Hayter Mowers 111-2842 Rev B Lawn Mower User Manual
Contents
1. 15 Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1 Unlock the side discharge door Figure 35 mm D Figure 35 la P G002590 2 Lift open the side discharge door Figure 36 Figure 36 3 Install the side discharge chute and close the door onto the chute Figure 37 Pd irs G002637 Figure 37 Removing the Side Discharge Chute set the front wheels at 51 mm and the rear wheels at 64 mm To remove the side discharge chute reverse the steps above Cutting Leaves Important Lock the side discharge door after you close it Figure 38 e After cutting the lawn ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover You may need to make more than one pass over the leaves If there ate more than 130 mm of leaves on the lawn set the front cutting height one or two notches higher than the rear cutting height Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does not cut the leaves finely enough G002593 Figure 38 Operating Tips Cutting Grass Cut only about a third of the grass cutterblade at a time When cutting grass over 150 mm tall mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower then mow again at a lower setting for the best lawn appearance If the grass is too long the mower may block and cause the engine to stall e Mow only dry grass or leaves Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the lawn and can cause the mower to plug or the engine t2. n B MAKERS OF THE FINEST MOWERS Operator s Manual R53S and R53A Recycling Mower with Auto drive ES and VS Code 448E 449E Serial No 290000101 and Up Manual Part No 111 2842 Rev B Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Hayter mower The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and efficient service from your machine Important This Operator s Manual should be regarded as part of the mower as it gives essential information regarding mower safety operation maintenance and specifications Read and understand this handbook prior to operating your mower for the first time Make sure you are familiar with all the controls and points of regular maintenance If you have any doubts consult your local Hayter authorised dealer who will be pleased to give you assistance Important This mower is designed solely for use in a domestic grass cutting environment Use in any other way is considered as contrary to the intended use Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of operation service and repair as specified in this manual also constitute essential elements of the intended use This mower should be operated serviced and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its particular characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol Figure 1 which signals a hazard
3. no longer start the engine it is sufficiently dry Disconnect the lead from the spark plug Remove the spark plug add 1 oz 30 ml of oil through the spark plug hole and pull the starter rope slowly several times to distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent cylinder corrosion during the off season Loosely install the spark plug Tighten all nuts bolts and screws Charge the battery for 24 hours then unplug the battery charger and store the mower in an unheated area If you must store the mower in a heated area you must charge the battery every 90 days Folding the Handle Upright Position 1 Step on the foot pedal and hold it down Figure 53 G007439 Figure 53 2 Move the handle to the upright position Figure 54 c SA d Ac 4 a RT E Se Ry Guo Figure 54 Forward Position 1 With the handle in the upright position step on the foot pedal and hold it down 2 Move the handle all the way forward and loosen the upper handle knob Figure 55 Figure 55 3 Tounfold the handle refer to Unfolding the Handle Removing the Mower from Storage 1 Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder 2 Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque wrench to 15 ft lb 20 N m 3 Charge the battery 4 Connect the spatk plug lead to the spark plug 24 HAYTER HAYTER ES MAKERS OF THE FIN
4. return the unit to a Hayter authorised dealer along with proof of purchase stating the machine serial number and date of purchase The service receipt s or this Owners Handbook with the Ist 2nd year service boxes fully completed must be produced as proof of entitlement to the extended warranty period Subject to the conditions and exclusions in this limited warranty the authorised dealer will at our option repair or replace any warranted part within the duration of the warranty period This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and is in addition to any statutory rights to which you may be entitled and your statutory rights are not affected by this warranty If you need additional information concerning this written warranty or assistance in obtaining services please write to HAYTER LIMITED Service Department Spellbrook Bishop s Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4BU UK ONLY Details of your local Hayter authorised dealer are contained in Yellow Pages and the Hayter website www hayter co uk or contact Freephone 0800 616298 Issue 12 08 03 CUSTOMER INFORMATION Code Serial No Date of Sale Your Local Dealer HAYTER LIMITED SPELLBROOK BISHOP S STORTFORD HERTS CM23 4BU ENGLAND
