Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ProFlex 21 Husqvarna
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Oper a tor´s manual Rider Pr oFle x 18 Rider Pr oFle x 21 Please read these instructions car efully and make sur e you understand them bef ore using the machine.
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English- 1 Contents Contents ..................................................................1 Introduction ............................................................3 Congratulations ...................................................3 Driving and Transport on Public Roads .
English- 2 IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Read carefully thr ough the operator’ s manual so that you kno w how to use and maintain the Rider before y ou use it. For service measures other than those described in this manual, please contact an authorised dealer that pro vides par ts and service .
English- 3 INTRODUCTION Intr oduction Congratulations Thank you f or purchasing a Husqvarna Rider . Husqvarna Riders have been designed according to a unique concept with a front mounted cutting unit and patented rear wheel steering. The Rider is b uilt to give maximum efficiency e ven in small and confined areas.
English- 4 INTRODUCTION Proper Service Husqvarna’ s products are sold all ov er the world and only by specialised retail tr aders off ering complete ser vice.
English- 5 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Symbols and decals These symbols can be f ound on the Rider and in the operator’ s manual. Study them carefully so that you kno w what the y mean.
English- 6 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury , par ticular ly if the reader should neglect to f ollow instructions giv en in the manual.
English- 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions These instructions are for y our saf ety . Read them carefully . General use • Read all instructions in this operator’ s manual and on the machine bef ore star ting it. Ensure you understand them and then obser ve them.
English- 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Only use the machine in da ylight or in other well-lit conditions. K eep the machine at a saf e distance from holes or other irregularities in the ground.
English- 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Driving on slopes Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the risk of the dr iver losing control of the machine or of it ov er tur ning is the greatest; this can result in serious injur y or death. All slopes demand extr a care.
English- 10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children • Serious accidents may occur if y ou f ail to be obser vant f or children in the vicinity of the machine. Children are often attracted to the machine and mowing. Nev er assume that children will stay where you last sa w them.
English- 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • If leaks arise in the fuel system, the engine must not be star ted until the problem has been resolv ed. • Store the machine and fuel in such a wa y that there is no risk of leaking fuel or fuel vapour leading to damages.
English- 12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Ne v er use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain carbon mono xide, an odourless, poisonous and highly dangerous gas. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run ov er or into anything.
English- 13 PRESENTATION Presentation Congratulations on y our choice of an exceptionally high quality product. This operator’ s manual describes Rider ProFle x 18 and Rider ProFle x 21. Rider ProFle x 18 is fitted with a Kaw asaki four-strok e V -T win engine dev eloping 18 horse power .
English- 14 PRESENTATION Placement of Controls 8009-530 1. P ower outlet 2. Ignition ke y 3. Switch f or the pow er outlet 4. Choke Le ver 5. Switch f or the lights 6. Throttle - regulates the engine speed 7. Chronometer 8. Le v er f or h ydraulic lift of attachments 9.
English- 15 PRESENTATION Throttle Contr ol The throttle is used to control the speed of the engine and thereby also the rotation speed of the b lades. In order to increase or decrease the engine speed, the control is mov ed forwards or bac kwards respectively .
English- 16 PRESENTATION Cutting unit Rider ProFle x can be equipped with a cutting unit of the types Combi 112 with a 112 cm cutting width and Combi 122 with a 122 cm cutting width. The Combi unit functions as a BioClip unit when a BioClip plug is fitted, but can be set to rear ejection by remo ving the BioClip plug.
English- 17 PRESENTATION Cutting height adjustment lever Using the cutting height le v er , the cutting height can be adjusted between 7 diff erent positions. In order to obtain an equal cutting height, it is impor tant that the air pressure is the same in both front wheels (60 kP a).
English- 18 PRESENTATION Mechanical lifting le ver f or cutting unit The le v er is used as a backup le ver to put the cutting unit in either the transpor t or mowing position when h ydraulic pressure is una v ailable . It can also be used to mechanically secure the cutting unit in the transpor t position.
English- 19 PRESENTATION P arking brake The parking brake is activ ated as follows: 1. Press the brak e pedal. 2. Completely depress the lock b utton on the steering ser vo housing. 3. Release the brak e pedal while keeping the b utton pressed in. The parking brake loc k is automatically disengaged when the brak e pedal is pressed down.
