Husqvarna R 316TX User manual

R 316TX, R 316TX AWD, R 316TsX AWD
ES Manual de usuario 2-39
PT Manual do utilizador 40-77
EN Operator's manual 78-112
IT Manuale dell'operatore 113-149

Contents
Introduction................................................................... 78
Safety............................................................................84
Assembly...................................................................... 88
Operation...................................................................... 90
Maintenance................................................................. 94
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 104
Transportation, storage and disposal......................... 106
Technical data............................................................ 109
Service........................................................................111
Warranty..................................................................... 111
EC Declaration of Conformity..................................... 112
Registered trademarks............................................... 112
Introduction
Pre-delivery inspection and product
numbers
Note: A pre-delivery inspection has been done of this
product. Make sure that you receive a signed copy of
the pre-delivery inspection document from your dealer.
Service agent contact informa-
tion:
This operator’s manual belongs to product with product number / serial number:
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Engine:
Transmission:
Product description
The product is a ride-on lawn mower. Forward and
reverse pedals let the operator adjust the speed
seamlessly. An hour meter shows how many hours the
operator has used the product. The product has
headlights and is used with Combi cutting decks with
BioClip. Models R 316TX AWD and R 316TsX AWD
have all wheel drive (AWD).
Intended use
The product is made to cut grass on open and level
ground in residential areas and gardens. Attach an
optional accessory to use the product for other tasks.
Speak to your Husqvarna dealer for more information
about which accessories that are available.
Insure your product
Make sure that you have insurance coverage for your
new product. Speak to your insurance company if you
are not sure. We recommend a fully comprehensive
insurance that includes third party, fire, damage, theft
and liability.
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Product overview
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1. Forward pedal
2. Rearward pedal
3. Display
4. Lift lever for the cutting deck
5. Cutting height lever
6. Ignition lock / Headlight switch
7. Throttle control
8. Choke control
9. 12 V power outlet
10. Switch for high beam light
11. Lever to engage or disengage the transmission on
the rear axle.
12. Battery
13. Cover lock
14. Fuel tank cap
15. Type plate with a scannable code
16. Lever to engage or disengage the transmission on
the front axle on AWD products.
17. Steering wheel adjustment
18. Lock button for parking brake
19. Parking brake pedal
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Electrical system overview
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1. Battery
2. Main fuse
3. Display
4. Work lamp
5. High beam light
6. Microswitch, parking brake
7. Microswitch for the lift lever
8. Operator presence control (OPC)
9. Ignition lock / Headlight switch
10. Mower Control Module
11. High beam switch
12. 12 V power outlet
13. Buzzer
Mower control module
The product has a mower control module that gives the
operator information about the product. The information
shows on the display on the instrument panel. Refer to
Display on page 82 .
The mower control module enables the servicing dealer
to connect to the product when they do servicing.
Husqvarna Connect
The product has wireless technology and can connect to
mobile devices that have the Husqvarna Connect app
installed. The Husqvarna Connect app is a free app for
your mobile device. The Husqvarna Connect app gives
extended functions for your Husqvarna product:
• Lock and unlock function to prevent not approved
operation of the product.
• Extended product information.
• Information about, and help with, product parts and
servicing.
Headlights
The headlights have work lights and high beam lights.
Turn the ignition key to the lights position to make the
work light come on. The work lights stay on for 3
minutes after the engine stops.
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Push the switch (A) to make the high beam lights come
on or go off.
A
When the work lights are on, the headlight symbol (B)
shows on the display. When the high beam lights are on,
the filled headlight symbol (C) shows on the display.
B C
Power outlet
The voltage of the power outlet is 12 V. The power outlet
has a fuse, see
Technical data on page 109 .
Set the power outlet to on and off with the power switch
found on the control panel.
Hour meter
The product has 2 hour meters on the display. The hour
meters show how many hours of operation of the engine
has in total (A) and during the operation period (B). A
new operation period starts if the engine is off at a
minimum of 6 h.
B
A
The time with ignition on but engine off, is not registered.
The last digit shows tenth of an hour (6 minutes).
Operator presence control (OPC)
The OPC engages when the operator lifts from the seat.
The engine and the drive to the blades stop if the blades
are engaged or the parking brake is not applied. Refer to
Start conditions on page 86 .