5. the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick Figure 47 Do not overfill Max fill 0 59 1 type SAE 30 detergent oil Lip ae NI AK Q4 eg om Figure 47 5 Install the dipstick securely 6 Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center 20 Electrical System Maintenance Charging the Battery Service Interval Yearly or before storage Refer to Charge the Battery in the Setup section Replacing the Fuse If the battery does not charge or the engine does not turn with the electric starter the fuse may be blown Replace it with a 40 amp plug in type fuse Refer to Install the Fuse in the Setup section Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Auto drive 1 i SU If your mower does not self propel properly adjust the 1a auto drive cable 1 Loosen the nut on the cable mount Figure 48 ioa 1 Cable mount 2 Cable jacket Note Moving the cable jacket upward decreases the ground speed moving the jacket downward increases the ground speed 5 Tighten the nut firmly 6 Start the mower and check the adjustment Note If the self propel drive is not properly adjusted repeat this procedure G009696 Figure 48 1 Cable mount 2 Pull the upper handle back fully rearward Note If the handle does not move smoothly refer to Lubricating the Upper Handle 3 Pull the cable jacket downward until you remove the s
6. 36 Sound Power Code 448E This unit has an equivalent continuous A weighted sound power level of 98 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per ISO 11094 Code 449E This unit has an equivalent continuous A weighted sound power level of 98 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per ISO 11094 Vibration Hand arm Code 448E This unit does not exceed a hand arm vibration level of 5 13 m s based on measurements of identical machines per EN 1033 and EN 836 Code 449E This unit does not exceed a hand arm vibration level of 4 10 m s2 based on measurements of identical machines per EN 1033 and EN 836 Important Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger Replace damaged decals A WARNING BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS CHARGE BATTERY FOR A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS WHEN FIRST PURCHASED AFTER EACH MOWING OR EACH MONTH BEFORE WINTER STORAGE AFTER WINTER STORAGE 104 7953 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual for information on charging the battery contains lead do not discard 2 Read the Operator s Manual 117 4157 1 Engine stop j 108 0992 Ne zx 108 0992 1 Read the Operator s 4 Install the fuse Manual 2 Remove the fuse box 5 Replace the fuse box decal cover 3 Remove the fuse box 6 Start the engine cover 112 8760 Thrown object hazard keep by
7. 44 Figure 40 3 Install the teat wheels Lubricating the Upper Handle Service Interval Yearly Lubricate the left and right sides of the upper handle with a low viscosity silicone spray lubricant yearly or as needed 1 Spray the outer plastic end of the inner handle Figure 41 G002771 Figure 41 Note Use the straw that comes with the spray can to direct the spray 2 Push the upper handle fully down and spray the inner plastic surface of the outer handle Figure 42 18 Engine Maintenance Replacing the Air Filter Service Interval Every 25 hours Replace the air filter yearly replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions Refer to Preparing for Maintenance 1 Use a screw driver to open the air filter cover Figure 43 G005822 Figure 43 2 Replace the air filter Figure 44 eil TS FL Figure 44 3 Install the cover Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval After the first 5 hours Yearly Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to watm it Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants 1 Perform the pre maintenance procedures refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Remove the dipstick Figure 45 19 Figure 45 3 Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube Figure 46 G007434 dn 46 4 Slowly pour oil into
8. 7425 Figure 30 14 Note The lower rope guide releases the starter rope when you pull the recoil start handle Insert the grass bag handle into the grooves at the top of the mower Figure 31 Important The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the grass bag securely on the mower Figure 31 Removing the Grass Bag Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide Figure 32 Figure 32 2 Lift the grass bag handle out from the grooves at the top of the mower and remove the bag from the mower Figure 33 Remove grass debris from the grass bag immediately after use and check it s condition for signs of damage A worn grass bag could allow debris to be thrown at both operator or bystander resulting in personal injury or death To prevent accidents replace a damaged grass bag immediately ANS i MR S SEN E SSNs RZ unc toe G007428 ASS Figure 33 3 Insert the mulch plug Figure 34 G005309 Figure 34 Side discharge Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass If the bag is on the mower remove it and insert the mulch plug refer to Removing the Grass Bag before side discharging the clippings Important The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the mulch plug securely on the mower refer to Mulching the Clippings