English- 20 PRESENTATION Differential loc k, PF 21 The diff erential lock couples the tw o drive wheels so that one wheel does not spin, thereby impro ving manoeuvrability . Press the pedal to engage the diff erential lock. Clutch contr ol The clutch control is used to mov e the Rider when the engine is not running.
English- 21 DRIVING Mowing tips • Localise and mark rocks and other fi x ed objects in order to av oid collisions. • Begin with a high cutting height and reduce it until the desired mowing result is attained. • The best mowing result will be obtained at a high engine speed (the blades rotate r apidly) and low speed (the Rider mov es slowly).
English- 22 DRIVING Driving Before Starting • Read section “ Saf ety instructions ” on page 7 and “ Presentation ” on page 13. • Carr y out daily maintenance according to “ Maintenance schedule ” on page 29). • Adjust the seat to the desired position.
English- 23 DRIVING 4. If the engine is cold, the choke control shall be mov ed backwards to its end position. 5. T ur n the ignition ke y to the star t position. 6. When the engine star ts, immediately release the ignition ke y so that it retur ns to the neutral position.
English- 24 DRIVING 8. Set the desired engine speed with the throttle. Allow the engine to run at a moderate speed, “ half throttle ” , f or 3-5 minutes bef ore loading it too heavily . Driving the Rider , PF 18 1. Release the parking brake b y fi rst pressing the brak e pedal and then releasing it.
English- 25 DRIVING 4. Depress the lock b utton on the mechanical lifting le v er and mov e the lev er to its most f orward position. The cutting unit lowers and star ts. Stopping the engine, PF 18 If the engine has been worked hard, it is pref erable to let the engine idle f or a minute so it runs at its nor mal working temperature when stopped.
English- 26 DRIVING Driving the Rider , PF 21 1. Release the parking brake b y fi rst pressing the brak e pedal and then releasing it. 2. Carefully press down one of the pedals until the required speed is attained. P edal (1) is pressed down to tra v el f orwards and pedal (2) to re v erse.
English- 27 DRIVING 5. If the cutting unit does not lower completely , or if the blades do not rotate , low er the cutting unit completely using the h ydraulic lifting le ver . In order to ensure that the h ydraulic cylinder is in the outer position, hold the le v er in the f orward position f or a half to one second.
English- 28 DRIVING 2. Mov e the throttle control to the “ MIN ” position. T urn the ignition ke y to “ ST OP ” . 3. When the Rider is at a standstill apply the parking brak e by holding do wn the pedal and at the same time press in the release button.
English- 29 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Maintenance schedule The f ollowing is a list of maintenance procedures that must be perf or med on the Rider . For points marked with f ootnote number 4, turn to an author ised ser vice representative . ● = Described in this manual.
English- 30 MAINTENANCE Check to ensure that the cab le seats in the middle are undamaged 37 ● Clean thoroughly around the engine 33 ● Clean thoroughly around the transmission - ❍ Clean around all belts, belt pulle ys, etc.
English- 31 MAINTENANCE 1) First change after 8 hours. When operating with a hea vy load or at high ambient temperatures , replace e v er y 50 hours. 2) Maintenance and replacement are required more often in dusty conditions. 3) The Rider should be lubr icated twice weekly with daily use.
English- 32 MAINTENANCE Removing the Rider ’ s co vers Engine cover 1. Push the seat to its most f orward position and then tip it back. 2. T ur n the cov er lock on the top of the engine cov er anti-clockwise a 1/4 turn. 3. F old up the engine cov er .
English- 33 MAINTENANCE Left-hand wing cover PF 18 Loosen the screws (1 and 2) and remo v e the wing cov er . PF 21 Remov e the differential loc k pedal knob . Loosen the screws (1 and 2) and remo v e the wing cov er . T ransmission cover Loosen both screws (one on each side) and lift off the transmission cov er .
English- 34 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the engine and muf fl er K eep the engine and muf fl er free from grass cuttings and dir t. Grass cuttings steeped in petrol or oil on the engine can increase the fi re risk and impair cooling. Allow the engine to cool bef ore cleaning.
English- 35 MAINTENANCE Checking and adjusting the steering cables The steering is governed by means of cab les. After a period of use these can become stretched, which means the steering setting may ha v e changed. Steering is checked and adjusted as f ollows: 1.
English- 36 MAINTENANCE Checking and adjusting the thr ottle cable Check that the engine responds to throttle increases and that a good engine speed is attained at full throttle. If doubts arise, contact your service representative . If adjustments are necessar y , the y can be made as f ollows f or the lower cab le: 1.
