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MT313 TRIPLE TURF MOWER CODE 995A OPERATOR'S MANUAL THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE REGARDED AS PART OF THE MACHINE, AS IT GIVES ESSENTIAL INFORMATION REGARDING MACHINE SAFETY, OPERATION AND SPECIFICATIONS. English Version FROM SERIAL NO: 995A001001 MANUAL PART NO: 995901(REV.0.) Issue: 14.04.04...
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THIS SYMBOL MEANS BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE MT313 MOWER. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT OPERATORS STUDY IT FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY. ALL OPERATORS SHOULD SEEK AND OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL AND PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SAFE USE OF THE MOWER. THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH HAYTER LIMITED OR HAYTER APPROVED COMMERCIAL DEALERS.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE MT313 MOWER, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT OPERATORS STUDY IT FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY. THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS. A CAREFUL OPERATOR WHO USES COMMON SENSE IS THE SAFEST OPERATOR.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PREPARATION Continued Ensure that the cutterheads are fully raised with the latches and safety locks engaged in position before transporting the mower. Replace faulty silencers. Check the condition of the tyres and ensure that they are inflated to the correct pressures, refer - SPECIFICATIONS.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OPERATION Continued. Do not use on a slope of more than 12 degrees unless all cutterheads are in contact with the ground Never use on a slope of more than 15 degrees. Where ground conditions are such that there may be risk of the mower rolling over the requirements of SI 1998 No.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OPERATION Continued. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. Use extreme caution when reversing. Disengage the cutterhead drive system before crossing surfaces other than grass. When using the machine, never direct discharge of material towards bystanders or allow anyone near the machine while in operation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1.10 1.10 HANDLING AND STORAGE OF FLUIDS Hydraulic Oil Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin. Protective goggles should be worn when pouring. Use of gloves or barrier cream is recommended. Wash hands thoroughly after contact. Store under cover, away from heat and sources of ignition.
Health and Safety at Work Act: In accordance with section 6 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the MT313 Mower has been designed and constructed so that, in so far as is reasonably practical, it will not endanger the safety and health of those working with it.
Engine Speed - Fast j) Horn d) Cutter - Lift e) Cutters - Hold f) Cutters - Drop/Float g) Cutters - Reverse Decal - Incline MT313 Part No: 995906 Location: In front of seat front platform 0 - 12° 12°+ 0 - 15°...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1.13 1.13 DECALS Continued. Decal - Jacking / Support Point Part No: 70-13-072 Location: Front Axle - 2 Points a) Jacking and Support Point Decal - Engine Fan / Radiator Part No: 70-13-073 ONLYREMOVE RADIATORCAPWHEN ENGINEISCOOL. Location: Engine Fan Cowl IL FAUTTOUJOURSATTENDRELE REFROIDISSEMENTDUMOTEUR AVANTDERETIRERLE BOUCHONDURADIATEUR.
Location: RH Rear Chassis and Exhaust Guard 950889 (Rev.0.) NOISE LEVELS Operators Daily Personal Noise Exposure: HAYTER LIMITED have no control over site conditions, duration of use, state of maintenance or adjustment of the mower. All of these factors will affect the operator's SPELLBROOK, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTS.
EC CONFORMITY INFORMATION 1.16 1.16 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY HAYTER LIMITED, Spellbrook, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts CM23 4BU ENGLAND declare that the lawnmower: Models: MT313 Machine Type No. CODE 995A Category: Ride - on Lawnmower Type: Cylinder...
The machine operates in three wheel drive. The Hayter MT313 Triple Turf Mower is a precision built machine designed solely for cutting grass and sim- ilar low lying ground vegetation within the limitations stated in this manual. Use in any other way is consid- ered as contrary to the intended use.
SPECIFICATIONS 1.18 1.18 SPECIFICATIONS ALL FIGURES ARE NOMINALLY QUOTED AT THE RATED ENGINE SPEED OF 2800 RPM UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. ENGINE Kubota D902. Type: 3 Cylinders in line. 20.1hp (15.0 kw) @ 2850 RPM. Power Rating: DIN 70020. 898 cc Capacity: Clean air drawn through screened air intake in-front of Air Cleaner:...
SPECIFICATIONS 1.20 1.20 CUTTERHEAD LIFT SYSTEM AND STEERING Hydraulic. Drive Type: Hydraulic gear pump with integral relief valve. Pump: 11 Litres per minute. Delivery Rate: Power beyond hydrostatic steering valve with priority flow to Steering: steering and auxiliary flow to cutterhead lift system. Manual emergency steering.
SPECIFICATIONS 1.21 1.21 VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Travel Speed: 0-15 km/hr (0-9.3 mph) forward. 0-8 km/hr (0-5 mph) reverse. Tyres Tyre Type Recommended Tyre Pressures Road Conditions Max Pressure Turf Conditions Front axle 20 x 10 - 10 4 ply 1.4 bar 1.5 bar 0.7 bar min Titan turf pattern.
I S O viscosity grade I S O viscosity grade 46 hydraulic oil. 68 hydraulic oil. Should you be in any doubt please contact your Hayter dealer. Using incorrect grades will cause premature wear of hydraulic components and invalidate warranty. 995901PM140404A...
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.25 1.25 SAFETY NOTICE WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Before operating the mower it is essential that; - The operator reads and understands this manual. - The operator platform securing bolts are in place and tight. - The daily maintenance checks have been properly carried out and the mower is in good working order.
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.26 1.26 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS Parking / emergency brake lever. Working light switch. (supplied with lighting kit, Not Shown). Warning beacon switch (supplied with beacon kit, Not Shown). Switch blanking cover. (removed when fitting (2) and (3) above) Cutterhead position controls.
