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    English – 11
    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
    •Take care with battery maintenance. Explosive gases 
    form in the battery. Never perform maintenance on the 
    battery while smoking or in the vicinity of open flames or 
    sparks. This can cause the battery to explode and cause 
    serious injuries.
    • Make sure all nuts and bolts are tightened correctly and that the equipment is in good condition.
    • Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly to be sure it works properly. The machine must not be driven if 
    protective plates, protective covers, safety switches or 
    other protective devices are not fitted or are defective.
    • Observe the risk of injury caused by moving or hot parts if the engine is started with the engine cover open or 
    protective cowlings removed.
    • Do not change the setting of governors and avoid running the engine at excessively high revs. If you run too fast, you 
    risk damaging the machine components.
    • Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain carbon 
    monoxide, an odourless, poisonous and highly dangerous 
    gas.
    • Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting.
    • Never make adjustments with the engine running.
    • The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the 
    manufacturer.
    • The blades are sharp and can cause cuts. Wrap the blades or wear protective gloves when handling them.
    • Check regularly that the parking brake works. Adjust and maintain as required.
    • The mulching unit should only be used where better quality mowing is required and in known areas.
    • Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leaves and other debris that may have fastened on the machine. 
    Allow the machine to cool before putting it in storage.
    Transport
    •The machine is heavy and can cause serious crush 
    injuries. Take extra care when loading it onto or off a 
    vehicle or trailer.
    • Use an approved trailer to transport the machine. Activate the parking brake, and secure the machine using 
    approved fasteners, such as tension belts, chains or ropes 
    when transporting.
    • Check and observe local road traffic regulations before transporting or driving the machine on roads.
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the machine 
    during transport. Ensure you secure the machine firmly to 
    the transporting vehicle. 
    						
    							
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    WHAT IS WHAT?
    Location of the controls
    3
    4
    5
    6
    8 9 10 12 13
    721
    14
    11
    1Throttle control/choke control
    2 Ignition lock
    3 Gear shift lever, 11 and 11 C
    4 Cutting height adjustment lever
    5 Lifting lever for the cutting unit
    6 Accelerator for reversing, 13 C, 13 AWD and 15 C.
    7 Accelerator for driving forwards, 13 C, 13 AWD, 15C. Parking brake, 11 and 11 C
    8 Parking brake, 13 C, 13 AWD and 15 C  
    Clutch pedal, 11 and 11 C
    9 Lock button for the parking brake, left side on 13 C, 13 AWD and 15 C, right-hand side on 11 and 11 C.
    10 Seat adjustment.
    11 Lever to disengage the driving front axle, 13 AWD
    12 Fuel cap
    13 Cover lock
    14 Lever to disengage the drive, 13 C and 15 C  
    Lever to disengage the driving rear axle, 13 AWD 
    						
    							
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    PRESENTATION
    Presentation
    Congratulations on your choice of an excellent quality product 
    that will give you great pleasure for many years. Five models 
    equipped with engines from Briggs & Stratton are described 
    in this operator’s manual.
    Rider 11 and Rider 11C have an ”inline” gearbox with 5 
    forward gears and reverse.
    On Rider 13 C, Rider 13 AWD and Rider 15 C transmission is 
    by means of a variable speed hydrostatic gearbox.
    Rider 13 AWD is equipped with all wheel drive.
    Rider 11 and Rider 11 C
    Throttle and choke controls
    The throttle control regulates the engine speed, and thereby 
    also the rotation speed of the blades.
    The control is also used to activate the choke. When the 
    choke is engaged a richer fuel and air mixture is fed to the 
    engine, which facilitates starting in the cold.
    Clutch pedal
    The clutch pedal disengages the engine and stops 
    propulsion.
    The blade drive is not affected by the clutch pedal.
    Brake pedal / Parking brake
    The brake pedal activates a disc brake that is located on the 
    gearbox and stops the drive gear. The clutch pedal should 
    also be pressed down when braking to achieve the best 
    braking effect.
    Rider 13, 13 AWD and 15 C.
    Throttle and choke controls
    The throttle control regulates the engine speed, and thereby 
    also the rotation speed of the blades.
    The control is also used to activate the choke. When the 
    choke is engaged a richer fuel and air mixture is fed to the 
    engine, which facilitates starting in the cold. 
    						
