Deck Housing; Securing Nuts And Bolts; Clutch Cable Adjustment; Lubrication - Hayter Motif 48 Autodrive Instruction Manual

MOWER MAINTENANCE

Deck Housing

Tip the mower onto its right hand side thus ensuring that the air
cleaner is kept uppermost to prevent engine damage. Remove
grass debris from the top and underside of the deck housing
immediately after use.
(Refer fi g.25)
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 & Bolts
Regularly check that all securing nuts and bolts are tight.
Replace missing or damaged items immediately.

Clutch Cable Adjustment

Check the clutch cable operation every 25 operating hours and
adjust if necessary. The clutch cable is adjusted correctly when
the belt drive engages with the clutch lever positioned 32 - 38
mm from the handlebar.
(Refer fi g.26)
Unscrew the locknuts and screw the adjuster in or out as
necessary. Tighten the locknuts when correctly adjusted.
(Refer fi g.27)
Fig. 26
Fig. 25
32-38mm

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. Remove the spark plug lead and allow the
engine to cool. Turn the mower onto its right hand side and
ensure that the air cleaner side of the engine is uppermost.
(Refer fi g.28)
Firmly grip the end of the cutterblade with a gloved hand and
remove the bolt, spring washer and distance piece securing the
cutterblade with a 9/16" A/F spanner.
(Refer fi g.29)
To prevent accidents never work on the cutterblade unless
the spark plug lead has been removed. The cutterblade
has sharp edges. ALWAYS wear strong gloves to protect
your hands when working on the cutterblade. DO NOT
rotate tools towards the cutting edges to avoid the risk of
injury should the tool slip. ALWAYS use genuine Hayter
replacement parts.
The condition of the cutterblade and its mounting arrangement
Fig. 28
Fig. 27
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should be checked regularly for signs of wear or damage.
Ensure that the cutterblade is not bent or cracked.
A damaged cutterblade that is out of balance will vibrate
excessively and may break. DO NOT use an unbalanced
cutterblade.
Regularly check that the bolt securing the cutterblade is
tightened to the specifi ed torque of 54 Nm.
Replace the cutterblade every 2 years or sooner if excessively
worn or damaged.
To prevent injury it is wise to seek assistance when turning the
mower onto its side.

Cutterblade Assembly

Assemble the cutterblade with the turned up edges facing
towards the engine. Secure the cutterblade using the bolt (1),
spring washer (2) and distance piece (3).
(Refer fi g.29)
Fig. 29
3
2
1