Husqvarna Rider 216 User Manual

16 – English
OPERATING
Release lever
Rider 213 C, Rider 216
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.
- Pull out the control to disengage the drive system.
- Push in the control to engage to the drive system.
Rider 216 AWD
Rider 216 AWD has one control for the front axle and one
control for the rear axle.
Should you attempt to drive the machine with the clutch
controls pulled out it will not move. The drive on the axle is
disengaged when one of the controls is pulled out.
Clutch control, rear axle
• Control drawn out, drive system disengaged.
• Control depressed, drive system engaged.
Clutch control, front axle
The control is positioned on the inside of the left front wheel.
• Control drawn out, drive system disengaged.
• Control depressed, drive system engaged.
Driving the Rider
1 Release the parking brake by first pressing down the
parking brake pedal and then releasing it.
2 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.
3 Select the required cutting height (1-10) with the cutting
height lever.
4 Lower the cutting unit.
CAUTION! Always drive the machine with both clutch
controls pressed in.
!
WARNING! Make sure that branches do not
obstruct the pedals when mowing under
bushes.
Localise and mark stones and other fixed
objects to avoid collision.
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2

Husqvarna Rider 216 Specifications

General

Engine Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton
Cylinder Displacement	500 cm³
Cylinders	1
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Fuel Tank Volume	12 L
Cutting Width	94 cm
Cutting Height Min	25 mm
Cutting Height Max	75 mm
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Drive Method	Rear-wheel drive
Engine Cooling	Air
Oil Filter	Yes
Battery Type	Lead-Acid
Battery Capacity	24 Ah
Uncut Circle	30 cm
Blade Engagement	Automatic
Blades	3
Speed Forward Min-Max	0-9 km/h
Speed Reverse Min-Max	0-9 km/h
Transmission Manufacturer	Tuff Torq
Transmission Model	K46
Seat Type	Comfort
Seat Back Height	High
Hour Meter Type	Digital
Service Interval Indicator	Yes
Pivoting Rear Axle	Yes
Headlights	Yes
Parking Brake Type	Disc
Cutting Methods	Rear discharge
Tires Rear	16x6.5-8"