of following the service schedule out The need and advantages of leaving the machine for service No remaining notes every 300 hours Certified The effects of service and maintaining a service journal on the machine s resale value Application areas for BioClip 15 Fill in the sales certificate etc Date mileage reading stamp After the First 8 Hours signature 1 Change engine oil 72 English SERVICE JOURNAL Date mileage reading stamp signature 25 Hour Service 1 Clean the air filter s pre cleaner foam plastic filter Shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions Clean the engine s cooling air intake and the transmission s air intake Clean the fuel pump s air filter in dusty operating conditions Check the mounting bolts on the muffler English 73 SERVICE JOURNAL Date mileage reading stamp signature 50 Hour Service 1 Clean Replace the air filter s pre cleaner foam plastic filter Shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions 2 Clean the engine s cooling air int
42. greasing agent and warm water instead To ready the Rider for storage follow these steps 1 Clean the Rider carefully especially under the cutting unit Touch up damaged paint to prevent rust 2 Inspect the Rider for worn or damaged parts and tighten any nuts or bolts that may have become loose 3 Change the engine oil dispose of properly 4 Empty the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run so that even the petrol in the carburettor is emptied 5 Remove the spark plugs and pour about a tablespoon of engine oil into each cylinder Turn over the engine so that the oil is evenly distributed and then refit the spark plugs 6 Lubricate all grease nipples joints and shafts 7 Remove the battery Clean charge and store in a cool place 8 Store the Rider in a clean dry place and cover it for extra protection Cover There is a cover to protect your machine during storage or transport Contact your dealer for a demonstration Service Low season is the most suitable time to perform a service or overhaul of the machine in order to ensure high functional safety during the high season When ordering spare parts please specify the Rider s year of purchase model type and serial number Always use genuine Husqvarna spare parts An annual check up or trimming at an authorised service representative is a good way to ensure that your Rider performs at its best the following season 8009 481
43. he front cover and the right hand wing cover 2 Loosen the nuts on the parallel strut 3 Screw out extend the strut to raise the rear edge of the cover Screw in shorten the strut to lower the rear edge of the cover 4 Tighten the nuts after adjustment 5 The parallelism of the cutting unit should be checked again after the adjustment has been made 6 Fit the right hand wing cover and the front cover 46 English 6017 217 6017 018 MAINTENANCE Changing the Belt on the Combi 94 and Combi 112 WARNING Protect your hands with gloves when working with the blades On cutting units with collision proof blades the blades are driven by a V belt Do as follows to replace the V belt 8009 287 1 Dismantle the cutting unit 2 Loosen the bolt to the parallel strut and the two screws on the cover Lift off the cutting unit e e p gt cover Too 3 Loosenthe spring 4 that tensions the V belt OQ and pull the belt off L Attach a new belt in the reverse order 2 6012 080 English 47 MAINTENANCE The Cutting Unit s Service Position In order to provide good accessibility for cleaning repair and servicing the unit can be set in the service position The service position means that the unit is raised and locked in the vertical position Placing in the Service Position 1 Place the machine so it is flat Activate the parking brake A Set the c
44. hould only tow the machine over short distances and at a low speed otherwise there is a risk of damaging the transmission The power transmission must be disengaged when towing see Clutch Control Use This machine has been designed to mow grass on lawns and other open and level ground surfaces without obstacles such as stones tree stubs etc even when the machine is equipped with special accessories provided by the manufacturer for which the operating instructions are enclosed with the delivery All other types of use are incorrect The manufacturer s instructions with regard to driving maintenance and repair must be followed precisely The machine may only be operated maintained and repaired by persons that are fully conversant with the machine s special characteristics and safety regulations Accident prevention regulations other general safety regulations occupational safety rules and traffic regulations must be observed Unauthorised modifications to the design of the machine may absolve the manufacturer from liability for any resulting personal injury or property damage 2 English INTRODUCTION Proper Service Husqvarna s products are sold all over the world and only by specialised retail traders offering complete service This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service Before the product is delivered the machine has for example been inspected and adjusted by your retailer see the
