Husqvarna 135E Chainsaw User Manual
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1. Rider 11 13 H Operator s manual LI Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine 101 90 52 26 CONTENTS Operator s Manual for Rider 11 and Rider 13 H Explanation of symbols ccecseeeeees 2 Dismantling of the machine hoods 45 18 Safety instructions 00 cece ceeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeees 3 Checking the engine s oil level ccc00 19 General USC vece scdranceecternaeteedeasceccesentasenesceseeactcoe 3 Checking the engine s cooling air intake 19 Driving on SIO DSS wisashecccrsctececetensnenerioareaarbikents 4 Checking the fuel pump s air filter 05 19 COVEN a a E E 5 Checking and adjusting the steering wires 20 MainenaNGE st tnceasrciaaotestnuatneeneteaiduneeseodaessaeseieaas 5 Adjusting the brake wrcicvsioucinadivatanaaniecnraestesiwnanas 21 Presentation oct sdcrcecte ovine aenntomaacsanactac 7 Checking the transmission s oil level 22 Location of the controls cnissncrccsiuresinecnsiecsaraiceseess 7 Checking the battery acid level 00008 22 Throttle Choke lever ccccccseeeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeees 8 Checking the safety system ccceeeeeeeeeees 22 Speed limiter sesaceassncemsonteganssaceraetsatenebussastacsanaboten 8 Replacement of air filter cccccceeeeeeseseeeees 23 PAKN D IKO sacxrtristudseacsmet en snpersectcandcnenaneeans ans2. Remove the dip stick and drain plug Let the oil run out into the receptacle Fit the drain plug and tighten Fill up with oil to the FULL mark on the dip stick The oil is filled in the same hole for the dip stick Use engine oil SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 class CD SF Use engine oil with min API SF quality and SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 viscosity grade The oil volume in the engine is 1 4 litres IMPORTANT INFORMATION 6 Run the engine warm and then check that there Used engine oil is hazardous to health and is no leakage from the drain plug environment and must in accordance with the law not be poured out on the ground or in the nature and must be handed in to a workshop or other designated station for treatment Avoid skin contact wash with soap and water in the event of spillage a FB WO N Lubrication Rider 11 All joints and bearings are lubricated on manufac ture with molybdenum sulphide grease Re grease with same type of grease Lubricate the steering and control wires with engine oil The machine should be lubricated regularly and when it is used daily twice a week Lubrication of front wheel bearings 1 Remove the plastic cover on the hub 2 Remove the lock ring and washer on the front wheel axle 3 Lift off the wheel 4 Grease the axle journal with molybdenum sulphide grease 5 Assemble the parts in the reverse order IMPORTANT INFORMATION Check that the lock ring is correctly posi
3. Rider 11 has an in line gearbox with five forward gears and one reverse gear On the Rider 13 H the power transmission from the engine is handled by a hydrostatic gearbox which enables stepless variation of the speed 4 6 5 C J 000000000000000000 000000000000000000 0000000000000000 Location of the controls 1 Ignition lock Throttle Choke lever Adjustment of cutting height Lifting lever cutting unit ae w y Speed control for reversing only on Rider 13 H 6 Throttle pedal on Rider 13 H Brake pedal parking brake on Rider 11 7 Parking brake on Rider 13 H Clutch pedal on Rider 11 k 8 Lock button for parking brake left side on Rider 13 H right side on Rider 11 9 Seat adjustment 10 Fuel tank cap 11 Main lock under seat 12 Lever for disengagement of drive only on Rider 13 H 13 H Gear lever on Rider 11 English PRESENTATION Throttle and Choke lever Rider 13 H The engine speed is adjusted with the throttle control and thereby also the rotation speed of the blades The control is also used to activate the choke function When the choke is used the engine receives a richer mixture of fuel and air which simplifies cold start Speed limiter Rider 13 H The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated with two pedals Pedal 1 is used to drive forwards and pedal 2 for reversing Parking brake Rider 13 H The parking brake is applied as follows
4. e Different tyre pressures on right and left sides e Over speeding e Drive belts slipping 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 However one should avoid changing from standard to alkylate petrol since sensitive rubber parts can harden Add stabiliser to the fuel in the tank or the storage container Always use the mixing ratios indicated by the manufacturer Run the engine for at least 10 minutes after adding the stabiliser so that it will reach the carburettor Do not empty the fuel tank and carburettor if stabiliser has been added WARNING Never place an engine with fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where petrol fumes can come into contact with naked flames sparks or pilot flames in boilers hot water heaters or drying cabinets etc It is highly inflammable and negligent usage can cause severe person injury and material damage Drain off the fuel in an approved container outdoors and well clear of naked flames Never use petrol for cleaning p
