Husqvarna 18 ProFlex, 20 ProFlex Lawn Mower User Manual


 
English – 1
Operator’s Manual for
Rider 18 ProFlex and Rider 20 ProFlex
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.
Safety instructions ............................................. 2
Safety rules for USA ........................................ 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 control ...............................................10
Choke lever ....................................................10
Speed limiter ..................................................10
Cutting unit ..................................................... 11
Lift lever for cutting unit ..................................11
Lever for adjustment of cutting height ........... 12
Parking brake .................................................12
Seat ................................................................12
Fuelling...........................................................12
Driving ................................................................13
Before starting ................................................13
Starting the engine ........................................ 13
Driving the machine....................................... 14
Cutting tips .....................................................15
Stopping the engine ...................................... 16
Disengage lever .............................................16
Maintenance.......................................................17
Maintenance schedule .................................. 17
Dismantling of the machine hoods ................ 18
Checking the engine’s oil level ...................... 19
Checking the engine’s cooling air intake ....... 19
Checking the fuel pump’s air filter ................. 19
Checking the transmission’s air intake .......... 20
Checking the transmission’s oil level ............. 20
Checking and adjusting the steering wires .... 21
Adjusting the brakes ...................................... 22
Checking the battery acid level ..................... 22
Checking the safety system .......................... 22
Replacement of air filter ................................ 23
Fitting the cutting unit .................................... 24
Setting the parallelism ................................... 26
Setting the cutting height ............................... 26
Checking and adjusting the ground pressure 27
Service position for the cutting unit................ 28
Checking the blades ...................................... 28
Dismantling the cutting unit ........................... 29
Dismantling the belts ..................................... 31
Assembling the belts ..................................... 32
Changing the cutting unit’s belts.................... 33
Changing the oil .............................................35
Replacement of the oil filter ........................... 36
Lubrication......................................................36
General lubrication ........................................ 36
Checking and adjustment of throttle wire ...... 37
Checking the tyre pressure ........................... 38
Replacement of fuel filter............................... 38
Cleaning the pulse air filter ............................ 38
Trouble shooting schedule.............................. 39
Storage ...............................................................40
Winter storage ................................................40
Service ...........................................................40
Wiring diagram ..................................................41
Technical data....................................................42