Rider 18 ProFlex Rider 20 ProFlex Operator´s manual Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine.
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CONTENTS Operator’s Manual for Rider 18 ProFlex and Rider 20 ProFlex Safety instructions ............................................. 2 Safety rules for USA ........................................ 2 Explanation of symbols ..................................... 4 Safety instructions ............................................. 5 General use ...................................................... 5 Driving on slopes ............................................. 6 Children ...................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! 1. Safety rules for USA ! Safe operation practices for ride-on mowers IMPORTANT! This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. General operation 1. Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. 2. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine. 3.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IV. Service 1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapours are explosive. a) Use only an approved container. b) Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refuelling. Do not smoke. c) Never refuel the machine indoors. d) Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as in a water heater. Danger, keep hands and feet away 2. Never run a machine inside a closed area. 3.
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS These symbols are on the machine and in the instructions. Study them carefully so that you know what they mean. Read the instructions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. ! This symbol implies that important safety rules are applicable. This is for your safety and the operating reliability of the machine. General use: • Make yourself familiar with the controls and how to stop quickly. • Read all the instructions in Operator’s Manual and on the machine before starting it. Make sure you understand them, and then follow them. • Only allow adults who are familiar with the machine to use it.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Watch out for traffic when working close to a road, or crossing one. • Be careful when rounding a fixed object so that the blades do not hit it. Never drive intentionally over a foreign object. • The machine is heavy and can cause very severe crush injuries. Be extra careful when loading it on a trailer or truck. • Be careful when pulling a load or using heavy equipment. a. Only use approved tow hooks. b. Limit the load to what you can manage safely. c. Do not make sharp turns.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not cut close to edges, ditches or banks. The machine can suddenly tip over if a wheel goes over the edge of a drop or a ditch, or if a bank gives way. • Do not cut wet grass. It is slippery and the tyres can loose their grip so that the machine slides. • Do not try to stabilise the machine by placing one foot on the ground. • The Rider lawn mower must never be driven close to an edge or ditch when cleaning the chassis.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS machine, and leave space for the fuel to expand since the heat from the engine and hot sun can cause the fuel to run over. • Avoid overfilling. If petrol has been spilt on the machine wipe it up and wait until it has evaporated before starting the engine. If petrol is spilt on clothes, change them. • Be extra careful when handling battery acid. Spilling acid on the skin can cause severe burn injuries. Rinse immediately with water. If acid gets into the eyes this can cause blindness.
PRESENTATION Presentation Congratulations on choosing an excellent quality product, Rider ProFlex. These instructions describe two models, Rider 18 ProFlex and Rider 20 ProFlex. The power transmission from the engine is handled by a hydrostatic gearbox, which enables variable speed by using the pedals. One pedal for driving forward and one for reverse. Rider ProFlex is equipped with Vanguard V-Twin engines from Briggs & Stratton in 18 and 20 horsepower designs.
PRESENTATION Throttle control The throttle control regulates the engine speed, and thereby also the rotation speed of the blades. To increase or reduce the engine speed the control is moved forwards or backwards. Choke lever The choke lever is used for cold starting and to give the engine a richer fuel mixture. For cold starting the lever is moved backwards to its end position. Speed limiter The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated with two pedals.
PRESENTATION Cutting unit Rider 18 ProFlex and Rider 20 ProFlex can be equipped with numerous attachments. Examples of the accessories for Rider: • Brush The BioClip unit finely cuts the lawn by cutting the grass several times before returning the clippings to the lawn as fertiliser. • Snow plough • Wheel weights The cutting unit with side or rear ejection, that is, the clippings are ejected to the side or behind the unit.
PRESENTATION Lever for adjustment of the cutting height The cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different positions with the cutting height lever. To achieve an even cutting height it is important that the tyre pressures are the same on the front wheels (60 kPa). Parking brake The parking brake is applied as follows: 1. Push down the brake pedal. 2. Push in the lock button on the steering column. 3. Release the brake pedal while holding the button pressed.
