Deck Housing; Securing Nuts And Bolts; Clutch Cable Adjustment; Lubrication - Hayter Harrier 56 Owner's Handbook Manual

Deck Housing

Tip the mower onto it's 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.
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

At any time the operator feels that the machine is loosing
1. Stop the engine.
2. Pull the machine backwards at the same time
progressively engage the clutch lever until the rear
rollers lock, at this point the clutch lever should be
60mm from the handlebar.
3. If the distance between the clutch lever and handlebar
is less than 60mm regulate the engagement position
with the black plastic cable adjuster to regain the
60mm distance
4. Note this is a temporary adjustment and at the nearest
opportunity a service should be carried out to ensure
the spring on the clutch cable attached to the gearbox
clutch is set correctly. This adjustment should be done
using the metal adjuster at the control with the plastic
adjuster reset fully wound in. When the spring is set
tighten the inner lock nut to secure in position. (Refer

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 cas-
ing.

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 on its
right hand side and ensure that the air cleaner side of the
engine is uppermost.
Firmly grip the end of the cutterblade with a gloved hand
and remove the bolt, spring washer and distance piece
60mm
1
The condition of the cutterblade and its mounting
arrangement 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
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 on its side.

Cutterblade Assembly

(Refer
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
13mm
Clutch lever
extension
fully engaged
Tighten the inner
nut when the cable
spring is set.
Metal
Clutch spring
adjuster
3
2
1