Husqvarna ProFlex 18 User Manual

Operator´s manualRider ProFlex 18Please read these instructions carefully and make sureyou understand them before using the machine.English

8 – English8010-0578010-058Children• Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be onyour guard for children in the vicinity of themachine. Children a

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

10 – English8010-0608010-061SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Never use the machine indoors or in spaceslacking proper ventilation. Exhaust fumescontain carbon mon

English – 11PresentationThese instructions describe the Rider ProFlex 18.The Rider ProFlex 18 is equipped with a 18-horsepower four-stroke V-twin Kawa

12 – EnglishPRESENTATIONThrottle controlThe throttle control regulates the engine speed, andthereby also the rotation speed of the blades.To increase

English – 13Cutting unitRider ProFlex can be equipped with numerousattachments.The BioClip unit finely cuts the lawn by cutting thegrass several times

14 – EnglishPRESENTATIONWARNING!Petrol is highly inflammable.Exercise care and refuel outdoors(see safety instructions).FuellingThe engine runs on unl

English – 15Before starting• Read the sections headed ”Safety instructions”and ”Presentation” before starting the mower.• Carry out daily maintenance

16 – EnglishDRIVING2. Carefully press down one of the pedals until therequired speed is obtained.To drive forward press down pedal (1), or toreverse p

English – 173. Select the required cutting height (1–7) with thecutting height lever.DRIVING4. Push in the lock button on the lift lever and lowerdown

Svenska – 31Sve-5 225/232/235 Bruk 97-11-25, 08.4631

18 – EnglishMowing pattern• Localise and mark stones and other fixedobjects to avoid collision.• Start with a high cutting height and reduce downuntil

English – 19Stopping the enginePreferably let the engine idle a minute in order toattain normal operating temperature beforestopping it if it has been

20 – EnglishMAINTENANCEMaintenance interval inhoursDaily main-tenancebefore afterWeekly3)main-tenanceAt leastonce ayearMaintenance scheduleThe follow

English – 211) First change after 8 hours. 2)When driving with a heavy load or when the ambient temperature is high, replace every 50 hours. Cleanand

22 – EnglishDismantling of the machine hoodsEngine hood1. Tip up the seat.2. Turn the main catch on top of the engine hood1/4 turn anti-clockwise.3. L

English – 23MAINTENANCECheck the engine’s cooling air intakeOpen the engine hood.Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves,grass and dirt.If t

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

English – 25Checking and adjustment of the throttlewireCheck that the engine responds to the throttlecontrol and that the correct engine speed isachie

26 – EnglishMAINTENANCEAdjusting the hydrostatic wireThe hydrostatic wire (on the left) is adjusted asfollows:1. Remove the transmission cover. Unscre

English – 27Adjusting the brakesThe parking brake (on the right) is adjusted asfollows:1. Remove the transmission cover. Unscrew thetwo screws (one on

English – 1Operator’s Manual forRider ProFlex 18CONTENTSIMPORTANT INFORMATIONRead through these instructions carefullyso that you know how to use and

28 – EnglishReplacing the air filterIf the engine seems to lack power or does not runsmoothly this may be because air filter is clogged. Ifrun with a

English – 29MAINTENANCECleaning the pulse air filter1. Open the engine hood.2. Loosen the four quick-action clips and lift off thecover and remove the

30 – EnglishCheck the level of the battery acidCheck that the level of the battery acid lies betweenthe markings. Top up the cells with distilled wate

English – 31MAINTENANCEInspecting the safety systemThe Rider is equipped with a safety system thatprevents starting or driving under the followingcond

32 – EnglishMAINTENANCE1. Fit the unit in the attachment frame’s outerhooks.The parts of the cutting unitA cutting unit with a rear ejector has been u

English – 335. Hook the rear end of the height adjustment arm(E) in place:Set the cutting height lever to the forwardposition. Release the pressure fr

34 – EnglishMAINTENANCESetting the parallelism and height forthe cutting unit with rear ejector andBioClip unitThe base unit is adjusted at the factor

English – 35MAINTENANCEChecking and adjustment of the cuttingunit’s ground pressureTo achieve the best cutting results the cutting unitshould follow t

36 – EnglishMAINTENANCEService position for the cutting unitThe cutting unit can be set in a service position toprovide good access for cleaning, serv

English – 37Dismantling the cutting unitMAINTENANCE8. Hang the belt around the handle.5. Remove the belt adjuster’s spring.6. Take the belt off the fr