Forward and rearward pedals
The speed is gradually adjusted with 2 pedals. The left
pedal (1) is used to move forward, and the right pedal
(2) is used to move rearward. The product brakes when
the pedals are released.
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Cutting deck
The cutting decks for this product are Combi cutting
decks with BioClip. BioClip cuts the grass into fertilizer.
The Combi cutting decks can also be used without
BioClip. Without BioClip the grass is ejected to the rear.
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Display
The display on the instrument panel shows information of the status of the product.
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1. Slope indicator
2. Hydraulic temperature indicator
3. Oil pressure indicator
4. Battery level indicator
5. Indicator for cutting deck presence
6. PTO indicator
7. Tachometer
8. Recommended engine RPM when you operate the
product.
9. Parking brake indicator
10. Operator presence control (OPC)
11. Fuel gauge
12. Work light or high beam light indicator
13. Bluetooth®
14. Weight Transfer
15. Service indicator
16. Fuel gauge measured in steps of 5%
17. Low fuel level indicator
18. Total run time
19. Digital lock
20. Operation run time
Note: The look of the display can be different between
different models.
Symbols on the product
WARNING: Careless or incorrect use can
result in serious injury or death to the
operator or others.
Read the operator's manual carefully and
make sure that you understand the
instructions before use.
Rotating blades. Keep body parts away from
the cover when the engine is on.
Warning: rotating parts. Keep body parts
away.
Look out for ejecting objects and ricochets.
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Never use the product if persons, especially
children, or animals, are in the vicinity.
Look behind you before and while you move
the product in reverse.
Never cut grass across a slope. Do not cut
grass on ground that slopes more than 10°.
See To cut grass on slopes on page 86 .
Never carry passengers on the product or
equipment.
Move forward.
Neutral gear.
Move rearward.
Parking brake.
This product is in accordance with
applicable EC directives.
Noise emission to the environment
according to the European Community's
Directive. The product's emission is
specified in the Technical data chapter and
on the label.
Always use approved hearing protection.
Stop the engine.
Start the engine.
Engine speed – fast.
Engine speed – slow.
Fuel.
Max. ethanol 10%.
Cutting height.
Servicing position for the cutting height
lever.
The blades are engaged.
The blades are disengaged.
Engage and disengage the drive system.
Oil level.
Servicing position for the cutting deck.
Operation position for the cutting deck.
Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to
certification requirements for some commercial areas.
EU V
WARNING: Tampering with the engine
voids the EU type-approval of this product.
Product liability
As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not
liable for damages that our product causes if:
• the product is incorrectly repaired.
• the product is repaired with parts that are not from
the manufacturer or not approved by the
manufacturer.
• the product has an accessory that is not from the
manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
• the product is not repaired at an approved service
center or by an approved authority.
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Safety
Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or
death for the operator or bystanders if the
instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage
to the product, other materials or the
adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in
a given situation.
General safety instructions
WARNING: This product can cut off hands
and feet and throw objects. Serious injury or
death may occur if you do not obey the
safety instructions.
WARNING: Do not continue to use a
product with damaged cutting equipment.
Damaged cutting equipment can throw
objects and cause serious injury or death.
Replace damaged blades immediately.
WARNING: This product produces an
electromagnetic field during operation. This
field may under some circumstances
interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury we recommend persons with
medical implants to consult their physician
and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this product.
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Always be careful and use your common sense.
Avoid all situations which you consider to be beyond
your capability. If you feel uncertainty about the
operating procedures after you read the operator's
manual, consult an expert before you continue.
• Read and understand the operator's manual and the
instructions on the product carefully before you start
the product.
• Learn how to use the product and its controls safely
and learn how to stop the product quickly.
• Learn to recognize the safety decals.
• Keep the product clean to make sure that you can
clearly read signs and stickers.
• Keep in mind that the operator will be held
responsible for accidents that involve other persons
or their property.
• Do not transport passengers. The product must only
be used by one person.
• Do not let the product stay unsupervised with the
engine on. Always stop the blades, apply the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the ignition key
before you let the product stay unsupervised.
• Only use the product in daylight or in other well-lit
conditions. Keep the product at a safe distance from
holes or other irregularities in the ground. Look out
for other possible risks.
