Operator′s manual Rider 15V2 Rider 15V2 AWD Rider 15V2s 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 1a. Dry-charged battery (506788801) Fill the battery with battery acid and charge for 4 hours at max. 6 amp. 1b. Wet-charged battery (510138501) Charge the battery for 4 hours at max. 3 amp. 2 Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional equipment. 3 Check and adjust tyre pressure (60 Kpa, 0.6 bar, 9 PSI). 4 Adjust cutting unit: Adjust lift springs (effective weight of cutting unit should be 12-15kg / 26.5-33 lb).
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 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. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: • Approved hearing protection This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives. Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Check the engine’s oil level Check transmission 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. ! • 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. Children • Petrol and petrol fumes are poisonous and extremely flammable.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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. • • • Transport IMPORTANT INFORMATION The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the machine during transport.
WHAT IS WHAT? Location of the controls 1 Choke control 9 2 Switch for the lights 10 Parking brake 3 Throttle control 11 Lock button for parking brake 4 Ignition lock 12 Seat adjustment.
PRESENTATION Presentation Choke control 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, Rider 15V2s AWD and Rider 15V2 AWD. The choke lever is used for cold starting and to give the engine a richer fuel mixture. The machines are equipped with a 15 horse power engine from Kawasaki. The machines are equipped with chronometer and lights. Rider 15V2 AWD is equipped with all wheel drive.
PRESENTATION Cutting unit Combi-unit 40-90 mm (1 9/16” - 3 9/16”) Rider 15V2, Rider 15V2s AWD and 15V2 AWD can be equipped with two different cutting units. Lights • Combi 1030mm/41” • Combi 1120 mm/44” The lights are switched on and off using the power switch on the control panel. 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.
PRESENTATION The seat can also be adjusted lengthways. Release lever Rider 15V2 AWD To adjust move the lever under the front edge of the seat to the left, so that the seat can be moved forward or backwards to the required position. Rider 15V2 AWD has one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle. IMPORTANT! Always drive the machine with both clutch controls pressed in.
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.
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 Always replace the paper filter every 200 hours. 7 Put the pre-filter and paper filter back into the air filter unit. 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. Ignition system The engine is equipped with an electronic ignition system. Only the spark plug requires maintenance. For recommended spark plug, see Technical data. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Fitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engine.
Maintenance Check the safety system Start motor 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. Rider 15V2 AWD, the engine can not be started if the parking brake is not pressed down. Ignition system The driver does not need to be seated in the driver’s seat.
Maintenance Replacing the light bulbs 7 Insert the new bulbs. Make sure you use your thumb to support the front. 8 Refit the cables, lamp insert and the cover on the power servo housing. 9 Replace the steering wheel. For information about the bulb type, see Technical Data. 1 Loosen the lock nut and remove the Allen bolt. Remove the steering wheel. Main fuse 2 Unscrew the two screws holding the cover on the power servo housing. One screw on each side.
Maintenance Checking the engine’s cooling air intake 2 Check that the lever for setting the cutting height is in the lowest position and that the lifting lever for the cutting unit is in mowing position. Clean the air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s seat. Make sure the support wheels (1) are fitted to the cutting unit. Open the engine cover. 3 Grasp the handle at the front or hold the frame of the cutting unit (2) and slide the unit underneath the rider mower.
Maintenance 7 Slide the unit in and insert the pin. Make sure that the tongue (3) on the cutting unit engages correctly. Rider 15V2 AWD Removing the cutting unit ! 8 Fit the drive belt around the drive wheels of the cutting unit. 9 Hook up the height adjustment strut. WARNING! Wear protective glasses when dismantling the cutting unit. The spring which tensions up the belt may break and cause personal injury.
Maintenance 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). 4 Tighten the nuts after adjustment. 5 On completion of the adjustment the unit’s parallelism should be re-checked. 6 Fit the right-hand fender and the front hood. Replacing the cutting unit belts ! WARNING! Wear gloves to protect your hands when working with the blades.
Maintenance Placing in the service position 1 Position the machine on flat ground. Apply the parking brake. Adjust the cutting unit to the lowest cutting height and lower the cutting unit. 2 Remove the front hood by removing the pin. (There are complete instructions on using the service position inside the front hood). 3 4 Rider 15V2 Rider 15V2 AWD 6 Place a foot on the front edge of the cutting unit near the wheel and raise the front edge of the unit to make it easier to remove the lift strut.
Maintenance 8 Lift of the drive belt. Then pull out the pin. Checking the blades To achieve the best mowing results it is important that the blades are undamaged and well-sharpened. Check that the blades’ attachment screws are tight. 9 Pull the frame forwards and refit the pin. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Replacing or sharpening the blades should be conducted by an authorised service workshop. The blades should be balanced after sharpening.
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 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. 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.
Technical data Dimensions Rider 15V2 Rider 15V2 AWD Rider 15V2s AWD Length without cutting unit, mm/ft 2020/6,61 2020/6,61 2020/6,61 Width without cutting unit, mm/ft 880/2,89 880/2,89 880/2,89 Height, mm/ft 1070/3,52 1070/3,52 1070/3,52 Operating weight with cutting deck, kg/lb 268-274/591-604 302-308/666-679 312-315 / 688-694 Wheel base, mm/ft 855/2,8 855/2,8 855/2,8 Track width, front, mm/ft 715/2,37 715/2,37 715/2,37 Track width, rear, mm/ft 625/2,05 625/2,05 625/2,05 Tyre
Technical data 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION We reserve the right to change specifications and designs without prior notice so as to implement improvements. Note that no legal claims are valid on the basis of information in this manual. Use only genuine parts for repairs. The warranty is not valid if non genuine parts are used.
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