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101 91 58-26

Rider 11/13
Rider 11 Bio/13 Bio

Operator´s manual

Please read these instructions carefully and make sure
you understand them before using the machine.

Summary of Contents for 11 Bio

Page 1: ...101 91 58 26 Rider 11 13 Rider 11 Bio 13 Bio Operator s manual Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...cking the transmission s oil level 36 Lubricating the belt adjuster 36 General lubrication 36 Lubrication of front wheel bearings 37 Trouble shooting schedule 38 Storage 39 Winter storage 39 Service 39 Technical data 40 CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read through these instructions carefully so that you know how to use and maintain the machine before using it For servicing other than described in ...

Page 3: ... a hydrostatic transmission you should if necessary only tow the machine over short distances and at a low speed otherwise there is a risk of damaging the transmission Intended use This machine is designed solely for cutting grass on conventional lawns and other cleared and leveled ground without obstacles as rocks stumps etc and in conjunction with accessories supplied by the manufacturer even fo...

Page 4: ...om the top are The machines type designation The manufacturer s type number The machine s serial number State the type designation and serial number when ordering spare parts The engine number is punched on a plate that is riveted to the fan cover The plate states Model Type Code Please state these when ordering spare parts The transmission s serial number is stated on the barcode decal located on...

Page 5: ...ons especially children or animals are in the vicinity Never carry passengers on the machine or equipment Starting instructions Read the instructions Check the engine s oil level Check the hydrostat s oil level Lift up the cutting unit Put the gear shift hydrostat pedal in neutral Brake If the engine is cold use the choke Start the engine Release the parking brake before driving Keep hands and fee...

Page 6: ...less absolutely neces sary Always look down and behind before and during reversing Keep an eye on the ejected grass and do not direct it towards anyone Slow down before turning Never leave the machine unattended when the engine is running Always switch off the blades pull on the parking brake stop the engine and take out the keys before leaving the machine Switch off the blades when you are not cu...

Page 7: ... branches etc Cut upwards and downwards not sideways Look out for and avoid driving over furrows holes or mounds On uneven surfaces it is easier for the machine to tip over High grass can conceal obstacles Drive slowly Rider 11 Select a low gear to avoid having to stop and changing gear It is also easier to use the gear to brake in a low gear Follow the manufacturer s recommendations on wheelweigh...

Page 8: ...Maintenance Petrol gasoline and petrol gasoline fumes are toxic and highly inflammable Be extra careful when handling petrol gasoline a Store the fuel in containers approved for this purpose b Never fill up the machine with fuel when the engine is running Let the engine cool before filling up with fuel Do not smoke or fill up with fuel in the vicinity of naked flames or sparks Do not smoke Do not ...

Page 9: ...function The machine must not be driven with defective or unmounted safety devices Do not alter the setting of the governor and do not race the engine Reduce the fire risk Keep the machine clean from grass leaves and other refuse which fastens in it Allow the machine to cool before placing it in the storage area Stop and inspect the equipment if you drive over an object If necessary repair the mac...

Page 10: ...rwards on 13 and 13 Bio Parking brake on 11 and 11 Bio Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio has an in line gearbox with five forward gears and one reverse gear On the Rider 13 and Rider 13 Bio the power trans mission from the engine is handled by a hydrostatic gearbox which enables stepless variation of the speed 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 3 13 2 1 12 7 Parking brake on 13 and 13 Bio Clutch pedal on 11 and 11 Bio 8 L...

Page 11: ...es cold start PRESENTATION RIDER 11 11 BIO Brake pedal Parking brake The brake pedal activates a disc brake which is placed on the gearbox and brakes the drive wheels When braking the clutch pedal should also be pushed down to achieve best braking power The brake pedal also operates as a parking brake if the lock button is pressed in when the pedal is pressed Clutch pedal The clutch pedal disengag...

