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Oper ator ′ s manual Rider 111B Rider 111B5 Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h...
CONTENTS Contents Lubrication Chec king the engine’s oil level........CONTENTS Replacing the engine oil ..........Contents ..............Lubricating the front wheel bearings ......INTR ODUCTION General lubrication ............Dear Customer , ............T roubleshooting schedule Driving and transport on public roads ......Storage Towing ................
Dear Customer , Thank y ou for choosing a Husqvarna Rider. Husqvarna Riders are built to a unique design with a front-mounted cutting unit and a patented rear-wheel steering system. Riders are designed for maximum efficiency even in small or confined areas. The closely grouped controls and pedal-operated hydrostatic transmission also contribute to the performance of this machine.
Ser vice journal Pre-deliver y service 1 Charge the battery for 4 hours at max. 3 amp. 2 Attach the cutting unit to the machine, see Attaching the cutting unit. 3 Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional equipment. 4 Check and adjust tyre pressure (60 Kpa, 0.6 bar, 9 PSI). 5 Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine.
KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols Warning: rotating parts. Keep hands and feet clear. These symbols are on the machine and in the instr uctions. WARNING! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the Clutch in operator or others.
SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Saf ety instructions • Stop the engine and prevent the engine from being started until you have cleaned the outlet channel. These instr uctions are for your safety. Read them carefully. • Look out for the ejector and do not direct it towards anyone.
SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS This is what y ou do • Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the machine to use or service it. Local laws may • Remove obstacles such as stones, branches, etc. regulate the age of the user.
SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Children • Electrical shocks can cause injuries. Do not touch cables when the engine is running. Do not test the ignition system with your fingers. • Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on your guard for children in the vicinity of the machine.
SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS • Do not change the setting of governors and avoid running Engage the parking brake and tie the tension belts around the engine at excessively high revs. If you run too fast, you stable parts on the machine, e.g. frame or rear wagon. risk damaging the machine components.
Rider 111B5 has a gearbox of "inline" type with 5 forward Rider 111B has the brake pedal and lock button on the left gears and 1 backward gear. hand side.
Do not use the fuel tank as a support area. Lift up the cutting unit before adjusting the height. Release lever Rider 111B 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.
Maintenance schedule. Adjust the seat to the required position. Start the engine 1 Rider 111B Make sure that the clutch control is depressed. (Run position) With a warm engine: 6 Move the throttle in between positions 1 and 2.
WARNING! Never run the engine indoors, in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. The exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon monoxide. 2 For Rider 111B Starting the engine with a weak Carefully press down one of the pedals until the required battery speed is obtained.
• The best lawns are achieved if the grass is cut often. For Rider 111B Pull back the throttle and turn the ignition Mowing becomes more uniform and the grass cuttings key to the ”STOP” position. become more evenly distributed over the surface. The...
Maintenance Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machine. For those points not described in this manual, visit an authorised service workshop. Daily maintenance At least once Maintenance Maintenance before starting a year interval in hours 100 200...
Clean the machine directly after use. It is much easier to wash off grass cuttings before they dry. Right-hand fender Loosen the screws holding the wing cover. On Rider 111B, Oily dirt can be removed using a cold degreasing agent. the knob for the back pedal should also be removed.
Maintenance Adjusting the throttle wire 2 Check the tension of the steering wires by squeezing them together by the arrows as illustrated. The throttle cable may need to be adjusted, if the engine does not respond as it should when accelerating, if it produces black smoke or maximum revs are not reached.
Maintenance Replacement of fuel filter 4 Lift out the air filter cartridge from the fan housing. Replace the fuel filter every 100 running hours (once per season) or more frequently if it is clogged. 5 Replace the air filter cartridge, if clogged with dirt. Replace the filter as follows: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 Open the engine cover.
Maintenance For recommended spark plug, see Technical data. Type: Flat pin, 15 A. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Fitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engine. Replacing the spark plug 1 Remove the ignition cable shoe and clean around the spark plug. 2 Remove the spark plug with a 5/8”...
Maintenance Check the safety system Start motor The machine is equipped with a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions. Ignition system The engine should only be possible to start when the cutting unit is in its raised position and the parking brake is applied. The driver does not need to be seated in the driver’s seat.
Maintenance Checking the engine’s cooling air 4 Put the lifting lever in the mowing position. intake Clean the air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s seat. 5 Release the clip on the front hood and lift off the fender. Open the engine cover.
Maintenance 2 Fit the cutting deck's pipe together with the deck frame's 9 Set the cutting deck height control in any of the positions pipe. 2-6. Checking the blades 3 Push the cutting deck in and make sure the guide bolts fit To achieve the best mowing results it is important that the into the grooves on the deck frame, one on each side.
Lubrication Checking the engine’s oil level. 4 Fit the drain plug and tighten it. 5 Fill with oil up to the ”FULL” mark on the dipstick The oil is Check the oil level in the engine when the Rider stands topped up through the hole the dipstick sits in.
Troubleshooting schedule Problem Procedure Engine does not start There is no fuel in the fuel tank Spark plug defective Faulty spark plug connections or interchanged cables Dirt in the carburettor or fuel line Starter motor does not turn over the engine Starter motor does not turn over the engine Battery flat Bad contact between the cable and battery Lift lever for cutting unit in wrong position...
Storage Winter storage Service At the end of the season, or if the machine is going to stand Low season is the most suitable time to perform a service or idle for more than 30 days, it should immediately be made overhaul of the machine in order to ensure high function ready for storage.
TECHNICAL DATA Rider 111 B5 Rider 111B Dimensions Length without cutting unit, mm/ft 1734/5.69 1734/5.69 Length with cutting unit, mm/ft 2100/6.89 2100/6.89 Width without cutting unit, mm/ft 785/2.56 785/2.56 Width with cutting unit, mm/ft 883/2.90 883/2.90 Height, mm/ft 1084/3.56 1084/3.56...
Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel.: +46-36-146500, hereby declares that Husqvarna Rider 111B5 and Rider 111B from 2010’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the rating plate with subsequent serial number), complies with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE: of May 17, 2006 "relating to machinery"...
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