Husqvarna 15 C - Manual (Page 3)

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Operator’s Manual for
Rider 11, Rider 11 C,
Rider 13 C, Rider 13 AWD and Rider 15 C
CONTENTS
Introduction ......................................................... 2
Driving and transport on public roads .............. 2
Towing .............................................................. 2
Use ................................................................... 2
Serial number ................................................... 3
Explanation of symbols ...................................... 4
Safety Instructions .............................................. 5
General Use ..................................................... 5
Driving on Slopes ............................................. 7
Children ............................................................ 8
Maintenance .................................................... 8
Transport ........................................................ 10
Presentation ...................................................... 11
Location of the controls .................................. 11
Throttle/Choke lever Rider 11, 11 C ............... 12
Clutch pedal Rider 11, 11 C ........................... 12
Brake pedal/Parking brake Rider 11, 11 C ..... 12
Throttle/Choke lever Rider 13, 13 AWD, 15 C 13
Speed limiter Rider 13, 13 AWD, 15 C ........... 13
Parking brake Rider 13, 13 AWD, 15 C .......... 13
Cutting unit ..................................................... 14
Lift lever for cutting unit .................................. 14
Lever for adjustment of cutting height ............ 15
Seat ................................................................ 15
Fuelling .......................................................... 15
Driving ................................................................ 16
Before starting ................................................ 16
Starting the engine ......................................... 16
To start an engine with a weak battery .......... 18
Driving the machine ....................................... 19
Cutting tips ..................................................... 20
Stopping the engine ....................................... 21
Drive disengagement lever ............................ 22
Maintenance ...................................................... 23
Maintenance schedule ................................... 23
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read through these instructions carefully so that you know how to use and maintain the
machine before using it.
For servicing other than described in this manual contact an authorised dealer for parts and
service.
Cleaning ......................................................... 24
Dismantling of the machine hoods ................. 25
Inspecting the silencer ................................... 26
Checking and adjusting the steering wires .... 27
Checking and adjusting the brakes ................ 28
Checking and adjustment of throttle wire ....... 30
Replacement of fuel filter ............................... 30
Replacement of air filter ................................. 31
Checking the fuel pump’s air filter .................. 32
Checking the battery acid level ...................... 32
Ignition system ............................................... 32
Checking the safety system ........................... 33
Main fuse ....................................................... 35
Checking the tyre pressure ............................ 35
Checking the engine’s cooling air intake ........ 35
Checking and adjusting the cutting unit
ground pressure ............................................. 36
Checking the parallelism of the cutting unit.... 36
Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit .... 37
Service position for the cutting unit ................ 38
Checking the blades ....................................... 39
Lubrication ......................................................... 42
Checking the engine’s oil level ....................... 42
Changing the oil ............................................. 42
Checking the transmission’s oil level .............. 43
Lubricating the belt adjuster ........................... 43
General lubrication ......................................... 44
Lubrication of front wheel bearings ................ 44
Trouble shooting schedule ............................... 45
Storage ............................................................... 46
Winter storage ................................................ 46
Cover .............................................................. 46
Service ........................................................... 46
Technical data ................................................... 47
EU declaration of conformity ........................... 50