Page 12: ... 0 2 1 Speed limiter The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated with two pedals Pedal 1 is used to drive forwards and pedal 2 for reversing Parking brake The parking brake is applied as follows 1 Press down the brake pedal 2 Press in the lock button on the steering column 3 Release up the brake pedal while holding the button pressed The lock on the parking brake automatically discon nects wh...

Page 13: ...ting unit transport position Lift lever for cutting unit The lift lever is used to set the cutting unit in trans port or cutting position If the lever is pulled back the unit will lift up and the blades will automatically stop rotating transport position If the lock button is pressed and the lever is moved forward the unit will be lowered and the blades will automatically start rotating cutting po...

Page 14: ... as Aspen is also recommended Lever for adjustment of cutting height With this lever the cutting height can be adjusted to 9 different positions Cutting unit with rear ejection 40 90 mm BioClip cutting unit 45 95 mm Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can be tipped forward The seat can also be adjusted lengthways Release the knobs under the seat and adjust it forwards or b...

Page 15: ...1 2 3 For Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio Set the gear lever to position N neutral 2 Apply the parking brake This is done as follows Press down the brake pedal 1 Press in the lock button on the steering column 2 Release the brake pedal while the button is held pressed The parking brake lock disconnects automati cally when the brake pedal is pressed down On the Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio the brake pedal a...

Page 16: ...Do not run the starter for more than about 5 seconds at a time If the engine does not start wait about 10 seconds before trying again 6 Turn the ignition key to start position Cold engine 4 Push the throttle control to position 3 choke position In this position the engine receives a richer mixture so that the engine starts more easily ...

Page 17: ...d or poorly ventilated areas The exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon monoxide 7 When the engine has started release the ignition key to neutral position Push the throttle control to the required speed For cutting 3 4 to full throttle Driving the machine 1 Release the parking brake by pressing down the brake pedal IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not change gear from forward drive to reverse while the machi...

Page 18: ... with a high engine speed fast rotating blades and low driving speed slow moving machine If the grass is not too high and thick the driving speed can be increased or the engine speed reduced without noticeably affecting the mowing results Mowing pattern DRIVING The best lawns are achieved if the grass is cut often Mowing becomes more uniform and the grass cuttings become more evenly distributed ov...

Page 19: ...he parking brake and push in the lock button STOP START Release lever Rider 13 and Rider 13 Bio In order to move the machine when the engine is switched off the release lever must be pressed down and forwards Hill start manual gearbox 1 Press down the parking brake 2 Push the throttle control to 3 4 position to full throttle position 3 Push down the clutch and engage first gear 4 Carefully release...

Page 20: ... nuts Check for fuel and oil leakage Change the engine oil 1 35 Clean the air filter s pre filter foam plastic 2 25 Check the cutting unit 29 Check the tyre pressures 60 kPa 28 Lubricating the belt adjuster 3 36 Lubricate joints and shafts 3 37 Adjust the brakes Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio 23 Check the V belts Check the transmission s cooling flanges Rider 13 and Rider 13 Bio Check the transmission ...

Page 21: ... when the engine hood is lifted up Tilt the seat forward release the rubber strap under the seat and tilt the hood backwards Front hood Rider 11 and Rider 13 Release the screws in the front hood 3 and lift off the hood MAINTENANCE Front hood Rider 11 Bio and Rider 13 Bio Release the catch and lift off the hood ...

Page 22: ...NTENANCE 2 11 3 1 Right hand fender Remove the screws 2 and 3 from the fender On the Rider 13 and Rider 13 Bio the knob 1 must also be removed Left hand fender Release the screws in the fender and lift off the fender ...

Page 23: ...NTENANCE R I D E R 8 5 0 3 When necessary the wires can be tensioned by tightening the adjusting nuts one on each side of the steering rim Do not tension the wires too tightly they should only be tightened up to the steering rim Check the wire tension on completion of the adjustment as per item 2 2 Check the tension of the steering wires by pushing them together as shown in the diagram It should b...