9. EST MOWERS E MAKERS OF THE FINEST MOWERS 1st Year 12 months Ist Year 12 months Owner s Name We certify that this service has been carried out by an Authorised Hayter Service Dealer Serial Number Date Date Note for dealer Please retain this voucher for your records HAYTER HAYTER EE MAKERS OF THE FINEST MOWERS i Emm MAKERS OF THE FINEST MOWERS 2nd Year 24 months 2nd Year 24 months Owner s Name We certify that this service has been carried out by an Authorised Hayter Service Dealer Serial Number Date Date Note for dealer Please retain this voucher for your records LIMITED WARRANTY Hayter Limited warrants to the original user purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from the date of purchase The manufacturer of major proprietry components ie engines gearbox transaxle where applicable furnish their own warranty and services are provided through their authorised network To qualify for the full benefit of the warranty the warranty registration card must be returned within 14 days of purchase Subject to the conditions and exclusions noted in this limited warranty we shall at our option repair or replace any warranted part during the applicable period If you are in doubt or experience any difficulty please consult a Hayter Authorised Service Dealer for cla
10. Engine Oll wet is denies 19 Electrical System Maintenance 20 Chatoine the DAtetyus ques ranira 20 Replacino the E use sese qu perte et ven Veri bsums 20 Drive System Maintenance ice erronee 21 Adjusting the Auto drive ui tog 21 Blade Maintenance venere eei ei o Runs 22 Replacing the utter Dialers ueber ipt 22 Misc prior one e a E OAA AN EIS 23 Cleanine the MOWwen custo ai e n Na 23 DLOLAD SL OS con dis aaa aa teva A A a AT d 23 Preparing the Mower for Storage iens 23 Foldi ngthe atleast gea ela es 24 Removing the Mower from Storage 24 Safety Improperly using ot maintaining this mower can result in injury To reduce the potential for injury comply with these safety instructions This mower was designed and tested for reasonably safe service howevet failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury To ensure maximum safety best performance and to gain knowledge of the product it is essential that you and any other operator of the mower read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol Figure 1 which means Caution Warning or Danger personal safety instruction Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury General Lawn Mower Safety The following instructions have been adapted fro
11. Soon Bronce norat 5 Sound PONWef snos ud ds Mien Cast ptu ena a 5 Vibration Pandy altrinsecus ven cbe obti deas 5 Safety and Instructional Decals 5 SUP vcs Sedat 7 Unfolding the Hasdle csse def 7 Filling the Engine with Ob usse qe st uses eeithns 7 Installing he Fuse sadiaan rt 7 Charging the Batteny ue Suede erit driven e 8 Install the Mulch Plug or Grass Bag 9 Product Overview nesne eeii uve bu pu HL da eit 10 Operaio mia enin Doe dete eg partu og elites 10 Pilling the Fuel Diti iosepees entente tavola terio 10 Checking the Engine Oil Level etit 11 Adjusting the Cutting Helghit stet eet 11 Adjusting the Upper Handle Height 11 Starting the Erietiies o ost qoe yr ona ap etg dun 12 Tiaveltie TORWard u auteur woes 13 Stopping the Engine ci eo eode EDO IN 13 Mulching the Clippinigs ei re totae tue 13 Collectio Grass miae e ci tte Pi e oett 14 Sidesdisc atgeuL use eq get dolet 15 Operating dips tek ace na Raia t e lu saaceaus 16 M ntenancen aura pdt ATO tava oleae 17 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 17 Premaintenance Procedutes c cuocere 17 Preparing tor Maintenance oot 17 Tyibticatlofi adeo ve vo HER euer pastors Flur PON 18 Lubricating the Wheel Geats pter tete 18 Lubricating the Upper Handle 18 Enone Maintenant esane e eens 19 Replacing the Air Talter aso dee e e ter 19 Changing the
12. d handled according to national laws in the area c The consumer has a critical role in returning waste electronic electrical equipment for recycling and disposal d Recycling keeps these products out of the municipal waste stream e The crossed out bin symbol is a reminder to follow these points f Please contact your local authority or local dealer and ask for further details regarding the correct method of disposal Install the Mulch Plug or Grass Bag You must correctly install the mulch plug for mulching or side discharging or the grass bag for bagging or the engine will not start The mower has a safety switch located at the bottom of a channel on the top right rear of the mower that prevents the mower from operating without a mulch plug or grass bag This prevents the mower from throwing debris at the operator through the rear chute For the switch to detect the presence of the mulch plug the top of the mulch plug lever must lie fully in the bottom of the channel Figure 9 W AA oe P E EA F7 M G007412 Figure 9 1 Top of mulch plug lever in switch channel Insert the mulch plug into the mower if it isn t already installed Figure 10 M Te CN V oS G007411 Figure 10 Squeeze the button on the lever with your thumb and fully insert the mulch plug into the opening Figure 11 Ww QD V Y Figure 11 Release the button o
