Charnwood Country 14B Electric Heater User Manual
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1. 18 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 described in this manual contact an authorised dealer for parts and service Checking the engine s oil level 19 Checking the engine s cooling air intake 19 Checking the fuel pump s air filter 19 Checking the transmission s air intake 20 Checking the transmission s oil level 20 Checking and adjusting the steering wires 21 Adjusting the brakes een 22 Checking the battery acid level 22 Checking the safety system ne 22 Replacement of air filter 23 Fitting the cutting unit sessirnir 24 Setting the parallelism ne 26 Setting the cutting height 26 Checking and adjusting the ground pressure 27 Service position for the cutting unit 28 Checking the blades ee 28 Dismantling the cutting unit 29 Dismantling the belts ne 31 Assembling the belts nee 32 Changing the cutting unit s belts 33 Changing the Oil ccceeeseeeceeeeeeetteeeeeeees 35 Replacement of the oil filter 36 Lubrication 36 General lubrication ccceeeeeesteeeeeeesaes2. Rider 18 ProFlex Rider 20 ProFlex 7 Operator s manual ILI Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine 101 89 84 26 CONTENTS Operator s Manual for Rider 18 ProFlex and Rider 20 ProFlex Safety instructions ueennen 2 Safety rules for USA neesseennnnneennsnnnnnnnn 2 Explanation of symbols e 4 Safety instructions une 5 General se uuunene nenne 5 Driving on slopes uuunneermennnnnnnnnnnnnn 6 Children ei 7 Maintenance uunssssnsnennesnnnnnennennnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 7 Presentalion see 9 Location of the controls u nn 9 Throttle control een 10 Choke lever 2nuursnssnnnnnnennnnannnnnnennannnnnnnnn 10 Speed limiter 4 10 Cutting unit uunseeessnennnnnnensnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 11 Lift lever for cutting unit 0 0 eee 11 Lever for adjustment of cutting height 12 Parking brake essen 12 DOL EE E E A O E 12 PUCIING ci techie rs 12 DEIVI sees ep tise an Gentes see 13 Before Starting an 13 Starting the engine een 13 Driving the machine nn 14 GUttINGTIBS u 15 Stopping the engine eennnn 16 Disengage lever eneenenennnnennnnnnnnn 16 Maintenance anne 17 Maintenance schedule m en 17 Dismantling of the machine hoods
3. 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 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 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 Clean the machine regularly from grass leaves and other waste e The machine is tested for safety and approved only for equipment supplied or recommended by the manufacturer 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 8 English PRESENTATION Presentation Congratulations on choosing an excellent quality product Rider ProFlex These instructions describe two models Rider 18 ProFlex and Rider 20 ProFlex Rider ProFlex is equipped with Vanguard V Twin engines from Briggs amp Stratton in 18 and 20 horsepower designs The power transmission from the engine is handled by a hydrostatic gearbox which enables variable speed by using the pedals One pedal for driving fo
4. 3 When necessary the wires can be tensioned by tightening the adjusting nuts one on each side of the machine 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 English 21 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 AN 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 or driving the machine unless someone is sitting in the seat Check daily that the safety system functions 22 English MAINTENANCE Replacing the air filter If
5. are ejected to the side or behind the unit Lift lever for cutting unit The lift lever is used to set the cutting unit in transport or mowing position 1 Pull back the lever to the locked position for transport The cutting unit will lift up and the blades stop rotating Wheel weights Snow chains Dozer Edger Electric attachment lift BioClip cutting unit Gravel rake Trailer Lifting of the cutting unit 2 Press in the lock button and move the lever forwards for the mowing position The unit will lower down and the blades start to rotate 3 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 English 11 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 The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the brake pedal is pressed Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can be tipped forward The seat can also be a
6. can emit sparks e Check the fuel level each time before using the English 7 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 e Avoid overfilling If petrol has been spilt on the machine wipe it up and wait until it has evapor ated 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 Contact a doctor 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 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 defective or unmounted safety devices Do not alter the setting of the governor and do not race the engine e Reduce the fire risk
7. 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 40 English WIRING DIAGRAM PoE EL 2 SE amp DR st E Cog Pos con w B S Hs 4 xE AN EN m e RDS s 7 SV G AN CERN bg N 6 S El Tu re SV a z v 5 7 1 Brake switch hydrostat Explanation of colour abbreviations in wiring diagram 2 Microswitch cutting unit R Red 3 Microswitch seat B Blue 4 Ignition lock W White 5 Counter BL Black 6 Start relay Y Yellow 7 Engine BR Brown English 41 TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Length without unit Width without unit Height Unladen weight Wheel base Track Tyre size Tyre pressure front amp rear Max gradient Engine Manufacture Power Displacement Fuel Tank volume Oil Oljevolym Oil volume incl filter Start Electrical system Type Battery Spark plug Transmission Manufacture Oil Rider ProFlex Rider 18 ProFlex 2 300 mm 1 280 mm 1085 mm 300 kg 855 mm 710 mm 18 x 7 50 x 8 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm 15 Briggs amp Stratton Vanguard V Twin model 350777 type 1123 trim A1 13
