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FR 2318 F

 

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Please read the oper

 

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before using the machine.

Summary of Contents for FR 2318FA

Page 1: ...3 8 8 3 FR 2318 FA FR 2318 FA 4X4 Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...hecking and adjusting the steering wires 19 Adjusting the parking brake 20 Adjusting the throttle wire 20 Replacement of fuel filter 20 Replacing the air filter 21 Checking the fuel pump s air filter 21 Ignition system 21 Check the safety system 22 Main fuse 22 Checking the tyre pressure 22 Checking the engine s cooling air intake 22 Checking and adjustment of the cutting unit s ground pressure 23...

Page 3: ...aler 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 specified by the manufacturer also constitute essential elements of the intended use This machine should be operated serviced and...

Page 4: ...heck 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 front and rear wheel rotation speed according to the service schedule Only 4x4 machines See the workshop manual 13 Tell customer about Needs and benefits of following the service schedule Servici...

Page 5: ...rostatic freewheel Watch your hands and other body parts so they do not get caught and crushed between the belt and belt pulley Warning rotating parts Keep hands and feet clear Parking brake Brake Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community s Directive The machine s emission is specified in the Technical data chapter and on the label Rotary blades Keep hands and feet away...

Page 6: ...BOLS Starting instructions 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 ...

Page 7: ...ting lever for the cutting unit 5 Speed limiter for reversing 6 Speed limiter for driving forward 7 Parking brake 8 Lock button for parking brake 9 Product and serial number plate 10 Seat adjustment 11 Lever to disengage the driving front axle FR 2318FA 4x4 12 Fuel cap 13 Cover lock 14 Battery 15 Lever to disengage the driving rear axle ...

Page 8: ...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 you are tired if you have consumed alcohol if you are taking other drugs or medication that can affect y...

Page 9: ... care if any attachments are fitted that can change the stability of the machine Avoid starting or stopping on 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...

Page 10: ...ire Only store fuel in containers approved for the purpose Never remove the fuel cap and fill the fuel tank when the engine is running Allow the engine to cool before refuelling Do not smoke Do not fill with fuel in the vicinity of sparks or naked flames Handle oil oil filters fuel and the battery carefully of environmental considerations Follow the local recycling requirements Electrical shocks c...

Page 11: ...ore 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 Check regularly that the parking brake works Adjust and maintain as required Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass leaves...

Page 12: ... the lock button on the steering column 3 Release the parking brake pedal while keeping the button pressed in The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the brake pedal is pressed Cutting unit FR 2318FA and FR 2318FA 4x4 can be equipped with two different cutting units JC 103 JC 112 The Combi unit equipped with a Mulching plug finely chops the cuttings to fertiliser Without the Mulching ...

Page 13: ...hould 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 Pull the controls to the end positions do not use an intermediate position Release lever FR 2318FA 4x4 FR 2318 FA 4X4 has one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle Clutch control rear axle Control drawn out dri...

Page 14: ...eath each time it is used avoid using a high pressure washer 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 Start the engine 1 Make sure that the clutch control is depressed FR 2216 MA 4X4 has one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle 2 Lift up the cutting unit by pul...

Page 15: ...charged battery Finally the RED cable from both batteries IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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 WARNING Never run the engine indoors in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas The exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon monoxide 3 1 2 WARNING Lead acid batteries produce explosive gases Avoi...

Page 16: ...ing height 4 Press in the lock button on the lifting lever and lower the cutting unit Stop the engine Always park the machine on a level surface with the engine OFF 1 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to its locked position 2 Pull back the throttle and turn the ignition key to the STOP position 3 When the Rider is at a standstill press down the parking brake and push in the l...

Page 17: ...Check the muffler X 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 Check the V belts O Check the transmission s cooling fins O Check transmission oil level X Check adjust parking brake X Checking and adjusting of throttle wire X Clean the engi...

Page 18: ... or a water jet 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 lift off the fender Right hand fender Remove the accelerator knob 1 screws 2 and remove the cover Left hand fender Remove the scr...