5. 1 Press down the brake pedal 2 Press in the lock button on the steering column 3 Release up the brake pedal while holding the button pressed The lock on the parking brake automatically discon nects when the brake pedal is pressed Note that the two models have the parking brake on different sides 8 English PRESENTATION Throttle and Choke lever Rider 11 The engine speed is adjusted with the throttle control and thereby also the rotation speed of the blades The control is also used to activate the choke function When the choke is used the engine receives a richer mixture of fuel and air which simplifies cold start Clutch pedal Rider 11 The clutch pedal disengages the engine and stops forward movement The blades are not affected by the clutch pedal Brake pedal Parking brake Rider 11 The brake pedal activates a disc brake which is placed on the gearbox and brakes the drive wheels When braking the clutch pedal should also be pushed down to achieve best braking power The brake pedal also operates as a parking brake if the lock button is pressed in when the pedal is pressed English 9 PRESENTATION Cutting unit Rider 11 and Rider 13 H have a cutting unit with rear ejection i e the grass cuttings are thrown out behind the cutting unit Lift lever for cutting unit The lift lever is used to set the cutting unit in trans port or cutting position If the lever is pulled b
6. Manufacture Oil Gearbox Manufacture No of forward gears No of reverse gears Speed in forward gears Speed in reverse Cutting unit Type Cutting width Cutting height Blade diameter NOISE LEVEL TECHNICAL DATA Rider 11 2000 mm 960 mm 1060 mm 225 kg 820 mm 610 mm 16 x 6 50 x 8 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm 15 Briggs amp Stratton model 28B707 7 7 10 5 kW h p 465 cm 85 octane unleaded 7 litres SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 class CD F 1 4 litres Electric starter 12 V negative earth 12 V 24 Ah Champion CJ8 or J8 electrode gap 0 7 0 8 mm Peerless tyop MST 205 5 1 85 8 9 km h 2 5 km h 3 blade unit with rear ejection 850 mm 9 pos 40 90 mm 304 mm 100 dB A Rider 13 H 2000 mm 960 mm 1060 mm 225 kg 820 mm 625 mm 16 x 6 50 x 8 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm 15 Briggs amp Stratton model 28N707 9 2 12 5 kW h p 465 cm 85 octane unleaded 7 litres SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 class CD SF 1 4 litres Electric starter 12 V negative earth 12 V 24 Ah Champion CJ8 or J8 electrode gap 0 7 0 8 mm Tuff Torq K55 SAE 10W 30 class CD SF 0 8 9 km h 0 6 km h 3 blade unit with rear ejection 850 mm 9 pos 40 90 mm 304 mm 100 dB A We reserve the right to change technical specifications without prior notice 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 n
7. 1 Release the lock nuts 1 2 Tension the wire with the adjusting screw 2 until all the play in the wire is taken up 3 Tighten the lock nuts 1 4 Oncompletion of the adjustment the brake should be re checked WARNING Poorly adjusted brakes can result in reduced braking power English 21 MAINTENANCE Check the transmission s oil level Rider 13 H 1 Check the transmission s oil level by removing the transmission cover Release the two screws one of each side and lift off the transmission cover 2 Unscrew the oil cap and check that the oil level a kL K lies between the markings on the dip stick Top a Wi up if necessary with engine oil SAE 10W 30 ie class CD SF in the same hole as for the dip C stick Sa gt Se Ee A a FULL Check the level of the battery acid Check that the level of the battery acid lies between the markings Top up the cells with only distilled water A N WARNING Procedures on contact with acid External Rinse well with plenty of water Internal Drink large quantities of water or milk Contact a doctor as soon as possible Eyes Rinse well with plenty of water Contact a doctor as soon as possible Batteries emit explosive gas Sparks flames and cigarettes must absolutely not be brought into the vicinity of the battery Check the safety system The machine is equipped with a safety system which prevents starting the cutting uni
8. described in this manual contact an authorised dealer for parts and service Travel and transport on public roads Check the relevant road traffic regulations before driving the machine on a public road If transporting the machine on another vehicle always use approved securing devices and make sure that the machine is securely held Towing If your machine has a hydrostatic transmission you should only tow it very short distances at low speed if absolutely necessary otherwise the transmission may be damaged Intended use This machine is designed solely for cutting grass on conventional lawns and other cleared and leveled ground without obstacles as rocks stumps etc and in conjunction with accessories supplied by the manu facturer even for other special tasks for which instructions are delivered with the accessory Use in any other way is considered as contrary to the intended use Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of operation service and repair as specified by the manufacturer also constitute essential elements of the Intended use This machine should be operated serviced and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its particular characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures Accident prevention regulations all other generally recognised regulations on safety and occupational medicine and all road traffic regulations must be observed at all times Any arbitrary modif
