Husqvarna ProFlex 21 User Manual

Operator´s manualRider ProFlex 18Rider ProFlex 21Please read these instructions carefully and make sureyou understand them before using the machine.En

English- 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Only use the machine in daylight or in other well-lit conditions. Keep the machine at a safe distance from holes or

English- 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Driving on slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk of the driver losing control of the machin

English- 10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children • Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be observant for children in the vicinity of the machine. Child

English- 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • If leaks arise in the fuel system, the engine must not be started until the problem has been resolved.• Store the m

English- 12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an od

English- 13 PRESENTATION Presentation Congratulations on your choice of an exceptionally high quality product. This operator’s manual describes Rider

English- 14 PRESENTATION Placement of Controls8009-5301. Power outlet2. Ignition key3. Switch for the power outlet4. Choke Lever5. Switch for the lig

English- 15 PRESENTATION Throttle Control The throttle is used to control the speed of the engine and thereby also the rotation speed of the blades.

English- 16 PRESENTATION Cutting unit Rider ProFlex can be equipped with a cutting unit of the types Combi 112 with a 112 cm cutting width and Combi

English- 17 PRESENTATION Cutting height adjustment lever Using the cutting height lever, the cutting height can be adjusted between 7 different posit

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English- 18 PRESENTATION Mechanical lifting lever for cutting unit The lever is used as a backup lever to put the cutting unit in either the transpor

English- 19 PRESENTATION Parking brakeThe parking brake is activated as follows:1. Press the brake pedal.2. Completely depress the lock button on the

English-20PRESENTATIONDifferential lock, PF 21The differential lock couples the two drive wheels so that one wheel does not spin, thereby improving ma

English-21DRIVINGMowing tips• Localise and mark rocks and other fixed objects in order to avoid collisions.• Begin with a high cutting height and reduc

English-22DRIVINGDrivingBefore Starting• Read section “Safety instructions” on page 7 and “Presentation” on page 13.• Carry out daily maintenance acco

English-23DRIVING4. If the engine is cold, the choke control shall be moved backwards to its end position.5. Turn the ignition key to the start positi

English-24DRIVING8. Set the desired engine speed with the throttle.Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed, “half throttle”, for 3-5 minutes befor

English-25DRIVING4. Depress the lock button on the mechanical lifting lever and move the lever to its most forward position. The cutting unit lowers a

English-26DRIVINGDriving the Rider, PF 211. Release the parking brake by first pressing the brake pedal and then releasing it.2. Carefully press down o

English-27DRIVING5. If the cutting unit does not lower completely, or if the blades do not rotate, lower the cutting unit completely using the hydraul

English- 1 Contents Contents ...1Introduction ...

English-28DRIVING2. Move the throttle control to the “MIN” position. Turn the ignition key to “STOP”.3. When the Rider is at a standstill apply the pa

English-29MAINTENANCEMaintenanceMaintenance schedule The following is a list of maintenance procedures that must be performed on the Rider. For points

English-30MAINTENANCECheck to ensure that the cable seats in the middle are undamaged37 ●Clean thoroughly around the engine 33 ●Clean thoroughly aroun

English-31MAINTENANCE1) First change after 8 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, replace every 50 hours.2) Mainte

English-32MAINTENANCERemoving the Rider’s coversEngine cover1. Push the seat to its most forward position and then tip it back.2. Turn the cover lock

English-33MAINTENANCELeft-hand wing coverPF 18Loosen the screws (1 and 2) and remove the wing cover.PF 21Remove the differential lock pedal knob. Loos

English-34MAINTENANCECleaning the engine and mufflerKeep the engine and muffler free from grass cuttings and dirt. Grass cuttings steeped in petrol or o

English-35MAINTENANCEChecking and adjusting the steering cablesThe steering is governed by means of cables.After a period of use these can become stre

English-36MAINTENANCEChecking and adjusting the throttle cableCheck that the engine responds to throttle increases and that a good engine speed is att