• Do not use the product in bad weather, for example
in fog, in rain, moist or in wet locations, strong winds,
intense cold, risk of lightning, etc.
• Find and mark stones and other fixed objects to
prevent collision.
• Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys, wires,
etc. that may become caught in the blades and be
thrown out.
• Do not let children or other persons not approved for
operation of the product to use or do servicing on it.
Local laws may regulate the age of the user.
• Make sure that nobody else is in the vicinity of the
product when you start the engine, engage the drive
or start to move the product.
• Keep an eye on the traffic when you mow near a
road or move across a road.
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• Do not use the product if you are fatigued, while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, medicine or
anything that can have a negative effect on your
vision, alertness, coordination or judgement.
• Always park the product on a level surface with the
engine stopped.
Safety instructions regarding children
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Serious accidents can occur if you are not on your
guard for children in the vicinity of the product.
Children can be attracted to the product and to
mowing. It is very possible that children do not stay
where you last saw them.
• Keep children away from the area to be mowed.
Make sure that an adult is responsible for the
children.
• Keep an eye out and stop the product if children
enter the work area. Be very careful near corners,
bushes, trees or other objects that prevents a clear
view.
• Before and while you move the product in reverse,
look behind you and look down to make sure there
are no small children in the vicinity of the product.
• Do not let children ride along. They can fall off and
get seriously injured or prevent safe maneuvering of
the product.
• Do not let children operate the product.
Safety instructions for operation
WARNING: Do not touch the engine or
exhaust system during or directly after
operation. The engine and the exhaust
system become very hot during operation.
Risk of burn injuries, fire and damage to
property or adjacent areas. When you
operate the product, keep away from bushes
and other objects.
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Always look down and behind you before and while
you move in reverse. Look out for large and small
obstacles.
• Decrease the speed before you turn around a
corner.
• Stop the blades when you move across areas that
you do not cut.
CAUTION: Read the caution instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Before you operate the product, clear the cold air
intake of the engine from grass and dirt. If the cold
air intake is blocked, there is a risk of engine
damage.
• Move around stones and other larger objects
carefully and make sure that the blades do not hit
the objects.
• Do not operate the product across objects. Stop and
examine the product and cutting deck if you operate
the product across or into an object. If it is
necessary, make repairs before you restart.
Personal protective equipment
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Use approved personal protective equipment when
you use the product. Personal protective equipment
cannot fully prevent injury but it decreases the
degree of injury if an accident does occur. Let your
dealer help you select the right equipment.
• Always wear approved hearing protection. Long term
exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing
impairment.
• Always wear protective shoes or protective boots.
Steel toes are recommended. Do not use the
product barefoot.
• Wear gloves when necessary, for example when you
attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, jewelry or other
items that can get caught in moving parts.
• Keep first aid equipment and fire extinguisher close
at hand.
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Safety devices on the product
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the
safety devices are defective, speak to your
Husqvarna service agent.
• Do not make modifications on safety devices. Do not
use the product if protective plates, protective
covers, safety switches or other protective devices
are not attached or are defective.
To do a check of the ignition lock
• Start and stop the engine to do a check of the
ignition lock. See
To start the engine on page 91
and To stop the engine on page 93 .
• Make sure that the engine starts when you turn the
ignition key to START.
• Make sure that the engine stops immediately when
you turn the ignition key to STOP.
Start conditions
These conditions are necessary to start the engine:
• The cutting deck is lifted and the parking brake is
applied.
The engine must stop in these situations:
• The cutting deck is lowered and the operator lifts
from the seat.
• The cutting deck is lifted, the parking brake is not
applied and the operator lifts from the seat.
Try to start the engine without one of the conditions.
Change the conditions and try again. Do this check
daily.
To do a check of the speed limiter
• Release the forward pedal to brake.
• For more brake power, press the reverse pedal.
• Make sure that the forward and reverse pedals are
not blocked and can be operated freely.
• Make sure that the product brakes when the forward
pedal is released.
Parking brake
WARNING: If the parking brake does not
work, the product can start to move and
cause injury or damage. Make sure that the
parking brake is regularly examined and
adjusted.