9. engage first gear 4 Carefully release the clutch 5 When the engine starts to pull release the parking brake 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 end position 2 Rider 11 Pull back the throttle lever and shift the gear lever into neutral N Turn the ignition key to the STOP position Rider 13 H Pull back the throttle lever and turn START the ignition key to the STOP position a 3 When the rider mower is stationary hold down the parking brake and push in the lock button Release lever Rider 13 H In order to move the machine when the engine is switched off the release lever must be pressed down and forwards p 16 English 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 Daily Maintenance interval mainte in hours Maintenance nance before start Check the engine s oil level Check the engine s cooling air inlet Check the fuel pump s air filter Check the steering wires Check the brakes Check the battery Check the safety system Check screws and nuts Check for fuel and oil leakage oo H E H E H 80 Clean the a
10. hose clips back on the filter English 29 TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULE Problem Engine will not start Starter does not pull round engine Engine does not run smoothly Engine seems to have no power Engine overheats Battery does not charge Machine vibrates Uneven mowing 30 English Procedure e Fuel tank empty e Plug defective e Plug connection defective e Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe e Battery flat e Bad contact between cable and battery terminal e Lift lever for cutting unit in wrong position e Main fuse blown The fuse is placed in front of the battery under the battery cover e Ignition lock faulty e Gear shift nydrostat pedal not in neutral e Wrong gear too high e Carburettor incorrectly set e Air filter clogged e Fuel tank vent blocked e Ignition setting defective e Dirt in fuel pipe e Air filter clogged e Plug defective e Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe e Carburettor incorrectly set e Engine overloaded e Air intake or cooling flanges blocked e Fan damaged e Too little or no oil in engine e Ignition defective e Plug defective e One or more cells faulty e Bad contact between battery terminals and cables e Blades are loose e Engine is loose e Imbalance on one or more blades resulting from damage or inferior balancing after sharpening e Blades blunt e Cutting unit skew e Long or wet grass e Grass blockage under hood
11. tioned in the slot English 2 MAINTENANCE Lubrication The following two lubrication points should be regularly lubricated with high quality graphite grease With daily use lubrication should be conducted twice a week KO General lubrication All joints and bearings are lubricated on manufac ture with molybdenum sulphide grease Re grease with same type of grease Lubricate the steering and control wires with engine oil The machine should be lubricated regularly and twice a week when used daily 28 English MAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the throttle wire If the engine does not respond as it should do when the throttle lever is moved or if the top speed is not reached the throttle wire may need adjusting 1 Release the clamping screw see arrow and push the throttle control to full throttle position 2 Pull the throttle wire s outer casing to the far right and tighten the clamping screw Replacement of the fuel filter Replace the pipe fitted fuel filter every 100 running hours once per season or more frequently if it is clogged Replace the filter as follows 1 Raise the engine cover as described on page 18 2 Move the hose clips away from the filter Use a pair of flat pliers 3 Pull off the filter from the hose ends 4 Press in the new filter on the hose ends If necessary soap solution can be applied on the filter ends to simplify fitting 5 Push the
12. 8 Checking the parallelism of the cutting unit 24 GUNG U eaer r E mi E EEA 10 Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit 24 Lift lever for cutting unit siacctenreincrctuntantedstveneads 10 Dismantling the cutting unit eee eee 25 Lever for adjustment of cutting height 10 Checking the blades ccccceceeceeeeeeeeseeeees 26 Dee a ee ee eee eee T 11 Checking the tyre pressure ceeeeeeeeeee ees 6 a S E E 11 Changing TNS Olf siessen snesena 27 DIVING oss e A 12 HUANG AIO Mouiarenn Ea 27 Before starting ccecsskdearenesessccenaeianpceugiastmentacsicenss 12 Checking and adjustment of throttle wire 29 Starting the engine ccececceeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 Replacement of fuel filter eee 29 Driving the machine fesscissiecsnesicnnteacetachawasnomtcons 14 Trouble shooting schedule 00 30 OUNO UDS cranienne Eaa 15 SoL E A A T eee T 31 Stopping the engine sssnsossennnnensnnnrnresenrrene 16 Winter storage eszcat coasts onedentsconcecstnesncaspoestenands 31 Maintenance cccceccsseseeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeaeeees 17 SOIVICE E EEE 31 Maintenance schedule cccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeees 17 Technical data seicisimieniacionsexcectenrseacnebbisvtaaewesen 32 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read through these instructions carefully so that you know how to use and maintain the machine before using it For servicing other than
