Safety regulations Special instructions General instructions The fuel used in the ride-on mower has the The workshop handbook is written for personnel who are assumed to have general ride-on mower repara- following hazardous characteristics: tion and service know-how. • Toxic fluid and fumes •...
Technical data Dimensions: Rider 11 Rider 13 Length 2 090 mm 2 150 mm Width 880 mm 880 mm Height (over steering wheel) 1 070 mm 1 070 m Weight 197 kg 197 kg Track front 720 mm 720 mm...
Control points Mowing deck parallelism with cutting height in pos. 1: ± 2 mm Cutting height control in pos. 1: Rider 11 = 37 ± 2 mm = 45 ± 2 mm Other = 40 ± 2 mm Synchronous transmission belt tension Bio 103 version 1:...
4. Check that engine has correct amount of oil. 5. Check that the right amount of oil is in the transmission. (Not Rider 11) 6. Check and adjust tyre pressure (60 kPa, 0.6 bar). 7. Connect battery.
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6. Lubricate the belt tensioner. 4. Check/adjust the settings on the mowing deck. 7. Lubricate joints and axles. 5. Adjust the parking brake. 8. Adjust the brake (Rider 11). 6. Inspect the flame guard/spark arrester (extra equipment). 9. Check the V-belts.
Check the mower deck Check the tyre pressures (60 kPa) Lubricate the belt tensioner Lubricate joints and axles Adjust the brakes, Rider 11 Check the V-belts Check the transmission’s cooling fins, Rider 13 and Rider 16 Check the transmission’s oil level,...
• Safety instructions. • Controls. Emphasise that one does not push in the reversing lock on Rider 11 when engaging the neutral position (start lock function). • Checking of oil levels. Replenishing of oil, and which type of oil is required.
Delivery and dealer service Battery WARNING! The battery acid is highly corrosive. Use rubber gloves and protective glasses. Avoid breathing in the acid fumes. Measures for contact with acid External: Rinse thoroughly with water. Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk.
Delivery and dealer service Steering wheel • Fit the steering wheel with the steering column tube on the steering shaft. • Screw in the socket head cap screw so that it goes in the slot on the steering shaft. Work on the steering wheel and tighten the socket head cap screw so that it bottoms in the slot.
Delivery and dealer service Checking the oil level in the transmission (Not Rider 11) Remove the transmission cover. Loosen both screws (one on each side) and lift off the transmission cover. Check that there is oil in the transmission’s oil tank.
(Rider 13, 16) or when the gear stick is not in neutral (Rider 11). Check that the starter does not function when the mowing unit is in its lower position.
BioClip deck, 45-95 mm, mowing height Speed regulator Check that the engine’s maximum speed is regulated at: Rider 11 2 900-3 100 rpm Rider 13 2 900-3 100 rpm Rider 16 2 900-3 100 rpm Administration Fill in the sales certificate and customer register etc.
Rider 11 to the largest Rider ProFlex 21. tools throughout the year. This book covers the somewhat smaller machines, Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio can be delivered with a the larger Pro and ProFlex machines are in a manual gearbox, while the other models are only separate book.
If other parts are used, the guarantee shall no longer be valid. Rider 11 and Rider 13 have a single-cylinder side valve engine with spray lubrication with power outputs of 10.5 and 12.5 hp respectively.
Design and function Steering Thanks to the articulated steering, the turning All the ride-on mowers in the Rider series have radius is extremely small, the uncut circle when the articulated steering. The steering force from the steering wheel is fully turned is just 20–30 cm steering wheel is transferred to the rear section via depending on which model is chosen.
Design and function Driving Rider 13 and Rider 16 are equipped with Rider 11 has a manual gear box with five forward hydrostatic transmission which provides the driver gears, neutral and one reverse gear. This gear box is an "inline" type, which means that you can complete control.
Rider 11 and Rider 13 have a mowing deck with rear ejection and a cutting width of 850 mm. Rider 11 Bio and Rider 13 Bio have a Bio deck with a cutting width of 900 mm. Rider 16 can be fitted with a mowing deck with...
Reparation instructions Removing engine Mark up and remove the engine's electrical connections. Remove the battery's fixing belt. Remove the safety guard and remove the cable connections. Then, lift out the battery. Remove the clamp holding the throttle and choke wire. Unhook the wire at its at its attachment. Remove the cable which leads from the starter relay to the start motor.
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Reparation instructions Remove the fuel line hose clamp from the fuel pump and pull the fuel line downwards. Insert tool no. 506 79 06-01 into the centre of the engine pulley. Unscrew and remove the socket head cap screw which holds the pulley and the engine axle together.