English- 37 MAINTENANCE Adjusting the hydr ostatic transmission cable The h ydrostatic transmission cab le (on the left side) is adjusted in the f ollowing manner: 1. Remov e the transmission cov er . Loosen both screws (one on each side) and lift off the transmission cov er .
English- 38 MAINTENANCE Adjusting the parking brake The parking brake (on the right side) is adjusted in the f ollowing manner: 1. Remov e the transmission cov er . Loosen both screws (one on each side) and lift off the transmission cov er . 2. Unhook the spring (A) from the screw (B).
English- 39 MAINTENANCE Replacing the air fi lter If the engine seems to lack po wer or does not run smoothly this ma y be because the air fi lter is clogged. If run with a soiled air fi lter , carbon can b uild-up on the spark plugs and lead to malfunction.
English- 40 MAINTENANCE 4. Remov e the wing nut in the air fi lter and remov e the paper fi lter . 5. T ap the paper fi lter against a fi xed surf ace to remov e dust.
English- 41 MAINTENANCE 3. Remov e the foam rubber pre- fi lter and clean using a mild detergent. Squeeze it dry with a clean cloth. 4. Remov e the wing nuts for the air fi lter and remo v e the paper fi lter . 5. T ap the paper fi lter against a fi xed surf ace to remov e dust.
English- 42 MAINTENANCE Replacing the fuel fi lter Replace the fuel fi lter mounted on the supply line after e v er y 100 hours (once per season) or more frequently if it is clogged. Replace the fi lter as f ollows: 1. Open the engine cov er . 2. Mov e the hose clamps awa y from the fi lter .
English- 43 MAINTENANCE Checking the tyre pressures The tyre ’ s air pressure should be 60 kP a (0.6 kp/cm 2 ) on all wheels. In order to improv e dr ive po wer the pressure in the rear tyres can be reduced to 40 kP a (0.4 kp/cm 2 ). Highest permitted pressure = 80 kPa (0.
English- 44 MAINTENANCE Replacing the spark plug 1. Remov e the ignition cable shoe and clean around the spark plug. 2. Remov e the spar k plug with a 13/16" (21 mm) spark plug socket wrench. 3. Check the spark plug. Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are burnt or if the insulation is crac ked or damaged.
English- 45 MAINTENANCE Checking the saf ety system The Rider is equipped with a saf ety system that pre v ents star ting or dr iving under the f ollowing conditions. It should only be possible to start the engine when the cutting unit is in its raised position and the h ydrostat pedals are in the neutral position.
English- 46 MAINTENANCE Replacing the light bulbs F or inf ormation about the bulb type, see “ T echnical data ” . 1. Unscrew the tw o screws holding the co ver on the power servo housing. Lift up the cov er and tur n it around the steer ing shaft.
English- 47 MAINTENANCE The cutting unit components In the instructions below , a cutting unit with a rear ejector is shown, b ut the same principles apply to all cutting units unless otherwise stated.
English- 48 MAINTENANCE 1. Attach the unit to the equipment frame ’ s outer hooks. 2. Pull out the catch (A) and loosen the saf ety catch by pushing its handle (D) bac k. 3. Raise the unit by pulling up the mechanical lifting le v er , located on the driver ’ s r ight side.
English- 49 MAINTENANCE 6. Loosen the belt tensioner spring and attach the belt to the front belt pulley . A new belt is shor t. T ur n the f orward pulle y as needed with a spanner on the centre screw . 7. Re fi t the belt tensioner spring. Belt Sketch • 1.
English- 50 MAINTENANCE Adjusting the cutting height, parallelism and ground pressure When a new cutting unit is attached, y ou need to adjust the cutting height, parallelism and ground pressure . Adjustment must be made in the stated order . Star ting position: • Check the air pressure in the tyres 60 kP a (0.
English- 51 MAINTENANCE Ground pressure In order to achie v e the best mowing result the cutting unit should f ollow the g round without touching it too heavily . Pressure is adjusted using a screw and spring on each side of the Rider . Adjust the cutting unit ’ s ground pressure in the f ollowing manner: 1.
English- 52 MAINTENANCE Cutting unit model ProFle x 18 and ProFle x 21 can be equipped with two diff erent types of cutting unit: • Combi 112 • Combi 122 Other cutting units cannot be mounted without changing the drive belt. Checking the b lades It is impor tant that the blades are undamaged and well- ground to giv e the best mowing result.