13. ack the unit will lift up and the blades stop rotating transport position If the lock button is pressed and the lever is moved forward the unit will lower down and the blades begin rotating cutting position The lever can also be used to temporarily regulate the cutting height e g for a small mound in the lawn Lowering of the cutting unit cutting position Lever for adjustment of cutting height Y With this lever the cutting height can be adjusted to et m 9 different positions 40 90 mm Q _ eee The drawing shows a Rider 13 H 10 English PRESENTATION Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can be tipped forward The seat can also be adjusted lengthways Release the wheels under the seat and adjust it forwards or backwards to the required position Lock the adjustment with the wheels Fuelling The engine should be run on 85 octane unleaded petrol gasoline not oil mixed WARNING Petrol gasoline is highly inflammable Observe care and fill up with fuel outdoors see safety instructions English 11 DRIVING Before starting e Read the safety instructions and information on the location and function of the controls before starting see pages 3 11 e 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 leve
14. ch side on the rear edge of the unit WARNING When the lock pins are removed the unit will drop to the ground Make sure to keep your hands or fingers away from under the unit during dismantling Fitting of the cutting unit takes place in the reverse order to dismantling English 25 MAINTENANCE 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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Replacing or sharpening the blades should be conducted by an authorised service workshop Cutting unit rear ejection Checking the tyre pressure The tyre pressure should be 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm all round To improve driving the pressure on the rear tyres can be reduced to 40 kPa 0 4 kp cm The maximum tyre pressure is 100 kPa 1 0 kp cm IMPORTANT INFORMATION Different tyre pressures on the front tyres will result in the blades cutting the grass at different heights 26 English MAINTENANCE Changing the oil The oil should be changed for the first time after 5 hours of running time Thereafter it should be changed every 25 hours of running time 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 Place a receptacle under the engine s drain plug located on the left hand side of the engine
15. ective or unmounted safety devices e Do not alter the setting of the governor and do not race the engine e Reduce the fire risk Keep the machine clean from grass leaves and other refuse which fastens in it Allow the machine to cool before placing it in the storage area e Stop and inspect the equipment if you drive over an object If necessary repair the machine before starting e Never make adjustments with the engine run ning e The parts on the grass collector can become worn damaged and aged so that moving parts are exposed or so that an object can be thrown out Check the parts regularly and if necessary replace them with spare parts recommended by the manufacturer e The machine is tested for safety and approved only for equipment supplied or recommended by the manufacturer Clean the machine regularly from grass leaves and other waste e The blades are sharp and can cause cutting injuries Wrap over the blades or use protective gloves when handling them e Check the functioning of the brakes regularly Adjust and maintain them as necessary 6 English PRESENTATION Presentation Congratulation on your choice of a first class quality product These instructions describe two models of Rider mower Rider 11 and Rider 13 H Both models are fitted with engines from Briggs amp Stratton of 10 5 and 12 5 horsepower respectively plus a cutting unit which throws out grass at the rear of the machine
