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- Page 1 Oper ator ′ s manual Rider 18 Rider 18 AWD Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Removing of the machine hoods ......... Checking and adjusting the steering wires ....Adjusting the parking brake Rider 18 ......Adjusting the parking brake Rider 18 AWD ....Checking and adjusting of throttle wire ......Replacement of fuel filter .......... -
Page 3: Ser Vice Journal
Ser vice journal Pre-deliver y service 1 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). -
Page 4: Intr Oduction
Dear Customer , Thank y ou 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. -
Page 5: Key To Symbols
KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is These symbols are on the machine and in the instr uctions. specified in chapter Technical data and on label. WARNING! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the Clutch in operator or others. - Page 6 KEY T O SYMBOLS Chec k the engine’s oil level Check transmission oil level Lift up the cutting unit Apply the parking brake. If the engine is cold, use the choke Release the parking brake before driving 6 – English...
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Page 7: Safety Instr Uctions
SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Saf ety instructions • Stop the engine and prevent the engine from being started until you have cleaned the outlet channel. These instr uctions are for your safety. Read them carefully. • Look out for the ejector and do not direct it towards anyone. -
Page 8: Driving On Slopes
SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS This is what y ou do • Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the machine to use or service it. Local laws may • Remove obstacles such as stones, branches, etc. regulate the age of the user. -
Page 9: Children
SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding • Petrol and petrol fumes are poisonous and extremely wheel weights or counterbalance weights to increase flammable. Be especially careful when handling petrol, as machine stability. carelessness can result in personal injury or fire. •... -
Page 10: Transport
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not change the setting of governors and avoid running Engage the parking brake and tie the tension belts around the engine at excessively high revs. If you run too fast, you stable parts on the machine, e.g. frame or rear wagon. risk damaging the machine components. -
Page 11: What Is What
3 Cutting height adjustment lever 10 Seat adjustment. 4 Lifting lever for the cutting unit 11 Lever to disengage the driving front axle, Rider 18 AWD 5 Speed limiter for reversing 12 Fuel cap 6 Speed limiter for driving forward... -
Page 12: Presentation
Cutting unit hydrostatic gearbox, which allows variable variation of the speed by using the pedals. Rider 18 and 18 AWD can be equipped with two different cutting units. One pedal for driving forward and one for reverse. Throttle control/choke control The throttle control regulates the engine speed, and thereby also the rotation speed of the blades. -
Page 13: Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
PRESENTATION Cutting height adjustment lever Do not fill the tank completely, leave an expansion area of at least 2.5 cm (1“). The cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different positions with the cutting height lever. Combi-unit 40-90 mm (1 9/16” - 3 9/16”) WARNING! Petrol is highly inflammable. -
Page 14: Release Lever
Push in the control to engage to the drive system. Release lever Rider 18 AWD Rider 18 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. -
Page 15: Driving
6 When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position. Start the engine 1 Make sure that the clutch control is depressed. Rider 18 AWD has one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle. -
Page 16: Starting The Engine With A Weak Battery
Driving Starting the engine with a weak Driving the Rider battery 1 Release the parking brake by first pressing down the parking brake pedal and then releasing it. WARNING! Lead-acid batteries produce explosive gases. Avoid sparks, open flames and smoking close to batteries. Always wear protective glasses in the vicinity of batteries. -
Page 17: Cutting Tips
Driving Cutting tips 1 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to its locked position. WARNING! Clear the lawn from stones and other objects which can be thrown out by 2 Move the throttle control to the MIN. position. Turn the the blades. -
Page 18: Maintenance
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. Daily maintenance At least Maintenance Maintenance before starting once a year interval in hours 50 100 200 Cleaning... -
Page 19: Cleaning
Maintenance Cleaning Right-hand fender Remove the accelerator knob (1), screws (2 and 3), and Clean the machine directly after use. It is much easier to wash remove the cover. off grass cuttings before they dry. Oily dirt can be removed using a cold degreasing agent. Spray on a thin layer. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Parking Brake Rider 18