45. ibed in this manual please contact an authorised dealer that provides parts and service English 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna Rider Husqvarna Riders have been designed according to a unique concept with a front mounted cutting unit and patented rear wheel steering The Rider is built to give maximum efficiency even in small and confined areas Collected controls and a hydrostatic transmission controlled by pedals also contribute to the machine s performance This Operator s Manual is a valuable document Following the instructions use service maintenance etc can considerably increase the life span of your machine and even increase its resale value When you sell your Rider make sure to give the operator s manual to the new owner The final chapter of this operator s manual comprises a Service Journal Ensure that service and repair work is documented A well kept service journal reduces service costs for the season based maintenance and affects the machine s resale value Take the operator s manual along when the Rider is left to the workshop for service Driving and Transport on Public Roads Check applicable road traffic regulations before driving and transport on public roads You should always use approved fasteners during transport and ensure that the machine is well secured Towing Your machine is equipped with a hydrostatic transmission and if necessary you s
46. ic system needs changing every 200 500 hours On Pro 18 also filter replacement English 5 SERVICE JOURNAL Date mileage reading stamp signature 300 Hour Service 1 Inspect the machine Additional work Change engine oil Replace the oil filter every 200 hours Replace the air filter foam plastic filter Replace the air filter paper filter Clean the engine s cooling air intake and the transmission s air intake Clean the cooling fins on the engine and transmissions Check the mounting bolts on the muffler Check Adjust the cutting height Check Adjust the parking brake Inspect the flame proofing spark arrestor extra equipment Clean Replace the spark plugs Change the inline fuel filter Replace the hydraulic oil filter every 200 hours on Pro 18 and AWD Clean the fuel pump s air filter Clean the pulse air filter Check the play in the engine valves Check nuts and screws for tightness Replace the suction filter in the hydraulic tank every 200 hours on AWD Check whether the oil in the gearbox and hydraulic system needs changing every 200 500 hours On Pro 18 also filter replacement 76 English SERVICE JOURNAL Date mileage reading stamp signature At Least Once Each Season 1 Change the engine oil 100 hours 2 Clean Replace the air filter s pre cleaner foam plastic filter 25 hours Shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions 3
47. is visible in the top of the sight glass Then screw the oil container s cap into place and attach the transmission cover The oil should be changed by an authorised service eve workshop and is described in the Workshop Manual The filter is replaced at the same time as changing the oil Work on the system entails particular demands on cleanliness and the system must be vented before the machine is used English 6 1 LUBRICATION 13 Oil Filter Change WARNING Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained directly after stopping the engine Allow the engine to cool somewhat first 1 Open the engine cover 2 Remove the oil filter If necessary use a filter remover 3 Wipe new clean engine oil onto the seal for the new filter 4 Fit the filter by hand with 3 4 turn Mida 5 Run the engine warm then check that there are no leaks around the oil filter seal 6 Check the oil level in the engine top up if necessary The oil filter holds O 2 litres of oil IMPORTANT INFORMATION Used engine or transmission oil is health impairing and must not be disposed of in the ground or in nature Replaced filters must be handed in to the workshop or other allotted place for disposal Avoid skin contact wash with soap and water in case of spills 14 Hydraulic Fluid Filter Replacing Pro 18 Pro 18 AWD 1 Remove the oil filter If necessary use a filter remover wi 2 Wipe n
48. ler is cold Cooling air intake 8009 489 8009 152 English 31 MAINTENANCE Checking the Acid Level in the Battery Check that the acid level in the battery lies between the markings When refilling only distilled water may be used to fill the cells WARNING Actions with acid contact External Rinse thoroughly with water Internal Drink large quantities of water or milk Contact a doctor as soon as possible Eyes Rinse thoroughly with water Contact a doctor as soon as possible The battery emits explosive gases Sparks flames and cigarettes must not be present in the vicinity of the battery Ignition System The engine is equipped with an electronic ignition system Only the spark plugs require maintenance For the recommended spark plug see Technical data IMPORTANT INFORMATION Fitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engine Replacing the Spark Plug 1 Remove the ignition cable shoe and clean around the spark plug Remove the spark plug with a 3 4 19 mm spark plug socket wrench Check the spark plug Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are burned or if the insulation is cracked or damaged Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be reused Measure the electrode gap with a gapping tool The gap should be 0 75 mm 0 030 Adjust as necessary by bending the side electrode Reinsert the spark plug turning by hand to avoid damaging the threads