Reparation instructions Replacing engine Position the pulley with tool no. 506 79 06-01 and IMPORTANT INFORMATION tighten it with moment (80 Nm). Use tool no. 506 89 92-01 as a holder-on. When installing the engine, it is important that the pulley groove (1) is in a position so the outgoing axle key (2) fits into the groove (see diagram).
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Reparation instructions Press the fuel line securely on the fuel pump and fit the hose clamp. Push the throttle control to full choke position. Pull the wire’s outer casing as far to the right as possible and tighten the clamping screw. Pull back the throttle control to the full throttle position and check that the choke is no longer actuated.
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Reparation instructions Tightly screw the cable from the start motor to the Lift the battery into place and fasten the cable starter relay. connections and safety guard. Tighten the catching belt. – English...
Drain plug on Rider 11, Rider 13 and Rider 16 Tip! When draining the engine oil use a folded piece of cardboard to funnel the oil into the contai- ner.
Reparation instructions Replacing steering wires Remove the two steering wheel rod carriers (2). Release the steering wires' rear attachment (1). Unscrew the bolt (5) from the bottom end of the Release the steering wires' front attachment (2) at steering column. the steering transmission chain (6) and pull the steering wires out throught the frame.
Reparation instructions Removal/installation of wire wheel Detach the steering wires' rear attachment (1) . Remove the screw (2) and detach the wire wheel (3). Remove the bearing's circlip (4) and knock out the bearing (5). To install the wire wheel, the reverse order is applied.
Checking and adjusting brake wire Rider 13 and Rider 16 Check that the brake is correctly adjusted by Rider 11 positioning the ride-on mower on a gentle slope and applying the brake. If the ride-on mower does not stand still, the brake needs to be adjusted.
Reparation instructions Checking and adjusting gear control Checking and adjusting freewheel Rider 11 clutch Rider 11 The freewheel clutch is correctly adjusted when the tensioning wheel's outward movement is stopped Check the gear control adjustment by setting the by the belt and not by the wire.
• Block up the ride-on mower in front of the articulated steering. 1. Detach the locking nut (1) on the ball joint. 2 Rider 11 2. Push the lock spring (2) forwards far enough for the spherical socket (3) to be lifted off from the pivot on the lever (4).
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Reparation instructions Remove the inner circlip (1) from the lower bearing (see diagram). The rear section is now loose and can be moved. Then detach the outer circlip (2) and take the bearing out downwards. • Work off the belts from the pulley (2). •...
• Block-up the machine in front of the rear frame. • Remove the transmission/gear box cover. 2 Rider 11 Remove the circlip and washer from the swing axle's inner holder (1) and pull the swing axle out backwards.
Reparation instructions Installation of swing axle 3 Rider 11 • Attach a washer and circlip onto the swing axle (1). • Firmly secure the wires' holder plates (2), as well as the gear and brake wires (3 and 4). • Grease half of the axle (the half that has not •...
Reparation instructions Removing/installation of hydrostatic Removal/installation of gear box transmission Rider 13 H/13 H Bio and Rider 11 Rider 16 H • Block-up the machine in front of the rear frame and remove the back wheels. • Block-up the machine in front of the rear frame and dismantle the rear wheels.
Reparation instructions Replacing hydrostatic transmission axle sealing collars Sealing collar replacement - input axle Replacing the seal in the input axle Remove the cooling fan, it is held by a circlip. Remove the pulley from the input axle by pulling it upwards and then removing the circlip under the pulley.
Reparation instructions • Clean the outgoing axle and the area around the • Place the sealing collar on the axle with the sealing collar of all dirt and rust. smooth side upwards, and carefully press it • Insert a screwdriver between the sealing collar downwards.
Reparation instructions Replacing hydrostatic transmission wire Removal of hydrostatic transmission wire • Place the sealing collar on the axle, with the metal spring inwards, and press it in carefully . • Use the narrow end of a 1/4" extender to carefully knock in the sealing collar until it reaches the bottom of the axle housing.
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Reparation instructions Remove the transmission cover. Lift off the linkage and pull out the wire. Follow the hydrostatic transmission wire backwards Lift out the transmission wire with the linkage towards the transmission and cut off the cable ties attached. round the wire. Remove the lock spring at the transmission wire’s rear linkage.
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Reparation instructions Refitting hydrostatic transmission wire Press the wire casing in the front holder in the middle bracket. Screw the front ball joint onto the new transmission wire and tighten the lock nut. Screw tight the hydrostatic transmission wire’s clamp. Press the linkage in its holder and fit the lock spring.