See To do a check of the parking brake on page 97 .
Muffler
The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and
sends the exhaust fumes away from the operator.
Do not use the product if the muffler is missing or
defective. A defective muffler increases the noise level
and the risk of fire.
WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot
during and after use and when the engine
operates at idle speed. Be careful near
flammable materials and/or fumes to prevent
fire.
To do a check of the muffler
• Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is
attached correctly and not damaged.
Protective covers
Missing or damaged protective covers increase the risk
of injury on moving parts and hot surfaces. Do a check
of the protective covers before you operate the product.
Make sure that the protective covers are correctly
attached and do not have cracks or other damages.
Replace damaged covers.
To cut grass on slopes
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• To cut grass on slopes increases the risk that you
can not control the product and that it overturns. This
can cause injury or death. It is necessary to cut the
grass carefully on all slopes. If you cannot reverse
up a slope or if you do not feel safe, do not cut it.
• Remove stones, branches and other obstacles.
• Cut up and down the slope, not from side to side.
• Do not move down a slope with the cutting deck
lifted.
• Do not operate the product on ground that slopes
more than 10°.
• Do not start or stop on a slope.
• Move smoothly and slowly on slopes.
• Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
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• Do not turn more than necessary. Turn slowly and
gradually when you move down a slope. Move at low
speed. Turn the wheel carefully.
• Look out for and do not move across furrows, holes
and bumps. There is a higher risk that the product
overturns on ground that is not flat. Long grass can
hide obstacles.
• Do not cut grass near edges, ditches or banks. The
product can suddenly overturn if a wheel moves
across the edge of a steep slope or a ditch, or if an
edge gives way. If the product falls into water, there
is a risk of drowning.
• Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery, and tires can
lose their grip so that the product skids.
• Do not put your foot on the ground to try to make the
product more stable.
• Move very carefully if an accessory or other object is
attached that can make the product less stable.
• To make the product more stable, attach wheel
weights or counterweights. Speak to your dealer for
more information. On R 316TX AWD, R 316TsX
AWD, use counterweights since wheel weights can
not be used on AWD products.
Fuel safety
WARNING: Be careful with fuel. It is very
flammable, and can cause injury and
damage to property.
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do not fill the fuel tank indoors.
• Gasoline and gasoline fumes are poisonous and
very flammable. Be careful with gasoline to prevent
injury or fire.
• Do not remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank
when the engine is on.
• Let the engine become cool before you refuel.
• Do not smoke when you fill fuel.
• Do not fill fuel near sparks or naked flames.
• If there are leaks in the fuel system, do not start the
engine until the leaks are repaired.
• Do not fill above recommended fuel level. The heat
from the engine and the sun makes the fuel expand
and the fuel overflows if the tank is filled too much.
• Do not fill too much. If you spill fuel on the product,
clean up the spill and wait until it is dry before you
start the engine. If you spill on your clothing, change
it.
• Store fuel in approved containers only.
• Store the product and fuel in such a way that there is
no risk that fuel leaks or fumes can cause damage.
• Drain off the fuel in an approved container outdoors
and away from naked flames.
Battery safety
WARNING: A damaged battery can cause
an explosion and cause injury. If the battery
has a deformation or is damaged, speak to
an approved Husqvarna service agent.
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Use protective glasses when you are near batteries.
• Do not wear watches, jewelry or other metal objects
near the battery.
• Keep the battery out of reach for children.
• Charge the battery in a space with good airflow.
• Keep flammable materials at a minimum clearance
of 1 m when you charge the battery.
• Discard replaced batteries. See
Disposal on page
108
.
• Explosive gases can come from the battery. Do not
smoke near the battery. Keep the battery away from
open flames and sparks.
Transport safety
• Use an approved transport vehicle for transportation
of the product.
• A markets national or local regulations can set limit
to the transportation of the product.
• The operator of the transport vehicle is responsible
to attach the product safely during transport.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING: The product is heavy and can
cause injury or damage to property or the
adjacent area. Do not do maintenance on
the engine or the cutting deck without these
conditions:
• The engine is off.
• The product is parked on a level surface.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The ignition key is removed.
• The cutting deck is disengaged.
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• The ignition cables are removed from the
plugs.
