Operator′s manual Rider 316T Rider 316Ts AWD Rider 316T AWD Rider 316TXs 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 13 Tell customer about: 1 Charge the battery for 4 hours at max. 3 amp. Needs and benefits of following the service schedule. 2 Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional equipment. Servicing and the influence of this journal on the second-hand value of the machine. 3 Check and adjust tyre pressure (60 Kpa, 0.6 bar, 9 PSI). Range of applications for BioClip. 4 Adjust cutting unit: Complete proof of sale etc.
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 articulated steering. 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. This operator’s manual is a valuable document. By following its instructions (on operation, service, maintenance, etc.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols 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 the Technical data chapter and on the label. Clutch in Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Starting instructions Switch off the engine and take off the ignition cable before repairs or maintenance Check the engine’s oil level Check transmission oil level Lift up the cutting unit Apply the parking brake.
WHAT IS WHAT? 1 2 11 12 3 4 13 5 6 7 8 9 14 15 10 16 17 What is what on the ride-on mower 1 Speed limiter for driving forward 10 Cover lock 2 Speed limiter for reversing 11 Parking brake 3 Lifting lever for the cutting unit 12 Lock button for parking brake 4 Cutting height adjustment lever 13 Seat adjustment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. Insure your Rider • Stop the engine and prevent the engine from being started until you have cleaned the outlet channel. • 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. • Check the insurance coverage for your new Rider. • Contact your insurance company.
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. ! • WARNING! 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding wheel weights or counterbalance weights to increase machine stability. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Wheel weights fitted on the rear wheels are recommended when driving on slopes for safer steering and improved manoeuvrability. Consult your dealer concerning the use of wheel weights if you are unsure. Wheel weights can not be used on AWD-machines. Use counterweights. • Petrol and petrol fumes are poisonous and extremely flammable.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not change the setting of governors. If you run too fast, you risk damaging the machine components. See chapter on Technical data for highest permitted engine speed. • 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.
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 316T, Rider 316Ts AWD, Rider 316TXs AWD and Rider 316T 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. 1 2 WARNING! Make sure that branches do not obstruct the pedals when mowing under bushes.
PRESENTATION Lifting lever for the cutting unit Counter The lift lever is used to set the cutting unit in transport or mowing position. 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). If the lever is pulled backwards the unit is raised and the blades automatically stop rotating (transport position).
PRESENTATION Release lever Release lever Rider 316T The release control must be pulled out in order for the machine to be moved when the engine is shutoff. Should you attempt to drive the machine with the clutch controls pulled out it will not move. The drive on the axle is disengaged when one of the controls is pulled out. Pull the controls to the end positions, do not use an intermediate position.
Driving Before starting • 4 If the engine is cold move the choke lever backwards to its end position. Read the safety instructions and information concerning the placement of controls and functions before starting. • START STOP Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in the Maintenance schedule. 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.
Driving Starting the engine with a weak battery Driving the Rider 1 Release the parking brake by first pressing down the parking brake pedal and then releasing it. 2 1 ! WARNING! Lead-acid batteries produce explosive gases. Avoid sparks, open flames and smoking close to batteries. Always wear protective glasses in the vicinity of batteries. If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged.
Driving Cutting tips Stop 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. Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there is a risk of carbon build-up on the spark plugs. ! 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.
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 Check the engine’s oil level Check the engine’s cooling air intake Check the fuel pump air filter Check the steering wires Check the battery Check the safety system Check nuts and screws Check for fuel and oil leakage.
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. Right-hand fender Oily dirt can be removed using a cold degreasing agent. Spray on a thin layer. Remove the accelerator knob (1), screws (2 and 3), and remove the cover. Rinse at normal water pressure. 2 Do not direct the jet towards electrical components or bearings.
Maintenance 2 Check the tension of the steering wires by squeezing them together by the arrows as illustrated. It should be possible to push them together so that the distance between them is half as much, without using unnecessary force. Adjusting the parking brake Rider 316T AWD, Rider 316TXs AWD and Rider 316Ts 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.
Maintenance Checking and adjusting the choke wire Replacing the air filter If the engine is producing black smoke or is difficult to start then the choke wire (upper wire) may be incorrectly adjusted. If doubts arise, contact your service representative. If it is necessary to adjust the choke, proceed as follows: ! WARNING! The exhaust system is hot. Let it cool before starting to replace the air filter.
Maintenance 8 Pull the filter over the air hose and clamp the filter cartridge in place with a hose clip. Check the safety system The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions. The engine can only be started when: • The cutting deck is raised and the parking brake is applied. The engine should stop when: 9 Refit the air filter cover. Ignition system The engine is equipped with an electronic ignition system.