English-37MAINTENANCEAdjusting the hydrostatic transmission cableThe hydrostatic transmission cable (on the left side) is adjusted in the following ma

English- 2IMPORTANT INFORMATIONRead carefully through the operator’s manual so that you know how to use and maintain the Rider before you use it.For

English-38MAINTENANCEAdjusting the parking brakeThe parking brake (on the right side) is adjusted in the following manner:1. Remove the transmission c

English-39MAINTENANCEReplacing the air filterIf the engine seems to lack power or does not run smoothly this may be because the air filter is clogged. I

English-40MAINTENANCE4. Remove the wing nut in the air filter and remove the paper filter.5. Tap the paper filter against a fixed surface to remove dust.

English-41MAINTENANCE3. Remove the foam rubber pre-filter and clean using a mild detergent.Squeeze it dry with a clean cloth.4. Remove the wing nuts fo

English-42MAINTENANCEReplacing the fuel filterReplace the fuel filter mounted on the supply line after every 100 hours (once per season) or more frequen

English-43MAINTENANCEChecking the tyre pressuresThe tyre’s air pressure should be 60 kPa (0.6 kp/cm2) on all wheels. In order to improve drive power t

English-44MAINTENANCEReplacing the spark plug1. Remove the ignition cable shoe and clean around the spark plug.2. Remove the spark plug with a 13/16&q

English-45MAINTENANCEChecking the safety systemThe Rider is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following condit

English-46MAINTENANCEReplacing the light bulbsFor information about the bulb type, see “Technical data”.1. Unscrew the two screws holding the cover on

English-47MAINTENANCEThe cutting unit componentsIn the instructions below, a cutting unit with a rear ejector is shown, but the same principles apply

English- 3 INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Husqvarna Rider. Husqvarna Riders have been designed according to a u

English-48MAINTENANCE1. Attach the unit to the equipment frame’s outer hooks.2. Pull out the catch (A) and loosen the safety catch by pushing its hand

English-49MAINTENANCE6. Loosen the belt tensioner spring and attach the belt to the front belt pulley. A new belt is short. Turn the forward pulley as

English-50MAINTENANCEAdjusting the cutting height, parallelism and ground pressureWhen a new cutting unit is attached, you need to adjust the cutting

English-51MAINTENANCEGround pressureIn order to achieve the best mowing result the cutting unit should follow the ground without touching it too heavi

English-52MAINTENANCECutting unit modelProFlex 18 and ProFlex 21 can be equipped with two different types of cutting unit:• Combi 112• Combi 122Other

English-53MAINTENANCERemoving the cutting unit1. Place the machine on a flat surface.2. Lock the brake by pressing down the pedal and locking with the

English-54MAINTENANCE9. Unhook the height adjustment strut (E) by moving the rear part upwards:Unload the strut if necessary by pulling the frame’s fo

English-55MAINTENANCERemoving the unit frameStarting position for removing the cutting unit frame:• Cutting unit removed.1. Twist the catch out so tha

English-56MAINTENANCEAttaching the belt1. Place the forward part of the belt in place and hang the forward part around the handle of the safety catch.

English-57MAINTENANCEChanging the cutting unit’s beltChanging the belt on the Combi unit On these cutting units with “collision-proof” blades, the bla

English- 4 INTRODUCTION Proper Service Husqvarna’s products are sold all over the world and only by specialised retail traders offering complete serv

English-58MAINTENANCERemoval of BioClip PlugTo change a Combi unit from the BioClip function to a cutting unit with rear ejection, remove the BioClip

English-59LUBRICATIONLubricationLubrication schedule, PF 18When in daily use, the weekly lubrication (1/52) schedule should be carried out twice a wee

English-60LUBRICATIONLubrication schedule, PF 218009-591

English-61LUBRICATIONGeneralRemove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication.When lubricating with an oil can, it ought t