WARNING: The exhaust fumes from the
engine contain carbon monoxide, an
odourless, poisonous and very dangerous
gas. Do not run the product in closed spaces
or spaces with not sufficient air flow.
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• For best performance and safety, do maintenance
on the product regularly as given in the maintenance
schedule. See
Maintenance schedule on page 94 .
• Electrical shocks can cause injuries. Do not touch
the cables when the engine is on. Do not do a
function test on the ignition system with your fingers.
• Do not start the engine if the protective covers are
removed. There is a high risk of injury caused by
moving or hot parts.
• Let the product become cool before you do
maintenance near the engine.
• The blades are sharp and can cause cuts. Wind
protection around the blades or use protective
gloves when you do work on the blades.
• Always put the cutting deck in servicing position to
clean it. Do not park the product near the edge of a
ditch or slope to get access to the cutting deck.
CAUTION: Read the caution instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do not turn over the engine if the spark plug or
ignition cable is removed.
• Make sure that all nuts and bolts are tightened
correctly and that the equipment is in good condition.
• Do not change the adjustment of governors. If the
engine speed is too high, the product components
can become damaged. See
Technical data on page
109 for highest permitted engine speed.
• The product is approved only with the equipment
supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.
Assembly
Introduction
WARNING: The drive belt tension spring
can break and cause injury. Wear protective
glasses when you attach or remove the
cutting deck.
Read the assembly instructions in the owner's manual
carefully. A label on the inner side of the front cover on
the product, also shows how to attach and remove the
cutting deck.
To attach the cutting deck
1. Park the product on level ground.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Set the cutting height lever in the servicing position.
4. Set the lift lever for the cutting deck in the mow
position.
5. Put the drive belt as shown to make sure that it does
not get caught and break when the cutting deck is
attached.
6. Push the equipment frame down. Lift the service lock
to vertical position.
WARNING: The lock mechanism
can cause injury to fingers if you do
not operate it carefully. Put the
service lock in full vertical position
and hold the front edge of the
cutting deck with two hands when
you continue to the next step.
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7. Lift the front edge of the cutting deck and move it
into the equipment frame. The plugs on the cutting
deck, one on each side, must be put in the grooves
on the equipment frame. The service lock releases
automatically.
A
8. Lift the cutting height stay from the stay holder and
put it in the hole for the cutting height stay (A).
A
BC
9. Put the drive belt around the tension wheel (B).
10. Put the spring in the spring holder (C).
11. Set the lift lever for the cutting deck in locked
position. The cutting deck lifts.
12. Attach the front cover.
To remove the cutting deck
1. Do steps 1–4 in
To attach the cutting deck on page
88 .
2. Release the clip on the front cover with the tool
attached to the ignition key, and remove the cover.
3. Loosen the tension on the tension wheel for the drive
belt. (A)
C
B
A
4. Hold the spring handle with your left hand and
remove the drive belt with your right hand.
5. Pull the drive belt to the rear below the product. Do
not put it in the belt holder (B).
6. Put the spring handle in the spring holder to prevent
that the spring falls down.
7. Lift the cutting height stay and put it in the holder for
the cutting height stay (C).
8. Hold the front edge of the cutting deck with two
hands and pull until it stops.
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9. Lift the service lock to vertical position. WARNING: The lock mechanism
can cause injury to fingers if you do
not operate it carefully. Hold the
front edge of the cutting deck with
two hands when you continue to the
next step.
10. Lift the front of the cutting deck until the service lock
touches the frame and pull the cutting deck out.
Operation
Introduction
WARNING: Before you operate the product,
you must read and understand the safety
chapter.
To start to use Husqvarna Connect
1. Download the Husqvarna Connect app on your
mobile device.
2. Register in the Husqvarna Connect app.
3. Do the instruction steps in the Husqvarna Connect
app to connect and register the product.
To fill fuel
WARNING: Gasoline is very flammable. Be
careful and refuel outdoors (see Fuel safety
on page 87 ).
WARNING: Do not use the fuel tank as a
support area.
CAUTION: Incorrect type of fuel can result
in engine damage.
The engine runs on gasoline with a minimum octane
rating of 91 RON (87 AKI), not mixed with oil. We
recommend biodegradable alkylate gasoline. Do not use
gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol.
