Heavy Growth; Friction Disc; Non Grassed Areas; Maintenance Schedule - Hayter Harrier 41 Owner's Handbook Manual

OPERATING THE MOWER / MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Heavy Growth

Areas of heavy growth should be mown without
mow the area without the grassbag at the maximum
height of cut setting. A llow the grass clippings to dry
out and then mow the area at the maximum height of cut
and mow the area again as necessary until the required
To prevent damage to your lawn do not remove more
than one third of grass height in one cut.

Friction Disc

The cutterblade is driven by the engine via a friction
disc to help prevent damage occurring to the engine
crankshaft and cutting mechanism when a hidden
obstruction or overload is encountered.
Always stop the engine when a hidden obstruction
or excessive vibration is encountered. Disconnect the
spark plug lead and examine the cutting mechanism.
ALWAYS replace a damaged cutterblade -­ Refer to
"Maintenance".

Non Grassed Areas

When moving the mower across non-­grassed areas, stop
the engine and set the mower to the maximum height of
cut to protect the cutting mechanism.

Maintenance Schedule

Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs
prolonged periods under dusty, dry conditions, or when
airborne debris is present or after extensive operation
cutting tall, dry grass.
First 5 Hours
-­ Adjust the autodrive clutch cable, if necessary.
Daily
-­ Check the oil level
exhaust guard and air ways in the top cowl.
-­ Clean the underside of the deck housing.
-­ Check the condition of guards and safety devices.
-­ Check condition of cutterblade.
-­ Check condition of grassbag and ensure airways are
clear (replace if damaged).
25 Hours Or Every Season
-­ Change the engine oil if continuously operating under
heavy load or high ambient temperature.
-­ Service the air cleaner.
-­ Lubricate wheels, pivot points and linkages and grease
the inner control cables at point of entry and exit from
their outer casing.
3
2
4
1 5
9
6
8
7
10
-­ Check the clutch cable adjustment.
-­ Sharpen the cutterblade.
50 Hours Or Every Season
Change the engine oil.
100 Hours Or Every Season
-­ Clean the engine cooling system. Clean more often
under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is
present or after prolonged operation whilst cutting tall,
dry grass.
-­ Replace the spark plug.
Engine Detail
1. Air Cleaner
2. Fuel Cap
3. Start Grip
4. Cover
6. Exhaust Guard
7. Exhaust
9. Carburettor