2 – EnglishINSTRUCTIONDear customerThank you for choosing a Husqvarna Rider. Husqvarna Riders are built to a unique design with a front-mounted cuttin

38 – English9. Unhook the height adjustment arm (E) byraising the rear of the arm:Release the pressure from the arm if necessaryby lifting or pushing

English – 39MAINTENANCEDismantling the beltStarting point when dismantling the belt:• No unit attached to the Rider.• The front of the belt is hung ar

40 – EnglishAssembling the belt1. Position the belt from the front and let the frontend of the belt hang around the hook guard’shandle.2. Fit the belt

English – 41MAINTENANCEReplacing the cutting unit’s beltsBelt replacement on BioClip 103There are two versions of BioClip 103. Version 1has a single t

42 – EnglishMAINTENANCE2. Loosen the spring that tensions the V-belt andpry off the belt.Reverse the procedure to fit the new belt.Belt change on cutt

English – 438009-2896017-108Combi 1128009-2886017-162BioClip 103MAINTENANCERemoval of BioClip plug (Combi)To change a Combi unit from BioClip function

44 – EnglishLUBRICATIONLubrication chart8009-291

English – 45LUBRICATIONGeneralRemove the ignition key to prevent accidental movement during lubrication.If lubricating with an oil can, fill the can w

46 – English2. Chains in frame tunnelRemove the cover from the frame tunnel, see step 1.Lubricate the chains in the frame tunnel using an oilcan or mo

English – 47Check the engine oil level when the Rider is onlevel ground.Raise the engine hood.Take out the dipstick, wipe it clean and push it inagain

English – 3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGood serviceHusqvarna products are sold all over the world and only through servicing dealers. This is to ensure that yo

48 – EnglishLUBRICATION6. Cutting unitRemove the nose cowling.Lubricate using an oil can:A. Safety catch- Joints and bearingsLubricate with grease:B.

English – 4910. Oil filter, replacement1. Open the engine hood.2. Drain off the engine oil according to the workdescription ”Changing of engine oil”.3

50 – EnglishTROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULEProblem ProcedureEngine will not start. • Fuel tank empty.• Plugs defective.• Plug connections defective.• Dirt i

English – 51STORAGETo put the machine in order for storage follow theseinstructions:1. Carefully clean the machine, especially underthe cutting unit.

52 – EnglishWIRING DIAGRAM1. Microswitch, hydrostat2. Microswitch, cutting unit3. Microswitch, seat4. Ignition lock5. Counter6. Start relay7. E

English – 53TECHNICAL DATAWhen the service life of this product has been served and it is no longer used it should bereturned to the dealer or to an a

54 – EnglishCutting unitRear ejector 97 Rear ejector 120 Combi 112Cutting width 970 mm 1 200 mm 1 120 mmCutting heights 7 settings, 40-100 mm 7 settin

English – 55EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYEU declaration of conformity (Only applies to Europe)Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-14

56 – EnglishSERVICEJOURNALWork donePre-delivery service1. Top up battery with acid and recharge for four hours.2. Fit steering wheel, seat and any opt

English – 57SERVICEJOURNALWork doneDate, mileage, stamp, sign25 hour service1. Clean the air filter pre-filter (oil-foam element).(more regularly in d

4 – EnglishThese symbols are on the machine and in the instructions.Study them carefully so that you know what they mean.Read the instructions.Reverse

58 – EnglishSERVICEJOURNALWork doneDate, mileage, stamp, sign50 hour service 1. Clean / replace the air filter pre-filter (oil-foam element).(more reg

English – 59SERVICEJOURNALWork doneDate, mileage, stamp, sign100/200 hour service1. Change the engine oil. Change the oil filter every 200 hours.2. Cl

60 – EnglishSERVICEJOURNALWork doneDate, mileage, stamp, sign300 hour service1. Inspect the machine. Additional work?2. Change engine oil.3. Replace t

English – 61SERVICEJOURNALWork doneDate, mileage, stamp, signAt least once a season1. Change engine oil (100 hours).2. Clean / replace the air filter

62 – EnglishSERVICEJOURNALWork doneDate, mileage, stamp, sign

English – 63SERVICEJOURNALWork doneDate, mileage, stamp, sign

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English – 58010-0476003-0028010-052Safety instructionsThese instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.General use• Read all the instructio

6 – English6003-0068011-292• Take care when rounding a fixed object, so thatthe blades do not hit it. Never run the machineover foreign objects.• Only

English – 78010-0546003-004Be especially careful when driving on slopes.Mow upwards and downwards on slopes, notsideways.Driving on slopesDriving on s