Husqvarna Rider 215TX, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...E E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h Rider 215TX Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ... schedule 17 Cleaning 18 Removing of the machine hoods 18 Checking and adjusting the steering wires 18 Adjusting the parking brake 19 Checking and adjusting of throttle wire 19 Checking and adjusting the choke wire 19 Replacement of fuel filter 19 Checking the fuel pump s air filter 19 Replacing the air filter 20 Ignition system 20 Check the safety system 20 Main fuse 21 Checking the tyre pressure...

Page 3: ...eck that there is oil in the transmission s oil tank 7 Connect battery 8 Fill with fuel and start engine 9 Check that machine does not move in neutral 10 Check Forward drive Reverse drive Operation of blades Seat safety switch Lif lever safety switch The safety switch for the hydrostat pedals 11 Check the engine speed See the Technical data section 12 Tell customer about Needs and benefits of foll...

Page 4: ...under the heading Clutch control Use This ride on mower is designed to mow grass on open and level ground surfaces In addition there is a number of accessories recommended by the manufacturer that broadens the application area Please contact your dealer for more information about which accessories are available The machine may only be used with the equipment recommended by the manufacturer All oth...

Page 5: ...wards Ignition Hydrostatic freewheel Parking brake Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community s Directive The machine s emission is specified in the Technical data chapter and on the label Clutch in Clutch out Warning rotating parts Keep hands and feet clear Rotary blades Keep hands and feet away from under the hood when the engine is running Hot surface Risk that the ma...

Page 6: ...f the engine and take off the ignition cable before repairs or maintenance Check the engine s oil level Check transmission oil level Lift up the cutting unit Apply the parking brake If the engine is cold use the choke Release the parking brake before driving ...

Page 7: ...for driving forward 2 Speed limiter for reversing 3 Lifting lever for the cutting unit 4 Cutting height adjustment lever 5 Ignition lock 6 Choke control 7 Throttle trigger 8 Cover lock 9 Parking brake 10 Lock button for parking brake 11 Seat adjustment 12 Fuel cap 13 Battery 14 Lever to disengage the drive ...

Page 8: ... small obstacles Slow before cornering Switch off the blades when you are not mowing Take care when rounding a fixed object so that the blades do not hit it Never run the machine over foreign objects Only use the machine in daylight or in other well lit conditions Keep the machine at a safe distance from holes or other irregularities in the ground Pay attention to other possible risks Never use th...

Page 9: ...or stopping on a slope If the tyres start to slip stop the blades and drive slowly down the slope Always drive smoothly and slowly on slopes Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes if necessary turn slowly and gradually downwards if possible Drive slowly Do not turn the wheel sharply Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows holes and bumps It is e...

Page 10: ...s when the engine is running Do not test the ignition system with your fingers If leaks arise in the fuel system the engine must not be started until the problem has been resolved Store the machine and fuel in such a way that there is no risk that leaking fuel or fumes can cause any damage Check the fuel level before each use and leave space for the fuel to expand because the heat from the engine ...

Page 11: ...ired Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass leaves and other debris that may have fastened on the machine Allow the machine to cool before putting it in storage Transport The machine is heavy and can cause serious crush injuries Take extra care when loading it onto or off a vehicle or trailer Use an approved trailer to transport the machine To secure the machine on the trailer two approved tens...

Page 12: ...d limiter The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated with two pedals Pedal 1 is used to drive forwards and pedal 2 to drive backwards Parking brake The parking brake is applied as follows 1 Press down the parking brake pedal 1 2 Press in the lock button 2 on the steering column 3 Release the parking brake pedal while keeping the button pressed in The parking brake lock disengages automatical...

Page 13: ...tion Fueling The engine runs on unleaded petrol with a minimum octane rating of 87 not mixed with oil We recommend the use of biodegradable alkylate petrol max methanol 5 max ethanol 10 max MTBE 15 Do not fill the tank completely leave an expansion area of at least 2 5 cm 1 Release lever The release control must be pulled out in order for the machine to be moved when the engine is shutoff Should y...

Page 14: ... engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position 7 Push the choke lever gradually forward when the engine has started 8 Let the engine run at moderate speed or half throttle for 3 5 minutes before subjecting it to heavy load 9 Set the required engine speed with the throttle control IMPORTANT INFORMATION The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver s seat ...

Page 15: ... Carefully press down one of the pedals until the required speed is obtained Pedal 1 is used to drive forwards and pedal 2 to drive backwards 3 Select the required cutting height 1 10 with the cutting height lever It is important that the air pressure in both front wheels is equal 60 kPa 0 6 bar 8 5 PSI to produce an even cutting height 4 Press in the lock button on the lifting lever and lower the...

Page 16: ... will then be poorer Hose down the cutting unit with water underneath each time it is used The cutting unit should then be put in the service position When the BioClip function is used it is very important that the mowing interval is not too long Stop the engine Preferably allow the engine to idle for a minute to obtain normal working temperature before stopping it if it has been working hard Avoi...

Page 17: ...d screws O Check for fuel and oil leakage O Clean around the silencer O Clean the prefilter in the air filter 2 X Change the engine oil 3 4 X3 X3 Check the cutting deck X Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa 8 5 PSI X Lubricate the belt adjuster 1 X Lubricate joints and shafts1 X Adjust the brake X Check the V belts O Check the cooling fins on the hydrostatic transmission O Checking the tran...

