Related Manuals for Harrier 485V
Summary of Contents for Harrier 485V
- Page 1 Harrier CODE 485V OWNER’S HANDBOOK (English Version) FROM SERIAL NO: 485V001001 HANDBOOK: 485102 (Rev.0.) Issue : 20.10.00...
-
Page 2: Specifications
14. Grassbag Assembly 15. Handlebar Securing Knobs 16. Handlebar Height Adjust Knob 17. Height of Cut Lever 18. Exhaust Guard 1C485V02A Specifications MODEL CODE 485V Engine Briggs & Stratton Diamond XTL-45 Engine Type 12G882-1512-21 Engine / Cutterblade Speed 2950 rpm Fuel Type... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1.1 Main Features/Specifications 1.2 Contents 1.17 Maintenance Schedule 1.3 Introduction 1.18 - 1.24 Mower Maintenance 1.18 - Engine 1.4 Warranty 1.18 - Throttle Cable Adjustment 1.18 - Carburettor Adjustments 1.5 - 1.8 Safety Precautions 1.19 - Oil Service 1.19 - Air Cleaner Service 1.8 Safety Symbols 1.20... -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Hayter mower. The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and efficient service from your mower. IMPORTANT: This ‘Owners Handbook’ 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. -
Page 5: Warranty
WARRANTY 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 the engines furnish their own warranty and services are provided through their authorised network (Refer to "Engine Warranty Statement"). -
Page 6: 1.8 Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Alert Symbol This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages. When you see this symbol be alert to the possibility of injury. Carefully read the following and inform others. Your mower is perfectly safe if used correctly. Failure to observe the following precautions may result in serious injury. - Page 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Preparation - Always use fresh fuel. Stale fuel can block the carburettor and cause leakage. - Replace fuel tank and oil tank caps securely. A damaged cutterblade or loose fixing bolt are major hazards. Before use, always visually inspect the cutting mechanism to ensure that it is in good condition.
- Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operation Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Never pick up or carry the mower while the engine is running. Never lift the rear deflector while the engine is running. Never touch the exhaust/exhaust guard or cooling fins when the engine is hot.
-
Page 9: Safety Symbols
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Maintenance & Storage Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine and the surrounding deck area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Check the rear deflector and grassbag frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. -
Page 10: Assembling The Mower
ASSEMBLING THE MOWER Delivery Checklist Remove the mower from the packaging and check that the following items have been supplied correctly. If any items are missing contact, your local Hayter dealer. 1. Engine Handbook. 2. Warranty Reg. Card. 3. Grassbag. To prevent accidents cut off the long ribbon attached to the grass- bag and discard. -
Page 11: Before Starting The Mower
BEFORE STARTING THE MOWER Prevent Engine Damage To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil or petrol. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting the engine. Oil Type Always use high quality detergent oil classified “For service SE, SF, SG”... -
Page 12: 1.14 Operating The Mower
OPERATING THE MOWER Controls Operate all control levers several times and ensure that the cables move freely. Check that the cutterblade stop and ground drive clutch levers return freely to their rest position when released. Whilst operating the engine throttle mechanism slight resistance should be felt when moving the lever to the ‘choke’... -
Page 13: Step 4
OPERATING THE MOWER Step 4 To engage the cutterblade hold the cutterblade stop lever against the handlebar with your right hand and with your left hand push the blade brake clutch lever forwards to engage. Release the blade brake clutch lever and it will return to its rest position. -
Page 14: Slopes
OPERATING THE MOWER Slopes To prevent engine damage do not use the mower on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Height of Cut Move the height of cut lever sideways to disengage it from the locking notch, then push forwards to lower or pull backwards to raise the height of cut. -
Page 15: Without Grass Collection
OPERATING THE MOWER Without Grass Collection Remove the grassbag and operate the mower with the rear deflector in the closed position. Heavy Growth Areas of heavy growth should be mown without collecting the clip- pings. If collection is required, first mow the area without the grass- bag at the maximum height of cut setting. - Page 16 LAWN CARE CALENDAR To be used as a guide only. January There is very little work to do this month apart from brushing away leaves. Keep off the grass if frozen or waterlogged. February Rake the grass thoroughly. Spike the lawn to aerate and stimulate soil organisms and root growth and apply lawn sand if necessary.
