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HAWK
CODE
308N
.
312N
(Push)
(Auto Drive)
OWNER'S HANDBOOK
(English Version)
FROM SERIAL NO: 308N010630, 312N004207
HANDBOOK: 308055 (REV.4.)
Issue 23.03.01

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Bill Dickson
January 17, 2025

How do I remove a torn grassbag and fit a new one?

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Mr. Anderson
February 3, 2025

To remove and replace a torn grass bag on a Hawk 308N:

1. Remove the Torn Grass Bag:
- Raise the rear deflector of the mower.
- Unhook the grass bag from its position behind the deflector springs.
- Carefully remove the torn grass bag from the mower.

2. Replace with a New Grass Bag:
- Identify the new grass bag and remove the long ribbon label by cutting it off close to the grass bag. Discard the ribbon label.
- Raise the rear deflector again.
- Lower the new grass bag through the handlebar and hook it in position behind the deflector springs.
- Lower the new grass bag to rest against the rear of the mower.
- Finally, lower the rear deflector to rest against the top of the grass bag.

Ensure the grass bag is securely attached before operating the mower.

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Summary of Contents for Hawk 308N

  • Page 1 HAWK CODE 308N 312N (Push) (Auto Drive) OWNER'S HANDBOOK (English Version) FROM SERIAL NO: 308N010630, 312N004207 HANDBOOK: 308055 (REV.4.) Issue 23.03.01...

  • Page 2: Certificate Of Conformity

    I declare on behalf of Hayter Limited that these machines conform to the EC Essential Health & Safety Requirements. Signed Date: 23.03.01 23.03.01 M.A. Wright (Technical Director) VIBRATION INFORMATION Lawnmower vibration information. RMS acceleration measured in 3 - axes at operators contact position on the CODE 308N = 7.8ms . CODE 312N = 7.8ms handlebars. 308055LC071195B...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Clutch cable adjustment. 1.24 Cutterbar. 1.25 - 1.26 PREPARING THE MOWER FOR STORAGE. 1.27 FAULT FINDING. 1.28 - 1.29 308N & 312N PARTS LIST. 2.1 - 2.3 308N & 312N MAINFRAME DIAGRAM. 308N & 312N UPPER MAINFRAME DIAGRAM. NOTES. CUSTOMER INFORMATION. 308055LC071195B...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 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 ‘Owners Handbook’ should be regarded as part of the machine as it gives essential information regarding machine safety, operation, maintenance and specifications.

  • 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 manufacturers of the engine and battery pack system (where applicable) furnish their own warranty and services are provided through their authorised network (Refer to "Engine/Battery Pack Warranty Statement").

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    INJURY. CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS AND INFORM OTHERS.EXERCISE GREAT CARE AND FOLLOW THE ADVICE GIVEN TO AVOID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS. The Hawk is perfectly safe if used correctly. Failure to observe the following simple precautions may result in serious injury. Training: Read the instructions carefully.
  • Page 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Continued. Always ensure that the mower is in a safe operating condition. Frequently check all nuts, bolts and screws for tightness. Use only genuine Hayter replacement parts. A damaged cutterbar and loose fixing bolt are a major hazard. Before use, visually inspect the cutting mechanism to ensure that it is in good condition.
  • Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Continued. Operation continued: Start the engine carefully, with feet well away from the cutterbar. 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 a mower while the engine is running. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead: - Before clearing blockages or unclogging the discharge chute.

  • Page 9: Decals

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Continued. Maintenance and storage: Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure that the equipment is in safe operating condition. Never store the mower with petrol in the tank within an enclosed area where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    1.10 1.10 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS CODE 308N CODE 312N MODELS Push Auto Drive Engine Briggs & Stratton Sprint 375 Engine type 098902 - 2093 - E1 098982 - 2194 - E1 Engine / cutterbar speed 3000 rpm Fuel type Unleaded petrol Fuel capacity 1.0 litres ( 1.8 UK pints )

  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions

    1.11 1.11 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY NOTICE Before using the mower, read this owners handbook carefully. Pay particular attention to the safety precautions. GENERAL ASSEMBLY Handlebar. Ground Drive Clutch Lever (312N Only). Grassbag Assembly. Rear Deflector. Serial Number Decal. Oil Filler Cap and Dipstick.