8. 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 If necessary a block can be placed between the frame and scales so that the sup port wheels do not bear any weight 2 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 English 27 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 The unit is automatically locked in the vertical position Releasing from the service position 1 Loosen the top edge of the unit move it backwards move the handle forwards and slowly lower the unit to its horizontal position 2 Slide the unit into its working position by carrying out sections 4 8 under Assembling the unit Checking the blades To achieve the best mowing results it is important that the blades are u
9. 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 hose clips back on the filter and tighten Cleaning the pulse air filter 1 Loosen the two rubber straps and lift off the engine hood 2 Loosen the four quick action clips and lift off the cover and remove the filter 3 Blow out the filter using compressed air 4 Replace the filter in the cover and secure the cover using the quick action clips Replace the engine hood 38 English TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULE Problem Engine will not start Procedure e Fuel tank empty e Plugs defective e Plug connections defective Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe Starter does not pull round engine e Battery flat Bad contact between cables and battery terminals Lift lever for cutting unit in wrong position e Main fuse blown The fuse is located in front of the battery under the battery cover e Ignition lock faulty e Gear shift hydrostat pedal not in neutral Engine does not run smoothly e Plugs defective e Carburettor incorrectly set e Air filter clogged e Fuel tank vent blocked e Ignition setting defective e Dirt in fuel pipe Engine seems to have no power e Air filter clogged e Plug defective e Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe e Carburettor i
10. 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 safety 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 parting 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 Stop the machine if anyone comes into the work area Never carry passengers e Do not cut backwards unless absolutely neces sary Always look down and behind before and during reversing e Keep an eye on the ejected grass and do not direct it towards anyone e Slow down before turning e Never leave the machine unattended when 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 Switch off the blades when you are not cutting e Only cut in daylight or g
11. 36 Checking and adjustment of throttle wire 37 Checking the tyre pressure ucneeeenn 38 Replacement of fuel filter 38 Cleaning the pulse air filter 38 Trouble shooting schedule 39 Storage N een 40 Winter storage icc chee eae 40 SE E gucci PER RE E EA 40 Wiring diagram 444snnnennnnnnnenn nenn 41 Technical data rssnnnnnnnn 42 English 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A 1 Safety rules for USA A Safe operation practices for ride on mowers IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to ob serve the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death l General operation 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before start ing 2 Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine 3 Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade 4 Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop the machine if anyone enters the area 5 Never carry passengers 6 Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing 7 Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not ope
12. 5 seconds at a time If the engine does not start wait about 10 seconds before trying again the engine has started control WARNING Never run the engine indoors in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas The exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon monoxide Release the parking brake by pressing the brake pedal required speed is obtained To drive forward press down pedal 1 or to reverse pedal 2 14 English 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 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 mowing results are obtained The mowing 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 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
13. 7 18 kW hk 570 cm min 85 octane unleaded 10 litres SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 class CD CF 1 4 litres 1 6 litres Electric starter 12 V negative earthed 12 V 24 Ah Champion RC12YC electrode gap 0 7 0 8 mm Tuff Torq K 61 SAE 10W 30 class CD CF Rider 20 ProFlex 2 300 mm 1 280 mm 1085 mm 350 kg 855 mm 710 mm 18x 7 50 x 8 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm 15 Briggs amp Stratton Vanguard V Twin model 351777 type 1130 trim E1 14 7 20 kW hk 570 cms min 85 octane unleaded 10 litres SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 class CD CF 1 4 litres 1 6 litres Electric starter 12 V negative earthed 12 V 24 Ah Champion RC12YC electrode gap 0 7 0 8 mm Tuff Torq K 61 SAE 10W 30 class CD CF When the service life of this product has been served and itis no longer used it should be returned to the dealer or to an applicable station for recycling 42 English TECHNICAL DATA Cutting unit Rear ejector 120 BioClip 103 Cutting width 1200 mm 1030 mm Cutting heights 7 settings 40 100 mm 7 settings 45 105 mm Blade length 440 mm 410 mm Sound level 100 dB A 100 dB A Side ejector 97 Rear ejector 97 Cutting width 970 mm 970 mm Cutting heights 7 settings 40 80 mm 7 settings 40 100 mm Blade length 350 mm 350 mm Sound level 100 dB A 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 manu
14. N OF SYMBOLS These symbols are on the machine and in the instructions Study them carefully so that you know what they mean LL Read the instructions RN MOON M Reverse Neutral Fast Slow Engine off Battery Choke Fuel L Uhr in den e L START w ww Oil pressure Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition ER oTo Use hearing protection Hydrostatic freewheel Parking brake Brake Warning G Loa A 100 f C Sound level Warning Rotating blades Warning Risk that the Never drive across European standard for machine can tip over a slope machine safety O n A 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 un Neutral Starting instructions Speed limiter pedal reverse Read the instructions N Check the engine s oil level Check the hydrostat s oil level dee gt ra Lift up the cutting unit Put the gear shift hydrostat pedal in neutral Brake gt n If the engine is cold use the choke Switch off the engine and take off Start the engine the ignition cable before repairs or Release the parking brake before maintenance driving 4 English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for your safety Read them carefully N This symbol implies that important safety