49. ley 8 Pull the pump belt off of the engine s pulley and move it under the engine belt pulleys 9 Pull out the pump belt through the opening under the pivot bearing and past the belt tensioner s disc Assembly 10 Pull the pump belt through the opening under the pivot bearing and on the outside past the belt tensioner s disc 11 Fit the pump belt on the engine s pulley move it under the engine belt pulleys 12 Fit the belt on the pump s pulley 13 Fit the cooling fan 14 Tighten the cooling fan nut Counter hold using a punch in one of the holes on the underside of the fan when the nut is tightened 15 Refit the clamp on the hydraulic pipes located under the fan Tighten the pipe connections on the pump 16 Check that the centre belt is fitted correctly on its front pulley and fit the centre belt on the engine s pulley 8009 641 8009 640 8009 640 8009 641 8009 726 English 39 MAINTENANCE 17 Fit the belt guide for the centre belt 8009 727 18 Hook the spring on the belt tensioner 8009 637 Replacing the Centre Belt 1 Remove the hose clip in the middle Pro 15 Pro 18 and the rear belt guide for the centre belt all machines 2 Remove the centre belt and fit a new belt 8009 364 3 Fit and adjust the belt guide with the lower belt on the engine belt pulle
50. ley M 27 f EN KK i GEG DO 8009 227 6017 227 8009 684 8009 596 English 41 MAINTENANCE 2 Fit the centre belt in position on the centre pulley 8009 695 3 Reset the cutting unit in the mowing position Make sure that the tongue 3 mates with the loop on the underside of the machine 8009 595 4 The belt is fitted on the cutting unit s drive pulley once the unit has been pushed back into its rear position 8009 122 42 English MAINTENANCE Fitting the Cutting Unit WARNING Wear protective glasses when assembling the cutting unit The spring that tensions the belt can fly off and cause personal injury 1 Place the Rider on a flat surface and apply the P parking brake Check that the lever for setting the cutting height is in the lowest position Ensure the anti scalp roller is fitted on the cutting unit 1 2 Grasp the handle on the front of cutting unit s frame 2 and push the unit in under the Rider Make sure the tongue 3 on the unit mates correctly 3 Fit the screw and secure with a locking pin 8009 595 WARNING Observe caution to avoid trapping your hand 6017 120 4 Place the belt over the runner pulley and behind the adjuster pulley 8009 596 5 Press down the frame and secure with the split pin Fit the drive belt around the unit s drive pulley 6 Hook in the height adjustmen
51. ments Electrical shocks can cause injuries Do not touch cables when the engine is running Do not test the ignition system with your fingers Sparking can occur when working with the battery and the thick cables in the starter motor Circuit This can cause the battery to explode fire or eye injuries Sparking in the circuit can not occur once the battery s power connection cable usually the black negative cable has been disconnected 8 English 8010 057 Never allow children to operate the machine 8010 058 Never fill the fuel tank indoors 8009 728 Risk of sparking SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Avoid sparking and its consequences by Wearing protective glasses Make sure that the fuel cap is fitted and that no flammable liquids are stored in an open container Do not work on the starter motor circuit in the vicinity of spilt fuel Disconnect the battery s power connection cable usually the black negative cable first and connect it last Exercise care with tools so that short circuiting does not occur Do not short circuit across the starter relay s connections to run the starter motor If leaks arise in the fuel system the engine must not be started until the problem has been resolved Store the machine and fuel in such a way that there is no risk that leaking fuel or fumes can cause any damage Check the fuel level before e
52. n both sides in or out The ground pressure should be between 12 J atto and 15 kg 26 5 33 Ib ND AS lt 2 JO IMPORTANT INFORMATION When changing the cutting unit you must readjust the parallelism and cutting height 8009 597 Cutting Height 1 Place the Rider on a flat surface 2 Loosen the nut on the height adjustment strut 3 Measure the distance between the ground and cutting unit s edge at the front of the cover The cutting unit should have a slight slant with the rear edge 2 4 mm 1 8 higher than the front edge The distance between the front edge and the ground should be 40 mm for Combi 94 and Combi 103 35 mm for Combi 112 4 Tighten the nut 5 Check that the parallelism has not changed If 8009 028 so the parallelism must be readjusted 8009 564 6 Check and if necessary adjust the cutting unit s ground pressure 7 Fitthe front cover English 45 MAINTENANCE Checking the Parallelism of the Cutting Unit Check the cutting unit s parallelism as follows 1 Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa 0 6 bar 9 PSI 2 Place the Rider on a flat surface 3 Putthe lifting lever in the mowing position 4 Measure the distance between the ground and the front and back edges of the unit s cover The cutting unit should have a slight slant with the rear edge 2 4 mm 1 8 higher than the front edge Adjusting the Parallelism of the Cutting Unit 1 Remove t