13. e stop lever both the engine and cutterblade should stop within 3 seconds If they do not stop properly stop using your mower immediately and contact an Authorised Service Dealer If the engine fails to stop disconnect the spark plug lead to stop it G009647 Figure 27 Mulching the Clippings If the grass bag is on the mower remove it refer to Removing the Grass Bag before mulching the clippings If the side discharge chute is on the mower remove it and lock the side discharge door refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute before mulching the clippings Important The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the mulch plug securely on the mower Figure 28 C T 3 G005324 Figure 28 1 Top of mulch plug lever in switch channel 13 Collecting Grass Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn If the side discharge chute is on the mower remove it and lock the side discharge door refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute before bagging the clippings The cutterblade is sharp contacting the cutterblade can result in serious personal injury Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Installing the Grass Bag 1 Remove the mulch plug Figure 29 Figure 29 2 Route the starter rope around the lower rope guide G00
14. excessively steep slopes Exercise extreme caution when on slopes Mow across the face of slopes never up and down and exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Always be sure of your footing on slopes Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent overturning or loss of control Stop the cutterblade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect Stop the engine whenever you leave the lawn mower before refueling before removing the grass bag before making height adjustment unless adjustment can be made from the operatot s position Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before clearing blockages ot unclogging chute before checking cleaning or working on the lawn mower after striking a foreign object inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower if lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally check immediately Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways Maintenance and Storage Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Do not use pressure cleaning equipment on machine Never store the equipment w
15. g the exhaust guard will be hot and can severely burn you Keep away from the hot exhaust guard Adjust the cutting height as desired Set all four wheels to the same height 11 Figure 20 3 Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can Figure 21 Z G007409 Figure 21 Starting the Engine Important The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the mulch plug or the grass bag securely on the mower 1 Install the mulch plug Figure 22 or the grass bag Figure 23 on the mower 12 G005309 Figure 22 G0074 Figure 23 2 Hold the engine stop lever against the handle and immediately start the engine using either the ignition key or the recoil starter Figure 24 G003202 Figure 24 Note If the mower still does not start contact an Authorised Service Dealer Traveling Forward To operate the auto drive simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides and the mower will automatically keep pace with you Figure 25 and Figure 26 G002761 Figure 25 G007423 Figure 26 Stopping the Engine Service Interval Before each use or daily Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the engine stop lever To stop the engine release the engine stop lever Figure 27 Important When you release the engin
16. ith petrol in the tank and inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure To reduce the fire hazard keep the engine silencer battery compartment and petrol storage area free of grass leaves ot excessive grease Check grass bag components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Replace worn or damaged parts for safety e Replace faulty silencers Ifthe fuel tank has to be drained do this outdoors Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine Operating an engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injuty e Be careful during adjustment of the lawn mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving cutterblades and fixed parts of the lawn mower To ensure the best performance and safety purchase only genuine replacement parts and accessories Do not use will fit parts and accessories they may cause a safety hazard Sound Pressure Code 448E This unit has an equivalent continuous A weighted sound pressure level at the operator ear of 88 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per EN ISO 11201 and EN 836 Code 449E This unit has an equivalent continuous A weighted sound pressure level at the operator ear of Safety and Instructional Decals 90 dBA based on measurements of identical machines per EN ISO 11201 and EN 8
17. lack in the exposed cable Figure 49 L T Figure 49 Zan 1 009697 Exposed cable 4 Push the cable jacket upward 1 8 inch 3 mm Note You can place a ruler against the upper side of the black cable mount and measure how far the upper end of the cable jacket moves Figure 50 21 Blade Maintenance Replacing the Cutterblade Service Interval Yearly Important You will need a torque wrench to install the cutterblade properly If you do not have a torque wrench or ate uncomfortable performing this procedure contact an Authorised Service Dealer Examine the cutterblade whenever you run out of petrol If the cutterblade is damaged or cracked replace it immediately If the cutterblade edge is dull or nicked have it sharpened or replace it The cutterblade is sharp contacting the cutterblade can result in serious personal injury Wear gloves when servicing the cutterblade 1 Disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug Refer to Preparing for Maintenance 2 Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up 3 Use a block of wood to hold the cutterblade steady Figure 51 G009633 Figure 51 4 Remove the cutterblade keeping all mounting parts 5 Install the new cutterblade and all mounting parts 22 6 Important Position the curved ends of the cutterblade to point toward the mower housing Use a torque wrench to tighten the cutterb