15. 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 peirol 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 purposes 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 plugs and pour in a tablespoon of engine oil in each cylinder Pull round the engine to distribute the oil and screw the plugs back on 6 Grease all grease nipples joints and axles 7 Remove the battery Clean it charge it and store it in a cool place Protect the battery from low temperatures below freezing point 8 Store the machine in a
16. a higher driving speed without inferior mowing results e Avoid mowing a wet lawn The mowing results are inferior since the wheels sink down into the soft lawn e Hose down the cutting unit with water underneath each time it is used The cutting unit should be raised into the service position when cleaning Mowing pattern English 15 DRIVING WARNING Never drive the machine on ground atan angle of more than 15 Mow slopes upwards and downwards never across Avoidsuddenchangesindirection 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 Disengage lever To move the machine when the engine is switched off the disengage lever must be pulled backwards 16 English ie ei Na ma a u EEE HEHE HH HE Husqvarna 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 main tenance before start Maintenance Check the engine s oil l
17. al Use only genuine parts for repairs The warranty is not valid if non genuine parts are used 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 18 ProFlex and Rider 20 ProFlex 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 ee e Bo Andr asson Development manager English 43 NOTES 44 English TL 19965
18. and tighten well 6 Fill up with oil to the FULL mark on the dip stick Use engine oil SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 class CD CF over 0 Use engine oil SAE 5W 30 class CD CF below 0 The total oil volume in the engine is 1 3 litres 7 Run the engine warm and then check that there is no leakage from the oil plug The oil is filled in the same hole as the dip stick IMPORTANT INFORMATION Used engine oil is hazardous to health and must by law not be poured out on the ground or in the nature but shall be handed in to a workshop or special environmental station Avoid skin contact wash with soap and water in the event of spillage English 35 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 Lubrication The following three lubrication points shall be lubricated regularly with graphite grease of good quality In the event of daily use lubrication should be conducted twice a week J General lubrication All joints and bearings are lu
19. bricated on manufacture with molybdenum sulphide grease Re grease with same type of grease Lubricate the steering and control wires with engine oil Conduct this lubrication regularly during daily use of the machine it should be lubricated twice a week 36 English 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 English 37 MAINTENANCE 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 Replacement of the fuel filter Replace the fuel filter every 100 running hours once per season or more frequently if it is clogged Replace the filter as follows 1 Dismantle the engine hood as described on page 18 2 Move the hose clips away from the filter Use a pair
20. djusted lengthways 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 Fuelling The engine should be run on at least 85 octane unleaded petrol not mixed with oil WARNING Petrol is highly inflammable Exercise care and refuel outdoors see safety instructions 12 English DRIVING Before starting Read the safety instructions and information on the location and function of the controls before starting see pages 5 12 e Conduct daily maintenance before starting see maintenance schedule on page 17 e Adjust the seat to the required position Starting the engine 1 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever back wards to locked position transport position and apply the parking brake 2 Move the throttle control to the middle position 3 If the engine is cold move the choke lever backwards to its end position 4 Turn the ignition key to the start position English 13 DRIVING 5 When the engine starts release the ignition key 7 Set the required engine speed with the throttle Driving the machine 1 2 Carefully press down one of the pedals until the Push the choke lever gradually forward when immediately back to neutral position IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than about
21. ease 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 Left hand fender Dismantle the screws 1 and 2 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 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 The oil is filled in the same hole as the dip stick is in Use engine oil SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 class CD CF over 0 Use engine oil SAE 5W 30 class CD CF below 0 The total oil volume in the engine is 1 4 litres Check the engine s cooling air intake Dismantle the engine hood 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
22. er 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 Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attach ment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY GARDER MAINS ET PIEDS A DISTANCE Danger keep hands and feet away English 3 EXPLANATIO