53. ng two pedals Pedal 1 is used to travel forwards and pedal 2 to reverse WARNING Make sure that no branches can interfere with the pedals when mowing under bushes Risk for unintentional manoeuvring 6017 229 English 1 1 PRESENTATION Cutting Unit The machines can be equipped with numerous attachments The BioClip unit finely chops the grass several times before returning it to the lawn as fertiliser The Combi unit functions as a BioClip unit when a BioClip plug is fitted but can be reset to rear ejection by removing the BioClip plug See Maintenance Checking the Blades for identification of the cutting unit 6017 230 Placement of Controls 0 11 i AN W as 000000000000000000 NE 000000000000000000 000000000000000 ere AVAVA O S CN WA AWMN 12 13 14 15 16 8009 698 1 Switch for the power outlet 10 Accelerator for reversing 2 Power outlet 11 Accelerator for driving forwards 3 Throttle regulates the engine speed 12 Parking brake 4 Switch for the lights 13 Lock button for parking brake 5 Choke Lever 14 Lever for adjusting the seat 6 Ignition key 15 Lever to disengage the driving front axle AWD 7 Cutting height adjustment lever 16 Fuel cap 8 Lifting lever for the cutting unit with lock button 17 Lever to disengage the driving rear axle AWD 9 Hour meter 18 Hood lock 19 Lever to disengage th
54. ntenance schedule 22 Dismantling the Rider covers 24 Checking and Adjusting the Steering Cables 25 Adjusting the parking brake 26 Checking and Adjusting the Throttle Cable 27 Checking and Adjusting the Choke Cable 27 Inspecting the muffler 27 Replacing the Fuel Filter 28 Checking the Fuel Pumps Air Filter 28 Air supply exhaust pipe 28 Checking the Transmission Air Intake 28 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read carefully through the Operator s manual so that you know how to use and maintain the Rider before you use it Replacing the air filter Pro 15 29 Replacing the air filter Pro 18 30 Checking the engine s cooling air intake 31 Cleaning the engine and muffler 31 Checking the Battery Acid Level 32 Ignition system MARA 32 Checking the safety system 33 Replacing the light bulbs 34 gi A a e Ee EE E e E E 35 Checking the Tyre Pressures 35 Replacing the rear drive belt PrO 15 and Fro 18 rinata 36 Replacing the hydraulic pump s drive belt Pro 18 AWD 38 Replacing the front belt Pro 15 Pro 18 41 Repla
55. r 8 hours running time It should then be changed after every 100 hours of running time When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures replace every 50 hours Used engine oil is a health hazard and must not be disposed of on the ground or in nature it should always be disposed of at a workshop or appropriate disposal location Avoid skin contact wash with soap and WARNING water in case of spills Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained directly after stopping the engine Allow the engine to cool somewhat first 1 Open the engine cover 2 Place a container underneath the engine s left oil drain plug 3 Remove the dipstick Remove the drain plug from the engine s left side Let the oil run out into the container 8009 529 Then replace the oil drain plug and tighten it Replace the oil filter if necessary N 9 mo BP Fill with oil up to the FULL mark on the dipstick Use engine oil as set out above 8 Run the engine warm then check that there is no leakage from the oil plug 9 Check the oil level Top up if necessary 9 Hydrostatic Cable with Linkage Remove the transmission cover two screws Lubricate the joints and bearings on the left side with an oilcan 6008 209 Remove the rubber casing and lubricate the hydrostatic transmission cable with an oil can Press the pedal a few times and lubricate again Replace the rubber cover Replace the
56. r both large and small obstacles Slow before cornering Switch off the blades when you are not mowing 8010 052 Never take passengers WARNING This machine can sever hands and feet as well as throw objects Failure to observe the safety instructions can result in serious injuries English 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Take care when rounding a fixed object so that the blades do not hit it Never run the machine over foreign objects Only use the machine in daylight or in other well lit conditions Keep the machine at a safe distance from holes or other irregularities in the ground Pay attention to other possible risks Never use the machine if you are tired if you have consumed alcohol or if you are taking other drugs or medication that can affect your vision judgment or co ordination Keep an eye on the traffic when working close to a road or when crossing it Never leave the machine unsupervised with the engine running Always stop the blades apply the parking brake stop the engine and remove the keys before leaving the machine Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the machine to use or service it Local laws may regulate the age of the user WARNING WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive impairment The engine emits carbon monoxide
