User manual HUSQVARNA RIDER 1200-14

[. . . ] Driving and transport on public roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Push in the control to engage to the drive system. Release lever Rider 175 AWD Rider 175 AWD has one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle. Always drive the machine with both clutch controls pressed in. · Clutch control, rear axle - Control drawn out, drive system disengaged. - Control depressed, drive system engaged. English ­ 15 Driving Before starting · · Read the safety instructions and information concerning the placement of controls and functions before starting. Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in the Maintenance schedule. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver's seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves, grass or dirt. Starting a cold engine 3 Move the throttle to position 3 (choke position). In this position the engine is fed with a richer mixture, which means the engine is easier to start. Starting a warm engine Move the throttle in between positions 1 and 2. Start the engine 1 Make sure that the clutch control is depressed. Rider 175 AWD has one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle. 4 Turn the ignition key to the start position. 2 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to locked position (transport position) and apply the parking brake. Rider 175 AWD The engine can not be started if the parking brake is not pressed down. 16 ­ English Driving 5 When the engine starts release the ignition key immediately back to neutral position. Starting the engine with a weak battery ! WARNING!Lead-acid batteries produce explosive gases. Avoid sparks, open flames and smoking close to batteries. 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. Do not use the machine on ° ground that slopes more than 10°. Mow slopes upwards and downwards, never across. Avoid sudden changes in direction. 3 Select the required cutting height (1-7) 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 cutting unit. · ! IMPORTANT INFORMATION The life span of the drive belts is increased significantly if the engine runs at a low speed when the blades are engaged. Therefore apply full throttle first when the cutting unit has been moved to the mowing position. 18 ­ English Driving 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. Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as there is a risk of carbon build-up on the spark plugs. 1 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to its locked position. Release lever The release control must be pulled out in order for the machine to be moved when the engine is shutoff. Pull the controls to the end positions, do not use an intermediate position. Release lever Rider 175 AWD Rider 175 AWD has one control for the front axle and one control for the rear axle. [. . . ] Always use the mixing ratios indicated by the manufacturer. Run the engine for at least 10 minutes after adding the stabiliser so that it will reach the carburettor. Do not empty the fuel tank and carburettor if stabiliser has been added. Never place an engine with fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where petrol fumes can come into contact with naked flames, sparks or pilot flames in boilers, hot water heaters, drying cabinets, etc. [. . . ]