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CONTENTS

 

Contents 

 

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vice journal

 

Pre-deliv

 

ery service  .....................................................

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After the first 8 hours  ...................................................

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INTR

 

ODUCTION

 

Dear Customer

 

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Driving and transport on public roads  ..........................

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Towing ..........................................................................

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Use ..............................................................................

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Good service ................................................................

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KEY 

 

TO SYMBOLS

 

Symbols 

 

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WHA

 

T IS WHAT?

 

What is what on the r

 

ide-on mower  .............................

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SAFETY INSTR

 

UCTIONS

 

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ety instructions ........................................................

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Driving on slopes  .........................................................

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Children .......................................................................

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Maintenance ................................................................

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Transport ......................................................................

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PRESENT

 

ATION

 

Presentation 

 

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Throttle trigger  .............................................................

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Choke control ...............................................................

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Speed limiter  ................................................................

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Parking brake  ...............................................................

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Cutting unit ...................................................................

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Lifting lever for the cutting unit  .....................................

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Cutting height adjustment lever  ...................................

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Lights ...........................................................................

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Counter ........................................................................

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Seat .............................................................................

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Fueling .........................................................................

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Release lever  ...............................................................

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Driving

 

Bef

 

ore starting  .............................................................

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Start the engine  ...........................................................

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Starting the engine with a weak battery .......................

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Driving the Rider  ..........................................................

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Cutting  tips  ..................................................................

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Stop the engine ............................................................

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Maintenance

 

Maintenance schedule 

 

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Cleaning .......................................................................

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Removing of the machine hoods  .................................

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Checking and adjusting the steering wires  ..................

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Adjusting the parking brake Rider 220T .......................

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Adjusting the parking brake Rider 322T AWD ..............

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Checking and adjusting of throttle wire  ........................

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Checking and adjusting the choke wire  .......................

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Replacement of fuel filter  .............................................

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Checking the fuel pump’s air filter  ................................

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Replacing the air filter  ..................................................

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Ignition system  .............................................................

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Check the safety system  ..............................................

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Replacing the light bulbs  ..............................................

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Main fuse ......................................................................

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Checking the tyre pressure  ..........................................

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Checking the engine’s cooling air intake  ......................

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Fitting the cutting head .................................................

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Removing the cutting unit .............................................

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Checking and adjustment of the cutting unit’s ground 
pressure .......................................................................

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Checking the cutting unit’s parallelism  .........................

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Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit  ..................

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Replacing the cutting unit belts  ....................................

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Service position for the cutting unit  ..............................

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Checking the blades .....................................................

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Removing the BioClip plug  ...........................................

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Lubrication

 

Chec

 

king the engine’s oil level.  ....................................

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Changing the oil filter  ...................................................

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Checking the transmission oil level  ..............................

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Lubricating the belt adjuster  .........................................

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General lubrication  .......................................................

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roubleshooting schedule

Storage

 

Winter stor

 

age ..............................................................

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Guard ...........................................................................

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Service .........................................................................

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echnical data

 

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Summary of Contents for R 322T AWD

Page 1: ... E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h Rider 220T Rider 322T AWD Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...ing and adjusting the steering wires 22 Adjusting the parking brake Rider 220T 23 Adjusting the parking brake Rider 322T AWD 23 Checking and adjusting of throttle wire 23 Checking and adjusting the choke wire 24 Replacement of fuel filter 24 Checking the fuel pump s air filter 24 Replacing the air filter 24 Ignition system 25 Check the safety system 25 Replacing the light bulbs 26 Main fuse 26 Che...

Page 3: ...machine does not move in neutral 10 Check Forward drive Reverse drive Operation of blades Seat safety switch Lif lever safety switch The safety switch for the hydrostat pedals 11 Check the engine speed See the Technical data section 12 Check the synchronisation between the front and rear wheels Only AWD machines See the workshop manual 13 Tell customer about Needs and benefits of following the ser...

Page 4: ...n there is a number of accessories recommended by the manufacturer that broadens the application area Please contact your dealer for more information about which accessories are available The machine may only be used with the equipment recommended by the manufacturer All other types of use are incorrect Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of operation service and repair as speci...

Page 5: ...ution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Follow the manufacturer s recommendation...

Page 6: ...n cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them 10 Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Danger keep hands and feet away Safe handling of gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extrem care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable the vapors are explosive 1 Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other source...

Page 7: ... the intended use This machine should be operated serviced and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its particular characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures Accident prevention regulations all other generally recognised regulations on safety and occupational medicine and all road traffic regulations must be observed at all times Any arbitrary modification...

Page 8: ...el Oil level Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Hydrostatic freewheel Parking brake Clutch in Clutch out Warning rotating parts Keep hands and feet clear Rotary blades Keep hands and feet away from under the hood when the engine is running Hot surface Risk that the machine will tip over Never drive across a slope Never use the machine if persons especially children or animals are in the vi...