57. reads 6020 005 6 Replace the spring A 7 Check that the parking brake works Adjusting the Parking Brake Pro 18 AWD Check that the parking brake is adjusted correctly by placing the machine on a slope with the front and rear axles disengaged Apply and lock the parking brake When the machine does not stand still the parking brake should be adjusted accord ing to the following 1 Remove the left hand wing cover 2 Check that the parking brake is not on 3 Adjust the play between the casing and the adjustment screw to 1 mm 0 040 when one pulls the casing This gives play on the pedal of approximately 40 mm 1 5 Adjust using the nuts on the adjustment screw 8009 501 4 Tighten the nuts moderately to avoid damaging the threads 5 Check that the parking brake works 6 Assemble the left hand wing cover WARNING A poorly adjusted parking brake can result in reduced braking ability 8009 688 26 English MAINTENANCE Checking and Adjusting the Throttle Cable Check that the engine responds to throttle increases and that a good engine speed is attained at full throttle If doubts arise contact your service representative If adjustments are necessary they can be made as follows for the lower cable 1 Loosen the clamping screw for the cable s outer casing and move the throttle to the full throttle position 2 Check that the throttle cable is mounted in the correct hole in th
58. s Mount the paper filter in the air filter housing and tighten the wing nut 7 Insert the prefilter on the rectangular part of the paper filter 8 Replace the cover over the air filter housing Move the cover up from below and ensure that the prefilter does not fall out of position Secure with both snap catches 30 English 8009 148 8009 149 8009 150 8009 151 MAINTENANCE Checking the Engine s Cooling Air Intake Clean the air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver s seat Open the engine cover WARNING The cooling air intake rotates when the engine is running Watch your fingers Check that the engine cooling air intake is free of leaves grass and dirt Check the air duct located on the inside of the engine cover ensure it is clean and does not rub against the cooling air intake A clogged air intake grille air duct or cooling air intake impairs the cooling of the engine which may result in engine damage Cleaning the Engine and Muffler Keep the engine and muffler free from grass cuttings and dirt Grass cuttings steeped in petrol or oil on the engine can increase the fire risk and impair cooling Allow the engine to cool before cleaning If the dirt is mixed with oil remove it using a degreasing agent otherwise just water and a brush Grass cuttings around the muffler dry quickly and constitute a fire risk Brush or wash them off when the muff
59. stand their significance LLI Read the operator s manual i e gt 5 Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Tyre Fuel pressures RAS YT PM gt gt START 4m 0 0 42070 Aa A Oil level Cutting height Reversing Forward Ignition da faa E 0 Use hearing Hydrostatic free Parking brake Warning protection wheeling Noise emission to surroundings in accordance WARNING WARNING Risk of the Never drive directly CE conformity marking with the directive of the European Community The Rotating blades Rider overturning across a slope machine s emission is indicated in the TECHNI CAL DATA chapter and on the decal US Never use the Rider if persons especially xod i i lt a Never carry passengers on Do not insert your hands or Drive very slowly SHIR OF Pele ATG hte AAI TEIE the Rider or on its tools feet under the cover when without the cutting the engine is running unit Starting instructions Read the operator s manual Checking the engine oil level Check the oil level in the hydrostat Lift up the cutting unit Hydrostat pedals in the neutral position Apply the parking brake Use the choke if the engine is cold Starting the engine Disengage the parking brake before driving Accelerator pedal forward Neutral position Accelerator pedal reversing Switch off the engine and remove the ignition cable before carrying out repairs or maintenance 4 English SAFETY INSTRUCTI
