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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...
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.
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.
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 ..........
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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 •...
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.
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.
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 •...
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.
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.
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.
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;...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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...
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.
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:...
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