English- 53 MAINTENANCE Removing the cutting unit 1. Place the machine on a fl at surf ace. 2. Lock the br ake b y pressing down the pedal and locking with the push-b utton. 3. Lift the cutting unit with the mechanical lifting le v er . 4. Remov e the front cover .
English- 54 MAINTENANCE 9. Unhook the height adjustment strut (E) by moving the rear par t upwards: Unload the strut if necessar y by pulling the frame ’ s f orward section up or do wn. 10. Pull the handle (D) and unit simultaneously . Release the handle when the unit has come out a bit.
English- 55 MAINTENANCE Removing the unit frame Star ting position for remo ving the cutting unit frame: • Cutting unit remov ed. 1. T wist the catch out so that the forw ard fastener can be lifted from the cutting unit.
English- 56 MAINTENANCE Attaching the belt 1. Place the f orward part of the belt in place and hang the f orward part around the handle of the saf ety catch. 2. Put the belt on the centre pulley and against the anti-scalp roller . 3. Press the guide plate down under the anti-scalp roller and push the belt into place.
English- 57 MAINTENANCE Changing the cutting unit ’ s belt Changing the belt on the Combi unit On these cutting units with “ collision-proof ” blades, the blades are driv en by one V -belt. Do as follows to replace the V -belt: 1. Dismantle the cutting unit, see page 53.
English- 58 MAINTENANCE Remov al of BioClip Plug T o change a Combi unit from the BioClip function to a cutting unit with rear ejection, remov e the BioClip plug, which is located under the unit, attached with three screws . 1. Put the unit in ser vice position, see “ The cutting unit ’ s ser vice position ” on page 51.
English- 59 LUBRICATION Lubrication Lubrication schedule, PF 18 When in daily use, the weekly lubrication (1/52) schedule should be carried out twice a week.
English- 60 LUBRICATION Lubrication schedule, PF 21 8009-591.
English- 61 LUBRICATION General Remov e the ignition key to pre vent unintentional mov ements dur ing lubrication. When lubricating with an oil can, it ought to be fi lled with engine oil.
English- 62 LUBRICATION Lubricating in accordance with the lubrication schedule The numbers in the f ollowing headings refer to the lubrication points as descr ibed in “ Lubrication schedule, PF 18 ” on page 59 and “ Lubrication schedule, PF 21 ” on page 60.
English- 63 LUBRICATION 2. Chains in the frame tunnel Remov e the cover from the fr ame tunnel, see "1. P edal mechanism in frame tunnel ” on page 62. Lubricate the chains in the frame tunnel with an oil can or chain lubricant spray f or motorcycles.
English- 64 LUBRICATION 4. Engine oil Check the oil le vel in the engine when the Rider stands horizontal with the engine s witched off . F old up the engine cov er . Remov e the dipstick and wipe it clean. Now inser t the dipstick again, without tightening it .
English- 65 LUBRICATION Replacing the engine oil The engine oil should be changed the fi rst time after 8 hours running time. It should then be changed after e v er y 100 hours of running time. 1. Open the engine cov er . 2. Place a container underneath the engine ’ s left oil drain plug.
English- 66 LUBRICATION 5. Gear lever Remov e the transmission cov er , two screws . Lubricate the joints and bear ings on the left side with an oil can. Remov e the r ubber casing and lubricate the h ydrostatic transmission cab le with an oil can. Press the pedal a f ew times and lubricate again.
English- 67 LUBRICATION 9. Throttle and choke cab les, lever bearings PF 18 Remov e the r ight side cov er on the le v er housing (3 screws) and open the engine co v er . Lubricate the cables ’ free ends with the oil can, e v en those by the carburettor .
English- 68 LUBRICATION 10. Hydraulic oil fi lter , change , PF 21 1. Remov e the oil fi lter . If necessar y , use a fi lter remov er . 2. Wipe new , clean engine oil onto the seal for the new fi lter . 3. Fit the fi lter by hand with + 3/4 turn.
English- 69 LUBRICATION 12. Parking Brake Cab le Remov e the transmission cov er , see "5. Gear lev er ” on page 66. Unhook the spring (A) from the screw (B) if required. Remov e the cable ’ s r ubber casing when lubricating. Lubricate the cable with an oil can, press the brak e pedal a f ew times and lubricate again.
English- 70 LUBRICATION.