60. t stay 8009 699 English 43 MAINTENANCE 7 Fit the anti scalp rollers in position 8 Fit the front cover 8009 439 9 Secure the springs on the adjuster pulley There are two designs see the figures Hoy 8009 440 SA VN lt gt 8009 598 Removing the Cutting Unit WARNING Wear protective glasses when dismantling the cutting unit The springs that tension the belt can fly off and cause personal injury 1 Follow The Cutting Unit s Service Position points 1 9 to put the cutting unit in the service position 2 Remove the bolt 3 and lift off the cutting unit 8009 674 44 English MAINTENANCE Checking and Adjusting the Cutting Unit s Ground Pressure In order to achieve the best mowing result the cutting unit should follow the ground without touching it too heavily The pressure is adjusted using a screw on each side of the Rider 1 Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa 0 6 bar 9 PSI 2 Place the Rider on a flat surface 3 Putthe lifting lever in the mowing position 4 Place a set of bathroom scales under the cutting unit s frame on the front edge so that the unit rests on the scales If necessary a block can be placed between the frame and the scales so that the anti scalp rollers do not support any weight 6017 216 5 Adjust the cutting unit s ground pressure by screwing the adjuster screws which are located behind the front wheels o
61. torgsgatan 3 SE 754 50 Uppsala Sweden has issued the report with number Pro 15 01 901 005 01 901 006 and 01 901 033 Pro 18 01 901 023 01 901 024 and 01 901 034 Pro 18 AWD 01 901 035 01 901 036 and 01 901 037 regarding the assessment of conformity according to annex VI to the COUNCILS DIRECTIVE of May 8 2000 relating to the emission of noise to surroundings 2000 14 EC Huskvarna January 3 2005 3 42 Roger Andersson Development Manager Garden Products English 71 SERVICE JOURNAL Delivery Service 1 Fill the battery with battery acid and charge for four hours 2 Fit the steering wheel seat and where applicable other components 3 Attach the cutting unit 4 Adjust the cutting unit Adjust the lifting springs the weight of the cutting unit should be 12 15 kg if a brush is to be used set to maximum spring power Adjust the cutting unit so that its rear edge is about 2 4 mm higher than its front edge Adjust the cutting unit s cutting height setting so that the cutting height limit is 5 mm above the unit frame at the lowest cutting height 5 Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine and transmission 6 Check and adjust the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa 0 6 bar 7 Connect the battery 8 Fill the fuel tank and start the engine 9 Check that the machine does not move in neutral 10 Check Driving forwards Reversing Engaging the blades Safety switch in the seat Sa
62. transmission cover 6020 024 60 English LUBRICATION 10 Parking Brake Cable Pro 15 Pro 18 Remove the transmission cover see Gear Lever Unhook the spring A from the screw B if required not AWD Remove the cable s rubber casing when lubricating Lubricate the cable with an oilcan press the brake pedal a few times and lubricate again Replace the spring A and the transmission cover 6020 005 11 Transmission Oil Level Pro 15 Pro 18 1 Check the oil level in the transmission by looking through the air intake mesh The oil level shall be between the MIN and MAX markings on the oil container when at 20 C If the oil needs to be filled you must first remove the transmission cover 2 Unscrew the oil container s cover and fill with SAE 10W 30 engine oil class SF CC until the oil level reaches the MAX mark Then screw the oil container s cap into place and attach the transmission cover 6008 210 The oil should be changed by an authorised service workshop and is described in the Workshop Manual Filter replacement on Pro 18 is done at the same time as changing the oil 12 Hydraulic System and Transmission Cil level Pro 18 AWD 1 Remove the transmission cover 2 Checkthe level it should be visible in the sight glass at 20 C when the machine stands flat 3 Unscrew the oil container s cover and fill with SAE 10W 40 engine oil class SF CC until the oil level
63. utting deck to the lowest cutting height and lower the cutting unit B 8009 587 2 Remove the front cover by loosening the split pin Complete instructions for the service position can be found on the inside of the front cover 6017 219 3 Loosen the two anti scalp rollers located under the front cover 6017 220 48 English MAINTENANCE 4 Fit the two anti scalp rollers on each side of the cutting unit s rear section 6017 221 WARNING Wear protective glasses when dismantling the cutting unit The springs that tension the belt can fly off and cause personal injury 5 Loosen the spring on the drive belt s belt idler There are two designs see the figures 6017 222 RK 7 3 A SD je E e 8009 598 6 Put your foot on the front edge of the cutting unit next to the wheel and lift the cutting unit s front edge to make it easier to loosen the height adjustment stay 8009 122 7 Secure the stay in the holder 6017 223 English 49 MAINTENANCE WARNING Observe caution to avoid trapping your hand 8 Lift off the drive belt 1 Now pull out the split pin 2 6017 225 9 Pull the frame forwards and refit the pin 6017 226 10 Grasp the cutting unit s front edge pull out and lift up into the service position If the cylindrical bolt which is now holding the cutting unit is removed the cutting unit can be lifte