English-62LUBRICATIONLubricating in accordance with the lubrication scheduleThe numbers in the following headings refer to the lubrication points as d

English-63LUBRICATION2. Chains in the frame tunnelRemove the cover from the frame tunnel, see "1. Pedal mechanism in frame tunnel” on page 62.Lub

English-64LUBRICATION4. Engine oilCheck the oil level in the engine when the Rider stands horizontal with the engine switched off. Fold up the engine

English-65LUBRICATIONReplacing the engine oilThe engine oil should be changed the first time after 8 hours running time. It should then be changed afte

English-66LUBRICATION5. Gear leverRemove the transmission cover, two screws.Lubricate the joints and bearings on the left side with an oil can.Remove

English-67LUBRICATION9. Throttle and choke cables, lever bearingsPF 18Remove the right side cover on the lever housing (3 screws) and open the engine

English- 5 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Symbols and decals These symbols can be found on the Rider and in the operator’s manual.Study them carefully so tha

English-68LUBRICATION10. Hydraulic oil filter, change, PF 211. Remove the oil filter. If necessary, use a filter remover.2. Wipe new, clean engine oil on

English-69LUBRICATION12. Parking Brake CableRemove the transmission cover, see "5. Gear lever” on page 66.Unhook the spring (A) from the screw (B

English-70LUBRICATION

English-71TROUBLE SHOOTINGTrouble Shooting GuideProblem CauseThe engine will not start. • Fuel tank empty• Incorrect fuel type• Faulty spark plugs• Fa

English-72TROUBLE SHOOTINGEngine overheating • Engine overloaded• Air intake or cooling fins clogged• Damaged fan• Too little or no oil in the engine•

English-73STORAGEStorageWinter StorageAt the end of the mowing season, the Rider should be readied for storage, likewise if it will not be in use for

English-74STORAGE5. Remove the spark plugs and pour about a tablespoon of engine oil into each cylinder. Turn over the engine so that the oil is evenl

English-75ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMSElectrical systemNumbers correspond to:1. Microswitch, hydrostatic transmission2. Microswitch, cutting unit3

English-76ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMSNumbers correspond to: Colour abbreviations:1. Microswitch, hydrostatic transmission2. Microswitch, cutting

English-77ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMSHydraulic system, PF 21Keep the hydraulic system clean. Remember to:• Thoroughly clean before the filling cap

English- 6 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury , particularly if the reader should neg

English-78ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

English-79TECHNICAL DATATechnical dataData Rider ProFlex 18 Rider ProFlex 21DimensionsLength, base machine 2080 mm / 6,82 ft 2080 mm / 6,82 ftWidth, b

English-80TECHNICAL DATAHydraulic SystemMax. working pressure - 45 bar / 630 PSITransmissionManufacturer Tuff Torq K 62 Tuff Torq K 66Oil SAE 10W/30,

English-81EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYEU Declaration of ConformityEU Declaration of Conformity (only applies to Europe)We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Hus

English-82EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

English-83SERVICE JOURNALService journalAction1. Delivery Service2. Fill the battery with battery acid and charge for four hours.3. Fit the steering w

English-84SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mileage reading, stamp, signature25-Hour Service1. Clean the air cleaner’s pre-filter (Oil-foam element).(shorter

English-85SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mileage reading, stamp, signature50-Hour Service1. Clean/change the air cleaner’s pre-filter (Oil-foam element).(

English-86SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mileage reading, stamp, signature100/200-Hour Service1. Change engine oil. Replace the oil filter every 200 hours

English-87SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mileage reading, stamp, signature300-Hour Service1. Inspect the machine. Additional work?2. Change engine oil.3.

English- 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. General use • Read all instructions i

English-88SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mileage reading, stamp, signatureAt Least Once Each Season1. Change the engine oil (100 hours).2. Clean/change t

English-89SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mileage reading, stamp, signature

English-90SERVICE JOURNALAction Date, mileage reading, stamp, signature

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