18. lade bolt to 60 ft lb 82 N m Important A bolt torqued to 60 ft lb 82 N m is very tight While holding the cutterblade with a block of wood put your weight behind the ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely This bolt is very difficult to overtighten Cleaning Storage Store the mower in a cool clean dry place Cleaning the Mower Service Interval Before each use or daily Preparing the Mower for Storage The mower may dislodge material from under the mower housing Petrol vapors can explode Wear eye protection A y Do not store petrol more than 30 days Stay in the operating position behind the handle Do not store the mower in an enclosure near an open flame Do not allow bystanders in the area Allow the engine to cool before storing it 1 With the engine running on a flat paved surface spray a stream of water in front of the right rear wheel Figure 52 Note The water will splash into the path of the cutterblade cleaning out the clippings G002600 Figure 52 When no mote clippings come out stop the water and move the mower to a dry area Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the housing to prevent it from rusting 23 On the last refueling of the year add fuel stabilizer to the fuel as directed by the engine manufacturet Run the mower until the engine stops from running out of fuel Allow the engine to run until it stops When you can
19. m the ISO 5395 This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injuty or death Training Read the instructions carefully Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment e Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mowet Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator e Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Understand explanations for all pictograms used on the mower or in the instructions Petrol WARNING Petrol is highly flammable Take the following precautions Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose e Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling e Add fuel before starting the engine Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot If petrol is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move the mower away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely Preparation While mowing always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
20. n the lever and ensure that the top of the lever is lies fully in the switch channel Figure 12 If the top of the lever is not in the switch channel your mower will not start Figure 12 Note If the lever does not latch properly disconnect the wire from the spark plug and check for and remove any debris buildup in the tunnel Product Overview Figure 13 1 Cutting height lever 6 2 Air filter T 3 Fuel tank cap 8 4 Oilfill Dipstick 9 5 Foot pedal 10 G009631 Recoil start handle Engine stop lever Upper handle knob Electric starter Spark plug 9 G 002762 Figure 14 1 Model and serial number plate 1 P di 3 CSS Figure 15 1 Grass bag 4 Battery charger 2 Side discharge chute 5 Fuse not illustrated 3 Mulch plug D 2 CL Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Unleaded petrol is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from unleaded petrol can burn you and others To prevent a static charge from igniting the unleaded petrol place the container and or mower directly on the ground before filling not in a vehicle or on an object Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold Wipe up spills Do not handle unleaded petrol when smoking or around an open flame or sparks Store unleaded petrol in an approved fuel container out of the reach of children Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded petrol Figure 16 Impo
21. o stall Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the cutterblade Mow only in dry conditions Alternate the mowing direction This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization e If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory try one or more of the following Replace the cutterblade or have it sharpened Walk at a slower pace while mowing Raise the cutting height on your mower Cut the grass more frequently Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath with each pass Set the cutting height on the front wheels one notch lower than the rear wheels For example 16 Maintenance Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position Recommended Maintenance Schedule s Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval After the first 5 hours Change the engine oil Check the engine oil level Before each use or daily Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the engine stop lever Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower Every 25 hours Replace the air filter replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions Before storage Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage Lubricate the wheel gears Lubricate the upper handle Change the engine oil Replace the cutterblade or have it sharpened m
