Husqvarna Rider 213 C Owner's Manual

Husqvarna Rider 213 C Owner's Manual

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Rider 213 C Rider 216
Rider 216 AWD
Please r ead the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the
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instructions before using the machine.

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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 understand the 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...
  • Page 2: Key To Symbols

    KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Hydrostatic freewheel These symbols are on the machine and in the instructions. Watch your hands and other body parts WARNING! Careless or incorrect use can so they do not get caught and crushed result in serious or fatal injury to the between the belt and belt pulley.
  • Page 3: Explanation Of Warning Levels

    KEY TO SYMBOLS Explanation of warning levels Starting instructions The warnings are graded in three levels. WARNING! WARNING! Used if there is a risk of serious injury or death for the operator or damage to the surroundings if the instructions in the manual are not followed.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Maintenance schedule ..........KEY TO SYMBOLS General ................ Symbols ............... Cleaning ............... Explanation of warning levels ........Removing of the machine hoods ........CONTENTS Checking and adjusting the steering wires ....Contents ..............Adjusting the parking brake .......... Service journal Adjusting the throttle wire ..........
  • Page 5: Service Journal

    Service journal Pre-delivery service 12 Tell customer about: Needs and benefits of following the service 1 Charge the battery for 4 hours at max. 5 amp. schedule. 2 Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional Servicing and the influence of this journal on the equipment.
  • Page 6: Presentation

    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 7: Good Service

    Good service Husqvarna products are sold all over the world and ensures that you, the customer, get the best support and service. For example, before this machine was delivered it was inspected and adjusted by your dealer. See the certificate in the Service Journal in this manual.
  • Page 8: 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 9: Machine´s Safety Equipment

    MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT General Safety circuit The machine has a safety circuit that triggers whenever the WARNING! Never use a machine that has driver gets off the seat while the blades are engaged. The safety circuit is also tripped when the parking brake has not faulty safety equipment! been applied and the driver rises from the seat.
  • Page 10: Parking Brake

    MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT Parking brake Protective covers The parking brake is applied as follows: WARNING! Always check that the protection covers are correctly fitted before starting the machine. Protective covers on the machine protects the user from the cooling fan, belt drives and hot surfaces. Checking the protective covers •...
  • Page 11: Assembling And Adjustments

    The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer. Cutting unit Rider 213 C is equipped with a 3-blade Combi-deck. • Combi 94 Rider 216 and 216 AWD can be equipped with two different cutting units.
  • Page 12: Seat Adjustment

    ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS 7 To secure the cutting deck from spring back, place a Seat adjustment wooden block between equipment frame and chassis. WARNING! Take care so that hands are not trapped or injured by the locking hooks when the seat is folded back. WARNING! Do not adjust seat settings while driving.
  • Page 13: Fuel Handling

    FUEL HANDLING General Never start the machine: • If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in WARNING! Running an engine in a confined contact with fuel. Use soap and water. or badly ventilated area can result in death •...
  • Page 14: Operating

    OPERATING General safety precautions Personal protective equipment Read all the instructions in this operator’s manual and on the machine before you start it. Ensure you understand them and WARNING! You must use approved personal then observe them. protective equipment whenever you use the machine.
  • Page 15: Cutting Height

    OPERATING Lifting lever for the cutting unit • Slow before cornering. • Switch off the blades when you are not mowing. The lift lever is used to set the cutting unit in transport or • Take care when rounding a fixed object, so that the blades mowing position.
  • Page 16: Release Lever

    OPERATING Release lever Driving the Rider Rider 213 C, Rider 216 The release control must be pulled out in order for the WARNING! Make sure that branches do not machine to be moved when the engine is shutoff. obstruct the pedals when mowing under bushes.
  • Page 17: Driving On Slopes

    OPERATING Driving on slopes • Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows, holes and bumps. It is easier for the machine to overturn on uneven ground. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk of the driver losing control of the machine or of it overturning is the greatest;...
  • Page 18: Transport And Storage

    OPERATING Transport and storage Winter storage At the end of the season, or if the machine is going to stand IMPORTANT! The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the idle for more than 30 days, it should immediately be made machine during transport.
  • Page 19: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING Before starting 2 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to its locked position. • Read the safety instructions and information concerning the placement of controls and functions before starting. • Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in the Maintenance schedule.
  • Page 20: Starting The Engine With A Weak Battery

    STARTING AND STOPPING 6 Turn the ignition key to the start position. Connecting the jump leads CAUTION! If the engine does not start, wait about 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine does not start wait about 1 minute before trying again.
  • Page 21: Maintenance And Service

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Maintenance schedule WARNING! No service procedures must be conducted on the engine or cutting unit unless: The engine is switched off. The ignition key is removed. The ignition cable has been removed from the spark plug. The parking brake is applied. The cutting unit is disengaged.
  • Page 22: General

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE General Removing of the machine hoods Service Engine cover Low season is the most suitable time to perform a service or The engine becomes accessible for service when the engine overhaul of the machine in order to ensure high function cover is opened.
  • Page 23: Checking And Adjusting The Steering Wires

    Checking and adjusting the steering Adjusting the parking brake wires Rider 213 C, Rider 216 The steering is controlled by means of wires. These can in Check that the brake is correctly adjusted by placing the time become slack, which implies that the adjustment of the machine on a slight downhill slope with the clutch disengaged steering becomes altered.
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Throttle Wire

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Adjusting the throttle wire IMPORTANT! Do not use compressed air to clean the paper filter. The throttle cable may need to be adjusted, if the engine does not respond as it should when accelerating, if it produces Do not oil the paper filter.
  • Page 25: Checking The Tyre Pressure

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Checking the tyre pressure Fuses The tyre pressure should be 60 kPa / 0.6 bar / 8,7 PSI on all The main fuse is placed in a detachable holder under the wheels. In order to improve drive power, the pressure in the battery case’s cover, in front of the battery.
  • Page 26: Checking And Adjustment Of The Cutting Unit's Ground Pressure

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 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 cover. follow the underlying surface without pressing too hard 2 Unscrew the belt shield.
  • Page 27: Service Position For The Cutting Unit

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 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 28: Removing The Bioclip Plug

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Removing the BioClip plug Replacing the blades To change a Combi deck from the BioClip function to a cutting • Put the unit in the service position, see Service position deck with rear ejection, remove the BioClip plug, which is for the cutting unit.
  • Page 29: Checking The Engine's Oil Level

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Checking the engine’s oil level. Replacing the engine oil Check the oil level in the engine when the Rider stands The engine oil should be changed the first time after 5 hours horizontal with the engine switched off. Do not check the oil running time.
  • Page 30: Changing The Oil Filter

    3 Screw on the belt shields and the side protectors. Remember to use the right screws in each mounting. 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 31: Troubleshooting Schedule

    Troubleshooting schedule Problem Cause There is no fuel in the fuel tank Faulty spark plug. Defective ignition cable. Engine does not start Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line Starter motor does not turn over the engine Defect safety switch Battery flat Bad contact between the cable and battery Lift lever for cutting unit in wrong position...
  • Page 32: 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 / 6,23 190 / 6,23 Width with cutting unit, mm/ft 100 / 3,29 100-108 / 32,8-35.4...
  • Page 33: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Note 1: The power rating of the engine indicated is the average net output (at specified rpm) of a typical production engine for the engine model measured to SAE standard J1349/ISO1585. Mass production engines may differ from this value. Actual power output for the engine installed on the final machine will depend on the operating speed, environmental conditions and other values.
  • Page 34: 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 2014’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 1156983-26 ´®z+X§@¶6G¨ ´®z+X§@¶6G¨ 2015-06-16...

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