• Do a check of the fuel level before each use and
refuel if necessary.
• Do not fully fill the fuel tank. Keep a space of a
minimum 2.5 cm.
To adjust the seat
WARNING: Do not adjust the seat during
operation of the product.
1. To adjust the seat forward and rearward, put your
feet on the footrest plates.
2. Push the lever below the front edge of the seat, to
the side.
3. Move the seat to the position that is correct for you.
4. To adjust the seat springs, move the rubber stops
below the seat as given in the illustration. Put the 2
stops in the front, middle or rear.
To adjust height of the steering
wheel
WARNING: Do not adjust the height of the
steering wheel during operation of the
product.
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1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen.
2. Adjust the height of the steering wheel.
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten.
CAUTION: Make sure that the long end of
the knob points up.
To engage and disengage the drive
system
To move the product with the engine off, the drive
system must be disengaged. Pull out the drive system
lever fully to disengage the drive on the axle. Push the
drive system lever in fully to engage the drive on the
axle. Do not use middle positions.
The drive system lever for model R 316TX is found
behind the left rear wheel. Model R 316TX AWD, R
316TsX AWD has one drive system lever for the front
and one for the rear axle. The drive system lever for the
rear axle is found behind the left rear wheel.
The drive system lever for the front axle for R 316TX
AWD, R 316TsX AWD is found behind the left front
wheel.
To lift and lower the cutting deck
To lift the cutting deck to transport position, pull the lift
lever rearward. If the engine is on, the blades stop to
rotate automatically.
To lower the cutting deck to mowing position, press the
lock button and move the lift lever forward. If the engine
is running, the blades start to rotate automatically.
To start the engine
1. Make sure that the drive system is engaged, see To
engage and disengage the drive system on page 91
.
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2. Lift the cutting deck and apply the parking brake.
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3. Move the throttle control to the middle position.
4. If the engine is cold, move the choke control fully
rearward.
5. Turn the ignition key to the start position.
6. When the engine starts, immediately release the
ignition key to neutral position.
CAUTION: Do not run the starter for
more than 5 seconds at a time. If the
engine does not start, wait 15 seconds
before you try again.
7. Turn the key to the lights position to make the
headlights come on.
8. Push the choke control gradually forward to the end
position.
9. Let the engine run at half throttle for 3-5 minutes
before you apply heavy load.
10. Pull the throttle control rearward to full throttle
position.
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CAUTION: To engage the blades when the
engine is at full speed causes strain on the
drive belts. Do not apply full throttle until the
cutting deck is lowered to the mow position.
To operate the product
1. Start the engine.
2. Press the parking brake pedal down and then
release it to release the parking brake.
3. Carefully press down one of the speed pedals. The
speed increases the more the pedal is pressed
down. Use pedal (1) to move forward, and pedal (2)
to reverse.
1
2
4. Release the pedal to brake.
5. Select cutting height (1–10) with the cutting height
lever.
6. Press the lock button on the lift lever for the cutting
deck and lower it to mow position.
To stop the engine
1. Pull the lift lever for the cutting deck rearward to its
locked position to lift up the cutting deck. The blades
stop to rotate.
2. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position.
3. When the product stops, apply the parking brake.
To apply and release the parking
brake
1. Press the parking brake pedal down (1).
2. Press and hold the lock button (2).
1
2
3. Keep the button pressed and release the parking
brake pedal.
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4. To release the parking brake, press the parking
brake pedal again.
To get a good cutting result
• For best performance, do maintenance on the
product regularly as given in the maintenance
schedule. Refer to
Maintenance schedule on page
94 .
• Do not cut a wet lawn. Wet grass can give a bad
cutting result.
• Start with a high cutting height and decrease it
gradually.
• Cut with blades that rotate at high speed (highest
permitted engine speed, see Technical data on page
109
). Move the product forward at low speed. If the
grass is not too high and thick, you can get a good
cutting result also at a higher speed.
• Cut the grass in an irregular pattern.
• To get the best cutting result, cut the grass
frequently and use the BioClip function.
Maintenance
Introduction
WARNING: Before you do any maintenance
work you must read and understand the
safety chapter.
Maintenance schedule
* = General maintenance done by the operator. The
instructions are not given in this operator's manual.
