Securing Nuts & Bolts; Rear Defl Ector; Lubrication; Cutterblade Removal - Hayter Harrier 41 Push Owner's Handbook Manual

MOWER MAINTENANCE
Securing Nuts & Bolts
Regularly check that all securing nuts and bolts are tight. Replace
missing or damaged items immediately.
Rear Defl ector
WARNING: Improper maintenance, use of non conforming
replacement components, or the removal or modifi cation of
the rear defl ector may cause death or serious injury.
Remove grass debris from the rear defl ector immediately after
use and check its condition for signs of damage.

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

To prevent injury it is wise to seek assistance before turning the
mower on its side.
Drain the fuel by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty
Fig. 24
3
2
1
4
and the engine stops. Remove the spark plug lead and allow the
engine to cool. Turn the mower on its side and ensure that the air
fi lter side of the engine is uppermost.
Note how the cutterblade is assembled be removing.
Firmly grip the end of the cutterblade (1) with a gloved hand
and remove bolt (1), spring washer (2) and distance piece (3)
securing the cutterblade with a 9/16" A/F spanner.
(Refer fi g. 24)
To prevent accidents never work on the cutterblade unless
the spark plug lead has been removed. The cutterblade has
sharp edges. ALWAYS wear strong work 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
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.
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Replace the cutterblade every 2 years or sooner if excessively
worn or damaged.

Cutterblade Assembly

Assemble the cutterblade (4) with the turned up edges facing
towards the engine. Secure the cutterblade (4) using the bolt (1),
spring washer (2) and distance piece (3).
(Refer fi g. 24)
The blade will curve slightly when tightened against the friction
disc.