Safety regulations Special instructions General instructions The fuel used in the ride-on mower has the The workshop handbook is written for personnel who following hazardous characteristics: are assumed to have general ride-on mower repara- tion and service know-how. • Toxic fluid and fumes •...
506 56 76-01 Ball-ended Allen key 5/16" to unscrew the engine pulley socket head cap screw (Kawazaki). 506 57 00-01 Wheel puller for Rider 11/11 Bio, Rider 13 H/13 H Bio and Rider 16 H. 506 66 48-01 Puller for engine pulley.
Technical data Dimensions: Rider 11/11 Bio Rider 13 H/13 H Bio Length 2 090 mm 2 150 mm Width 880 mm 880 mm Height (over steering wheel) 1 070 mm 1 070 m Weight 197 kg 197 kg Track front...
Control points Mowing deck parallelism with cutting height in pos. 1: ± 2 mm Cutting height control in pos. 1: Rider 11 = 37 ± 2 mm = 45 ± 2 mm Other = 40 ± 2 mm Synchronous transmission belt tension Bio 103 at 10 N force, impression:...
Delivery and dealer service Pre-delivery service 1. Top up battery with acid and recharge for four hours. 2. Fit steering wheel, seat and any optional equipment. 3. Fit cutting unit. 4. Adjust cutting unit: Adjust lift springs (effective weight of cutting unit should be 12–15 kg, or set to maximum lift if brush is to be fitted).
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Delivery and dealer service 25 hour service 300 hour service 1. Change engine oil (50 hours). 1. Change engine oil. (25 hours if operating conditions severe). 2. Replace air filter (pre-filter). 2. Clean/replace air pre-filter or oil-foam element if fitted (25 hours). 3.
Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machine. Most of the points that are not covered by this workshop manual are covered by the operator’s manual. Maintenance interval in Maintenance Page Daily main- At least Weekly...
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Maintenance schedule Maintenance interval in Maintenance Page Daily main- At least Weekly hours tenance once a main- before after year tenance Lubricate throttle control Lubricate choke control Smörj styrkedja i ramtunnel. Lubricate steering chain inside frame tunnel Clean engine cooling air intake Clean pre-filter or oil-foam element, if fitted Clean air filter cartridge...
Delivery measures Refilling battery acid Fastening steering wheel • Fasten the steering wheel with steering column on the steering shaft. • Tighten the socket head cap screw, make sure that it sits in its groove on the steering shaft. The battery is delivered dry from the factory. •...
Rider 11 to the largest Rider 20 ProFlex. tools throughout the year. This manual refers mainly to the smaller machines; Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio can be delivered with a the larger ProFlex machines are covered by a separate manual. All Riders have articulated...
If other parts are used, the guarantee shall no longer be valid. Rider 11/11 Bio and Rider 13 H/13 H Bio have a The Rider 14 Pro has a twin-cylinder overhead single-cylinder side valve engine with spray valve engine with pressure lubrication and a lubrication with power outputs of 10.5 and 12.5 hp...
Design and function Steering Thanks to the articulated steering, the turning All the ride-on mowers in Husqvarna's Rider-series radius is extremely small, the uncut circle when the have articulated steering. The steering force from steering wheel is fully turned is just 20–30 cm the steering wheel is transferred to the rear section depending on which model is chosen.
Design and function Driving Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio have a manual gear box Rider 13 H/13 H Bio, Rider 16 H, Rider 14 Pro are equipped with hydrostatic transmission which with five forward gears, neutral and one reverse provides the driver complete control.
Rider 11 and Rider 13 H have a mowing deck with rear ejection and a cutting width of 850 mm. Rider 11 Bio and Rider 13 H Bio have a Bio deck with a cutting width of 900 mm. The remaining Rider machines can be delivered with a choice of mowing decks, with rear ejection, side ejection or Bio.
Unhook the wires from their attachment in the carburettor. Rider 11/11 Bio, Rider 13 H/13 H Bio and Rider 16 H have just one wire which controls both the throttle and the choke.
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Remove the exhaust pipe clamps and the silencer’s four retaining bolts. Then remove the silencer, exhaust pipe and the accompanying pulse air valve. On Rider 11/11 Bio, Rider 13 H/13 H Bio and Rider 16 H the exhaust pipe is removed without removing the silencer.
Reparation instructions Replacing engine Insert tool no. 506 79 06-01 into the centre of the engine pulley. Unscrew and remove the socket IMPORTANT INFORMATION head cap screw which holds the pulley and the When installing the engine, it is important engine axle together.
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Pull the wires' outer cover as far as possible to the right and tighten the clamp screws. Rider 11/11 Bio, Rider 13 H/13 H Bio and Rider 16 H have one wire to the gas/choke control. Position the wires in the wire holder, clamp the...
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Reparation instructions Securely fasten the protective plate over the silencer, two screws on each side of the silencer. Only Rider 14 Pro. Tightly screw the cable from the start motor to the starter relay. Lift the battery into place and fasten the cable Firmly press the fuel line against the fuel pump and connections and safety guard.
