Fixing my Husqvarna Rider 13. Part 1, removing a stuck wheel, maintenance, faded plastic fix etc..

[@ArcticExploring]

A good instructional video Nils. It actully looks pretty fun fixing those old machines like you always do.

[@NilsKall]

Thank you, yes it is fun but that pesky wheel wasn’t great……

[@davidgibbons-wood9488]

Great videos. Little bits of maintenance on a rider make them perform sooo much better.

[@NilsKall]

Thanks! True, a lot of this work could have been avoided with some preemptive maintenance. Im guessing it didn’t get much attention the last decade.

[@davesworkshop2714]

Id have lost my temper completely with that wheel 😂. Good job Nils!

[@NilsKall]

Yeah I did too, that is the reason I did some other stuff in between attempts.

[@liveworkplaywilderness1877]

Wow that was one reluctant rim removal persistence payed off as far as the junk accumulating in the yard can not be your fault it happens here as well and you do not live near here. I was planning on using the heat gun on my quad but I think I will try the ATF. Thanks Nils.

[@NilsKall]

Yes that rim sure was stuck! But I got it in the end! Ha! Regarding the junk, if it isn’t me, I really don’t understand how it accumulate if it isn’t me. Perhaps NASA will release info on that subject next year? Heat gun can work, it depends on the plastic but ATF oil is simple to start with.

[@mike-charlesjim-sadler3559]

Not sure if mine is the same model but the wheel is held in place with a washer and circlip and nothing else except muck and rust! After propping the machine up and stabilising, the first job is to remove the above items a job of only a few seconds. The next stage is the wheel as it is now "free"" on the spindle. Generally, it will NOT move. Lubricate the spindle back and front - I used WD40 but you still need a rubber headed mallet to gently tap the wheel which eventually will free it enough to be able to pull it off. Before putting back on WD40 the spindle which will help but it will still dry out very rapidly and you will have the same aggro next time! Some recommend leaving th espindle to soak overnight before trying to remove. This really is only necessary to replace inner tube or tyre mostly when punctured - at this point I take it to a professiuonal, NOT being a masochist!

[@NilsKall]

Yeah it sounds like the same model and experience….It is a real pain and no amount of soaking helped me, I had to use the welding method and it might not be suitable for everyone.

[@mike-charlesjim-sadler3559]

Someone somewhere suggested an oxy-acetyline torch but don't have one of those either!@@NilsKall

[@NilsKall]

@@mike-charlesjim-sadler3559 that should work too!

[@Ants_Pants]

Tons of work done to the mower Nils. Welding stuff on the rim? Seems like my type of solution :D Good job o nthe fixes. Thanks for posting

[@NilsKall]

Yes, I actually had to make a decision to make a multi part video because the editing was getting out of hand. The welding solution is a typical “if it works it works” thing. I didn’t want to heat the axle since it was going inside the hydrostatic transmission.

[@mauropluto4557]

Hi Nils nice video to avoid blocking the exit of the wheels it is not better, however, anti seize

[@NilsKall]

Hi, thanks, I don’t really understand what you mean, it sounds like you are on to something so please elaborate.

[@mauropluto4557]

Unfortunately I help with google translate I don't know English. I said in reassembling the wheel instead of grease if it is better Anti Seize is an anti-seize paste@@NilsKall

[@NilsKall]

@@mauropluto4557 ah, ok, I used grafite grease, it has worked good in the past.

[@paulmcdonald6429]

National Husqvarna change the belt on the Husqvarna

[@NilsKall]

Do you want to know how to change belt?

[@arkadiuszpokora9682]

Super

[@NilsKall]

Thank you!

[@carromacumba]

Terrific ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@NilsKall]

Thank you!

[@carromacumba]

@@NilsKall you’re welcome ☺️

[@tadaskabliukas2797]

Please advise which old, simple, reliable quad to buy? You are a good master of experience.

[@NilsKall]

I haven’t that much experience with ATVs unfortunately but its hard to go wrong if you get an old Honda.