Page 24: ...brake lever and the front edge of the recess on the chassis is 1 mm 3 Tighten the lock nuts 1 after adjustment MAINTENANCE WARNING Poorly adjusted brakes can result in reduced braking power Check and adjust the brakes on Rider 13 and Rider 13 Bio Check that the brakes are correctly adjusted by placing the rider mower on a shallow downhill slope and applying the brake If the rider mower begins to m...

Page 25: ...ason or more frequently if it is clogged Replace the filter as follows 1 Raise the engine cover as described on page 20 2 Move the hose clips away from the filter Use a pair of flat pliers 3 Pull off the filter from the hose ends 4 Press in the new filter on the hose ends If necessary soap solution can be applied on the filter ends to simplify fitting 5 Push the hose clips back on the filter 4 Pul...

Page 26: ... squeeze out excess oil Replace the paper filter if it is clogged with dirt Replacing the air filter If the engine seems to lack power or goes irregu larly the reason may be that the air filter is clogged It is therefore important to replace the air filter at regular intervals see maintenance schedule on page 19 for correct service interval The air filter is replaced as follows 1 Raise the engine ...

Page 27: ...th plenty of water Internal Drink large quantities of water or milk Contact a doctor as soon as possible Eyes Rinse well with plenty of water Contact a doctor as soon as possible Batteries emit explosive gas Sparks flames and cigarettes must absolutely not be brought into the vicinity of the battery Check the level of the battery acid Check that the level of the battery acid lies between the marki...

Page 28: ... the neutral position The driver does not need to be seated in the driver s seat Make daily inspections to ensure that the safety system works by attempting to start the engine when one of the conditions is not met Change the conditions and try again Startmotor Ignition system Works Does not work N Rider 13 Rider 11 Check that the engine stops if you temporarily move out off the driver s seat whil...

Page 29: ...cooling of the engine which can damage the engine MAINTENANCE R I D E R 8 5 0 Checking the tyre pressure The tyre pressure should be 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm2 all round To improve driving the pressure on the rear tyres can be reduced to 40 kPa 0 4 kp cm2 The maximum tyre pressure is 100 kPa 1 0 kp cm2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Different tyre pressures on the front tyres will result in the blades cutting the g...

Page 30: ... necessary a block can be placed between the frame and scales so that the support wheels do not bear any weight Checking the cutting unit s parallelism Check the parallelism of the cutting unit as follows 1 Check the tyre air pressure It should be 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm2 2 Place the machine on a level surface 3 Measure the distance between the ground and the front and rear edges of the cutting unit hood...

Page 31: ... the adjustment 6 On completion of the adjustment the unit s parallelism should be re checked Fit the right hand fender and the front hood 2 Adjusting the alignment of the cutting unit for the Rider 11 Bio and Rider 13 Bio 1 Check the tyre air pressure It should be 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm2 2 Remove the front hood and right hand fender as described on page 20 21 3 Unscrew the nut 1 from the parallel strut...

Page 32: ... unit is raised and locked in the vertical position Placing in service position 1 Position the machine on flat ground Apply the parking brake 1 see page 10 Adjust the cutting unit to the lowest cutting height and lower the cutting unit 2 Remove the front hood by removing the pin There are complete instructions on using the service position inside the front hood 3 Remove the two support wheels from...

Page 33: ...l 7 Place a foot on the front edge of the cutting unit near the wheel and raise the front edge of the unit to make it easier to remove the lift strut Engage the strut in the holder WARNING Wear protective glasses when dismantling the cutting unit The spring which tensions up the belt can go off and cause personal injury 6 Move the cutting height lever to the lower position ...

Page 34: ...service position Restoring from service position To leave the service position reverse the procedures set out in Placing in the service position Make sure that the cutting unit s lug enters the loop correctly on the underside of the machine see diagram 2 1 9 Pull the frame forwards and refit the pin If the cylindrical bolt which is now holding the cutting unit is removed the cutting unit can be li...