Remove the frame plate by releasing the screws (two on either side). Drain plug on Rider 11/11 Bio, Rider 13 H/13 H Bio and Rider 16 H Tip! When draining the engine oil use a folded piece of cardboard to funnel the oil into the contai- ner.
Reparation instructions Replacing steering wires Remove the two steering wheel rod carriers (2). Release the steering wires' rear attachment (1). Unscrew the bolt (5) from the bottom end of the Release the steering wires' front attachment (2) at steering column. the steering transmission chain (6) and pull the steering wires out throught the frame.
Reparation instructions Removal/installation of wire wheel Detach the steering wires' rear attachment (1) . Remove the screw (2) and detach the wire wheel (3). Remove the bearing's circlip (4) and knock out the bearing (5). To install the wire wheel, the reverse order is applied.
Checking and adjusting brake wire Checking and adjusting Rider 13 H/13 H Bio and Rider 16 H Checking and adjusting Rider 11/11 Bio Check that the brake is correctly adjusted by positioning the ride-on mower on a gentle slope and applying the brake.
Reparation instructions Checking and adjusting Rider 14 Pro Checking and adjusting gear control Rider 11/ 11 Bio Check that the brake is correctly adjusted by positioning the ride-on mower on a gentle slope Check the gear control adjustment by setting the and applying the brake.
Reparation instructions Checking and adjusting freewheel Checking and adjusting throttle control clutch Rider 11/11 Bio Rider 14 Pro The freewheel clutch is correctly adjusted when the tensioning wheel's outward movement is stopped by the belt and not by the wire.
Reparation instructions Replacing articulated steering bearing • Remove the engine according to the earlier • Loosen the steering wires (1) and remove the description (see “Removing engine”). steering rim. • Block up the ride-on mower in front of the • Remove the pulley (2). Move the lower part articulated steering.
Reparation instructions Removal of swing axle Remove the inner circlip (1) from the lower bearing (see diagram). The rear section is now loose and can be moved. Then detach the outer circlip (2) and • Block-up the machine in front of the rear frame. take the bearing out downwards.
Reparation instructions Installation of swing axle Remove the circlip and washer from the swing axle's inner holder (1) and pull the swing axle out backwards. • Grease half of the axle (the half that has not been turned down) and press it from the back If the dust protection (2) is damaged, this should be into the steering spindle (see diagram).
Reparation instructions Removal/installation of gear box Rider 11/11 Bio • Attach a washer and circlip onto the swing axle (1). • Firmly secure the wires' holder plates (2), as well as the gear and brake wires (3 and 4). • Connect the belt onto the pulley and tightly screw the tensioning wheel arm (5) onto the rear frame.
Reparation instructions Removing/installation of hydrostatic transmission Rider 13 H/13 H Bio and Rider 16 H Insert a garage jack under the hydrostatic transmis- sion and loosen its five holder screws. • Block-up the machine in front of the rear frame and remove the back wheels.
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Reparation instructions Removing/installation of hydrostatic transmission Rider 14 Pro • Detach the drive belt (1) and release the brake wire spring (2). • Disconnect the brake wire (3) and dismantle the throttle control (4). • Block-up the machine in front of the rear frame •...
Reparation instructions Replacing hydrostatic transmission axle sealing collars Take the hydrostatic transmission out of the ride-on Insert a garage jack under the hydrostatic transmis- mower, as indicated in previous description (see sion and loosen its five holder screws. “Removal/installation of hydrostatic transmission”). Remove the pulley (1) from the input shaft by pulling it outwards.
Reparation instructions Sealing collar replacement - outgoing axles • Wrap insulation tape around the input axle to • Clean the outgoing axle and the area around the protect the new sealing collar from damage to sealing collar of all dirt and rust. splines and grooves.
Reparation instructions Replacing hydrostatic transmission wire Removal of hydrostatic transmission wire • Place the sealing collar on the axle, with the metal spring inwards, and press it in carefully . IMPORTANT INFORMATION Before the sealing collar is completely installed, check that the sealing collar's metal spring reinforcement sits on the Remove the frame plate by undoing the screws side of the sealing collar which leads...
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Reparation instructions Remove the transmission cover. Lift off the ball joint and pull out the wire. Follow the hydrostatic transmission wire back to the transmission and cut through the cable tie around the cables. Unscrew the clip that holds the trans- mission wire.
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Reparation instructions Refitting hydrostatic transmission wire Unscrew both ball joints from the hydrostatic Screw the front ball joint onto the new transmission transmission wire. wire and tighten the lock nut. Remove the entire hydrostatic transmission wire. Run the wire through the mower so that it follows the same route as the old wire.
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Reparation instructions Run the transmission wire alongside the other cables. Push the linkage into the front slot in the tunnel. Bolt the transmission wire-retaining clip back in Lay the transmission wire in place and secure with place. Press the ball joint onto its ball and refit the the rear clip.
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Reparation instructions Secure the transmission wire with a cable tie. Fully depress the hydrostatic transmission pedal and secure it with a cable tie to set the correct wire tension for maximum speed. Adjust the ball joint and press it onto the ball, with the control arm pushed in as far as it will go.