23. evel Check the engine s cooling air inlet Check the fuel pump s air filter Check the transmission s air inlet Check the transmission s oil level Check the steering wires Check the battery Check the safety system Check screws and nuts Check for fuel and oil leakage Clean the air filter s pre filter foam plastic Check the cutting unit Check the tyre pressures 60 kPa Adjust the brakes Check the V belts Change the engine oil Lubricate joints and shafts Check and adjust the throttle wire Replace the air filter s pre filter and paper filter Replace the oil filter Replace the fuel filter Clean the pulse air filter Replace the plugs Clean the engine s and the hydrostat s cooling flanges Check the valve clearance Check the valves and seats 1 First change after 8 hours 2 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 onthe engine or cutting unit unless e Theengineisswitched off e Theparkingbrakeis applied e Theignitionkeyisremoved Thecutting unitis disengaged Theignitioncables are removed fromthe plugs English 17 MAINTENANCE Dismantling of the machine hoods Engine hood Rel
24. fuel pump s air filter is free from dirt The filter can when necessary be cleaned with a brush English 19 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 Screw off the oil canister cap and top up with engine oil SAE 10W 30 class CD CF until the oil level reaches the MAX marking Screw the oil canister cap back on and fit the transmission cover 20 English 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 It should be possible to push them together so that the distance between them is half as much without using unnecessary force
25. g unit s belts Belt replacement on the BioClip unit Two transmission belts that synchronise the rota tion 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 Loosen the four nuts see diagram holding the outer blade bearing enough so that the bearing can be moved Slide the blade bearing in towards the centre bearing and pry off the upper belt Repeat the procedure for the lower belt WARNING rotect your hands by wearing gloves when working with the blades English 33 MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT INFORMATION The blades ona BioClip deck should be set at 90 degrees to each other Inall other cases the blades can collide and cause serious damage tothe cutting unit 4 Assembly First fit the lower belt and then the upper belt 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 Tighten the nuts enough so that the bearings rest against the cutting hood but still can be moved Tension the belt by turning the eccentric adjuster on top of the cutting hood Tighten t
26. he nut Tighten all nuts on the blade bearings 5 When the belt can be moved 7 mm inwards using a force of 10 N the belt is adjusted correctly Fit the protective cover over the belts and replace the parallelism arm Belt replacement on cutting unit s with side or rear ejectors Cutting units with side or rear ejectors are powered by one V belt Proceed as follows to replace the V belt 1 Loosen the unit frame 1 the bolt on the parallelism arm 2 and the two bolts on the hood 3 Lift off the cutting unit s hood 2 Loosen the spring that tensions the V belt and pry off the belt To fit a new belt follow the instructions above in the reverse order 34 English 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 Place a receptacle under the engine s drain plug 3 Remove the dip stick Remove the drain plug on the left hand side of the engine 4 Let the oil run out into the receptacle 5 Fit the oil plug
27. holes or mounds On uneven surfaces it is easier for the machine to tip over High grass can conceal obstacles 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 wheel weights or counterweights to increase stability 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 off the blades and drive slowly down the slope Cut slopes upwards and downwards not sideways Do not do the following Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes and if turning is necessary turn slowly and gradually downwards if possible 6 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 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 Children Tragic accidents can occur if the driver does not pay attention to children in the vic
28. inity Children are often attracted to the machine and the work of mowing Never assume that children stay where Keep children away from the mowing area you last saw them e Keep children away from the mowing area and under the supervision of another adult e Be on your guard and switch off the machine if children come into the work area 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 an otherwise safe manoeuvre of the machine Never allow children to steer the machine Be extra careful close to corners bushes trees or other objects which obstruct your view Never allow children to drive the machine Maintenance e Petrol and petrol fumes are toxic and highly inflammable Be extra careful when handling petrol e Store the fuel in containers approved for this purpose e Never fill up the machine with petrol when the engine is running Let the engine cool before filling up with petrol Do not smoke or fill up with fuel in the vicinity of naked flames or sparks e Never fill up with fuel indoors 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 containers indoors if there are naked flames such as ina boiler room or where there is electrical equip Never fill up with fuel indoors ment which
29. ncorrectly set Engine overheats Engine overloaded Air intake or cooling flanges blocked Fan damaged e Too little or no oil in engine e Ignition defective e Plugs defective Battery does not charge e One or more cells in the battery faulty Bad contact between battery terminals and cables Machine vibrates Blades are loose Engine is loose e Imbalance on one or more blades resulting from damage or inferior balancing after sharpening Uneven mowing e Blades blunt e Cutting unit set skew e Long or wet grass e Grass blockage under hood Different tyre pressures on right and left sides e Over speeding Drive belts slipping English 39 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