[@michaelmastroianni746]

Nils, thank you for providing these great instructional videos! I just bought a Rider 16 just over a week ago. Thanks to your videos I was able to check out the common problem areas before buying it, find two grease fittings to lube, and get a general idea of basic maintenance. I could see there was a slight oil leak on this rider but bought it anyway, since it appears to have been used lightly. (No broken plastic, seat had only a small tear, pedal rubber had little to no wear.) After a thorough cleaning I pinpointed the leak to the valve cover gasket on the B&S 15.5 hp engine. I was wondering if you have done such a repair and documented on your KZbin channel? I haven' been able to find one yet. Thanks again, Mike

[@NilsKall]

Hi! Great to hear that you find the videos helpful and even more great to hear that you found a good rider! I have changed the valve gasket on o 15.5 but I didn’t document it. I did however film how to set the valve lash and in doing so I had to remove the valve cover. Perhaps it could be useful for you? Go to 3.14 in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJSuq2ObmbKqi6M Best regards Nils

[@michaelmastroianni746]

@@NilsKall Thanks, I just watched the segment you linked. I was initially concerned that the engine would have to come out because of how close the valve cover comes to the steel plate behind the muffler. But now I see that the frame surrounding the motor (including that plate) is removable. I thought it was a welded part of the chassis. Whew! Thanks again.

[@TimothyHenning]

So I purchased a Husqvarna rider 155 last year (Indiana, USA). Have been restoring it slowly since. It has 16x6.5x8 tires. Can I change them to 18x6.5x8 to get a higher cutting height?

[@NilsKall]

Hi! The 155 is a good model! Regarding the tires, fitting 18 inch could give you 2 problems, rubbing (both front fenders and at full turn) and excessive wear on the transmission. With that said, I put 17x7.5x8 tires on a HQ rider and that worked great! I had to notch a small part of the cutting deck but otherwise no problem. Have you adjusted your deck height to max level?

[@TimothyHenning]

@@NilsKall No. I have not adjusted the deck height, and of course that should be my first step. And I believe you may have done a video on this?

[@NilsKall]

@@TimothyHenning yes here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJWng4idl8yljKssi=ebUOfGNg5Js04LDK

[@JourneymanRandy]

Nice repair. Very stubborn wheel. Is that a four wheel drive?

[@NilsKall]

Thanks, yes the wheel was stuck for sure! It is a 2wd model, I don’t need 4wd on my lawn.

[@simonogebrink6842]

när kommer nästa video ut?

[@NilsKall]

Hej, videon där jag modifierar och använder borsten är redan filmad och ska bara redigeras så den siktar jag på att få ut nästa vecka. Klippdäcket har jag bara rengjort hittills så där kvarstår en del arbete men om 2 veckor kanske?

[@King_of_the_End]

The heat method works better you have to use direct heat from a torch of some sort and not indirect heat from a heatgun

[@NilsKall]

Unfortunately I don’t have a real torch (with acetylene and oxygen) so had to use the welder. The torch gun I have doesn’t heat it up enough. I think this wheel was worse than normally because it had been stuck for so long. Thanks for watching!

[@King_of_the_End]

@@NilsKall Sorry i meant a propane torch for the plastic

[@NilsKall]

@@King_of_the_End aha! Ok, why would it work better?

[@gustavgron2252]

What is ATS Oil that you refreshed the plastic with? You mean ATS oil system cleaner? Or did I not hear you right?

[@NilsKall]

Regular smelly ATF oil, like Dextron III or something similar.

[@carljarsberg2466]

Snyggt! Du hjälpte mig hitta remspännaren! Skulle du kunna visa hur man byter knivar? Tar lös aggregatet och kommer åt dem alltså. Jag har verkligen försökt hitta videos till min rider 11.

[@NilsKall]

Hej! Knivar o klippdäcket kommer i nästa video så du får hålla ut ett tag till.