DRIVING Before starting • Read the safety instructions and information on the location and function of the controls before starting (see pages 5–12). • Conduct daily maintenance before starting (see maintenance schedule on page 17). • Adjust the seat to the required position. Starting the engine 1. Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to locked position (transport position) and apply the parking brake. 2. Move the throttle control to the middle position. 3.
DRIVING 5. When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than about 5 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start, wait about 10 seconds before trying again. 6. Push the choke lever gradually forward when the engine has started. 7. Set the required engine speed with the throttle control. ! WARNING! Never run the engine indoors, in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.
DRIVING 3. Select the required cutting height (1–7) with the cutting height lever. 4. Push in the lock button on the lift lever and lower down the cutting unit. Cutting tips ! WARNING! Clear the lawn from stones and other objects which can be thrown out by the blades. • Localise and mark stones and other fixed objects to avoid collision. • Start with a high cutting height and reduce down until the required mowing results are obtained.
DRIVING ! WARNING! Never drive the machine on ground at an angle of more than 15°. Mow slopes upwards and downwards, never across. Avoid sudden changes in direction. MAX 15 Stopping the engine Preferably allow the engine to idle for a minute to obtain normal working temperature before stopping it if it has been working hard. 1. Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever back to the locked position. 2. Move the throttle control to the MIN. position. Turn the ignition key to the STOP.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machine. For the items which are not described in these instructions go to an authorised service workshop.
MAINTENANCE Dismantling of the machine hoods Engine hood Release the two rubber straps on the rear edge of the engine hood and lift off the hood. Nose Loosen the quick-action lock and lift off the nose. Right-hand fender Dismantle the foot-plate (1), screws (2 and 3), and lift off the fender. 2 1 3 Left-hand fender Dismantle the screws (1 and 2), and lift off the fender.
MAINTENANCE Check the engine’s oil level Check the oil level in the engine when the machine is horizontal. Dismantle the engine hood as per the description on page 18. Take out the dip stick, wipe off the oil, and insert again. The dip stick must be fully screwed down. Now take out the dip stick again and check the oil level. The oil level should lie between the markings on dip stick. If the level approaches the ADD mark, top up with oil to the FULL mark on the dip stick.
MAINTENANCE Check the transmission’s air intake Check that the transmission’s air intake in not blocked. Check the transmission’s oil level 1. Check the transmission’s oil level by looking through the mesh on the air intake. The oil level should lie between the MIN and MAX markings on the oil canister at 20° C. If oil needs to be added the transmission cover must be dismantled first. Release the two screws (one on each side) and then lift off the transmission cover. 2.
MAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the steering wires The steering is controlled by means of wires. These can in time become slack, which implies that the adjustment of the steering becomes altered. Check and adjust the steering as follows: 1. Dismantle the frame-plate by releasing the screws (two on each side). 2. Check the tension of the steering wires by pushing them together (at the arrows).
MAINTENANCE Adjusting the brakes The brakes are adjusted as follows: 1. Loosen the lock nuts (A). 2. Adjust the wire using the adjuster screw (B) until the play on the wire is taken up. 3. Tighten the lock nuts (A). ! WARNING! Poorly adjusted brakes can result in reduced braking power. Check the level of the battery acid Check that the level of the battery acid lies between the markings. Top up the cells with distilled water only.
MAINTENANCE Replacing the air filter If the engine seems to lack power or does not run smoothly this may be because the air filter is clogged. It is therefore important to replace the air filter at regular intervals (see maintenance schedule on page 17 for correct service interval). The air filter is replaced as follows: 1. Dismantle the engine hood as described on page 18. 2. Fold out the two snap-locks and lift off the cover on the air filter housing. 3.
MAINTENANCE The parts of the cutting unit A cutting unit with a rear ejector has been used in the instructions below, however, the same procedure applies to other units if not otherwise stated. The parts mentioned are: A. Catch E. Height setting arm B. Inner pin F. Parallelism arm C. Hook guard G. Lowest height setting stop D F C B D. Handle A E G Fitting the cutting unit Starting point for fitting the unit: • Place the Rider on a level surface.
