Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Maintenance Safety; Preparing For Maintenance - Hayter 610 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 100 hours
Yearly
Yearly or before storage

Maintenance Safety

•
Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
before performing any maintenance procedure.
•
Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing the
machine.
•
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in
serious personal injury. Wear gloves when servicing the
blade.
•
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
•
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak. Fuel is
flammable and explosive, and can cause personal injury.
Run the engine dry to remove the fuel with a hand pump;
never siphon the fuel.

Preparing for Maintenance

1. Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug
(Figure 19).
Figure 19
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the machine.
• Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Replace the spark plug.
• Replace the blade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
• Clean the air-cooling system; clean it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
Refer to your engine manual.
• Lubricate the wheels.
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before yearly storage.
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3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark-plug wire to the spark plug.
Important: Before tipping the machine to change
the oil or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to
run dry through normal usage. If you must tip
the machine prior to running out of fuel, use a
hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip the
machine onto its side, with the dipstick down.
WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak.
Fuel is flammable and explosive and can cause
personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the fuel with a hand
pump; never siphon.
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