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CONTENTS

Contents

CONTENTS

Contents

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INTR

ODUCTION

Dear Customer

, ............................................................

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

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

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

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

Ser

vice journal

Pre-deliv

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

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

KEY

TO SYMBOLS

Symbols

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SAFETY INSTR

UCTIONS

Saf

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

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

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

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

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

WHA

T IS WHAT?

Location of the controls

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PRESENT

ATION

Presentation

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

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

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

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

Fuelling ........................................................................

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

Driving

Bef

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

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

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

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

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

Starting on a slope, manual gearbox. (Rider 11 R and
Rider 11 C). ..................................................................

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

Maintenance

Maintenance schedule

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

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

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

Checking the brake Rider 11 R and Rider 11 C ...........

Adjusting the brake ......................................................

Adjusting the parking brake .........................................

Adjusting the throttle wire ............................................

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

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

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

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

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

Fuses ...........................................................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lubrication

Chec

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

Replacing the engine oil ...............................................

Checking the oil level in the transmission on Rider 13 C,
Rider 16 AWD and Rider 16 C .....................................

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

Lubrication Rider 11 R and Rider 11 C ........................

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

roubleshooting schedule

Storage

Winter stor

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

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

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

TECHNICAL D

ATA

EC-declar

ation of conformity ........................................

EC-declaration of conformity ........................................

Summary of Contents for Rider 11 C

Page 1: ...gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h Rider 11 R Rider 11 C Rider 13 C Rider 16 C AWD Rider 16 C Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ... steering wires 20 Checking the brake Rider 11 R and Rider 11 C 21 Adjusting the brake 21 Adjusting the parking brake 21 Adjusting the parking brake 21 Adjusting the throttle wire 22 Replacing the air filter 22 Replacement of fuel filter 23 Checking the fuel pump s air filter 23 Checking the tyre pressure 23 Ignition system 23 Fuses 23 Check the safety system 24 Checking the engine s cooling air i...

Page 3: ...ns under the heading Clutch control Use This ride on mower is designed to mow grass on open and level ground surfaces In addition 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 ...

Page 4: ...9 Check that machine does not move in neutral 10 Check Forward drive Reverse drive Operation of blades Seat safety switch Lif lever safety switch Safety switch for the hydrostat pedals neutral position Check engine speed See the Technical data section 11 Check the synchronisation between the front and rear wheels Rider 16 AWD See the workshop manual 12 Tell customer about Needs and benefits of fol...

Page 5: ...e Battery Choke Fuel Oil level Cutting height Backwards Forwards Ignition Hydrostatic freewheel Warning rotating parts Keep hands and feet clear Clutch in Clutch out Parking brake Brake Clutch Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community s Directive The machine s emission is specified in chapter Technical data and on label Rotary blades Keep hands and feet away from under ...

Page 6: ...uctions Check the engine s oil level Check the hydrostat s oil level Lift up the cutting unit Apply and lock the parking brake If the engine is cold use the choke Release the parking brake before driving Switch off the engine and take off the ignition cable before repairs or maintenance ...

Page 7: ...les 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 the machine if ...

Page 8: ...pe 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 Rider 11 Select a low gear so that you will not need to stop to change gear The machine engine brakes even better in low gear Watch out for and avoid driving over ...

Page 9: ...refully of environmental considerations Follow the local recycling requirements Electrical shocks can cause injuries Do not touch cables 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 f...

Page 10: ...nous and highly dangerous gas Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything If necessary make repairs before starting Never make adjustments with the engine running The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer The blades are sharp and can cause cuts Wrap the blades or wear protective gloves when handling them Ch...

Page 11: ...6 C 7 Accelerator for driving forwards 13 C 13 AWD 16C Parking brake 11 and 11 C 8 Parking brake 13 C 13 AWD and 16 C Clutch pedal 11 and 11 C 9 Lock button for the parking brake left side on 13 C 13 AWD and 16 C right hand side on 11 and 11 C 10 Seat adjustment 11 Product and serial number plate 12 Lever to disengage the driving front axle 13 AWD 13 Fuel cap 14 Cover lock 15 Battery 16 Lever to d...

Page 12: ...ve the best braking effect Parking brake The parking brake is applied as follows 1 Press down the parking brake pedal 2 Press in the lock button on the steering column 3 Release the parking brake pedal while keeping the button pressed in Rider 11R and Rider 11 C have the brake pedal and release button on the right hand side The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the brake pedal is pr...

Page 13: ...to rotate mowing position The lever can also be used to temporarily regulate the cutting height e g for a small mound in the lawn Cutting height adjustment lever The cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different positions with the cutting height lever Combi unit 30 80 mm 1 18 3 15 Seat The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can be tipped forward The seat can also be adjusted lengt...

Page 14: ...control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle Should you attempt to drive the machine with the clutch controls pulled out it will not move The drive on the axle is disengaged when one of the controls is pulled out 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...

Page 15: ...rake 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 positio...

Page 16: ...y Remove the cables in the reverse order The BLACK cable is removed from the chassis and then the fully charged battery Finally the RED cable from both batteries Driving the Rider 1 Release the parking brake by first pressing down the parking brake pedal and then releasing it 2 For Rider 13 C Rider 16 AWD and Rider 16 C Carefully press down one of the pedals until the required speed is obtained Pe...

Page 17: ...ns are achieved if the grass is cut often Mowing becomes more uniform and the grass cuttings become more evenly distributed over the surface The total time consumption is not greater since it is possible to select a higher driving speed without inferior mowing results Avoid mowing a wet lawn The mowing results are inferior since the wheels sink down into the soft lawn Hose down the cutting unit wi...