22. on the dipstick Figure 4 Do oa not overfill Max fill 0 6 1 type SAE 30 detergent oil 2 Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can Note If you overfill the engine pour some oil out Figure 3 of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil 3 Install the dipstick securely Important Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours change it yearly thereafter Refer to Changing the Engine Oil v Installing the Fuse lt Your mower comes with a 40 amp fuse that protects the Q electric starter Ye Uff Important You cannot start the mower with the electric starter or charge the battery unless you install the fuse 1 Remove the 2 screws that fasten the battery cover to 007409 the rear of the mower Figure 5 Figure 3 Filling the Engine with Oil To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oll before starting the mowet Figure 5 1 Remove the dipstick Figure 4 Note Save the screws for installing the battery covet 2 Install the fuse Figure 6 o G003201 Figure 6 Note Your mower comes with a fuse in your owner s packet 3 Install the battery cover with the 2 screws that you removed in step 1 Note Remove the temporary decal from the battery covet Charging the Battery PREVENT ACCIDENTS ALWAYS charge the battery in a well ventilated area NEVER charge the battery nea
23. ore frequently if the edge dulls quickly Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for any additional yearly maintenance procedures Yearly or before storage Charge the battery monthly or as needed and before storage Important Refer to your Engine Operator s Manual for additional maintenance procedures P remain ten ance Important Before tipping the mower to change the oil or replace the cutterblade allow the fuel P r ocedu res tank to run dry through normal usage If you must tip the mower prior to running out of fuel Prepari ng for Maintenance use a hand fuel pump to remove the fuel Always f tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug Figure 39 before performing any maintenance poredi Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak Petrol is flammable explosive and can cause personal injury Run the engine dry or remove the Petrol with a hand pump never siphon G007432 Figure 39 3 After performing the maintenance procedure s connect the spark plug lead to the spark plug 17 Lubrication Lubricating the Wheel Gears Service Interval Yearly 1 Remove the wheel bolt in the center of each rear wheel and remove the rear wheels G002772 f f Figure 42 2 Apply engine oil to the inner and outer sides of the gear as shown in Figure 40 G0026
24. r naked flames ot direct heat ALWAYS switch off the mains electricity supply before disconnecting the charger from the battery ALWAYS use the battery charger supplied with the mowet Charge the battery for 24 hours initially then monthly every 25 starts or as needed Always use the charger in a sheltered area and charge the battery at room temperature 22 C whenever possible 1 Connect the charger to the mower wire harness located below the ignition key Figure 7 G003203 Figure 7 Important Use only the charger supplied with the mowet 2 Connect the charger plug to the mains electricity supply and charge it for 24 hours 3 Disconnect the charger plug from the mains electricity supply 4 Disconnect the charger from the mower wire harness When the battery no longer holds a charge recycle or dispose of the lead acid battery accotding to local codes Important PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE The battery and charger have a separate collection mark Figure 8 This indicates that for disposal of the battery and battery charger they must be taken to an authorised disposal site They must not be disposed of with general waste G009630 Figure 8 EU Directive 2002 96 EC classifies this product as an electrical or electronic equipment a These products should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste b They should be taken to a designated collection point or recycling centre an
25. rification To qualify for the extended warranty second and third year of the three year limited warranty the machine must have annual services carried out by an Authorised Hayter Service Dealer These chargeable services should be carried out within 12 and 24 months of the date of purchase Excluded from the extended warranty period are those items which are subject to normal wear and tear e g tyres wheels cutterblades belts cables grassbags brush bristles batteries and other consumable wearing parts All consumer machines which are fitted with a genuine Hayter friction disc as original equipment before use are covered by a Lifetime Warranty against the engine crankshaft bending Note friction washers blade brake clutch B B C units and other such devices are not applicable Only machines fitted with a genuine Hayter friction disc which are used in accordance with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures are covered This warranty does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with altered misused abused or used for hire and will become invalid if non genuine Hayter parts are fitted This warranty does not cover minor mechanical adjustments unless they are due to defective material or workmanship Consult the Owner s Handbook or a Hayter Authorised Service Dealer for assistance when making these adjustments A warranty period of 90 days applies to machines used for commercial purposes To make a warranty claim
