English – 1
Operator’s Manual for
Rider ProFlex 21
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.
Introduction .........................................................2
Driving and transport on public roads ..............2
Towing..............................................................2
Use...................................................................2
Serial number...................................................3
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
Differential lock...............................................15
Cutting tips .....................................................16
Stopping the engine .......................................17
Disengage lever .............................................17
Maintenance ......................................................18
Maintenance schedule ...................................18
Dismantling of the machine hoods.................20
Checking the engine’s cooling air intake........21
Checking the transmission’s air intake...........21
Checking and adjusting the steering wires ....22
Checking and adjustment of throttle wire.......23
Checking and adjustment of throttle wire.......23
Adjusting the differential lock .........................23
Adjusting the hydrostatic wire ........................24
Adjusting the brakes ......................................25
Checking the tyre pressure ............................25
Replacement of air filter .................................26
Replacement of fuel filter ...............................27
Cleaning the pulse air filter ............................27
Checking the fuel pump’s air filter..................27
Checking the battery acid level ......................28
Checking the safety system ...........................29
The parts of the cutting unit ...........................30
Fitting the cutting unit.....................................30
Setting the parallelism....................................32
Setting the cutting height ...............................32
Checking and adjusting the ground
pressure .........................................................33
Replacing the break-pin (BioClip) ..................33
Service position for the cutting unit ................34
Checking the blades ......................................34
Dismantling the cutting unit............................35
Removing the attachment frame....................37
Dismantling the belts......................................37
Assembling the belts......................................38
Changing the cutting unit’s belts ....................39
Lubrication.........................................................41
Lubrication chart ............................................41
General lubrication.........................................42
Lubricating wires ............................................42
Lubrication instructions according to chart.....42
Trouble shooting schedule ..............................47
Storage...............................................................48
Winter storage................................................48
Service ...........................................................48
Wiring diagram ..................................................49
Technical data ...................................................50
Service journal ..................................................52