16. face 2 Measure the distance from the ground to the edge of the unit at the front and back of the hood If the values are the same the cutting unit is parallel Adjustment of the cutting unit s parallelism 1 Dismantle the front hood and right hand fender as described on page 18 2 Vertical adjustment of the cutting unit is made with the adjusting nuts on the back edge of the lift strut 3 Raise the cutting unit at the front edge by shortening the lift strut Lower the cutting unit at the front edge by lengthening the lift strut 4 Tighten the nuts against each other after the adjustment 5 On completion of the adjustment the unit s parallelism should be re checked Fit the right hand fender and the front hood 24 English MAINTENANCE Dismantling the cutting unit The cutting unit can be released from the machine for cleaning or checking of the blades and screws Dismantle the cutting unit as follows 1 Dismantle the front hood and right hand and left hand fenders as described on page 18 2 Raise the cutting unit by pulling the lift lever backwards to the transport position 3 Dismantle the drive belt 1 4 Lower the cutting unit by pressing in the lift lever s lock button and moving the lever to cutting position and then setting the lowest cutting height with the cutting height lever 5 Remove the hair needle spring 2 from the chain retainer 6 Remove the lock pins one on ea
17. ications carried out to this machine may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any resulting damage or injury English 1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS These symbols are on the machine and in the operator s manual Study them carefully so that you Know what they mean LL Read the operator s manual R N e CON amp Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Battery Choke Fuel RADA e START Aa hore hm sg i n a a E gt Oil pressure Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Hydrostatic free wheel Use eye and Clutch in Clutch out Parking brake Brake Clutch Warning hearing protection a A Q a Soundlevel Warning Warning Never drive across a slope European standard for Rotating blades Risk that the machine can tip over machine safety H S Never use the machine if persons Never carry passengers on the Keep hands and feet away Drive very slowly especially children or animals machine or equipment from under the hood when without the cutting unit are in the vicinity the engine is running Speed limiter pedal forwards Neutral Speed limiter pedal reverse Starting instructions amp hgh Read the instructions Check the engine s oil level N Check the hydrostat s oil level Lift up the cutting unit Put the gear shift nydrostat pedal in Kar f neutral Brake If the engine is cold use the choke Start the engine gt Switch off the engine and take one ing
18. iners indoors if there are naked flames such as in a boiler room or where there is electrical equip ment which can emit sparks e Check the fuel level each time before using the machine and leave space for the fuel to expand Never fill up with fuel indoors since the heat from the engine and hot sun can cause the fuel to run over English 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Avoid overtilling If fuel has been spilt on the machine wipe it up and wait until it has evapor ated before starting the engine If fuel is spilt on clothes change them e 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 Contact a doctor e Be careful with the maintenance of the battery Explosive gas Is formed in the battery Never handle the battery when smoking or in the vicinity of naked flames or sparks Otherwise the battery can explode and cause severe injuries Never smoke in the vicinity of the battery or the fuel e Never drive the machine in an enclosed space The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide an odourless non coloured toxic and fatal gas e Make sure that bolts and nuts especially attach ment bolts for the blade units are properly tightened and that the equipment is in good order e Never alter the safety devices Check regularly that they function The machine must not be driven with def
19. ir filter s pre filter foam plastic Check the cutting unit Check the tyre pressures 60 kPa Change the engine oil Adjust the brakes Rider 11 Check the V belts Check the hydrostat s cooling fins Rider 13 H Check the transmission s oil level Adjust the brakes Rider 13 H Lubricate joints and shafts Check and adjust the throttle wire Clean the engine s and hydrostat s cooling flanges 2 Replace the air filter s pre filter and paper filter Replace the fuel filter Replace the plug 0 First change after 5 hours During dusty conditions cleaning and replacement should be more frequent For daily use of the machine lubrication should be conducted twice a week Conducted by authorised service workshop Described in these instructions O Not described in these instructions WARNING No service procedures must be conducted on the engine or cutting unit unless e The engine is switched off e The parking brake is applied e The ignition key is removed e The cutting unit is disengaged e The ignition cable is removed from the plug English 17 MAINTENANCE Dismantling of the machine hoods Engine hood The engine is accessible for servicing when the engine hood is lifted up Tilt the seat forward release the rubber strap under the seat and tilt the hood backwards Front hood Release the screws in the front hood 3 and lift off the hood Right hand fender Remo