Reparation instructions Hydrostatic transmission brake Installation of brake Removal of brake • Put the brake drum on the axle and attach the • Place blocks in front of and behind the wheels so circlip. that the ride-on mower can not roll. Then, release the parking brake.
Reparation instructions • Firmly attach the brake's connecting rod in the When the parking brake is fully applied, the gap between the spring and the spring holder hole on the brake lever and assemble the was- attachment (see diagram) should be 4–8 mm. her and spring clip.
Reparation instructions Bleeding the hydrostatic transmission oil system For immediate bleeding of the oil system, fill new oil directly into the transmission (1) and, at the same time, pull the pump round by hand with the brake drum (2). • Check the hydrostatic transmission oil level. •...
Reparation instructions 1 = Axle 1 = Axle 2 = Lock nut 2 = Lock nut If the drive shafts do not rotate backwards despite • Slowly turn the axle anti-clockwise until the drive the hexagonal axle having rotated a full turn, the shafts stop rotating backwards and make a mark neutral position is to be adjusted in the following on the transmission housing (RS).
Changing oil – Rider 13 H/13 H Bio and Rider 16 H Removing the belt Rider 11, Rider 13 H, Rider 16 H och Rider 14 The drain plug on transmission K 55 is in the same position as on K 61.
The cutting unit should slope forwards slightly so that the rear edge is 2-4 mm higher than the front edge. Adjusting Rider 11 and Rider 13 H Adjust the mowing deck's ground pressure with the • Remove the front cover and the right-hand adjuster nuts placed behind the front wheels on fender.
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Reparation instructions Adjusting Rider 14 Pro and Rider 16 H Adjusting Rider 11 Bio and Rider 13 H Bio • Remove the front cover and the right-hand • Remove the front cover and the right-hand fender. fender. • Unscrew the nut (1) from the parallel strut.
Reparation instructions Adjusting cutting height area Adjusting cutting height • Remove the right-hand fender. • Loosen the nuts on the height setting arm. • Adjust so that the distance between the stop for the lowest height setting and the protective frame is 5 mm.
Reparation instructions Removing the cutting unit Rider 11 Bio, Rider 13 H Bio, Rider 14 Pro and Rider 16 H • Apply the parking brake. • Adjust the cutting height to its lowest setting. • Remove the front cover. Relieve the tensioning wheel by disconnecting the spring.
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Reparation instructions Place a foot on the edge of the mowing deck. Raise the front edge of the deck slightly, unhook the height adjustment strut and insert it in the holder. Remove the bolt and pull out the cutting unit. English –...
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Reparation instructions Dismantling the cutting unit Rider 11 and Rider 13 H • Place the Rider on a level surface. • Apply the brakes by pressing down the pedal and lock using the pushbutton. • Lift up the unit using the lifting lever.
Reparation instructions • Pull the handle so that the hook guard locks. • Loosen the nuts on the eccentric plate and turn • Check that the catch (A) is in its loaded position. this away. • Lift the unit off of the Rider. •...
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Reparation instructions • Assembly: First fit the lower belt and then the • Tension the belt by turning the eccentric adjuster upper belt. on top of the cutting hood. Tighten the nut. • Ensure the blades are positioned as set out in •...
Reparation instructions Belt replacement on cutting unit’s with side or Removal of blades with bearings rear ejectors WARNING! When working with the mowing deck, use protective glasses and gloves. • Remove the cutting unit. • Remove the bolt holding the parallel strut and the two screws on the deck.
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Remove the hub using a puller. Do not lose the key with axle housing, axle, spacer and bearing. which is found between the pulley and the axle. Model Outer bearing Middle bearing Rider 11 506 53 34-01 506 53 34-02 Rider 13 H 506 75 11-01 506 75 11-04...
Reparation instructions Grinding and balancing of blades Pulse air valve intake filter Cleaning the filter WARNING! When working with the blades, use protective gloves. • Remove the blades according to the decription in the previous section. • Clamp the blade in a screw vice and file it so that it becomes sharp.
TROUBLE SHOOTING SCHEDULE Problem Procedure Engine will not start. • Fuel tank empty. • Plugs defective. • Plug connections defective. • Dirt in carburettor or fuel pipe. Starter does not pull round engine. • Battery flat. • Bad contact between cables and battery terminals. •...
Electrical system Circuit diagram Rider 11 and Rider 11 Bio Key to colour abbreviations in the electrical system 1. Microswitch, seat SV = Black 2. Ignition lock 3. Microswitch, lifting lever RD = Red 4. Microswitch, gear position BR = Brown 5.
Electrical system Circuit diagram Rider 13 H, Rider 13 H Bio and Rider 16 H 1. Microswitch, seat Key to colour abbreviations in the electrical system 2. Ignition lock SV = Black 3. Microswitch, lifting lever RD = Red 4. Microswitch, gear position BR = Brown 5.
Electrical system Circuit diagram Rider 14 Pro 1. Brake switch, hydrostatic transmission Key to colour abbreviations in the electrical system 2. Microswitch, mowing deck RD = Red 3. Microswitch, seat BL = Blue 4. Ignition lock VT = White 5. Timing unit SV = Black 6.