Operator′s manual Rider 15V2 Rider 15V2 AWD Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
CONTENTS Contents CONTENTS Contents ...................................................................... Service journal Pre-delivery service ..................................................... After the first 8 hours ................................................... INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, ............................................................ Driving and transport on public roads .......................... Towing ..........................................................................
Service journal Pre-delivery service 1 Top up battery with acid and charge for four hours. 2 Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional equipment. 3 Adjust cutting unit: Adjust lift springs (effective weight of cutting unit should be 12-15kg / 26.5-33 lb). Adjust cutting unit so that rear edge is about 2-4 mm / 1/8” higher than front edge. Adjust cutting unit height setting so that cutting height limit is 5 mm / 3/16” above the frame of the unit at the lowest cutting height.
INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Husqvarna Rider. Husqvarna Riders are built to a unique design with a front-mounted cutting unit and a patented rear-wheel steering system. Riders are designed for maximum efficiency even in small or confined areas. The closely grouped controls and pedal-operated hydrostatic transmission also contribute to the performance of this machine. We hope you will find this operator’s manual very useful.
INTRODUCTION Good service Husqvarna products are sold all over the world and only through servicing dealers. This is to ensure that you, the customer, get the best support and service. For example, before this machine was delivered it was inspected and adjusted by your dealer. See the certificate in the Service Journal in this manual. When you need spare parts or advice on service issues, warranty terms, etc.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Parking brake These symbols are on the machine and in the instructions. WARNING! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is specified in chapter Technical data and on label. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Switch off the engine and take off the ignition cable before repairs or maintenance Check the engine’s oil level Check the hydrostat’s oil level Lift up the cutting unit Apply the parking brake.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. Insure your Rider • Check the insurance coverage for your new Rider. • Contact your insurance company. • You should have fully comprehensive insurance including: third party, fire, damage, theft and liability • 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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. 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. • When cleaning the chassis, the machine may never be driven near verges or ditches. • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding wheel weights or counterbalance weights to increase machine stability. Maintenance • Stop the engine. Prevent starting by removing the ignition cable from the spark plug or remove the ignition key before making any adjustments or carrying out maintenance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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.
WHAT IS WHAT? 7 6 8 9 5 4 3 10 1 2 11 12 13 14 Location of the controls 1 Choke control 8 Parking brake 2 Throttle control 9 Lock button for parking brake 3 Ignition lock 10 Seat adjustment.
PRESENTATION Presentation Speed limiter Congratulations on your choice of an excellent quality product that will give you great pleasure for many years. This operator’s manual describes Rider 15V2 and Rider 15V2 AWD. The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated with two pedals. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards, and pedal (2) to drive backwards. 2 The machines are equipped with a 15 horse power engine from Kawasaki. ! Rider 15V2 AWD is equipped with all wheel drive.
PRESENTATION The Combi-unit, equipped with a BioClip-plug, finely chops the cuttings to fertiliser. Without the BioClip-plug the unit works in the same way as a rear ejection unit. Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can be tipped forward. Lifting lever for the cutting unit The lift lever is used to set the cutting unit in transport or mowing position. If the lever is pulled backwards the unit is raised and the blades automatically stop rotating (transport position).
Driving Before starting • Read the safety instructions and information concerning the placement of controls and functions before starting. • Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in the Maintenance schedule. 4 If the engine is cold move the choke lever backwards to its end position. 5 Turn the ignition key to the start position. 6 When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position.
Driving 8 Let the engine run at moderate speed or half throttle for 35 minutes before subjecting it to heavy load. • Connect each end of the red cable to the POSITIVE pole (+) on each battery, exercise care not to short circuit any of the ends against the chassis. • Connect one end of the black cable to the NEGATIVE pole (-) on the fully charged battery. • Connect the other end of the black cable to a good CHASSIS EARTH, away from the fuel tank and the battery.
Driving 4 Press in the lock button on the lifting lever and lower the cutting unit. • When the BioClip function is used, it is very important that the mowing interval is not too long. ! WARNING! Do not use the machine on ground that slopes more than 10°°. Mow slopes upwards and downwards, never across. Avoid sudden changes in direction. 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.
Driving Release lever Release lever Rider 15V2 The release control must be pulled out in order for the machine to be moved when the engine is shutoff. Pull the controls to the end positions, do not use an intermediate position. Release lever Rider 15V2 AWD Rider 15V2 AWD has one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle. • Clutch control, rear axle - Control drawn out, drive system disengaged. - Control depressed, drive system engaged.
Maintenance Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorised service workshop.
Maintenance Cleaning Front cover Clean the machine directly after use. It is much easier to wash off grass cuttings before they dry. Release the clip on the front hood and lift off the fender. Oily dirt can be removed using a cold degreasing agent. Spray on a thin layer. Rinse at normal water pressure. Do not direct the jet towards electrical components or bearings. Right-hand fender Remove the accelerator knob (1), screws (2 and 3), and remove the cover.
Maintenance 1 Remove the frame plate by loosening the screws (2) and lift the frame plate by the rear edge. ! WARNING! A poorly adjusted parking brake can result in reduced braking ability. Adjusting the parking brake Rider 15V2 AWD Check that the parking brake is adjusted correctly by placing the machine on a slope with the front and rear axles disengaged. 2 Check the tension of the steering wires by squeezing them together by the arrows as illustrated.