  • Page 12: Assembling The Mower For The First Time. 1.12

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1.12 1.12 ASSEMBLING THE MOWER FOR THE FIRST TIME DELIVERY CHECKLIST Description Check that parts are delivered correctly: Having removed the Grassbag mower from the packaging, check that all loose items have been Owner's Handbook supplied correctly. Refer to the delivery checklist opposite and Engine Handbook the general assembly.
  • Page 13 1.13 1.13 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING THE MOWER FOR THE FIRST TIME Continued. Check engine stop lever operation: Operate the engine stop lever several times. Ensure that the cable moves freely and that the lever returns automatically to the engine stop position when released.

  • Page 14: Starting The Engine

    STARTING THE ENGINE 1.14 1.14 STARTING THE ENGINE PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE ENGINE 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. WARNING: The cutterbar rotates when the engine is operating.

  • Page 15: To Start The Engine

    1.15 1.15 STARTING THE ENGINE TO START THE ENGINE Operate the primer bulb: Note: Push on the primer bulb 5 times at two second intervals to provide the extra fuel to start the engine after assembling the mower for the first time. CS117 In normal use push on the primer bulb 3 times at 2 second inter- vals to provide the extra fuel required to start a cold engine.

  • Page 16: Stopping The Engine

    1.16 STOPPING THE ENGINE 1.16 STOPPING THE ENGINE Stopping the engine: Disengage the engine stop lever by releas- ing the lever. STOP Emergency stop: If the engine stop lever fails, disconnect the spark plug lead to stop the engine. STOP CS129 1.

  • Page 17: Height Of Cut

    1.17 OPERATING THE MOWER 1.17 SAFETY NOTICE Continued WARNING:PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Before mowing, thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects, which when contacted by the mower cutterbar could become dangerous projectiles.

  • Page 18: Travel

    OPERATING THE MOWER 1.18 1.18 TRAVEL Forward travel: Push model - Hold and push against the handlebar with both hands to move the mower forwards. H A Y T ER CS083 Auto Drive model only - Hold the handlebar and operate the clutch lever to achieve forward travel.

  • Page 19: Mowing With Grass Collection

    1.19 OPERATING THE MOWER 1.19 MOWING WITH GRASS COLLECTION The grassbag is designed to collect grass clippings. To achieve best grass collection performance, mow in dry oper- ating conditions Recognise that when the grassbag is full the airflow stops and the grassbag deflates.

  • Page 20: Mowing Without Grass Collection

    1.20 1.20 OPERATING THE MOWER MOWING WITHOUT GRASS COLLECTION To mow without collecting the grass clippings, remove the grass- bag and operate the mower with the rear deflector in its lowest position. CS086 WARNING : PREVENT ACCIDENTS - ALWAYS check the condition of the rear deflec- tor for signs of damage.

  • Page 21: Cutterbar Operation

    1.21 1.21 OPERATING THE MOWER CUTTERBAR OPERATION The cutterbar rotates at the same speed as the engine. The cutter- bar will stop within five seconds of the engine being switched off. WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - DO NOT operate the mower if the cutterbar fails to stop within five seconds.
  • Page 22 OPERATING THE MOWER 1.22 1.22 MOWING AND GRASS CARE TIPS Continued. Prevent scalping. Plan your direction of travel to mow across hol- lows and humps. Prevent grass damage. Stop forward travel when making a turn. Prevent grass damage. DO NOT mow in wet conditions. Brush the lawn surface to disperse worm casts before mowing.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    1.23 1.23 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ENGINE Engine handbook: For details of engine maintenance refer to the ENGINE engine operating and maintenance instructions handbook sup- plied with your mower. IMPORTANT - Draining engine oil: To drain the engine oil, first drain fuel by operating the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops.

