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Oper ator ′ s manual Rider 15T Rider 15T AWD Rider 15Ts 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...
Cleaning ............... Removing of the machine hoods ......... Checking and adjusting the steering wires ....Adjusting the parking brake Rider 15T ......Adjusting the parking brake ......... Checking and adjusting of throttle wire ......Checking and adjusting the choke wire .......
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).
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.
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.
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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...
7 Lifting lever for the cutting unit 16 Cover lock 8 Speed limiter for reversing 17 Lever to disengage the drive Rider 15T 9 Speed limiter for driving forward Lever to disengage the driving rear axle, 15T AWD, 15Ts – 7...
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.
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.
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. •...
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.
Speed limiter The machines are equipped with chronometer and lights. Rider 15T AWD is equipped with all wheel drive. Rider 15Ts The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated with two AWD is also equipped with power steering. pedals. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards, and pedal (2) to drive backwards.
PRESENTATION Cutting unit Cutting height adjustment lever Rider 15T, Rider 15T AWD and Rider 15Ts AWD can be The cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different positions with equipped with three different cutting units. the cutting height lever. 25-80 mm Lights •...
Push in the control to engage to the drive system. Clutch control Rider 15T AWD and Rider 15Ts AWD Rider 15T AWD and Rider 15Ts AWD have one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle. IMPORTANT! Always drive the machine with both clutch controls pressed 14 –...
5 Turn the ignition key to the start position. Start the engine 1 Make sure that the clutch control is depressed. Rider 15T AWD and Rider 15Ts AWD have one control for the front 6 When the engine starts release the ignition key axle and one control for the rear axle.
Driving 8 Let the engine run at moderate speed or half throttle for 3- • Connect each end of the red cable to the POSITIVE pole 5 minutes before subjecting it to heavy load. (+) on each battery, exercise care not to short circuit any of the ends against the chassis.
Driving 4 Press in the lock button on the lifting lever and lower the • When the BioClip function is used, it is very important that cutting unit. the mowing interval is not too long. WARNING! Do not use the machine on ground that slopes more than 10°...
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...
Maintenance Cleaning Front cover Release the clip on the front hood and lift off the fender. Clean the machine directly after use. It is much easier to wash off grass cuttings before they dry. Right-hand fender Remove the accelerator knob (1), screws (2 and 3), and Oily dirt can be removed using a cold degreasing agent.
Maintenance 2 Check the tension of the steering wires by squeezing Apply and lock the parking brake. When the machine does not them together by the arrows as illustrated. It should be stand still, the parking brake should be adjusted according to possible to push them together so that the distance the following.
Maintenance Checking and adjusting the choke Replacing the air filter wire WARNING! The exhaust system is hot. Let it If the engine is producing black smoke or is difficult to start cool before starting to replace the air filter. then the choke wire (upper wire) may be incorrectly adjusted. If doubts arise, contact your service representative.
Maintenance If the paper filter is still dirty it should be replaced with a 5 Reinsert the spark plug, turning by hand to avoid new one. damaging the threads. Always replace the paper filter every 200 hours. 6 Tighten the spark plug, once it touches the seating, with the spark plug spanner.
Check that the engine stops if you temporarily move out off the driver’s seat while the cutting unit is lowered or the hydrostat pedals are not in the neutral position. Rider 15T Rider 15T AWD and Rider 15Ts AWD – 23 English...
Maintenance Replacing the light bulbs 9 Replace the steering wheel. For information about the bulb type, see Technical Data. Main fuse 1 Loosen the lock nut and remove the Allen bolt. Remove The main fuse is placed in a detachable holder under the the steering wheel.
Maintenance Open the engine cover. 4 Engage the belt in the belt holder. Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves, grass and dirt. Check the air duct, located on the inside of the engine cover, ensure it is clean and does not rub against the cooling air intake.
Maintenance 9 Hook up the height adjustment strut. 4 Pull out the cutting unit. 10 Secure the collet spring. WARNING! Observe caution to avoid trapping your hand. Checking and adjustment of the cutting unit’s ground pressure To achieve the best cutting results the cutting unit should 11 Fit the front cover.
Maintenance Checking the cutting unit’s Replacing the cutting unit belts parallelism WARNING! Wear gloves to protect your Check the cutting unit’s parallelism as follows: hands when working with the blades. 1 Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa/0.6 kp/cm /8.5 PSI.
Maintenance 7 Remove the screws on the cutting cover. Lift the unit 4 Disengage the spring for the drive belt tensioning wheel. frame and remove the cutting unit cover. 5 Loosen on the cutting height stay and place in the holder. 8 Loosen the spring that tensions the V-belt and pry off the belt.
Maintenance Restoring from service position Removing the BioClip plug 1 Grip the front edge of the unit and loosen the lock, fold To change a Combi unit from BioClip function to cutting unit down and slide in the unit. with rear ejection, remove the BioClip plug located under the unit with three screws.
Lubrication Checking the engine’s oil level. Replacing the engine oil The engine oil should be changed the first time after 8 hours Check the oil level in the engine when the Rider stands running time. It should then be changed after every 100 hours horizontal with the engine switched off.
(one on each side) and lift off the transmission cover. protection against corrosion. 2 Check that there is oil in the transmission’s oil tank. Rider 15T Fill if necessary with engine oil SAE 10W/40 (class SF–CC). Rider 15T AWD, 15Ts AWD. Fill if necessary with oil Synthetic 10W/50 The oil and filter should be changed by an authorised service...
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...
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.
Technical data Dimensions Rider 15T Rider 15T AWD Rider 15Ts AWD Length without cutting unit, mm/ft 2020/6,61 2020/6,61 2020/6,61 Width without cutting unit, mm/ft 890/2,92 890/2,92 890/2,92 Height, mm/ft 1150/3,77 1150/3,77 1150/3,77 Operating weight with cutting deck, kg/ 275-283/606-624 294-302/648-666...
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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.
EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel.: +46-36-146500, hereby declares that Husqvarna Rider 15T, Rider 15T AWD and Rider 15Ts 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:...