30. ndamaged and well sharpened Check that the blades attachment screws are tight 45 60 Nm 33 44 Ib ft The spring washer and break pin should also be replaced when replacing the blades IMPORTANT INFORMATION Replacing or sharpening the blades should be conducted by an authorised service workshop IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Bioclip unit should always have the blades in the relative positions shown in the diagram with a 90 angle between the blades Otherwise the blades can go against each other and cause serious damage to the unit BioClip unit 28 English 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 S pre Js English 29 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 leve
31. o not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and pro ceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embandments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes lll Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult 2 Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area 3 Before and when backing look behind and down for small children 4 Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation 5 Never allow children to operate the machine 6 Use extra care when approaching blind cor ners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 Service Use extra care in handling gasoline and oth
32. ood artificial lighting e Never use the machine when you have con sumed alcohol drugs or certain medicines Never carry passengers WARNING N This machine can cut off hands and feet and eject objects Failure to follow the safety instructions can lead to severe injury English 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e 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 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 cutting 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
33. r on the right hand side of the driver 13 Pull the handle so that the hook guard locks Check that the catch A is in its loaded position 14 Lift the unit off of the Rider 30 English 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 3 Pry off the belt from the intermediate pulley and remove the belt English 31 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 Es handle 2 Fitthe 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 32 English MAINTENANCE Replacing the cuttin
34. rate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place 8 Slow down before turning 9 Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting 10 Turn off blades when not mowing 11 Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute 12 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light 13 Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 14 Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways 15 Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck ll Slope operation Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles 2 English Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes s ow and gradual D
35. rward and one for reverse Location of the controls NO Ol ON Ignition lock Choke lever Throttle control Counter Lever for adjustment of cutting height Lifting lever for cutting unit with lock button Speed limiter for reversing 10 11 12 13 14 Speed limiter for driving forward Brake pedal Lock button for parking brake Lever for adjustment of seat Fuel tank cap Main lock Lever to disengage the drive English 9 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 Pedal 1 is used to drive forwards and pedal 2 to reverse 10 English PRESENTATION Cutting unit Rider 18 ProFlex and Rider 20 ProFlex can be Examples of the accessories for Rider equipped with numerous attachments s Bien The BioClip unit finely cuts the lawn by cutting the Snow plough grass several times before returning the clippings to the lawn as fertiliser The cutting unit with side or rear ejection that is the clippings
36. setting arm B Inner pin F Parallelism arm C Hook guard G Lowest height setting stop D Handle Fitting the cutting unit Starting point for fitting the unit e Place the Rider on a level surface e Apply the brakes by pressing down the pedal IB and lock using the pushbutton ee A 5 e The attachment frame in the lowered position X The attachment frame locked with the hook guard and the catch A in the loaded position 1 Fit the unit in the attachment frame s outer hooks 2 Pull out the catch A and release the hook guard by sliding its handle backwards 3 Lift the attachment by pulling up the lever located on the driver s right hand side 24 English MAINTENANCE 4 Slide in the unit so that the inner pins B bottom in the attachment frame s groove 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 _ Drive belt Drive pulley Tension roller Di Or ID Spring English 25 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 fi
37. 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 Release and remove the wing nut in the centre of 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 If the paper filter is heavily soiled it should be replaced IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do notuse 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 in the centre Replace the cover over the air filter housing and clamp the two snap locks tight English 23 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
38. tted 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 2 Cutting height 1 2 Loosen the two nuts on the arm Measure the distance between the ground and the front edge of the unit at the front and rear of the hood Place a wrench on the bevelled section in the centre ofthe arm and turn so that the rear edge of the cutting unit sits 2 4 mm higher than the front edge of the unit Check the measurements Now tighten the two nuts on the arm Loosen the nuts on the height setting arm Adjust so that the distance between the stop for the lowest height setting and the protective frame is 5mm Tighten the nuts Check that the parallelism has not changed If it has changed the parallelism must be readjusted again Check and adjust the cutting unit s ground pressure as set out on page 25 if necessary Fit the nose NOTE The parallelism and height must be adjusted again when changing the cutting unit 26 English 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 pres sing too hard against it The pressure is adjusted with a screw on
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