MAINTENANCE 4. Slide in the unit so that the inner pins (B) bottom in the attachment frame’s groove. B 5. Fit the height setting arm’s rear bracket when fitting the attachment. Off-load the arm by pulling the front of the frame upwards. 6. Remove the belt adjuster’s spring and fit the belt on the front belt pulley. 7. Hook on the belt adjuster’s spring again. Note! Check that the belt is fitted around the tension roller. Belt diagram 3 4 1. Drive belt 2. Drive pulley 3. Tension roller 1 4.
MAINTENANCE Setting the parallelism and height for the cutting unit with rear ejector and BioClip unit The base unit is adjusted at the factory. When one of the attachments is fitted, the parallelism and height need to be adjusted. Starting point: 1. The cutting unit should be lowered on a level surface. 2. The height setting lever should be set for the lowest cutting height. Parallelism Always start by adjusting the parallelism. 1. Loosen the two nuts on the arm. 2.
MAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the cutting unit’s ground pressure To achieve the best cutting results the cutting unit should follow the underlying surface without pressing too hard against it. The pressure is adjusted with a screw on each side of the machine. Adjusting of the cutting unit’s ground pressure is conducted as follows: 1. Place a set of bathroom scales under the cutting unit’s frame (front edge) so that it rests on the scales.
MAINTENANCE Service position for the cutting unit The cutting unit can be set in a service position to provide good access for cleaning, servicing and repair. The service position means that the unit is raised and locked in the vertical position. Placing in the service position 1. Position the unit so it hangs over the outer hooks by carrying out sections 1–11 under “Dismantling the unit”. 2. Take hold of the front edge of the unit and lift it vertically.
MAINTENANCE Dismantling the cutting unit 1. Place the Rider on a level surface. 2. Apply the brakes by pressing down the pedal and lock using the pushbutton. 3. Lift up the unit using the lifting lever. 4. Remove the nose. 5. Remove the belt adjuster’s spring. 6. Lift off the belt from the belt pulley. 7. Hook on the belt adjuster’s spring again. 8. Hang the belt around the handle.
MAINTENANCE 9. Loosen the height setting arm by moving the rear section upwards. When dismantling the cutting unit, off-load the arm by pulling the frame’s front section upwards. 10. Pull the handle and unit simultaneously. Release the handle when the unit has come out a little. 11. Pull out the unit so that it engages in the outer hooks. 12. Lower the unit using the lever on the right-hand side of the driver. 13. Pull the handle so that the hook guard locks.
MAINTENANCE Dismantling the belt Starting point when dismantling the belt: • No unit attached to the Rider. • The front of the belt is hung around the hook guard’s handle. How the front of the belt is removed from the front belt pulley is evident from sections 5–8, on page 27. The entire belt is only dismantled as set out below, when the snow plough is fitted on the Rider. 1. Dismantle the steering plate under the support wheel. Use two 13 mm socket spanners. 2. Unhook the spring on the blade brake.
MAINTENANCE Assembling the belt 1. Position the belt from the front and let the front end of the belt hang around the hook guard’s handle. 2. Fit the belt on the intermediate pulley and against the support wheel. 3. Fit the steering plate under the support wheel and tighten the bolts using two 13 mm socket spanners. 4. Hook on the spring for the blade brake. How the belt is fitted on the front belt pulley is evident from sections 6–7, on page 23.
MAINTENANCE Replacing the cutting unit’s belts Belt replacement on the BioClip unit Two transmission belts that synchronise the rotation of the blades power a BioClip unit. The belts are located under a hood on the cutting unit. 1. Loosen the parallelism arm’s front pin/bolt and fold the arm backwards. 2. Loosen the two bolts holding the protective hood and then lift off the hood. 3. Loosen the nuts on the eccentric plate and turn this away.