    							
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    PRESENTATION
    Speed limiter
    The speed of the machine is steplessly regulated with two 
    pedals. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards, and pedal (2) to 
    drive backwards.
    Parking brake
    The parking brake is applied as follows:
    1 Push down the brake pedal.
    2 Press in the lock button on the steering column.
    3 Release the parking brake pedal while keeping the button  pressed in.
    The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the 
    brake pedal is pressed.
    Cutting unit
    Rider 11 has a cutting unit with rear ejection, i.e. clippings are 
    thrown behind the cutting unit.
    Rider 11 C, 13 C, 13 AWD and 15 C have a 3-blade Combi-
    unit
     The Combi-unit, equipped with a BioClip-plug, finely chops 
    the cuttings to fertiliser. Without the BioClip-plug the unit 
    works in the same way as a rear ejection unit.
    Lifting lever for the cutting unit
    The lift lever is used to set the cutting unit in transport or 
    mowing position.
    If the lever is pulled backwards the unit is raised and the 
    blades automatically stop rotating (transport position).
    If the lock button is pressed in and the lever is moved forwards 
    the unit will be lowered and the blades will automatically start 
    to rotate (mowing position).
    The lever can also be used to temporarily regulate the cutting 
    height, e.g. for a small mound in the lawn.
    !
    WARNING! Make sure that branches do not 
    obstruct the pedals when mowing under 
    bushes. Otherwise there is a risk you may 
    lose control. 
    						
    							
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    PRESENTATION
    Cutting height adjustment lever
    The cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different positions with 
    the cutting height lever.
    Combi-unit 30-80 mm (1,2” - 3,1”)
    Seat
    The seat has a jointed attachment on the front edge and can 
    be tipped forward.
    The seat can also be adjusted lengthways.
    Loosen the handles under the seat and adjust it forwards or 
    backwards to the desired position.
    Fuelling
    The engine runs on unleaded petrol with a minimum octane 
    rating of 85 (not mixed with oil). We recommend the use of 
    biodegradable alkylate petrol. Do not use petrol that contains 
    methanol.
    Do not fill the tank completely, leave an expansion area of at 
    least 2.5 cm (1“).
    !
    WARNING! Petrol is highly inflammable. 
    Exercise care and refuel outdoors (see 
    safety instructions).
    IMPORTANT!
    Do not use the fuel tank as a support area. 
    						
    							
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    Driving
    Before starting
    •Read the safety instructions and information concerning 
    the placement of controls and functions before starting.
    • Perform daily maintenance before starting as set out in the Maintenance schedule.
    Adjust the seat to the required position.
    Start the engine
    1Make sure that the clutch control is depressed. (Run 
    position) Rider 13 AWD has one control for the front axle 
    and one control for the rear axle.
    2 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to its locked position.
    3 Activate the parking brake. This is done as follows:
       - Push down the brake pedal (1).
       - Press in the lock button (2) on the steering column.
       - Release the brake pedal while holding the button pressed.
    The parking brake lock disengages automatically when the 
    brake pedal is pressed.
    Rider 11 and Rider 11 C have the brake pedal and release 
    button on the right-hand side.
    Rider 13 AWD The engine can not be started if the parking 
    brake is not pressed down.
    4 Rider 11 and Rider 11 C
    Put the gear shift lever in the ”N” position (neutral).
    With a cold engine:
    5 Move the throttle to position 3 (choke position). In this position the engine is fed with a richer mixture, which 
    means the engine is easier to start.
    With a warm engine:
    6 Move the throttle in between positions 1 and 2.
    7 Turn the ignition key to the start position.
    IMPORTANT!
    The air intake grille in the engine cover behind the driver’s 
    seat must not be blocked by, for example, clothing, leaves, 
    grass or dirt.
    Impaired cooling of the engine. Risk of major engine 
    damage.
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    IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    Do not press down the reversing block button on the lever 
    when neutral position is engaged. Otherwise this will 
    activate the start lock function. 
    						