64. ways more than 15 Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If the tyres start to slip stop the blades and drive slowly down the slope Always drive smoothly and slowly on slopes Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes if necessary turn slowly and gradually downwards if possible Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows holes and bumps It is easier for the machine to overturn on uneven ground Tall grass can hide obstacles Drive slowly Do not turn the wheel sharply The machine engine brakes better in low gear Take extra care if any attachments are fitted that can change the stability of the machine 8010 054 Be extra cautious when driving on slopes Do not mow too close to edges ditches or banks The machine can suddenly overturn if one wheel comes over the edge of a steep slope or a ditch or if an edge gives way Do not mow wet grass It is slippery and tyres can lose their grip so that the machine skids Donottry to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground When cleaning under the machine it may never be driven near verges or ditches Follow the manufacturer s recommendations regarding wheel weights or counterbalance weights to increase stability English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on your guard for children in the vicinity of the machin
65. will be more even and the clippings will be more evenly distributed across the area The overall mowing time will not be longer as higher driving speeds can be selected without impairing the mowing result Avoid mowing wet lawns The mowing result will be poorer as the wheels will sink into the soft lawn Rinse off the underside of the cutting unit after use with water do not use a high pressure washer When cleaning the cutting unit shall be moved into the service position It is important to mow frequently when mowing with the mulching function 16 English 6017 236 WARNING Clear the lawn of stones and other objects that can be thrown out by the blades mii 6007 212 Mowing patterns DRIVING Clutch Control The clutch control must be pulled out in order for the Rider to be moved when the engine is shut off The figure shows the clutch control pulled out Pro 18 AWD has one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle Pull the controls to their end positions Do not use an intermediate position Rear Axle The control is positioned on the inside of the left rear wheel Forward control pulled out drive system disengaged Rear control pushed in drive system engaged Front Axle The control is positioned on the inside of the left front wheel Rear control pulled out drive system disengaged Front control pushed in drive system engaged
66. with oil It can be beneficial to use environmentally adapted alkylate petrol See also Technical Data concerning methanol and ethanol fuels Do not fill the tank completely leave an expansion area of at least 2 5 cm 1 WARNING Petrol is highly flammable Observe caution and fill the tank outdoors see the safety instructions 8009 330 Lights and Power Outlet The lights are switched on and off using the switch 1 on the control panel A seat heater or mobile phone charger are examples of articles that can be connected to the power socket 2 The power outlet is switched on and off using power switch 3 on the control panel The voltage is 12V The electrical outlet socket is fuse protected by its own fuse 8009 546 English 15 DRIVING WARNING Do not use the Rider on ground that slopes more than 15 Mow upwards and downwards on slopes never sideways Avoid sudden directional changes Mowing Tips Find and mark out any stones and other fixed objects to avoid colliding with them Start with a high cutting height and reduce it until the desired mowing result is obtained The best mowing result is achieved with high engine revs the blades rotate quickly and low speed the Rider moves slowly If the grass is not too long and thick the driving speed can be increased without significantly impairing the mowing result The finest lawns are obtained if they are mown frequently Mowing
67. y On Pro 15 Pro 18 also fit the hose clip in the middle as in the figure above 8009 727 4 Check and adjust the belt tensioner This is especially important when fitting a new belt since stretching of the old belt may have been compensated for by changing the setting of the belt adjuster 8009 401 40 English MAINTENANCE Replacing the Front Belt Pro 15 Pro 18 Dismantling The entire belt is removed according to the following when a snow blade is to be attached to the machine 1 Remove the cutting unit 2 Loosen the belt guides and the support pully 3 Loosen the wheel on the belt tensioner 4 Ease off the belt from the middle pulley and remove the belt Assembly 1 Fit the belt on the centre pulley 2 Move the belt into position and fit the belt on the belt tensioner 3 Position the belt on the support pulley and tighten the belt guide 4 Fit the cutting equipment Replacing the Front Belt Pro 18 AWD Dismantling The entire belt is removed according to the following when a snow blade is to be attached to the machine 1 Put the cutting unit in the service position 2 Pull the centre belt off of the centre pulley The belt becomes slack when the cutting unit is lifted 3 Take off the front belt from the centre pulley and remove the belt Assembly 1 Position the belt from the front Pull the belt on the outside of the runner pulley and on the inside of the adjuster pul

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