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT INFORMATION The blades on a BioClip deck should be set at 90 degrees to each other. In all other cases the blades can collide and cause serious damage to the cutting unit. 4. Assembly: First fit the lower belt and then the upper belt. 90 90 Ensure the blades are positioned as set out in the diagram, at 90 degrees to each other, otherwise the belts must be adjusted. When the blade bearings are loose the belts can be moved around to the next tooth.
MAINTENANCE Changing the oil The oil should be changed for the first time after 8 hours of running time. Thereafter it should be changed every 50 hours of running time. If the engine is run hard or during high temperatures the oil should be changed every 25 running hours. ! WARNING! Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained off directly after the engine is stopped. Therefore allow the engine to cool down first. 1. Dismantle the engine hood as described on page 18. 2.
MAINTENANCE Replacement of the oil filter 1. Dismantle the engine hood as described on page 18. 2. Drain off the engine oil according to the work description “Changing of engine oil” on page 27. 3. Dismantle the oil filter. If necessary use a filter extractor. 4. Apply new, clean engine oil on the seal for the new filter. 5. Fit the filter and tighten by hand. 6. Run the engine warm and check that there is no leakage round the oil filter seal.
MAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the throttle wire Check that the engine responds to the throttle control and that the correct engine speed is achieved at full throttle. If in doubt, contact the service workshop If necessary the following adjustment can be made: 1. Release the clamping screw and push the throttle control to full throttle position. 2. Pull the throttle wire’s outer casing to the right and tighten the clamping screw.
MAINTENANCE Checking the tyre pressure The tyre pressure should be 60 kPa (0.6 kp/cm2) all round. To improve driving the pressure on the rear tyres can be reduced to 40 kPa (0.4 kp/cm2). The maximum tyre pressure is 100 kPa (1.0 kp/cm2). IMPORTANT INFORMATION Different tyre pressures on the front tyres will result in the blades cutting the grass at different heights. Replacement of the fuel filter Replace the fuel filter every 100 running hours (once per season) or more frequently if it is clogged.
TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULE Problem Procedure Engine will not start. • • • • Fuel tank empty. Plugs defective. Plug connections defective. Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe. Starter does not pull round engine. • • • • • • Battery flat. Bad contact between cables and battery terminals. Lift lever for cutting unit in wrong position. Main fuse blown. The fuse is located in front of the battery under the battery cover. Ignition lock faulty. Gear shift/hydrostat pedal not in neutral.
STORAGE Winter storage At the end of the season the machine should immediately be put in order for storage, also if it is going to stand idle for more than 30 days. 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. Fuel stabiliser is an acceptable alternative to avoid tacky deposits during storage. If alkylate petrol (Aspen) is used stabiliser is not necessary since this fuel is stable.
WIRING DIAGRAM 3 5 7 6 4 1 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Brake switch, hydrostat Microswitch, cutting unit Microswitch, seat Ignition lock Counter Start relay Engine Explanation of colour abbreviations in wiring diagram.
TECHNICAL DATA Rider ProFlex Dimensions Rider 18 ProFlex Rider 20 ProFlex Length without unit Width without unit Height Unladen weight Wheel base Track Tyre size Tyre pressure, front & rear Max. gradient 2 300 mm 1 280 mm 1 085 mm 300 kg 855 mm 710 mm 18 x 7.50 x 8 60 kPa (0,6 kp/cm2) 15° 2 300 mm 1 280 mm 1 085 mm 350 kg 855 mm 710 mm 18 x 7.50 x 8 60 kPa (0,6 kp/cm2) 15° Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-Twin model 350777, type 1123, trim A1 13.
TECHNICAL DATA Cutting unit Cutting width Cutting heights Blade length Sound level Cutting width Cutting heights Blade length Sound level Rear ejector 120 BioClip 103 1200 mm 7 settings, 40-100 mm 440 mm 100 dB(A) 1030 mm 7 settings, 45-105 mm 410 mm 100 dB(A) Side ejector 97 Rear ejector 97 970 mm 7 settings, 40-80 mm 350 mm 100 dB(A) 970 mm 7 settings, 40-100 mm 350 mm 100 dB(A) We reserve the right to change technical specifications without prior notice.
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