Page 18: ...en working hard Avoid idling the engine for long periods as there is a risk of carbon build up on the spark plugs 1 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to its locked position 2 For Rider 11 R and Rider 11 C Pull back the throttle and move the gear shift lever to the neutral position N without pressing in the reversing lock button Turn the ignition key to the STOP For Rider 13 C...

Page 19: ...silencer O Change engine oil 1 X X Replace the air filter s prefilter2 X Check the cutting deck X Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa 8 5 PSI X Lubricate the belt adjuster 3 X Lubricate joints and shafts 3 X Adjust the brakes Rider 11 R and Rider 11 C X Check the V belts O Check the transmission s cooling fins Rider 13 C Rider 16 AWD and Rider 16 C O Checking the oil level in the transmissi...

Page 20: ...s and electrical connections Corrosion attack can result which will lead to running problems Cleaning additives generally aggravate the damage Removing of the machine hoods Engine cover The engine becomes accessible for service when the engine 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 li...

Page 21: ...en the locking nuts 1 2 Tension the cable with the adjuster screw 2 so that the distance between the brake lever and front edge of the cut out on the chassis is 1 mm 0 040 3 Tighten the locking nuts 1 after adjustment Adjusting the parking brake Rider 13 C Rider 16 C Check that the brake is correctly adjusted by placing the machine on a slight downhill slope with the clutch disengaged and activati...

Page 22: ...r at regular intervals see Maintenance Maintenance Schedule for the correct service interval Replace the air filter as follows 1 Open the engine cover 2 Pull up the handle on the air filter cover unhook and turn towards the engine 3 Remove the air filter cover 4 Lift out the air filter cartridge from the fan housing 5 Replace the air filter cartridge if clogged with dirt 6 Carefully lift the precl...

Page 23: ...ith a steel brush if it is to be reused 4 Measure the electrode gap with a gapping tool The gap should be 0 75 mm 0 030 Adjust as necessary by bending the side electrode 5 Reinsert the spark plug turning by hand to avoid damaging the threads 6 Tighten the spark plug once it touches the seating with the spark plug spanner Tighten the spark plug so that the washer is compressed A used spark plug sho...

Page 24: ...ted in the driver s seat Rider 16 AWD the engine can not be started if the parking brake is not pressed down 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 Check that the engine stops if you temporarily move out of the driver s seat while the cutting unit is lowered or the gea...

Page 25: ...English 25 Maintenance Rider 16 AWD ...

Page 26: ...frame and scales so that the support wheels do not bear any weight 3 Adjust the cutting unit s ground pressure by screwing the adjuster screws which are located behind the front wheels on both sides in or out The ground pressure should be between 12 and 15 kg and the springs evenly tensioned Checking the cutting unit s parallelism Check the cutting unit s parallelism as follows 1 Check the air pre...

Page 27: ...e parking brake Set the cutting height control in the lowest position and lift up the cutting unit 2 Remove the front hood by removing the pin 3 Loosen the spring on the drive belt s belt idler by loosening the handle 4 Place the handle on the frame arch 5 Lift off the drive belt and hang on the load relieving hook 6 Loosen on the cutting height stay and place in the holder 7 Grip the front edge o...

Page 28: ...d be replaced when hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown Let the servicing dealer judge whether the blade can be repaired ground or must be discarded 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 Service position for the cutt...

Page 29: ... the engine s left side 3 Let the oil run out into the container 4 Fit the drain plug and tighten it 5 Fill with oil 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 replaced and 1 7 litres 1 8 USqt of oil when the oil filter is ...

Page 30: ...f the wheel 4 Lubricate the stub axle with molybdenum disulphide grease 5 Assemble the parts in the reverse order Grease from well known brand names petrochemical companies etc usually maintains a good quality The most important property is that the grease provides good protection against corrosion General lubrication All joints and bearings are lubricated using molybdenum disulphide grease during...

Page 31: ...ition key defective Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line Choking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cable Engine seems to have no power Air filter clogged Faulty spark plug Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line Carburettor incorrectly set Choking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cable Engine overheats Engine overloaded Air intake or cooling flanges blocked Fan damaged Too little or no oil in engine I...

Page 32: ...ne 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 protec...

Page 33: ...ine Brand Model Briggs stratton 2158 Briggs Stratton 2198 Briggs Stratton 31A6 Nominal engine output kW see note 1 6 8 6 7 9 8 Displacement cm3 cu in 344 465 502 Max motor speed r min 3000 100 3000 100 2900 75 Fuel minimum octane grade lead free 85 85 85 Fuel tank capacity litre 10 10 10 Oil synthetic class SJ CF SAE 5W 30 or SAE 10W 30 SAE 5W 30 or SAE 10W 30 SAE 5W 30 or SAE 10W 30 Oil tank capa...

Page 34: ...232 511 Wheel base mm ft 887 2 9 Track width front mm ft 712 2 34 Track width rear mm ft 627 2 06 Tyre dimensions 165 60 8 Air pressure rear front kPa bar PSI 60 0 6 8 5 Max gradient 10 Engine Brand Model Briggs Stratton 31A6 Nominal engine output kW see note 1 9 8 Displacement cm3 cu in 502 Max motor speed r min 2900 75 Fuel minimum octane grade lead free 85 Fuel tank capacity litre 10 Oil synthe...

Page 35: ...a Rider 11 R Rider 11 C Rider 13 C Rider 16 AWD and Rider 16 C from 2010 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 of May 17 2006 relating to machinery 2006 42 EC of December 15 2004 relating to electromagnetic compatibility 2004 108 EC of May 8 2000 relating to t...

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