Maintenance 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 wire is attached to the correct hole in the lower lever, see diagram. 3 Pull the throttle wire casing to the far left and tighten the clamping screw. Replacing the air filter ! WARNING! The exhaust system is hot. Let it cool before starting to replace the air filter.
Maintenance 6 If the paper filter is still dirty it should be replaced with a new one. ! Always replace the paper filter every 200 hours. WARNING! Procedures on contact with acid 7 Put the pre-filter and paper filter back into the air filter unit. External: Rinse well with plenty of water. 8 Put back the air filter unit by first aligning the hooks on the bottom of the unit, then press it until the catches lock into position. Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk.
Maintenance Check the safety system The machine 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 hydrostat pedals are in the neutral position. The driver does not need to be seated in the driver’s seat. Make daily inspections to ensure that the safety system works by attempting to start the engine when one of the conditions is not met.
Maintenance Main fuse The main fuse is placed in a detachable holder under the battery case’s cover, in front of the battery. Checking the engine’s cooling air intake Type: Flat pin, 15 A. Clean the air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s seat. Do not use any other type of fuse when replacing. Open the engine cover. A blown fuse is indicated by a burnt connector. Pull the fuse from the holder when replacing. Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves, grass and dirt.
Maintenance Make sure the support wheels are fitted to the cutting unit (1). 2 7 Fit the front cover. 8 Secure the collet spring. Grasp the handle at the front or hold the frame of the cutting unit (2) and slide the unit underneath the rider mower. Rider 15V2 Make sure that the tongue (3) on the cutting unit engages correctly. Rider 15V2 AWD 3 Insert the bolt and secure it with a locking pin. Removing the cutting unit ! 4 WARNING! Observe caution to avoid trapping your hand.
Maintenance Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit 2 Place the machine on a flat surface. 3 Put the lifting lever in the mowing position. 4 Place a set of bathroom scales under the cutting unit’s frame (front edge) so that it rests on the scales. If necessary a block can be placed between the frame and scales so that the support wheels do not bear any weight. 1 Remove the front hood and right-hand fender. 2 Undo the nuts on the lift strut.
Maintenance 3 Loosen the spring (4) that tensions the V-belt and pry off the belt. 4 Fit the support wheels on either side of the rear of the cutting unit. Simply reverse the procedure to fit the new belt. Service position for the cutting unit The cutting head can be placed in the service position to provide easy access for cleaning, repairs and servicing. In the service position the cutting unit is raised and locked in the vertical position. ! 5 Position the machine on flat ground.
Maintenance 7 Engage the strut in the holder. Restoring from 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 ”lug” (3) enters the loop correctly on the underside of the machine, see diagram. ! 8 WARNING! Observe caution to avoid trapping your hand. Lift of the drive belt. Then pull out the pin.
Lubrication Checking the engine’s oil level. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, replace every 50 hours. Check the oil level in the engine when the Rider stands horizontal with the engine switched off. ! Open the engine cover. Loosen the dipstick, pull it up and wipe it off. WARNING! Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained directly after stopping the engine. Allow the engine to cool somewhat first. 1 Place a container underneath the engine’s left oil drain plug.
Lubrication Fill with new oil according to Checking the engine’s oil level. Start the engine and let it idle for about 3 minutes. Now stop it and check for signs of leakage. Fill with oil to compensate for the oil held in the new oil filter. Checking the transmission oil level 1 Remove the transmission cover. Undo the two screws (one on each side) and lift off the transmission cover. General lubrication All joints and bearings are lubricated using molybdenum disulphide grease during manufacture.
Troubleshooting schedule Problem Procedure Engine does not start There is no fuel in the fuel tank Spark plug defective Faulty spark plug connections or interchanged cables Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line Starter motor does not turn over the engine Starter motor does not turn over the engine Battery flat Bad contact between the cable and battery Lift lever for cutting unit in wrong position Main fuse blown. This fuse is in front of the battery, under the battery cover.
Storage Winter storage Guard At the end of the season, or if the machine is going to stand idle for more than 30 days, it should immediately be made ready for storage. Fuel which is left to stand for long periods (30 days or more) can leave tacky deposits which can block the carburettor and interfere with the engine. There is a cover to protect your machine during storage or transport.
Technical data Dimensions Length without cutting unit, mm/ft Width without cutting unit, mm/ft Height, mm/ft Operating weight with cutting deck, kg/lb Wheel base, mm/ft Track width, front, mm/ft Track width, rear, mm/ft Tyre dimensions Air pressure, rear - front, kPa / kp/cm3 / PSI Max. gradient Engine Brand / Model Power, kW/hp Displacement, cm3/cu.in Fuel, minimum octane grade lead-free Tank volume, litres/USqt Oil Oil volume incl. filter Oil volume excl.
Technical data EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel.: +46-36-146500, hereby declares that Husqvarna Rider 15V2 and Rider 15V2 AWD from 2005’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the rating plate with subsequent serial number), complies with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE: of June 22, 1998 ”relating to machinery” 98/37/EC, annex IIA.
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