Page 18: ...elerator knob 1 screws 2 and 3 and remove the cover Left hand fender Remove the screws holding the wing cover 2 and lift off the cover Checking and adjusting the steering wires The steering is controlled by means of wires These can in time become slack which implies that the adjustment of the steering becomes altered Check and adjust the steering as follows 1 Remove the frame plate by loosening th...

Page 19: ...to the far left and tighten the clamping screw Checking and adjusting the choke wire If the engine is producing black smoke or is difficult to start then the choke wire upper wire may be incorrectly adjusted If doubts arise contact your service representative If it is necessary to adjust the choke proceed as follows 1 Release the clamping screw that secures the wire casing and set the choke contro...

Page 20: ...lean the spark plug with a steel brush if it is to be reused 4 Measure the electrode gap with a gapping tool The gap should be 0 75 mm 0 030 Adjust as necessary by bending the side electrode 5 Reinsert the spark plug turning by hand to avoid damaging the threads 6 Tighten the spark plug once it touches the seating with the spark plug spanner Tighten the spark plug so that the washer is compressed ...

Page 21: ...e will interfere with the cooling of the engine which can damage the engine Checking and adjustment of the cutting unit s ground pressure To achieve the best cutting results the cutting unit should follow the underlying surface without pressing too hard against it Pressure is adjusted using a screw and spring on each side of the Rider 1 Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kPa 0 6 kp cm2 8 5 PSI...

Page 22: ...he rear edge of the cover 4 Tighten the nuts after adjustment 5 On completion of the adjustment the unit s parallelism should be re checked 6 Fit the right hand fender and the front hood Service position for the cutting unit The cutting head can be placed in the service position to provide easy access for cleaning repairs and servicing In the service position the cutting unit is raised and locked ...

Page 23: ...e the cutting height stay and the belt Tension the belt with the belt adjuster 3 Fit the front cover Checking the blades To achieve the best mowing results it is important that the blades are undamaged and well sharpened Check that the blades attachment screws are tight The blades should be balanced after sharpening Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting obstacles that result in a breakdow...

Page 24: ...he service position 2 Remove the three screws holding the BioClip plug and remove the plug 3 Tip Fit three full thread screws M8x15 mm in the screw holes to protect the threads 4 Replace the unit in normal position Fit the BioClip plug in the reverse order Combi 94 1 Put the unit in the service position see Service position for the cutting unit 2 Loosen the knob and the bolts holding the BioClip p...

Page 25: ...dipstick Remove the drain plug from the engine s left side 3 Let the oil run out into the container 4 Fit the drain plug and tighten it 5 If necessary fill so that the oil comes up to the FULL mark on the dipstick The oil is topped up through the hole the dipstick sits in See Checking the engine s oil level for filling instructions The engine holds 1 5 litres 1 6 USqt when the oil filter is not re...

Page 26: ...be lubricated regularly using good quality molybdenum disulphide grease Lubricate using a grease gun 1 nipple from the right hand side under the engine s lower belt pulley until grease is forced out With daily use lubrication should be carried out twice weekly General lubrication All joints and bearings are lubricated using molybdenum disulphide grease during manufacture Continue to lubricate usin...

Page 27: ...rburettor or fuel line Choking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cable Engine seems to have no power Air filter clogged Spark plug defective Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line Carburettor incorrectly set Choking or incorrectly adjusted throttle cable Engine overheats Engine overloaded Spark plug defective Air intake or cooling flanges blocked Fan damaged Too little or no oil in engine Ignition de...

Page 28: ...run it until the carburettor is emptied of fuel 5 Remove the plugs and pour about a tablespoon of engine oil into each cylinder Pull round the engine to distribute the oil and screw the plugs back on 6 Grease all grease nipples joints and axles 7 Remove the battery Clean it charge it and store it in a cool place 8 Store the machine in a clean and dry place and cover it over for extra protection Gu...

Page 29: ...0 108 3 28 3 54 Width without cutting unit mm ft 89 2 92 Height mm ft 1070 3 52 Operating weight with cutting deck kg lb 247 255 546 562 Wheel base mm ft 887 2 91 Track width front mm ft 712 2 34 Track width rear mm ft 627 2 06 Tyre dimensions 16 x 6 50 x 8 Air pressure rear front kPa bar PSI 60 0 6 8 5 Engine Brand Model Briggs Stratton Nominal engine output kW see note 1 12 8 Displacement cm3 cu...

Page 30: ...e life of this product has been served and it is no longer used it should be returned to the dealer or to an applicable station for recycling IMPORTANT INFORMATION We reserve the right to change specifications and designs without prior notice so as to implement improvements Note that no legal claims are valid on the basis of information in this manual Use only genuine parts for repairs The warrant...

Page 31: ... 8 2000 relating to the noise emissions in the environment 2000 14 EC Information regarding noise emissions and the mowing width see Technical data The following harmonised standards have been applied EN ISO 12100 2 EN 836 Notified body 0404 SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB Fyrisborgsgatan 3 SE 754 50 Uppsala has issued reports regarding the assessment of conformity according to annex VI of the COUNCI...

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