Check the wire tension on completion of the adjustment as per item 2. Adjusting the parking brake Rider 18 3 Tension the cable using the adjuster screw (2) until the The parking brake is adjusted as follows: play in the cable is taken up. -
Page 21: Replacement Of Fuel Filter
Maintenance Replacing the air filter 2 Pull the choke wire casing to the far right and tighten the clamping screw. WARNING! The exhaust system is hot. Let it cool before starting to replace the air filter. If the engine seems to lack power or does not run smoothly this may be because the air filter is clogged. -
Page 22: Checking The Fuel Pump's Air Filter
Maintenance 7 Align the tabs on the cover with the slits in the housing and 6 Tighten the spark plug, once it touches the seating, with replace the air filter cover. the spark plug spanner. Tighten the spark plug so that the washer is compressed. -
Page 23: Check The Safety System
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 Ignition system unit is in its raised position and the hydrostat pedals are in the neutral position. -
Page 24: Main Fuse
Maintenance Main fuse Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves, grass and dirt. The main fuse is placed in a detachable holder under the Check the air duct, located on the inside of the engine cover, battery case’s cover, in front of the battery. ensure it is clean and does not rub against the cooling air intake. -
Page 25: Removing The Cutting Unit
Maintenance 5 Push the deck in and put the front guide plugs in the 10 Secure the collet spring. grooves on the equipment frame, one on each side. 11 Fit the front cover. WARNING! Observe caution to avoid Removing the cutting unit trapping your hand. -
Page 26: Checking And Adjustment Of The Cutting Unit's Ground Pressure
Maintenance Checking and adjustment of the Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit’s ground pressure cutting unit To achieve the best cutting results the cutting unit should 1 Remove the front hood and right-hand fender. follow the underlying surface without pressing too hard 2 Undo the nuts on the lift strut. -
Page 27: Service Position For The Cutting Unit
Maintenance 4 Unscrew the bolt holding the unit frame bracket. 3 Set the cutting height control in the lowest position and lift up the cutting unit. 4 Release the clip on the front hood and lift off the fender. 5 Remove the lock and pass the unit frame out. 6 Remove the two bolts on the unit frame. -
Page 28: Checking The Blades
Maintenance 8 Grip the front edge of the unit and pull forwards until it Check that the blades’ attachment screws are tight. stops. 9 Lift the unit until it stops and a clicking sound is heard. The unit locks automatically in the vertical position. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Replacing or sharpening the blades should be conducted by an authorised service workshop. -
Page 29: Lubrication
Lubrication Checking the engine’s oil level. 1 Place a container underneath the engine’s left oil drain plug. Check the oil level in the engine when the Rider stands 2 Remove the dipstick. Remove the drain plug from the horizontal with the engine switched off. engine’s left side. -
Page 30: Checking The Transmission Oil Level
(one on each side) and lift off the transmission cover. 2 Check that there is oil in the transmission’s oil tank. Rider 18. Fill if necessary with engine oil SAE 10W/40 (class SF–CC). Rider 18 AWD Fill if necessary with oil Synthetic 10W/50 The oil and filter should be changed by an authorised service... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting Schedule
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... -
Page 32: Storage
Storage Winter storage Service At the end of the season, or if the machine is going to stand Low season is the most suitable time to perform a service or idle for more than 30 days, it should immediately be made overhaul of the machine in order to ensure high function ready for storage. -
Page 33: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Rider 18 Rider 18 AWD Dimensions Length without cutting unit, mm/ft 2020/6,61 2020/6,61 Width without cutting unit, mm/ft 890/2,92 890/2,92 Height, mm/ft 1150/3,77 1150/3,77 Operating weight with cutting deck, kg/lb 269-274-277/593-604-611 293-298-301/646-657-664 Wheel base, mm/ft 887/2,91 887/2,91 Track width, front, mm/ft... - Page 34 TECHNICAL DATA Cutting unit CombiClip 94 CombiClip 103 CombiClip 112 Cutting width, mm/inch 940/37 1030 / 41 1120 / 44.1 Cutting heights, 7 positions, mm/inch 25-75/0.98-2.95 25-75/0.98-2.95 25-75/0.98-2.95 Blade length, mm/inch 358/14.09 388/15.28 420 / 16,5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION When the service life of this product has been served and it is no longer used it should be returned to the dealer or to an applicable station for recycling.
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Page 35: Ec-Declar Ation Of Conformity
EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel.: +46-36-146500, hereby declares that Husqvarna Rider 18 and Rider 18 AWD from 2010’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the rating plate with subsequent serial number), complies with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE:... - Page 36 Original instructions 1153117-26 ´®z+U+h¶6F¨ ´®z+U+h¶6F¨ 2010-01-14...