Maintenance 5 Press the lamp in place in the locking bracket Checking the tyre pressure The tyre pressure should be 60 kPa (0.6 bar / 9 PSI) all round. To improve driving the pressure on the rear tyres can be reduced to 40 kPa (0.4 bar/5.6 PSI). The maximum tyre pressure is 100 kPa (1,0 bar/14 PSI). 6 Fit the lamp holder in the lower slots on the servo housing. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 7 Refit the cables and screw the lamp holder on to the servo housing.
Maintenance Fitting the cutting head ! 6 Lift up the cutting unit 7 Push the unit in so that the interior plugs touch the bottom of the equipment frame’s grooves. 8 Fit the drive belt around the drive wheels of the cutting unit. Make sure the belt is placed on the correct side of the belt tensioner wheel. Hook up the height adjustment strut. WARNING! Wear protective glasses when fitting the cutting unit. The spring which tensions up the belt may break and cause personal injury.
Maintenance Removing the cutting unit ! 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. 5 Adjust the unit’s ground pressure by screwing in or out the adjusting screws located behind the front wheels on both sides. The ground pressure should be between 12 and 15 kg (26.5-33 lb).
Maintenance Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit 1 Remove the front hood and right-hand fender. 2 Undo the nuts on the lift strut. 3 3 Unscrew the bolts holding the unit frame bracket. 4 Remove the lock and pass the unit frame out. 5 Remove the two bolts on the unit frame. 6 Remove the bolt so the track rod is released in one end. 7 Remove the screws on the cutting cover. Lift the unit frame and remove the cutting unit cover.
Maintenance Service position for the cutting unit 6 Remove the drive belt and place it in the belt holder. 7 Grip the front edge of the unit and pull forwards until it stops. 8 Lift the unit until it stops and a clicking sound is heard. The unit locks automatically in the vertical position. 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.
Maintenance Checking the blades Combi 94 To achieve the best mowing results it is important that the blades are undamaged and well-sharpened. 1 Put the unit in the service position, see Service position for the cutting unit. Check that the blades’ attachment screws are tight. 2 Loosen the knob and the bolts holding the BioClip plug and remove the plug. 3 Replace the unit in normal position.
Lubrication Checking the engine’s oil level. 1 Place a container underneath the engine’s left oil drain plug. 2 Remove the dipstick. Remove the drain plug from the engine’s left side. 3 Let the oil run out into the container. 4 Fit the drain plug and tighten it. 5 If necessary fill so that the oil comes up to the FULL mark on the dipstick. The oil is topped up through the hole the dipstick sits in. See Checking the engine’s oil level for filling instructions. The engine holds 1.5 litres (1.
Lubrication Checking the transmission oil level General lubrication 1 All joints and bearings are lubricated using molybdenum disulphide grease during manufacture. Continue to lubricate using the same type of grease *. Lubricate the steering and control wires using engine oil. Remove the transmission cover. Undo the two screws (one on each side) and lift off the transmission cover. Carry out this lubrication regularly; with daily use, the machine should be lubricated twice weekly.
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. Ignition lock faulty Brake not activated.
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 Rider 316T Rider 316T AWD Length without cutting unit, mm/ft 2020/6,61 2020/6,61 Width without cutting unit, mm/ft 890/2,92 890/2,92 Height, mm/ft 1150/3,77 1150/3,77 Operating weight with cutting deck, kg/lb 275-280-283/606-617-624 294-299-302/648-659-666 Wheel base, mm/ft 887/2,91 887/2,91 Track width, front, mm/ft 712/2,34 712/2,34 Track width, rear, mm/ft 627/2,06 627/2,06 Tyre dimensions 16 x 6,50 x 8 16 x 6,50 x 8 Air pressure, rear - front, kPa / b
Technical data Dimensions Rider 316Ts AWD Rider 316TXs AWD Length without cutting unit, mm/ft 2020/6,61 2020/6,61 Width without cutting unit, mm/ft 890/2,92 890/2,92 Height, mm/ft 1150/3,77 1150/3,77 Operating weight with cutting deck, kg/lb 307-312-315/679-688-694 294-299-302/648-659-666 Wheel base, mm/ft 887/2,91 887/2,91 Track width, front, mm/ft 712/2,34 712/2,34 Track width, rear, mm/ft 627/2,06 627/2,06 Tyre dimensions 16 x 6,50 x 8 16 x 6,50 x 8 Air pressure, rear - front,
Technical data Cutting unit Combi 94 Combi 103 Combi 112 Cutting width, mm/inch 940/37 1030 / 41 1120 / 44.1 Cutting heights, 10 positions, mm/inch 25-75/0.98-2.95 25-75/0.98-2.95 25-75/0.98-2.95 Blade length, mm/inch 358/14.09 388/15.28 420 / 16,5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION When the service life of this product has been served and it is no longer used it should be returned to the dealer or to an applicable station for recycling.
Original instructions 1154549-26 ´®z+VV|¶6d¨ ´®z+VV|¶6d¨ 2011-12-22