20. n the engine is running Always switch off the blades pull on the parking brake stop the engine and take out the keys before leaving the machine e Switch off the blades when you are not cutting e Only cut in daylight or good artificial lighting e Never use the machine when you have con sumed alcohol drugs or certain medicines Never carry passengers WARNING This machine can cut off hands and feet and eject objects Failure to follow the safety instructions can lead to severe injury English 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Watch out for traffic when working close to a road or crossing one e Be careful when rounding a fixed object so that the blades do not hit it Never drive intentionally over a foreign object e The machine is heavy and can cause very severe crush injuries Be extra careful when loading it on a trailer or truck e 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 Be careful when reversing d Use counterweights or wheel weights when indicated in the instructions Driving on slopes Driving on slopes is one of the situations where there is the most serious risk that the driver can loose control or that the machine tips over which can Cause severe injuries or be fatal All slopes require extra care If you cannot reverse up the slope or if you feel uncertain avoid cutti
21. ng it Do as follows e Remove obstacles such as stones and branches etc e Cut upwards and downwards not sideways e Look out for and avoid driving over furrows Be extra careful when driving on slopes holes or mounds On uneven surfaces it is easier for the machine to tip over High grass can conceal obstacles e Drive slowly Select a low gear to avoid having to stop and changing gear It is also easier to use the gear to brake in a low gear e Follow the manufacturer s recommendations on wheelweights or counterweights to increase Stability e Be extra careful with the grass collector or other equipment which can alter the stability of the machine e Always drive smoothly and slowly on slopes Avoid sudden changes of speed or direction e Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If the tyres begin to skid switch of the blades and drive slowly down the slope Cut slopes upwards and downwards not sideways Do not do the following e Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes and if turning is necessary turn slowly and gradually downwards if possible 4 English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e 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 e Do not cut wet grass It is slippery and the tyres can loose their grip so that the machine slides AA e Do not try to stabilise the machine by placing one foot on
22. o the cutting position Cutting tips e Localise and mark stones and other fixed objects to avoid collision e Start with a high cutting height and reduce down until the required cutting result are obtained e The cutting results are best with a high engine speed fast rotating blades and low driving speed slow moving machine If the grass is not too high and thick the driving speed can be increased or the engine speed reduced without noticeably affecting the mowing results Mowing pattern Se e S The best lawns are achieved if the grass is cut often Mowing becomes more uniform and the grass cuttings become more evenly distributed over the surface The total time consumption is not greater since it is possible to select a higher driving speed without inferior mowing results Avoid mowing a wet lawn The mowing results are inferior since the wheels sink down into the soft lawn Hose down the cutting unit with water under neath each time it is used WARNING Clear the lawn from stones and other object which can be thrown out by the blades English 1 5 DRIVING WARNING Never drive the machine on ground with a slope of more than 15 Mow slopes upwards and downwards never across Avoid sudden changes in direction Hill start manual gearbox 1 Press down the parking brake 2 Push the throttle control to 3 4 position to full throttle position 3 Push down the clutch and
23. on genuine parts are used 32 English EU declaration of conformity only applies to Europe Directive 89 392 EEC Annex Il A We Husqvarna AB S 561 82 Huskvarna Sweden tel 46 36 146500 declare under sole responsibility that the rider mowers Husqvarna Rider 11 13 H from 1998 s serial numbers and onwards the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents following the provisions in the COUNCIL S DIRECTIVES of June 14 1989 relating to machinery 89 392 EEC and applicable supplements of March 22 1984 relating to permitted sound power levels for lawn mowers 84 538 EEC and applicable supplements of May 3 1989 relating to electromagnetic compatibility 89 336 EEC and applicable supplements The following standards have been applied EN292 2 EN836 Huskvarna October 16 1998 Bu Charm Bo Andr asson Development manager ULL 199943