Page 19: ...them together so that the distance between them is half as much without using unnecessary force 3 If necessary the wires can be adjusted by tightening the adjuster nuts on each side of the steering collar Do not over tighten the cables they should only be drawn in towards the steering collar 4 Unscrew the belt shields and the side protectors The protectors are fitted on both sides of the machine H...

Page 20: ... checked again after the adjustment has been made Adjusting the throttle wire The throttle cable may need to be adjusted if the engine does not respond as it should when accelerating if it produces black smoke or maximum revs are not reached 1 Loosen the clamping screw for the cable s outer casing and move the throttle to the full throttle position 2 Pull the choke wire casing to the far right and...

Page 21: ...tion cable shoe and clean around the spark plug 2 Remove the spark plug with a 5 8 16 mm spark plug socket wrench 3 Check the spark plug Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are burned or if the insulation is cracked or damaged Clean the spark plug with 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 ben...

Page 22: ...acing 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 into operation again Checking the tyre pressure The tyre pressure should be 60 kPa 0 6 bar 9 PSI all round To improve driving the pressure on the rear tyres can be reduced to 40 kPa 0 4 bar 5 6 PSI The maximum tyre press...

Page 23: ...re should be between 12 and 15 kg 26 5 33 lb Checking the cutting unit s parallelism Check the cutting unit s parallelism as follows 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 Measure the distance between the ground and cutting unit s edge at the front of the cover The cutting unit should have a slight slant with the rear edge 2 4 mm 1 8...

Page 24: ...oning wheel 4 Loosen on the cutting height stay and place in the holder 5 Remove the drive belt and place it in the belt holder 6 Grip the front edge of the unit and pull forwards until it stops 7 Lift the unit until it stops and a clicking sound is heard The unit locks automatically in the vertical position Restoring from service position 1 Grip the front edge of the unit and loosen the lock fold...

Page 25: ... 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 frame s grooves 8 Fit the drive belt around the drive wheels of the cutting unit 9 Make sure the belt is placed on the correct side of the belt tensioner wheel 10 Hook up the height adjustment strut 11 Secure the collet spring 12 F...

Page 26: ...emoving the Mulching plug To change a Combi unit from Mulching function to cutting unit with rear ejection remove the Mulching plug located under the unit with three screws JC 103 JC 112 1 Put the unit in the service position see Placing in the service position 2 Remove the three screws holding the Mulching plug and remove the plug 3 Tip Fit three full thread screws M8x15 mm in the screw holes to ...

Page 27: ... oil drain plug 2 Remove the 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 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...

Page 28: ...lubrication All joints and bearings are lubricated using molybdenum disulphide grease during manufacture Continue to lubricate using the same type of grease Lubricate the steering and control wires using engine oil Carry out this lubrication regularly with daily use the machine should be lubricated twice weekly Grease from well known brand names petrochemical companies etc usually maintains a good...

Page 29: ...ked Ignition 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 e...

Page 30: ...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 protection Gu...

Page 31: ...150 3 77 Machine without cutting unit with empty tanks kg lb 231 509 243 536 Wheel base mm ft 887 2 9 887 2 9 Track width front mm ft 712 2 34 712 2 34 Track width rear mm ft 627 2 06 627 2 06 Tyre dimensions 16 x 7 5 x 8 16 x 7 5 x 8 Air pressure rear front kPa bar PSI 60 0 6 8 5 60 0 6 8 5 Max gradient 10 10 Engine Brand Model Briggs stratton 31G7 Briggs stratton 31G7 Nominal engine output kW se...

Page 32: ...ccording to annex VI of the COUNCIL S DIRECTIVE of May 8 2000 relating to the noise emissions in the environment 2000 14 EC The certificates have the numbers 01 901 097 01 901 098 01 901 188 01 901 189 Huskvarna 19 may 2014 Claes Losdal Development Manager Garden Products Authorized representative for Husqvarna AB and responsible for technical documentation Cutting unit JC 103 JC 112 Cutting width...

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