26. rtant To reduce starting problems add fuel stabilizer to the fuel all season mixing it with unleaded petrol less than 30 days old Figure 16 1 10mm G005340 Checking the Engine Oil Level Note To raise the mower move all 4 cutting height levers forward to lower the mower move them all rearward Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Remove the dipstick wipe it clean and fully install the dipstick Figure 17 4 GO007418 Figure 18 Adjusting the Upper Handle Height You may raise or lower the upper handle to a position comfortable for you Figure 17 Note You cannot raise the upper handle higher than the angle of the lower handle 2 Remove the dipstick and check the oil level 1 Loosen the upper handle knob Figure 19 Figure 17 If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick slowly pour oil into the oil fill tabe to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the dipstick Do not overfill Max fill 0 6 1 type SAE 30 detergent oil 3 Install the dipstick securely Adjusting the Cutting Height Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving cutterblade causing serious injuty G007419 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts Figure 19 to stop Do not put your fingers under the housing when adjusting the cutting height 2 Move the upper handle to the desired position Figure 20 If the engine has been runnin
27. standers a safe distance from the machine Cutting dismemberment of hand or foot stay away from moving parts 108 7450 Model 448E only 1 Height of cut 108 7451 Model 448E only 1 Height of cut 110 9457 3 Unlocked 2 Engine switch On 4 Locked 1 Engine switch Off 114 2820 4 Warning read the Operator s Manual Thrown object hazard keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine Thrown object hazard do not operate the mower without the rear discharge plug or bag in place do not operate the mower without the side discharge cover or deflector in place 6 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot cutterblade stay away from moving parts Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot cutterblade disconnect the spark plug lead and read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance Cutting dismemberment hazard of hand or foot cutterblade do not operate up and down slopes operate side to side on slopes stop the engine before leaving the operating position and look behind you when backing up Setup Important Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine Unfolding the Handle 1 Move the handle rearward and hold the upper handle in place Figure 2 Figure 4 G007408 2 Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level Fi J reaches the Full line
28. that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions Figure 1 1 Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 words to highlight information Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention The safety precautions listed in this handbook and all other generally recognised regulations on safety must be observed at all times Any arbitrary modifications carried out to this machine may relieve Hayter Limited of liability for any resulting damage or injury Hayter mowers are robustly constructed and designed for efficient economical performance under normal 2008 Hayter Limited mowing conditions Correct operation and maintenance will ensure a long and satisfactory service life Prior to despatch from our factory every effort is made to ensure that your mower is delivered in perfect condition Throughout this handbook all references to left and right are as viewed from behind the handlebar in the direction of forward travel This handbook is based on information available at the time of publication HAYTER LIMITED teserve the right to amend product specifications without prior notification Printed in the USA All Rights Reserved Contents Introduction neni DAS da ee eos totes t 2 SALE ue obs Tem atl bre rette re UII E FERREI eve UR Ere ERE 3 General Lawn Mower Safety iet ettet e 3 Sound Press te
29. to be used and remove all stones sticks wires bones and other foreign objects Before using always visually inspect to see that guards and safety devices such as deflectors and or grass bags are in place and working correctly Before using always visually inspect to see that the cutterblades cutterblade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged cutterblades and bolts in sets to preserve balance Starting Disengage all cutterblade and drive clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine Do not tilt mower when starting the engine or switching on the motor unless the mower has to be tilted for starting In this case do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the cutterblade s and not in front of the discharge chute Operation Never mow while people especially children or pets are nearby Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling a pedestrian controlled lawn mower towards you Walk never run Slopes Do not mow
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