English- 71 TROUBLE SHOOTING T roub le Shooting Guide Prob lem Cause The engine will not star t. • Fuel tank empty • Incorrect fuel type • F aulty spar k plugs • F aulty spar k plug connection.
English- 72 TROUBLE SHOOTING Engine ov erheating • Engine ov er loaded • Air intake or cooling fi ns clogged • Damaged f an • T oo little or no oil in the engine • F aulty pre-ignition • .
English- 73 STORAGE Storage Winter Storage At the end of the mowing season, the Rider should be readied f or storage , like wise if it will not be in use for more than 30 da ys. Fuel allowed to stand f or long periods of time (30 days or more) can lea v e stic ky residues that can clog the carburettor and disrupt engine function.
English- 74 STORAGE 5. Remov e the spar k plugs and pour about a tablespoon of engine oil into each cylinder . T ur n ov er the engine so that the oil is ev enly distributed and then re fi t the spark plugs. 6. Lubricate all grease nipples, joints, and shafts .
English- 75 ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS Electrical system Numbers correspond to: 1. Micros witch, h ydrostatic transmission 2. Micros witch, cutting unit 3. Micros witch, seat 4. Ignition ke y 5. Chronometer 6. Star t relay 7. Engine connectors 8.
English- 76 ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS Numbers correspond to: Colour abbre viations: 1. Micros witch, h ydrostatic transmission 2. Micros witch, cutting unit 3. Micros witch, seat 4. Ignition ke y 5. Chronometer 6. Star t relay 7. Engine connectors 8.
English- 77 ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS Hydraulic system, PF 21 K eep the hydraulic system clean. Remember to: • Thoroughly clean bef ore the fi lling cap is opened or any connector is loosened. • Use clean containers when fi lling the oil.
English- 78 ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS.
English- 79 TECHNICAL DATA T echnical data Data Rider ProFle x 18 Rider ProFle x 21 Dimensions Length, base machine 2080 mm / 6,82 ft 2080 mm / 6,82 ft Width, base machine 900 mm / 2,95 ft 900 mm / 2,95 ft Height 1160 mm / 3,80 ft 1160 mm / 3,80 ft Operating weight, base machine 309 kg / 682 lb 309 kg / 682 lb Wheelbase 1000 mm / 3.
English- 80 TECHNICAL DATA Hydraulic System Max. working pressure - 45 bar / 630 PSI T ransmission Manuf acturer T uff T orq K 62 T uff T orq K 66 Oil SAE 10W/30, class SF-CC SAE 10W/30, class SF-CC Oil volume , total 3.
English- 81 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EU Dec laration of Conf ormity EU Declaration of Conf ormity (only applies to Eur ope) W e, Husqvarna AB , SE-561 82 Huskv ar na, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, d.
English- 82 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.
English- 83 SERVICE JOURNAL Service journal Action 1. Delivery Ser vice 2. Fill the batter y with batter y acid and charge for f our hours. 3. Fit the steering wheel, seat and, where applicable, other components.
English- 84 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mileage reading, stamp, signature 25-Hour Service 1. Clean the air cleaner ’ s pre- fi lter (Oil-foam element). (shor ter inter vals in dusty operating conditions) 2. Clean the engine ’ s cooling air intake and the transmission ’ s air intake .
English- 85 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mileage reading, stamp, signature 50-Hour Service 1. Clean/change the air cleaner ’ s pre- fi lter (Oil-foam element). (shor ter inter vals in dusty operating conditions) 2. Clean the engine ’ s cooling air intake and the transmission ’ s air intake .
English- 86 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mileage reading, stamp, signature 100/200-Hour Service 1. Change engine oil. Replace the oil fi lter e v er y 200 hours. 2. Clean/change the air cleaner ’ s pre- fi lter (Oil-foam element). 3. Clean the air cleaner ’ s paper fi lter .
English- 87 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mileage reading, stamp, signature 300-Hour Service 1. Inspect the machine. Additional work? 2. Change engine oil. 3. Change the air fi lter (Oil-f oam element). 4. Change the air fi lter (paper fi lter). 5. Clean the fuel pump ’ s air fi lter .
English- 88 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mileage reading, stamp, signature At Least Once Each Season 1. Change the engine oil (100 hours). 2. Clean/change the air cleaner ’ s pre- fi lter (Oil-foam element) (25 hours). (shor ter inter vals in dusty operating conditions) 3.
English- 89 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mileage reading, stamp, signature.
English- 90 SERVICE JOURNAL Action Date, mileage reading, stamp, signature.
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