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Safety instructions ............................................. 2
Safety rules, USA nomenclature ....................... 2
Explanation of symbols ..................................... 4
Safety instructions ............................................. 5
General use ........................................................5
Driving on slopes ................................................6
Children ..............................................................7
Maintenance .......................................................7
Presentation.........................................................9
Location of the controls ..................................... 9
Throttle/Choke lever ........................................ 10
Clutch pedal .....................................................10
Brake pedal ......................................................10
Parking brake ...................................................11
Gear shift ..........................................................11
Cutting unit .......................................................11
Lift lever for cutting unit.................................... 12
Lever for adjustment of cutting height .............. 12
Seat .................................................................. 13
Fuelling.............................................................13
Driving ................................................................ 14
Before starting ..................................................14
Starting the engine .......................................... 14
Driving the machine......................................... 16
Cutting tips .......................................................17
Starting on slopes ............................................18
Stopping the engine ........................................ 18
Maintenance.......................................................19
Maintenance schedule .................................... 19
Operator’s Manual for
Rider 850 Rider 970
Dismantling of the machine hoods .................. 20
Checking the engine’s oil level......................... 21
Checking the engine’s cooling air intake.......... 21
Checking the fuel pump’s air filter.................... 21
Checking and adjustment of steering wires ..... 22
Checking the brake.......................................... 23
Adjusting the brake .......................................... 23
Checking the battery acid level ........................ 23
Checking the safety system............................. 23
Replacement of air filter .................................. 24
Checking and adjustment of cutting unit’s
ground pressure Rider 970 .............................. 25
Checking the parallelism of the cutting unit ..... 25
Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit ..... 26
Dismantling the cutting unit ............................. 27
Checking the blades ........................................ 28
Checking the tyre pressure.............................. 28
Changing the oil ...............................................29
Lubrication........................................................29
Lubrication of front wheel bearings.............. 29
Checking and adjustment of throttle wire......... 30
Replacement of fuel filter................................. 30
Trouble shooting schedule .............................. 31
Storage ...............................................................32
Winter storage ..................................................32
Service .............................................................32
Technical data....................................................33
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read through these instructions carefully
so that you know how to use and maintain
the machine before using it.
For servicing other than described in this
manual contact an authorised dealer for
parts and service.
850,970 Eng 97-10-14, 14.281