Page 9: ...gnition cable before repairs or maintenance Check 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 The following labels are on the machine ...

Page 10: ...r for the cutting unit 4 Cutting height adjustment lever 5 Ignition lock 6 Throttle trigger 7 Choke control 8 Counter 322T AWD 9 Cover lock 10 Parking brake 11 Lock button for parking brake 12 Seat adjustment 13 Lever to disengage the driving front axle 322T AWD 14 Fuel cap 15 Battery 16 Lever to disengage the drive Rider 220T Lever to disengage the driving rear axle 322T AWD ...

Page 11: ...d small obstacles Slow before cornering Switch off the blades when you are not mowing Take care when rounding a fixed object so that the blades do not hit it Never run the machine over foreign objects Only use the machine in daylight or in other well lit conditions Keep the machine at a safe distance from holes or other irregularities in the ground Pay attention to other possible risks Never use t...

Page 12: ...n a slope If the tyres start to slip stop the blades and drive slowly down the slope Always drive smoothly and slowly on slopes Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes if necessary turn slowly and gradually downwards if possible Drive slowly Do not turn the wheel sharply Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows holes and bumps It is easier for the...

Page 13: ...s when the engine is running Do not test the ignition system with your fingers If leaks arise in the fuel system the engine must not be started until the problem has been resolved Store the machine and fuel in such a way that there is no risk that leaking fuel or fumes can cause any damage Check the fuel level before each use and leave space for the fuel to expand because the heat from the engine ...

Page 14: ...ired Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass leaves and other debris that may have fastened on the machine Allow the machine to cool before putting it in storage Transport The machine is heavy and can cause serious crush injuries Take extra care when loading it onto or off a vehicle or trailer Use an approved trailer to transport the machine To secure the machine on the trailer two approved tens...

Page 15: ...lever is used for cold starting and to give the engine a richer fuel mixture For cold starting the lever is moved backwards to its end position Speed limiter The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated with two pedals Pedal 1 is used to drive forwards and pedal 2 to drive backwards Parking brake The parking brake is applied as follows 1 Press down the parking brake pedal 1 2 Press in the lock...

Page 16: ...trol panel Counter 322T AWD The chronometer shows how many hours the engine has been running Any time when the engine is not running but the ignition is switched on is not registered The last digit shows tenths of an hour 6 minutes Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can be tipped forward The seat can also be adjusted lengthways To adjust move the lever under the front edg...

Page 17: ...ontrol Rider 322T AWD Rider 322T AWD have one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle Clutch control rear axle Control drawn out drive system disengaged Control depressed drive system engaged Clutch control front axle The control is positioned on the inside of the left front wheel Rear control pulled out drive system disengaged Front control pushed in drive system engaged Rele...

Page 18: ...ition key to the start position 6 When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position 7 Push the choke lever gradually forward when the engine has started 8 Let the engine run at moderate speed or half throttle for 3 5 minutes before subjecting it to heavy load 9 Set the required engine speed with the throttle control IMPORTANT INFORMATION The air intake grille in ...

Page 19: ... Carefully press down one of the pedals until the required speed is obtained Pedal 1 is used to drive forwards and pedal 2 to drive backwards 3 Select the required cutting height 1 10 with the cutting height lever It is important that the air pressure in both front wheels is equal 60 kPa 0 6 bar 8 5 PSI to produce an even cutting height 4 Press in the lock button on the lifting lever and lower the...

Page 20: ...ts will then be poorer Hose down the cutting unit with water underneath each time it is used The cutting unit should then be put in the service position When the BioClip function is used it is very important that the mowing interval is not too long 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 Av...

Page 21: ...screws O Check for fuel and oil leakage O Clean around the silencer O Clean the prefilter in the air filter 2 X Change the engine oil 3 4 X3 X3 Check the cutting deck X Check the air pressure in the tyres X Lubricate the belt adjuster 1 X Lubricate joints and shafts1 X Adjust the brake X Check the V belts O Check the cooling fins on the hydrostatic transmission O Checking the transmission oil leve...

Page 22: ...gine cover is opened Fold the seat forward loosen the snap lock under the seat and fold the cover backwards Front cover Release the clip on the front hood and lift off the fender Right hand fender Remove the accelerator knob 1 screws 2 and 3 and remove the cover Left hand fender Remove the screws holding the wing cover 2 and lift off the cover Checking and adjusting the steering wires The steering...

Page 23: ...made Adjusting the parking brake Rider 322T AWD Check that the parking brake is adjusted correctly by placing the machine on a slope with the front and rear axles disengaged Apply and lock the parking brake When the machine does not stand still the parking brake should be adjusted according to the following 1 Remove the left hand wing cover 2 Loosen the locking nuts 1 3 Tension the cable using the...