Page 35: ...e 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 to each blade bolt The washer must always be replaced with a new washer if the blade bolt is loosened Otherwise the break pin can break causing the blades to collide Only use original spare parts A set containing a blade break pin and friction washer...

Page 36: ...6 Run the engine warm and then check that there is no leakage from the drain plug IMPORTANT INFORMATION Used engine oil is hazardous to health and environment and must in accordance with the law not be poured out on the ground or in the nature and must be handed in to a workshop or other designated station for treatment Avoid skin contact wash with soap and water in the event of spillage ADD FULL ...

Page 37: ...rews one of each side and lift off the trans mission cover 2 Check that there is oil in the transmission oil tank Top up if necessary with engine oil SAE 10W 30 class SF CC General lubrication All joints and bearings are lubricated on manufac ture with molybdenum sulphide grease Re grease with same type of grease Lubricate the steering and control wires with engine oil The machine should be lubric...

Page 38: ...Remove the lock ring and washer on the front wheel axle 3 Lift off the wheel 4 Grease the axle journal with molybdenum sulphide grease 5 Assemble the parts in the reverse order IMPORTANT INFORMATION Check that the lock ring is correctly posi tioned in the slot Grease from well known brand names petrol companies etc usually maintains a good quality The most important property is that the grease pro...

Page 39: ...correctly adjusted Engine seems to have no power Air filter clogged Plug defective Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe Carburettor incorrectly set Choke activated or throttle wire incorrectly adjusted Engine overheats Engine overloaded Air intake or cooling flanges blocked Fan damaged Too little or no oil in engine Ignition defective Plug defective Battery does not charge One or more cells faulty Bad...

Page 40: ...or storage also if it is going to stand idle for more than 30 days Fuel which is left to stand for long periods 30 days or more can leave tacky deposits which can block the carburettor and interfere with the engine Fuel stabiliser is an acceptable alternative to avoid tacky deposits during storage If alkylate petrol Aspen is used stabiliser is not necessary since this fuel is stable However one sh...

Page 41: ...ectrical system Type 12 V negative earth 12 V negative earth Battery 12 V 24 Ah 12 V 24 Ah Spark plug Champion CJ8 or J8 Champion CJ8 or J8 electrode gap 0 7 0 8 mm electrode gap 0 7 0 8 mm Transmission Manufacture Peerless typ MST 205 Tuff Torq K46 Oil SAE 10W 30 class SF CC No of forward gears 5 No of reverse gears 1 Speed in forward gears 1 85 8 9 km h 0 9 km h Speed in reverse 2 5 km h 0 6 km ...

Page 42: ...SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 SAE 30 or SAE 10W 30 class SF CC class SF CC Oil volume 1 4 litres 1 4 litres Start Electric starter Electric starter Electrical system Type 12 V negative earth 12 V negative earth Battery 12 V 24 Ah 12 V 24 Ah Spark plug Champion CJ8 or J8 Champion CJ8 or J8 electrode gap 0 7 0 8 mm electrode gap 0 7 0 8 mm Transmission Manufacture Peerless typ MST 205 Tuff Torq K46 Oil SAE 1...

Page 43: ...ith subsequent serial number is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents following the provisions in the COUNCIL S DIRECTIVES of June 14 1989 relating to machinery 89 392 EEC and applicable supplements of March 22 1984 relating to permitted sound power levels for lawn mowers 84 538 EEC and applicable supplements of May 3 1989 relating to electromagnetic compatibility...

Page 44: ...f oil is in the transmission Not Rider 11 6 Check and adjust tyre pressure 60 kPa 0 6 bar 7 Connect battery 8 Fill with fuel and start engine 9 Check that machine does not move in neutral Not Rider 11 10 Check Forward drive Reverse drive Operation of blades Seat safety switch Lift lever safety switch Safety switch for hydrostatic pedals neutral setting 11 Check engine revs 2 950 rpm 12 Tell custom...

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