-
Page 17: Lawn Stripes
LAWN CARE CALENDAR August Keep mowing regularly and watering as necessary. Fill any cracks caused by drought with a mixture of sharp sand and soil. In dry weath- er conditions leave the grass longer to help retain ground moisture. September Raise the height of cut to allow the grass to thicken and protect the roots from the winter frost and snow. -
Page 18: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service will be required if working for prolonged periods under dusty, dry conditions, or when airborne debris is present or after extensive operation cutting tall, dry grass. First 5Hrs After the very first five hours change the engine oil Daily... -
Page 19: Engine
MOWER MAINTENANCE To prevent accidents stop the engine disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out maintenance procedures on the mower. Engine Engine Cowl Carburettor Spark Plug / Lead Exhaust Guard Exhaust Oil filler Cap/ Dipstick Start Grip Fuel Cap Finger Guard 10. -
Page 20: Oil Service
MAINTENANCE MOWER Oil Service Check the oil level daily before starting the engine and ensure that the correct oil level is maintained. Refer to-‘Before Starting the Mower’ for oil checking and filling instructions. Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours of operation and thereafter according to the ‘Maintenance Schedule’:- 1. -
Page 21: Spark Plug Service
MOWER MAINTENANCE Spark Plug Service Use only Briggs & Stratton spark tester (1) to check for a spark as shown in the diagram. Replace the spark plug every 100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first. A spark plug wrench is available from any authorised Briggs &... -
Page 22: Deck Housing
MOWER MAINTENANCE Deck Housing Remove grass debris from the top and underside of the deck housing immediately after use. To prevent accidents fertilisers and top dressings are particularly corrosive. Thoroughly clean the mower deck immediately after use on treated grass and store well away from corrosive materials. Securing Nuts &... -
Page 23: Lubrication
MOWER MAINTENANCE Lubrication Lubricate the wheels, pivot points and linkages with engine oil every 25 operating hours. Apply a good quality medium grease to the inner control cables at the point of entry and exit from their outer casing. Cutterblade Removal Drain the fuel by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops. -
Page 24: Cutterblade Assembly
MOWER MAINTENANCE Cutterblade Assembly Assemble the cutterblade (2) with the turned up edges facing towards the engine. Secure the cutterblade using two new fixing screws and tighten to a torque of 40Nm. To prevent accidents never reuse the fixing screws. Cutterblade Sharpening 30°-45°... -
Page 25: Storage
MOWER MAINTENANCE Storage To store the handlebar unscrew the 2 small securing knobs sufficient- ly to allow it to be pivoted forwards to rest against the mower. Take care to ensure that the control cables do not become snagged at the pivot point and depress the engine stop lever to prevent it being dam- aged through contact with the engine spark plug. -
Page 26: 1.26 Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE FAULT REMEDY Engine will not turn over Incorrect oil level. Check oil level. Obstruction under deck. Remove obstruction. Engine smokes Excess oil level. Check oil level. Air cleaner cartridge oil Service air cleaner. soaked or blocked. Engine runs then stops Fuel starvation. - Page 27 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE FAULT REMEDY Engine vibrates excessively Mounting bolts loose. Tighten bolts Cutterblade bolt loose. Tighten bolt Cutterblade out of balance. Balance cutterblade Bent crankshaft. Consult your dealer Uneven cut Undulating ground conditions Change direction of travel Cutterblade worn Sharpen the cutterblade Cutterblade out of balance Balance the cutterblade...
-
Page 28: Declaration Of Conformity
I declare on behalf of Hayter Limited that these machines conform to the EC Essential Health & Safety Requirements. Signed Date: 02/10/00 M.A. Wright (Technical Director) VIBRATION INFORMATION Lawnmower vibration information. RMS acceleration measured in 3 - axes at operators contact position on CODE 485V = 6 ms the handlebars. 1.27... -
Page 29: Parts List
485V PARTS LIST NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY ITEM NOTE Mainframe - Casting 480010V Plate - Location RH 480083V Clamp - Boss Inner 480084W Clamp - Boss Outer 480085W Handwheel - Assy 480054 Spacer - BBC 485006 Throttle Control & OPC Cable... - Page 30 485V PARTS LIST NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM NOTE Throwplate - Main Body 480011 Screw - Taptite 09545 Bearing - Roller Housing 219102 Roller - Rear W/A 480151W Spring Tension - Rear Axle 480133 Washer 09262 Screw - Taptite 09365...
- Page 31 485V PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM NOTE Axle - Front W/A 219031 Moulding - Front axle Bearing 219036 Fin - Front Insert 480013 Decal - Hayter & Royal Warrant 219186 Nut - M8 Shouldered 480086 Guide - Rope 305127...
- Page 32 485V PARTS LIST 31 32 -Grassbag Assy. Includes Items 28,36 & 104 78 79 1C485V01A 1.31...
- Page 33 CUSTOMER INFORMATION /NOTES Mower Serial No:................. Engine Model:........Type:........Code:........Notes: 1.32...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 485V and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers