Husqvarna 850 User Manual

101 89 35-26RIDER 970RIDER 970RIDER 970RIDER 850RIDER 850RIDER 850RIDER 850RIDER 850RIDER 850Rider 850/970Operator´s manualPlease read these instructi

8 – EnglishERIDER 970RIDER 970RIDER 970• Avoid overfilling. If fuel has been spilt on themachine wipe it up and wait until it has evapor-ated before s

English – 9EPresentationThese instructions describe two machine models,Rider 850 and Rider 970.Both models are fitted with engines from Briggs &St

10 – EnglishEPRESENTATIONThrottle and Choke leverThe engine speed is adjusted with the throttlecontrol, and thereby also the rotation speed of theblad

English – 11EPRESENTATIONParking brakeThe parking brake consists of a catch whichenables the brake to be locked in braking position.RIDER 850RIDER 850

12 – EnglishEPRESENTATIONLift lever for cutting unitThe lift lever is used to set the cutting unit in trans-port or cutting position.If the lever is p

English – 13EPRESENTATIONSeatThe seat has a jointed attachment on the frontedge and can be tipped forward.The seat can also be adjusted lengthways.Rel

14 – EnglishEBefore starting• Read the safety instructions and information onthe location and function of the controls beforestarting (see pages 5–13)

English – 15EDRIVINGSTOP STARTSTOP START123123Cold engine:4. Push the throttle control to position 3 (chokeposition). In this position the engine rece

16 – EnglishEDRIVINGDriving the machine1. Release the parking brake by pressing the brakepedal.2. Press the clutch and engage the required gear.The ge

English – 17E3. Select the required cutting height (1–9) with thecutting height lever.To obtain a uniform cutting height it is importantthat the tyre

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18 – EnglishEDRIVINGSTOP STARTMAX 15°Starting on slopes1. Apply the parking brake.2. Push the throttle control to 3/4 position to fullthrottle positio

English – 19E● = Described in these instructions.❍ = Not described in these instructions.MAINTENANCE!WARNING!No service procedures must be conducted o

20 – EnglishERIDER 850RIDER 850RIDER 850Dismantling of the machine hoodsEngine hoodThe engine is accessible for servicing when theengine hood is lifte

English – 21ECheck the engine’s oil levelCheck the oil level in the engine when the machineis horizontal.Dismantle the engine hood as per the descript

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

English – 23EMAINTENANCEChecking the brakeThe brake is of the disc brake type and is fitted onthe gearbox.Check that the brake is correctly adjusted b

24 – EnglishEIMPORTANT INFORMATIONDo not use compressed air to clean thepaper filter.Replacing the air filterIf the engine seems to lack power or goes

English – 25ERIDER 850RIDER 850RIDER 850MAINTENANCEChecking and adjustment of the cuttingunit’s ground pressure Rider 970To achieve the best cutting r

26 – EnglishE123MAINTENANCEAdjustment of the cutting unit’sparallelismAdjustment of Rider 8501. Dismantle the front hood and right-hand fenderas descr

English – 27EMAINTENANCE12!WARNING!When the lock pins are removed theunit will drop to the ground. Make sureto keep your hands or fingers awayfrom und

English – 1ESafety instructions ... 2 Safety rules, USA nomenclature ... 2Explanation

28 – EnglishEMAINTENANCEChecking the bladesTo achieve the best mowing results it is importantthat the blades are undamaged and well-sharpened.Check th

English – 29EMAINTENANCEIMPORTANT INFORMATIONCheck that the lock-ring is correctlypositioned in the slot.Changing the oilThe oil should be changed for

30 – EnglishEMAINTENANCEChecking and adjustment of the throttlewireIf the engine does not respond as it should dowhen the throttle lever is moved or i

English – 31EProblem ProcedureEngine will not start. • Fuel tank empty.• Plug defective.• Plug connection defective.• Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe

32 – EnglishETo put the machine in order for storage follow theseinstructions:1. Carefully clean the machine, especially underthe cutting unit. Touch-

English – 33EDimensions Rider 850 Rider 970Length 2000 mm 2145 mmWidth 960 mm 1050 mm (970-15.5), 1260 mm(970-15.5S) 1120 (970-Bioclip)Height 1060 m

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2 – EnglishESAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Safety rules, USA nomenclatureSafe operation practices for ride-on mowersIMPORTANT!This cutting machine is capable o

English – 3ESAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIV. Service1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and otherfuels. They are flammable and vapours areexplosive.a) Use on

4 – EnglishE!!!!!NREXPLANATION OF SYMBOLSThese symbols are on the machine and in the operator´s manual.Study them carefully so that you know what they

English – 5EThese instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.General use:• Make yourself familiar with the controls and howto stop quickly.

6 – EnglishE• Watch out for traffic when working close to aroad, or crossing one.• Be careful when rounding a fixed object so thatthe blades do not hi

English – 7ESAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRIDER 970RIDER 970RIDER 970Keep children away from the mowing area.Never allow children to drive the machine.Never fill