[@garrymatthews2800]

Do you have a video on how to replace cutting blades

[@NilsKall]

Hi! In this video I restore the complete cutting deck including changing the blades. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioeZiXSaad-ZiNk

[@TheHomePros6221]

You love that old husquvana rider don’t u? I understand cause I love my John Deere lawn mower lol

[@NilsKall]

Hehe, I might not say I love it but I really appreciate the ingenuity behind it and the good choice of quality material to build it. It definitely doesn’t deserve to be run into the ground. But if it performs the way I expect it to I might love it eventually. What is the best thing about your JD?

[@TheHomePros6221]

@@NilsKall I love that it’s a zero turn but it’s made like a regular riding mower with a steering wheel and the rear wheels steer along with the fronts. I love how quiet the Kawasaki engine is, I like the seat and the controls and the build quality. I don’t like the plastic that was used on the hood because if u watched my video you can see it was cracked really bad into many pieces that I fixed check out my vid if u haven’t already

[@NilsKall]

@@TheHomePros6221 must have missed that one, can you give me a link? Is it one of those 3 wheeled ones? I tried a zero turn once but must admit I prefer to have a steering wheel.

[@Pekka82]

Do you think that its wort of getting rider 13 with broken motor. Need to buy new motor to it. Price is like pay what you feels like. It needs also other work.

[@NilsKall]

I think it is the best non commersial riding lawnmower so yes, it sounds like a good deal. However, sometimes the spare parts and the work involved adds up and it can be smarter to just get a working HQ rider instead. But then again, the price for a working HQ rider is quite high. If you find a cheap working motor then go for it!

[@jensbolmer5220]

Vart köper du reservdelar? Har du någon länk till en sprängskiss eller vet vart man kan hitta det? Grymma videos för övrigt :)

[@NilsKall]

Hej, köper från lite olika ställen. Maskinklippet, reservdelaronline, Briggsparts är de som jag använder mest. Om du Googlar ”Husqvarna Rider XX (13,16, 850, 970 eller vad du nu har för modell) ipl ” så kommer du hitta massor av bra filer med sprängskisser. IPL är illustrated parts list. Kul att du gillar mina videos!

[@tadaskabliukas2797]

how much did the repair cost the customer?

[@NilsKall]

There was no customer, It was my machine.

[@warrenmiller1634]

Hi Nils, I have a Husqvarna 155 and I to need to rebuild my deck unfortunately I need the center spindle because mine is also broken can you send me the website that you get your party’s from because parts are scarce here in the US

[@NilsKall]

Sure! I got the parts from www.reservdelaronline.com I guess you have the cutting deck with a timing belt? Perhaps you will find it at this category: www.reservdelaronline.se/1856-knivspindel

[@nordicresilience7449]

Regarding kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWa3Xn19itBmf80 I have a problem with the tension pully arm that has rusted stuck on the pivot/drive shaft (the pully itself seems ok, and the bearing is smooth) but it cannot engage the belt as the arm it sits on is completely frozen. I've tried greasing it using the grease fitting I found but it seems to far gone and I probably need to disassemble it and possibly change the pully arm (or at least do a thorough clean and remove all the gunk and rust). So after that lengthy explanation, does anyone know of a video or instruction in general how to disassemble this part of the machine to get the pully arm out?

[@NilsKall]

Haven’t done this myself but I believe you would have to get to move in order to get it out. Have you tried to heat it? If you get it moving the you probably just have to grease it to push the old dirt and hard grease out. It is not a precision bushing in the first place.

[@nordicresilience7449]

@@NilsKall Thanks for answering! No have not tried heat, that's a really good idea, I'll give that a try before trying to get it apart. Thanks!

[@mauropluto4557]

Jag skulle vilja se smörjningen av kedjan och styrhjulet om du kan göra en video så gör du mig en stor tjänst

[@NilsKall]

Menar du lyftkedjan?

[@mauropluto4557]

@@NilsKall ja

[@ArizonaKid]

Your wife asked the same question I did , why are you taking it off lol

[@NilsKall]

It was my daughter that asked me. It wasn’t on there correctly so I had to fix it. It would probably have worked great the way it was. Until I had a puncture….

[@ArizonaKid]

@@NilsKall true