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Reparation instructions Draw the transmission wire along with the other cabling. Place the wire at the bottom in the clamp, under the articulated steering’s bearing. Fix the hydrostatic transmission wire with a cable ties. Put the wire in position and screw tight the casing with the rear clamp.
Reparation instructions Bleeding the hydrostatic transmission Adjustment of transmission neutral oil system position Bleed the hydrostatic transmission oil system. Lift the back of the ride-on mower up so that the wheels are off the ground and place blocks under the machine. •...
Reparation instructions 1 = Axle 1 = Axle 2 = Lock nut 2 = Lock nut If the drive shafts do not rotate backwards despite • Slowly turn the axle anti-clockwise until the drive the hexagonal axle having rotated a full turn, the shafts stop rotating backwards and make a mark neutral position is to be adjusted in the following on the transmission housing (RS).
Reparation instructions Changing oil – Rider 13 and Rider 16 Removing the belt Rider 11, Rider 13 H, Rider 16 H och Rider 14 Empty the hydrostatic transmission with the two plugs, width across flats 14 mm. The other screws have smaller widths.
The cutting unit should slope forwards slightly so that the rear edge is 2-4 mm higher than the front edge. Adjusting Rider 11 and Rider 13 H Adjust the mowing deck's ground pressure with the adjuster nuts placed behind the front wheels on both sides of the ride-on mower.
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Reparation instructions Adjusting Rider 16 Adjusting Rider 11 Bio and Rider 13 Bio • Remove the front cover and the right-hand • Remove the front cover and the right-hand fender. fender. • Unscrew the nut (1) from the parallel strut.
Reparation instructions Adjusting cutting height area Adjusting cutting height Remove the right-hand fender. • 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 5 mm. •...
Reparation instructions Removing the cutting unit BioClip deck • Apply the parking brake. • Adjust the cutting height to its lowest setting. • Remove the front cover. Release the spring for the drive belt’s tensioning wheel. Move the cutting height lever to the lower position.
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Reparation instructions If the cylindrical bolt, which is now holding the mowing deck is removed, the mowing deck can be lifted off. Lift off the drive belt (1). Now pull out the pin (2). Make sure not to trap your hand. To leave the service position To leave the service position, reverse the procedures set out in “Placing in the service posi-...
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Reparation instructions Dismantling the cutting unit Rear and side ejectors • Place the machine on a level surface. • Apply the brakes by pressing down the pedal and lock using the pushbutton. WARNING! Wear eye protection and work gloves when working on the mowing deck.
Reparation instructions Replacing the cutting unit’s belts Belt replacement on the BioClip 103 There are two versions of BioClip 103. Version 1 has one toothed belt and version 2 has two. The toothed belts drive the blades and synchronise their rotation.
Reparation instructions 5. Version 2: 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.
Reparation instructions Replacing the break-pin (BioClip) Removal of blades with bearings The blades are fitted with a break-pin to protect the BioClip unit and its drive when colliding with obstacles. A domed, spring friction washer is fitted WARNING! to each blade bolt. The washer must always be When working with the mowing replaced with a new washer if the blade bolt is deck, use protective glasses and...
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Reparation instructions Unscrew the four screws which hold the blade • Press out the axle with a puller. bearing and remove the entire bearing packet from • Knock out the bearings and remove the spacer. the mowing deck. The entire packet can be bought as a complete set with axle housing, axle, spacer and bearing.
Reparation instructions Grinding and balancing of blades Balance the blade as follows: • Fix, for example, a mandrel horizontally in a WARNING! screw vice according to the diagram. When working with the blades, use protective gloves. • Push the blade onto the mandrel via the hole in the centre of the blade and check that the blade •...
Electrical system Circuit diagram Rider 11 Key to colour abbreviations in the electrical system 1. Microswitch, seat 2. Ignition lock SV = Black 3. Microswitch, lifting lever RD = Red 4. Microswitch, gear position BR = Brown 5. Fuse 15A BL = Blue 6.
Electrical system Circuit diagram Rider 13 H and Rider 16 1. Microswitch, seat Key to colour abbreviations in the electrical system 2. Ignition lock SV = Black 3. Microswitch, lifting lever RD = Red 4. Microswitch, gear position BR = Brown 5.
Make daily inspections to ensure that the safety Ignition system Does not work system works by attempting to start the engine when one of the conditions is not met. Change the conditions and try again. Rider 11 Rider 13, Rider 16 English –...
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