  • Page 24: Securing Nuts And Bolts

    1.24 1.24 MAINTENANCE SECURING NUTS AND BOLTS Regularly check that all securing nuts and bolts are tight. Replace missing or damaged components immediately. CS015 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 CS022 at the point of entry and exit from their outer casings.

  • Page 25: Cutterbar. 1.25

    1.25 1.25 MAINTENANCE CUTTERBAR WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS -Never work on the cutterbar unless the spark plug lead has been removed. The cutterbar has sharp edges. ALWAYS wear strong gloves to protect your hands when working on the cutterbar. DO NOT operate tools towards the cutting edges to avoid the risk of injury should the tool slip.
  • Page 26 1.26 MAINTENANCE 1.26 CUTTERBAR Continued. How to sharpen and balance the cutterbar: A slightly worn cutterbar may be re-sharpened. All cutting edges must be sharp- ened equally to ensure balance. Sharpen the cutterbar every 25 mowing hours or more frequently if conditions require. 30 -45 Remove the cutterbar from the mower and clean using a brush and water.

  • Page 27: Preparing The Mower For Storage

    1.27 PREPARING THE MOWER FOR STORAGE 1.27 PREPARING THE MOWER FOR STORAGE Handlebar storage: To lower the handlebar unscrew the 2 secur- ing knobs sufficiently 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 damaged through contact with the engine.

  • Page 28: Fault Finding

    1.28 FAULT FINDING 1.28 FAULT FINDING PROBLEM POSSIBLE FAULT REMEDY Engine will not start. Engine under load. Raise height of cut. Fill fuel tank. Fuel starvation. Incorrect / contaminated fuel. Drain fuel tank and fill with cor- rect fuel. Connect spark plug lead. Spark plug lead disconnected.
  • Page 29 FAULT FINDING 1.29 1.29 FAULT FINDING Continued. PROBLEM POSSIBLE FAULT REMEDY Change direction of travel. Uneven cut. Undulating ground contours. Sharpen the cutterbar. Cutterbar worn. Balance cutterbar. Cutterbar out of balance. Inspect and replace as necessary. Wheels / Roller damaged. Mow dry grass.

  • Page 30: 308N & 312N Parts List. 2.1

    1.30 308N & 312N PARTS LIST 1.30 PARTS LIST QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. 308N 312N 305101V Deck 1662 Engine - Compliance 312004 308054 Engine - Compliance ZWQ1L000U Spacer Washer 306104 Pulley Half 09596 M6 x 16 Pan. Pozi Taptite Screw...
  • Page 31 308N & 312N PARTS LIST 1.31 1.31 PARTS LIST Continued. QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. 308N 312N Bearing Half 301030 301015 Jockey Arm Assembly Pulley Tensioner 239021 M6 x 16 Pozidrive Screw 09634 Adapter MU42734 Cutterbar 302026 M6 x 16 Screw Taptite...
  • Page 32 1.32 308N & 312N PARTS LIST 1.32 PARTS LIST Continued. QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION. PART NO. 308N 312N Decal ( Caution ) 219189 M6 x 20 Hex Washer Hd Screw 09575 Deflector Spring R/H 305111 Deflector Rod 305103 Deflector Spring L/H...

  • Page 33: 308N & 312N Mainframe Diagram

    1.33 308N & 312N MAINFRAME DIAGRAM 1.33 308055LC071195B...

  • Page 34: 308N & 312N Upper Mainframe Diagram

    1.34 1.34 308N & 312N UPPER MAINFRAME DIAGRAM 2D312N02C 308055LC071195B...

  • Page 35: Notes

    NOTES 308055LC071195B...

  • Page 36: Customer Information

    1.36 1.36 1.36 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 1.36 Machine Serial No: ......................... Engine Serial No: ..........................308055LC071195B...

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