24. paring Drake Beire off the ignition cable before repairs or maintenance 2 English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for your safety Read them carefully A N This symbol implies that important safety rules are applicable This is for your safety and the operating reliability of the machine General use e Make yourself familiar with the controls and how to stop quickly e Read all the instructions in Operator s Manual and on the machine before starting it Make sure you understand them and then follow them e Only allow adults who are familiar with the machine to use it e Wear approved protective glasses or a visor during assembly and driving e Never use the machine barefoot Always wear heavy duty shoes preferably toe capped Read the instructions before starting the machine e Never wear loose fitting clothes which can fasten in moving parts e Clear the area of objects such as stones toys and wires etc which can be caught up by the blades and thrown out e Check that there are no other persons in the area before starting to cut e Stop the machine if anyone comes into the work area e Never carry passengers e Do not cut backwards unless absolutely neces sary e Always look down and behind before and during reversing e Keep an eye on the ejected grass and do not direct it towards anyone Slow down before turning e Never leave the machine unattended whe
25. parking brake by pressing down the brake pedal The drawing shows a Rider 13 H 2 For Rider 13 H Carefully press down one of the pedals until the correct speed is reached To drive forwards press down pedal 1 To reverse press down pedal 2 For Rider 11 Press the clutch and engage the required gear To engage reverse gear the lock button must be pressed down e Gears 1 4 are used for mowing e Gears 4 5 are used for transport Starting is possible irrespective of which gear is engaged IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not change gear from forward drive to reverse while the machine is moving The clutch must be used for each gear change Stop the machine before changing for forward drive to reverse otherwise the gearbox can be damaged Never use force to engage a gear If a gear will not engage directly release and push down the clutch again and then try to engage the gear again 14 English DRIVING 3 Select the required cutting height 1 9 with the cutting height lever To obtain a uniform cutting height it is important that the tyre pressures are equal on both front wheels 60 kPa 4 Push in the lock button on the lift lever and lower down the cutting unit IMPORTANT INFORMATION The service life of the drive belts increases considerably if the engine is run at low speed when engaging the blades For this reason do not increase the throttle until the cutting unit has been lowered t
26. r back wards to locked position transport position 2 Apply the parking brake This is done as follows e Press down the brake pedal 1 e Press in the lock button on the steering column 2 e Release the brake pedal while the button is held pressed The parking brake lock disconnects automati cally when the brake pedal is pressed down The drawing shows a Rider 13 H On the Rider 11 the brake pedal and lock button are on the right side 3 For Rider 11 Set the gear lever to position N neutral 12 English DRIVING Cold engine 4 Push the throttle control to position 3 choke position In this position the engine receives a richer mixture so that the engine starts more easily Warm engine 5 Set the throttle control midway between position 1 and 2 wy gt N cA 6 Turn the ignition key to start position D l l E STOP START X 5 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 English 1 3 DRIVING 7 When the engine has started release the ignition key to neutral position Push the throttle control to the required speed For cutting 3 4 to full throttle WARNING Never run the engine indoors in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas The exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon monoxide Driving the machine 1 Release the
27. t or driving the machine unless someone is sitting in the seat Check daily the safety system functions 22 English MAINTENANCE Replacing the air filter If the engine seems to lack power or goes irregu larly the reason may be that the air filter is clogged lt 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 Raise the engine cover as described on page 18 2 Remove the air filter housing s plastic cover by releasing the wing nut 3 Remove the wing nut on the air filter and lift off the paper filter with pre filter 4 Pull off the foam plastic pre filter from the paper filter and wash clean in mild detergent Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Drench it with new engine oil Wrap the filter in an absorbent cloth and squeeze out excess oil Replace the paper filter if it is clogged with dirt IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not use compressed air to clean the paper filter 5 Fit the air filter as follows Push the pre filter over the paper filter Fit the paper filter with pre filter in the air filter housing and tighten the wing nut Replace the plastic cover oven the air filter housing and tighten the wing nut English 23 MAINTENANCE Checking the cutting unit s parallelism Check the parallelism of the cutting unit as follows 1 Place the machine on a level sur
