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Driving
Before starting
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Read the safety instructions and information concerning
the placement of controls and functions before starting.
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Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in
the Maintenance schedule.
Adjust the seat to the required position.
Start the engine
1
Make sure that the clutch control is depressed. (Run
position) Rider 16 AWD has one control for the front axle
and one control for the rear axle.
2
Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to its
locked position.
3
Activate the parking brake. This is done as follows:
- Press down the parking brake pedal (1).
- Press in the lock button (2) on the steering column.
- Release the brake pedal while holding the button pressed.
The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the
brake pedal is pressed.
Rider 11R and Rider 11 C have the brake pedal and release
button on the right-hand side.
Rider 16 AWD The engine can not be started if the parking
brake is not pressed down.
4
Rider 11R and Rider 11 C
Put the gear shift lever in the ”N” position (neutral).
With a cold engine:
5
Move the throttle to position 3 (choke position). In this
position the engine is fed with a richer mixture, which
means the engine is easier to start.
With a warm engine:
6
Move the throttle in between positions 1 and 2.
IMPORTANT!
The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s
seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves,
grass or dirt.
Impaired cooling of the engine. Risk of major engine
damage.
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2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not press down the reversing block button on the lever
when neutral position is engaged. Otherwise this will
activate the start lock function.
