Husqvarna 15V2 User Manual

Operator´s manualRider 15V2Please read these instructions carefully and make sureyou understand them before using the machine.English

8 – EnglishChildrenSerious accidents may occur if you fail to be onyour guard for children in the vicinity of themachine. Children are often attracted

English – 9WARNING!The engine and the exhaustsystem become very hot duringoperation.Risk of burn injuries if touched.WARNING!The battery contains lead

10 – EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Never use the machine indoors or in spaceslacking proper ventilation. Exhaust fumescontain carbon monoxide, an odourl

English – 11PresentationCongratulations on your choice of a top qualityproduct which you will enjoy for many years.These instructions describe the Rid

12 – EnglishPRESENTATION1221WARNING!Make sure that branches do notobstruct the pedals when mowingunder bushes, otherwise you maylose control.Parking b

English – 13PRESENTATIONCutting unitThe Rider 15V2 can be fitted with five differentcutting units.BioClip - 900 mm/35"Rear ejector - 970 mm/38&qu

14 – EnglishPRESENTATIONFuellingThe engine should be run on 87 octane (or higher)unleaded petrol/gasoline (no oil added). For moreinformation about me

English – 15DRIVING4. Turn the ignition key to the start position.3. If the engine is cold move the choke leverbackwards to its end position.2. Move t

16 – EnglishDRIVING5. When the engine starts release the ignition keyimmediately back to neutral position.WARNING!Never run the engine indoors, inencl

English – 17DRIVINGDriving the machine1. Release the parking brake by pressing down thebrake pedal.3. Select the required cutting height (1-9) with th

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18 – EnglishMowing patternDRIVING4. Push in the lock button on the lift lever and lowerdown the cutting unit.WARNING!Clear the lawn from stones andoth

English – 19MAX 15 DRIVINGWARNING!Never drive the machine onground with a slope of more than15°. Mow slopes upwards anddownwards, never across. Avoids

20 – English50 100MAINTENANCEWARNING!No service procedures must be conducted on the engine or cutting unit unless:• The engine is switched off.• The i

English – 21Removing the machine hoodsEngine hoodThe engine is accessible for servicing when theengine hood is lifted up.Tilt the seat forward, releas

22 – EnglishChecking and adjustment of thesteering wiresThe steering is controlled by means of wires.These can in time become slack, which implies tha

English – 23MAINTENANCEReplacing the fuel filterReplace the pipe fitted fuel filter every 100 runninghours (once per season) or more frequently if it

24 – EnglishReplacing the air filterMAINTENANCEVARNING!Exhaust system is hot. Allow tocool down. Risk of finger injuries.2. Lift out the paper element

English – 25WARNING!Procedures on contact withacidExternal: Rinse well with plenty of water.Internal: Drink large quantities of water ormilk. Contact

26 – EnglishMAINTENANCEInspecting the safety systemThe Rider is equipped with a safety system thatprevents starting or driving under the followingcond

English – 27MAINTENANCEChecking the engine’s cooling air intakeClean the air intake grille in the engine coverbehind the driver’s seat.Fold open the e

English – 1Operator’s Manual forRider 15V2CONTENTSIntroduction ... 2Travel and transport on publ

28 – EnglishMAINTENANCE123Fitting the cutting unit3. Insert the bolt and secure it with a locking pin.WARNING!Observe caution to avoid trappingyour ha

English – 296. Move the support wheels to their parkingposition.7. Fit the front cover.8. Secure the collet spring.WARNING!Wear protective glasses whe

30 – EnglishMAINTENANCEChecking and adjusting the cuttingunit’s ground pressureTo achieve the best cutting results the cutting unitshould follow the u

English – 31MAINTENANCEAdjusting the parallelism of the cuttingunit1. Remove the front hood and right-hand fender.2. Undo the nuts on the lift strut.3

32 – EnglishMAINTENANCEBelt change on Combi 1031. Remove the cutting unit.2. Remove the front bolt from the parallel strut andtip the strut backwards.

English – 33MAINTENANCE5. Fit the protective cover over the belts andreplace the parallelism arm.Belt change on cutting unit with rear ejection,side e

34 – EnglishMAINTENANCEService position for the cutting unitThe cutting head can be placed in the serviceposition to provide easy access for cleaning,

English – 35MAINTENANCE4. Fit the support wheels on either side of the rearof the cutting unit.5. Disengage the spring for the drive belttensioning wh

36 – EnglishMAINTENANCERestoring from service positionTo leave the service position, reverse theprocedures set out in “Placing in the serviceposition”

English – 37MAINTENANCEChecking the bladesTo achieve the best mowing results it is importantthat the blades are undamaged and well-sharpened.Check tha

2 – EnglishINTRODUCTIONDear customerThank you for choosing a Husqvarna Rider. Husqvarna Riders are built to a unique design with afrontmounted cutting

38 – EnglishMAINTENANCEReplacing the break-pin (BioClip 90,Combi 103)The blades are fitted with a break-pin to protect thecutting unit and its drive w

English – 39LUBRICATIONChecking the engine’s oil levelCheck the oil level in the engine when the Riderstands horizontal and the engine is switched off

40 – EnglishLUBRICATIONChanging the oilThe oil should be changed for the first time after 8hours of running time. Thereafter it should bechanged every

English – 41LUBRICATIONLubricating the belt adjusterThe belt adjuster should be lubricated regularlyusing good quality molybdenum disulphidegrease*.1

42 – EnglishProblem ProcedureEngine will not start. • Fuel tank empty.• Spark plugs defective.• Spark plug connections defective or changed.• Dirt in

English – 43Winter storageAt the end of the season the machine shouldimmediately be put in order for storage, also if it isgoing to stand idle for mor

44 – EnglishDimensions Rider 15V2Length without cutting unit 2020 mm/6.61 ftWidth without cutting unit 880 mm/2.89 ftHeight 1060 mm/3.52 ftWeight 247-

English – 45EU declaration of conformity (Only applies to Europe)Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole re

46 – EnglishSERVICE JOURNALWork donePre-delivery service1. Top up battery with acid and recharge for four hours.2. Fit steering wheel, seat and any op

English – 47SERVICE JOURNALWork doneDate, mileage, stamp, sign

English – 3INTRODUCTIONGood serviceHusqvarna products are sold all over the world and only through servicing dealers. This is to ensure that you,the c

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4 – EnglishEXPLANATION OF SYMBOLSThese symbols are on the machine and in the operator’s manual.Study them carefully so that you know what they mean.

English – 5Safety instructionsThese instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.General use• Read all the instructions in this operator’sman

6 – English• Take care when rounding a fixed object, so thatthe blades do not hit it. Never run the machineover foreign objects.• Only use the machine

English – 7Be especially careful when driving on slopes.Mow upwards and downwards on slopes, not sideways.Driving on slopesDriving on slopes is one of