    							
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    Driving
    8When the engine starts release the ignition key 
    immediately back to neutral position.
    9 Push the choke lever gradually forward when the engine has started. Let the engine run at moderate speed or half 
    throttle for 3-5 minutes before subjecting it to heavy load.
    10 Set the required engine speed with the throttle control.
    Starting the engine with a weak 
    battery
    If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be 
    recharged.
    When jump leads are used for emergency starting, follow the 
    procedure below:
    Connecting the jump leads
    •Connect each end of the red cable to the POSITIVE pole 
    (+) on each battery, exercise care not to short circuit any 
    of the ends against the chassis.
    Connect one end of the black cable to the NEGATIVE pole 
    (-) on the fully charged battery.
    • Connect the other end of the black cable to a good  CHASSIS EARTH, away from the fuel tank and the 
    battery.
    Remove the cables in the reverse order
    •The BLACK cable is removed from the chassis and then 
    the fully charged battery.
    • Finally the RED cable from both batteries.
    Driving the Rider
    1Release the parking brake by first pressing down the 
    parking brake pedal and then releasing it.
    2For Rider 13 C, Rider 13 AWD and Rider 15 C
    Carefully press down one of the pedals until the required 
    speed is obtained. Pedal (1) is used to drive forwards, and 
    pedal (2) to drive backwards.
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    If the engine does not start, wait about 15 seconds before 
    trying again. If the engine does not start wait about 1 minute 
    before trying again.
    !
    WARNING! Never run the engine indoors, in 
    enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. The 
    exhaust fumes contain toxic carbon 
    monoxide.
    !
    WARNING! Lead-acid batteries produce 
    explosive gases. Avoid sparks, open flames 
    and smoking close to batteries. Always wear 
    protective glasses in the vicinity of batteries.
    !
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your Rider is 
    equipped with a 12-volt system with negative 
    earth. The other vehicle must also have a 12-
    volt system with negative earth. Do not use 
    your Rider battery to start other vehicles. 
    						
    							
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    Driving
    3For Rider 11 and Rider 11 C
    Disengage the engine and select the required gear.
    The lock button on the gear shift lever must be held in to 
    engage reverse gear.
       - Gears 1-4 are used for mowing
       - Gears 4-5 are used for transporting
    Starting can take place independent of which gear is 
    engaged.
    4 Select the required cutting height (1-7) with the cutting height lever.
    It is important that the air pressure in both front wheels is 
    equal, 60 kPa / 8.5 PSI, to produce an even cutting height.
    5 Press in the lock button on the lifting lever and lower the cutting unit.
    Cutting  tips
    •Localise and mark stones and other fixed objects to avoid 
    collision.
    • Start with a high cutting height and reduce down until the required mowing results are obtained.
    • The mowing results are best with a high engine speed (fast rotating blades) and low driving speed (slow moving 
    machine). If the grass is not too high and thick, the driving 
    speed can be increased without noticeably depreciating 
    the mowing result.
    • The best lawns are achieved if the grass is cut often. Mowing becomes more uniform and the grass cuttings 
    become more evenly distributed over the surface. The 
    total time consumption is not greater since it is possible to 
    select a higher driving speed without inferior mowing 
    results.
    • Avoid mowing a wet lawn. The mowing results are inferior since the wheels sink down into the soft lawn.
    • Hose down the cutting unit with water underneath each time it is used. The cutting unit should then be put in the 
    service position.
    • When the BioClip function is used, it is very important that the mowing interval is not too long.
    IMPORTANT! Gear changes between forward gears must 
    not be made while the machine is moving.
    The engine must be disengaged during each gear change.
    Stop the machine before changing between forward and 
    reverse gears, otherwise this may result in damage to the 
    gearbox.
    Never use force to engage a gear. If a gear does not engage 
    immediately, release the clutch pedal and press it down 
    again. Now try to engage the gear again.
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    The life span of the drive belts is increased significantly if 
    the engine runs at a low speed when the blades are 
    engaged. Therefore apply full throttle first when the cutting 
    unit has been moved to the mowing position.
    !
    WARNING! Clear the lawn from stones and 
    other objects which can be thrown out by 
    the blades.
    !
    WARNING! Do not use the machine on 
    ground that slopes more than 10
    ° ° °
    °
    ...
    . Mow 
    slopes upwards and downwards, never 
    across. Avoid sudden changes in direction. 
    						