Page 24: ...g the fuel pump s air filter Check regularly that the fuel pump s air filter is free from dirt The filter can when necessary be cleaned with a brush Replacing the air filter If the engine seems to lack power or does not run smoothly this may be because the air filter is clogged It is therefore important to replace the air filter at regular intervals see Maintenance Maintenance Schedule for the cor...

Page 25: ...spark plug spanner Tighten the spark plug so that the washer is compressed A used spark plug should be turned 1 8 of a turn from the seated position A new spark plug should be turned a 1 4 turn from the seated position 7 Replace the ignition cable shoe Check the safety system The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions The engine ca...

Page 26: ...le holder under the battery case s cover in front of the battery Type Flat pin 15 A Do not use any other type of fuse when replacing A blown fuse is indicated by a burnt connector Pull the fuse from the holder when replacing The fuse is there to protect the electrical system If it blows again shortly after replacement it is due to a short circuit which must be fixed before the machine can be put i...

Page 27: ...position and that the lifting lever for the cutting unit is in mowing position 3 Push the equipment frame down and place the catch against the frame 4 Engage the belt in the belt holder 5 Push the deck in and put the front guide plugs in the grooves on the equipment frame one on each side 6 Lift up the cutting unit 7 Push the unit in so that the interior plugs touch the bottom of the equipment fra...

Page 28: ...too hard against it Pressure is adjusted using a screw and spring on each side of the Rider 1 Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm2 8 5 PSI 2 Place the machine on a flat surface 3 Put the lifting lever in the mowing position 4 Place a set of bathroom scales under the cutting unit s frame front edge so that it rests on the scales If necessary a block can be placed between the frame ...

Page 29: ...ay to raise the rear edge of the cover Screw in shorten the stay to lower the rear edge of the cover 4 Tighten the nuts after adjustment 5 On completion of the adjustment the unit s parallelism should be re checked 6 Fit the right hand fender and the front hood Replacing the cutting unit belts On these cutting units with collision proof blades the blades are driven by one V belt Do as follows to c...

Page 30: ...he machine on flat ground Apply the parking brake 2 Set the cutting height control in the lowest position and lift up the cutting unit 3 Remove the front cover 4 Disengage the spring for the drive belt tensioning wheel 5 Loosen on the cutting height stay and place in the holder 6 Remove the drive belt and place it in the belt holder 7 Grip the front edge of the unit and pull forwards until it stop...

Page 31: ... obstacles that result in a breakdown Let the service centre assess whether the blade can be sharpened or must be replaced Removing the BioClip plug To change a Combi unit from BioClip function to cutting unit with rear ejection remove the BioClip plug located under the unit with three screws 1 Put the unit in the service position see Placing in the service position 2 Remove the three screws holdi...

Page 32: ...dipstick Remove the drain plug from the engine s left side 3 Let the oil run out into the container 4 Fit the drain plug and tighten it 5 If necessary fill so that the oil comes up to the FULL mark on the dipstick The oil is topped up through the hole the dipstick sits in See Checking the engine s oil level for filling instructions The engine holds 1 5 litres 1 6 USqt when the oil filter is not re...

Page 33: ...adjuster The belt adjuster should be lubricated regularly using good quality molybdenum disulphide grease Lubricate using a grease gun 1 nipple from the right hand side under the engine s lower belt pulley until grease is forced out With daily use lubrication should be carried out twice weekly General lubrication All joints and bearings are lubricated using molybdenum disulphide grease during manu...

Page 34: ...rburettor or fuel line Choking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cable Engine seems to have no power Air filter clogged Spark plug defective Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line Carburettor incorrectly set Choking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cable Engine overheats Engine overloaded Spark plug defective Air intake or cooling flanges blocked Fan damaged Too little or no oil in engine Ignition de...

Page 35: ...e and run it until the carburettor is emptied of fuel 5 Remove the plugs and pour about a tablespoon of engine oil into each cylinder Pull round the engine to distribute the oil and screw the plugs back on 6 Grease all grease nipples joints and axles 7 Remove the battery Clean it charge it and store it in a cool place 8 Store the machine in a clean and dry place and cover it over for extra protect...

Page 36: ...dth rear mm ft 627 2 06 627 2 06 Tyre dimensions 16 x 6 50 x 8 16 x 6 50 x 8 Air pressure rear front kPa bar PSI 60 0 6 8 5 60 0 6 8 5 Cutting width cm inch 103 112 122 41 44 48 103 112 122 41 44 48 Engine Brand Model Brigs Stratton 7220 Endurance Twin Brigs Stratton 7220 Endurance Twin Nominal engine output kW see note 1 12 6 12 6 Displacement cm3 cu in 656 40 656 40 Fuel minimum octane grade lea...

Page 37: ...ATION 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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION We reserve the right to change specifications and designs without prior notice so as to implement improvements Note that no legal claims are valid on the basis of information in this manual Use only genuine parts fo...

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