28. the ground a2 J Children Tragic accidents can occur if the driver does not pay attention to children in the vicinity Children are often attracted to the machine and the work of mowing Never assume that children stay where you last saw them e Keep children away from the mowing area and under the supervision of another adult Keep children away from the mowing area e Beon your guard and switch off the machine if children come into the work area e Before and during reversing look behind and down for small children e Never allow children to ride on the machine They can fall off and become seriously injured or obstruct a risky manoeuvre of the machine e Never allow children to drive the machine e Be extra careful close to corners bushes trees or other objects which obstruct your view Maintenance e Petrol gasoline and petrol gasoline fumes are toxic and highly inflammable Be extra careful Never allow children to drive the machine when handling petrol gasoline a Store the fuel in containers approved for this purpose b Never fill up the machine with fuel when the engine is running Let the engine cool before filling up with fuel Do not smoke or fill up with fuel in the vicinity of naked flames or sparks c Never fill up with fuel indoors d If leakage has occurred in the fuel system the engine must not be started until this is rectified e Never store the machine or fuel conta
29. urposes Use degreasing agents and hot water instead To put the machine in order for storage follow these instructions 1 Carefully clean the machine especially under the cutting unit Touch up paint damage to avoid rust 2 Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts and tighten loose screws and nuts 3 Change the oil and take care of the waste oil 4 Empty the fuel tank Start the engine and run it until the carburettor is emptied of fuel 5 Remove the plug and pour in a tablespoon of engine oil in each cylinder Pull round the engine to distribute the oil and screw the plug back on 6 Grease all grease nipples joints and axles 7 Remove the battery Clean it charge it and store it is a cool place Protect the battery from low temperatures below freezing point 8 Store the machine is a clean and dry place and cover it over for extra protection Service When ordering spare parts state the purchase year model type and serial number Always use genuine parts Annual inspection or trimming by an authorised service workshop is a good way of getting the best out of your machine the next season English 31 Dimensions Length Width Height Unladen weight Wheel base Track Tyre size Tyre pressure front amp rear Max gradient Engine Manufacture Power Displacement Fuel Tank volume Oil Oil volume Start Electrical system Type Battery Spark plug Transmission
30. ve the screws 2 and 3 from the fender On the Rider 13 H the footplate 1 must also be re moved Left hand fender Release the screws in the fender and lift off the fender 18 English MAINTENANCE Check the engine s oil level Check the oil level in the engine when the machine is horizontal Raise the engine cover as described on page 18 Release the dip stick and pull out Wipe off the oil and insert again The dip stick must be fully screwed down Now release the dip stick again and pull out 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 The oil is filled in the same hole for the dip stick Use engine oil SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 class CD SF The total oil volume in the engine is 1 4 litres Check the engine s cooling air intake Raise the engine cover as described on page 18 Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves grass and dirt If the cooling intake is blocked this will interfere with the cooling of the engine which can damage the engine Checking of the fuel pump s air filter Check regularly that the fuel pump s air filter is free from dirt The filter can when necessary be cleaned with a brush English 19 MAINTENANCE Checking and adjustment of the steering wires The steering is controlled by means of wires These can in time become slack
31. 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 as shown in the diagram lt should be possible to push them together so that the distance between them is half as much without using unnecessary force 3 When necessary the wires can be tensioned by tightening the adjusting nuts one on each side of the steering rim Do not tension the wires too tightly they should only be tightened up to the steering rim Check the wire tension on completion of the adjustment as per item 2 20 English SSS O COCO O O OX SSS SSS SSE SS SSS 7S MAINTENANCE Checking the brake Rider 11 The brake is of the disc brake type and is fitted on the gearbox Check that the brake is correctly adjusted by measuring the distance between the brake lever and the front edge of the recess on the chassis The distance should be 0 1 mm when the brake is not applied Adjusting the brake Rider 11 1 Release the lock nuts 1 2 Tension the wire with the adjusting screw 2 so that the distance between the brake lever and the front edge of the recess on the chassis is 1mm 3 Tighten the lock nuts 1 after adjustment Adjusting the brake Rider 13 H The brake is adjusted as follows
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