    							
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    Driving
    Starting on a slope, manual gearbox. 
    (Rider 11 and Rider 11 C).
    1Press down the parking brake pedal.
    2 Push the throttle control to full throttle position.
    3 Disengage the engine and select 1st gear.
    4 Gradually release the clutch pedal.
    5 When the engine starts to pull, release the parking brake.
    Stop the engine
    Preferably allow the engine to idle for a minute to obtain 
    normal working temperature before stopping it if it has been 
    working hard. Avoid idling the engine for long periods, as 
    there is a risk of carbon build-up on the spark plugs.
    1 Lift up the cutting unit by pulling the lever backwards to its  locked position.
    2For Rider 11 and Rider 11 C Pull back the throttle and 
    move the gear shift lever to the neutral position ”N”, 
    without pressing in the reversing lock button. Turn the 
    ignition key to the ”STOP”.
    For Rider 13 C, Rider 13 AWD and Rider 15 C Pull back 
    the throttle and turn the ignition key to the ”STOP” 
    position.
    3 When the Rider is at a standstill, press down the parking  brake and push in the locking button.
    Release lever
    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.
    Clutch control Rider 13 C and Rider 15 C
    Pull out the control to disengage the drive system.
    Push in the control to engage to the drive system.
    Release lever Rider 13 AWD
    Rider 13 AWD has one control for the front axle and one 
    control for the rear axle.
    • Clutch control, rear axle
    Pull out the control to disengage the drive system.
    Push in the control to engage to the drive system.
    • Clutch control, front axle
    The control is positioned on the inside of the left front 
    wheel.
    Front control (pushed in), drive system engaged.
    Rear control (pulled out), drive system disengaged. 
    						
    							
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    Maintenance
    Maintenance schedule
    The following is a list of the maintenance which should be conducted on the machi\
    ne. For those points not described in this manual, 
    visit an authorised service workshop.
    1)First change after 5 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, replace every 25 hours. 2)Clean and replace the filter more often in 
    dusty conditions. 3)If the machine is used daily it should be lubricated twice a week. 4)Conducted by authorised service workshop. 5)Only 13 AWD first change after 8 
    hours
    X = Described in this operators manual
    O = Not described in this operators manual
    MaintenanceDaily maintenance 
    before startingAt least once 
    a yearMaintenance 
    interval in hours
    2550100200
    CleaningX
    Check the engine’s oil levelX
    Check the engine’s cooling air intakeX
    Check the fuel pump air filterX
    Check the steering wiresX
    Check the brakesX
    Check the batteryX
    Check the safety systemX
    Check nuts and screwsO
    Check for fuel and oil leakageO
    Clean around the silencerO
    Change engine oil 1)XX
    Replace the air filter’s prefilter2)X
    Check the cutting deckX
    Check the air pressure in the tyres, 60 kPa/8.5 PSI.X
    Lubricate the belt adjuster 3)X
    Lubricate joints and shafts 3)X
    Adjust the brakes Rider 11 and Rider 11 CX
    Check the V-beltsO
    Check the transmission’s cooling fins Rider 13 C, Rider 13 AWD and 
    Rider 15 CO
    Checking the oil level in the transmission on Rider 13 C,  
    Rider 13 AWD and Rider 15 CX
    Check/adjust parking brake, Rider 13C, Rider 15CX
    Check/adjust parking brake, Rider 13 AWDX
    Checking and adjusting of throttle wireX
    Clean the engine’s and transmission’s cooling fins 2,4)O
    Replace the air filter’s pre-filter and paper filter 2)X
    Replace the fuel filterX
    Replace the spark plug.X
    Check the engine valve clearance4)O
    Check the need to change the oil 4,5) in the gearbox/hydraulic systemOO
    !
    WARNING! No service procedures must be conducted 
    on the engine or cutting unit unless:
    The engine is switched off.
    The ignition key is removed.
    The ignition cable has been removed from the spark 
    plug.
    The parking brake is applied.
    The cutting unit is disengaged. 
    						
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