X = The instructions are given in this operator's manual.
O = The instructions are not given in this operator's
manual. Let an approved service agent do the
maintenance.
Note: If more than one time interval is identified in the
table, the shortest time interval is for the first
maintenance only.
Maintenance Daily maintenance
before operation
Maintenance interval
in hours
25 50 100 200
Make sure that nuts and screws are tightened *
Make sure that there are no fuel or oil leaks *
Clean as given in To clean the product on page 95 X
Clean the inner surface of the cutting deck, around the blades X
Clean around the muffler X
Make sure that the cold air intake of the engine is not blocked X
Make sure that the safety devices are not defective X
Examine and do a test of the brakes X
Do a check of the engine oil level X
Do a check of the oil level in the transmission X
Do a check of the steering wires X
Examine the blades in the cutting deck X
Clean the cutting deck, below the belt covers and below the cutting
deck X
Make sure that the tire pressure is correct X X
Do a check of the parking brake X
Replace the engine oil 13 X
Replace the oil filter X
13 Replace the engine oil first time after 8 hours of operation.
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Maintenance Daily maintenance
before operation
Maintenance interval
in hours
25 50 100 200
Clean the air filter X
Replace the air filter X
Replace the fuel filter X
Replace the spark plug X
Do a check of the parallelism of the cutting deck X X
Lubricate the belt adjuster. X X
Examine and adjust the steering wires O O
Examine the muffler and heat deflector O
Examine the cutting deck for damages O
Adjust the parking brake. O
Do a check of and adjust the throttle wire O
Clean the cooling fins on the engine and the transmission O
Clean the engine and the transmission O
Do a check of/adjust front and rear wheel speed, AWD models only O O
Do a check of the belts O O
Do a check of the battery O
Do a check of the fuel hose. Replace it if necessary O
Replace the oil in the transmission O O
Replace oil filter in the transmission, AWD models only O O
Replace the spin-on filter of the servo, AWD models only O O
To clean the product
CAUTION: Do not use a high-pressure
washer or a steam cleaner. Water can go
into bearings and electrical connections and
cause corrosion which causes damage to
the product.
Clean the product immediately after use.
• Do not clean hot surfaces such as the engine,
muffler and exhaust system. Wait until the surfaces
are cool, then remove the grass or dirt.
• Before you clean with water, clean with a brush.
Remove grass cuttings and dirt on and around the
transmission, the transmission air intake, and the
engine.
• Use running water from a hose to clean the product.
Do not use high pressure.
• Do not point the water at electrical components or
bearings. Detergent usually increases the damage.
• To clean the cutting deck, put it in the servicing
position and clean it with a water hose.
• When the product is clean, start the cutting deck for
a short period to blow off remaining water.
To clean the engine and the muffler
Keep the engine and muffler free from grass cuttings
and dirt. Grass cuttings soaked in fuel or oil on the
engine can increase the fire risk and the risk that the
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engine becomes too hot. Let the engine cool before it is
cleaned. Clean with water and a brush.
Grass cuttings around the muffler dry quickly and are a
fire risk. Use a brush or remove the grass cuttings with
water when the muffler is cold.
To clean the cold air intake of the
engine
WARNING: Stop the engine. The cold air
intake rotates and can cause injury to your
fingers.
• Make sure that the intake grille on the engine cover
is not blocked. Remove grass and dirt with a brush.
• Open the engine cover. Make sure that the engine
cold air intake is not blocked. Remove grass and dirt
with a brush.
To remove the covers
To open the engine cover
1. Fold the seat forward.
2. Release the clip on the engine cover with the tool
attached to the ignition key.
3. Fold the engine cover rearward.
To remove the front cover
1. Release the clip on the front cover with the tool
attached to the ignition key.
2. Lift off the front cover.
To remove the right footrest plate
1. Turn the knob on the reverse pedal (A) to remove it.
2. Remove the 3 screws (B) and remove the footrest
plate.
A
B
B
B
To remove the left footrest plate
• Remove the 3 screws and remove the footrest plate.
To examine the steering wires
The tension of the steering wires can decrease after a
period of time. This causes the adjustment of the
steering to change.
Examine and adjust the steering as follows:
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