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- Page 1 Oper ator ′ s manual Rider 213 C Rider 216 Rider 216 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
CONTENTS Contents Checking the cutting unit’s parallelism ......Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit ....CONTENTS Service position for the cutting unit ......Contents ..............Removing the BioClip plug ........... KEY TO SYMBOLS Checking the blades ............. Symbols ............... Lubrication INTRODUCTION Checking the engine’s oil level. -
Page 3: Key To Symbols
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Ignition These symbols are on the machine and in the instructions. Hydrostatic freewheel WARNING! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Warning: rotating parts. Keep hands and feet clear. - Page 4 KEY TO SYMBOLS Starting instructions Check the engine’s oil level Check the hydrostat’s oil level Lift up the cutting unit Apply and lock the parking brake. If the engine is cold, use the choke Release the parking brake before driving Switch off the engine and take off the ignition cable before repairs or maintenance 4 –...
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Page 5: Introduction
Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a Husqvarna Rider. Husqvarna Riders are built to a unique design with a front-mounted cutting unit and a patented articulated steering. 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 6: Service Journal
Service journal Pre-delivery service 13 Tell customer about: Needs and benefits of following the service 1 Charge the battery for 4 hours at max. 3 amp. schedule. 2 Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional Servicing and the influence of this journal on the equipment. -
Page 7: What Is What
WHAT IS WHAT? Location of the controls 1 Speed limiter for driving forward 8 Parking brake 2 Speed limiter for reversing 9 Lock button for parking brake 3 Lifting lever for the cutting unit 10 Seat adjustment. 4 Cutting height adjustment lever 11 Lever to disengage the driving front axle, 216 AWD 5 Ignition lock 12 Fuel cap... -
Page 8: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions • Remember that the driver is responsible for dangers or accidents. These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. • Never carry passengers. The machine is only intended to be used by one person. Insure your Rider •... -
Page 9: Driving On Slopes
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This is what you 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 10: Children
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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 11: Transport
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not change the setting of governors. If you run too fast, you risk damaging the machine components. See chapter on Technical data for highest permitted engine speed. • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. -
Page 12: Presentation
Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards, and pedal (2) to that will give you great pleasure for many years. This drive backwards. operator’s manual describes Rider 213 C, Rider 216 and Rider 216 AWD. Rider 216 AWD is equipped with all wheel drive. -
Page 13: Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
PRESENTATION Cutting height adjustment lever Release lever Rider 213 C, Rider 216 The cutting height can be adjusted to 10 different positions The release control must be pulled out in order for the with the cutting height lever. machine to be moved when the engine is shutoff. Pull the... -
Page 14: Driving
Driving Before starting The engine can not be started if the parking brake is not pressed down. With a cold engine: IMPORTANT! 4 Move the throttle to position 3 (choke position). In this The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s position the engine is fed with a richer mixture, which seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves, means the engine is easier to start. -
Page 15: 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 16: Cutting Tips
Driving Cutting tips Stop 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. Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there is a risk of carbon build-up on the spark plugs. 1 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to its locked position. -
Page 17: 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 once Maintenance Maintenance before starting a year interval in hours 100 200... -
Page 18: 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 remove the cover. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Parking Brake
Maintenance Adjusting the parking brake Rider 2 Check the tension of the steering wires by squeezing them together by the arrows as illustrated. It should be 216 AWD possible to push them together so that the distance between them is half as much, without using unnecessary Check that the parking brake is adjusted correctly by placing force. -
Page 20: Replacing The Air Filter
Maintenance 2 Pull the choke wire casing to the far right and tighten the 7 Slide the filter onto the air hose. clamping screw. 8 Push the filter cartridge in place. 3 Pull back the throttle to the full throttle position and check that the choke is no longer actuated. -
Page 21: Checking The Tyre Pressure
Maintenance Checking the tyre pressure IMPORTANT INFORMATION The tyre pressure should be 60 kPa / 0.6 bar / 9 PSI on all Do not turn over the engine if the spark plug or ignition cable wheels. In order to improve drive power, the pressure in the has been removed. -
Page 22: Checking And Adjustment Of The Cutting Unit's Ground Pressure
Maintenance Checking the cutting unit’s Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves, grass and dirt. parallelism Check the cutting unit’s parallelism as follows: 1 Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa / 0.6 bar / 9 PSI. 2 Place the machine on a flat surface. -
Page 23: Service Position For The Cutting Unit
Maintenance Service position for the cutting unit 7 Grip the front edge of the unit and pull forwards until it stops. The cutting head can be placed in the service position to provide easy access for cleaning, repairs and servicing. In the service position the cutting unit is raised and locked in the vertical position. -
Page 24: Removing The Bioclip Plug
Maintenance Removing the BioClip plug To change a Combi deck from the BioClip function to a cutting deck with rear ejection, remove the BioClip plug, which is located under the unit. • Put the unit in the service position, see Placing in the service position. -
Page 25: Lubrication
Lubrication Checking the engine’s oil level. 4 Fit the drain plug and tighten it. 5 Fill with oil up to the ”FULL” mark on the dipstick The oil is Check the oil level in the engine when the Rider stands topped up through the hole the dipstick sits in. -
Page 26: Checking The Transmission Oil Level
1 Remove the transmission cover. Undo the two screws protection against corrosion. (one on each side) and lift off the transmission cover. 2 Rider 213 C, Rider 216 Check that there is oil in the transmission’s oil tank. Fill if necessary with engine oil SAE 10W/40 (class SF–CC). -
Page 27: Troubleshooting Schedule
Troubleshooting schedule Problem Cause 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 28: 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 29: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Rider 213 C Rider 216 Rider 216 AWD Dimensions Length with cutting unit, mm/ft 223 / 7,32 223 / 7,32 223 / 7,32 Length without cutting unit, mm/ft 190 / 6,23 190 / 6,23 Width with cutting unit, mm/ft 100 / 3,29 100-108 / 32,8-35.4... - Page 30 TECHNICAL DATA Cutting unit Combi 94 Combi 94 Combi 103 Cutting width, cm/inch 94/37 94/37 103 / 41 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 358/14.09 358/14.09 388/15.28 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 31: Ec-Declaration 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 213 C, Rider 216 and Rider 216 AWD from 2011’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 32 Original instructions 1155329-26 ´®z+W@|¶6a¨ ´®z+W@|¶6a¨ 2012-09-06...