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.27 1.27 BRAKING SYSTEM Parking brake : Move the parking/emergency brake lever to its rear position to engage the parking/emergency brake. Do not operate the mower with the park- ing/emergency brake engaged. WARNING : PREVENT ACCIDENTS - The parking/emergency brake operates on the front wheels only.
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.28 1.28 FORWARD TRAVEL SPEED BACKSTOP LEVER The backstop lever can be used to limit the movement of the for- ward pedal for accurate forward travel speed, and the clip rate Fig. 1 required. Operate the lever in a forward direction to increase the travel speed setting (refer fig.1.) and in a rearward direction to decrease (refer fig.2.).
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.29 1.29 OPERATOR PLATFORM SECURING WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Never operate the mower without first check- ing that the operator platform securing bolts are fully tightened to 50Nm . IMPORTANT: PREVENT DAMAGE - Engage the parking brake and lower the cut- terheads to the ground.
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.30 1.30 ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Never operate the mower without first checking that the steering column adjuster mechanism is in good working order and that, once adjusted and locked, the steering wheel remains securely in position. WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Adjustment of the steering wheel and steering column should only be carried out when the mower is at a standstill with the parking/emergency brake engaged.
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.31 1.31 WARNING SYSTEMS Engine coolant overheating warning : The engine coolant warning light illumi- nates and the horn is actuated. (In display unit) Hydraulic oil overheating warning : The hydraulic oil warning light illuminates and the horn is actuated, when the hydraulic oil in the reservoir exceeds 95 C.
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.32 1.32 IGNITION KEY = Engine off. I = Engine run / Auxiliary on. II = Engine pre-heat. III = Engine start. WARNING : PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Always remove the ignition key when the mower is not in use.
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.33 1.33 TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL INDICATOR LIGHT Illuminates (red) when the travel control pedal is in the neutral position and the ignition key is turned to position ‘I’. Note: The parking/emergency brake must be engaged for the transmission neu- tral indicator light to illuminate.
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.34 1.34 CUTTERHEAD POSITION CONTROL Single Lift. The cutterheads may be raised or lowered using the single lift control lever. Note: Machines supplied with independent lift control have three control levels (one for each cutterhead). To lower the cutterheads, push the lift control lever(s) forwards until locked in position 1.
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.35 1.35 WEIGHT TRANSFER / TRACTION ASSISTANCE A variable hydraulic weight transfer system is provided for improving tyre grip with the grass surface - ‘Traction Assistance’. Hydraulic pressure in the cutterhead lift system provides a lifting force which reduces cutterhead weight on the ground and transfers the weight as a downward force onto the mower’s tyres.
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.36 1.36 STARTING THE ENGINE Continued. Starting a cold engine: Set the throttle control lever to approximately 70% full throttle. Turn the ignition key to the ‘ignition on’ position "I" and check that the engine oil pressure and battery charge warning lights illuminate. 140 C Turn the ignition key to the ‘preheat’...
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.37 1.37 GENERAL OPERATING HINTS The rotational speed of the cutting cylinders should always be kept as high as possible in order to maintain the highest quality of cut. This in turn requires that the engine speed be kept as high as possible.
CUTTERHEAD GENERAL INFORMATION The mower is designed to be used with 5 or 7 blade, Hayter 835A & 836A type fixed or floating cutterheads. It is essential that the relationship between the bottom blades and the cutting cylinders are kept in good adjustment and that cutting edges are kept sharp to ensure good cutting performance, minimum power con- sumption and prolonged life for the cutting edges, refer - MAINTENANCE - Cutterhead.
Height of cut gauge: A height of cut gauge is available to assist in achieving accurate cut height settings. Hayter Part No. 63-01-760 Height of cut adjustment: The height of cut is gauged by the position of the rear roller on a fixed cutterhead and by the position of the front and rear roller on the floating head.
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.40 1.40 SWING-OUT ARM CENTRE UNIT The centre cutterhead can be swung-out on the left side of the machine to enable easy access for adjustment and maintenance. Before attempting to swing out the centre cutterhead ensure the following are carried out: - Stop the machine on level ground.
IMPORTANT: PREVENT DAMAGE: Regular maintenance is essential for the continued safe operation of the machine. Correct servicing will prolong the working life of the machine and safeguard the "Hayter Warranty". Always fit genuine 'Hayter service parts' as these are accurately matched to the required duty.
MAINTENANCE 1.42 1.42 MAINTENANCE Continued. WARNING : PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Use hazardous substances carefully. The following fluids are identified as being hazardous; Substances Assessed risk Diesel oil Lubricating oil Hydraulic oil Grease Anti - freeze Medium Battery acid High When using any of the above fluids it is recommended that eye protection and gloves are worn and that care is taken to prevent spillage.
RUNNING IN PERIOD - AT FIRST 50 HOURS Change the transmission oil filter: Unscrew and remove the bottom of the transmission oil filter housing. Withdraw the filter element and discard. Refit a new filter element (Hayter part no. 995861) and replace the housing. 1.Transmission Oil Filter 995901PM140404A...
MAINTENANCE 1.44 1.44 DAILY AND BEFORE USE Check engine oil level: If the oil level is below the upper mark on the dipstick, top up with the correct grade of engine oil to the required level, refer - ENGINE MANUAL. Check engine radiator coolant level: Part No.
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MAINTENANCE 1.45 1.45 DAILY AND BEFORE USE Continued. Clean the rear screen on the engine cover: Check the oil cooler, and engine radiator grille for debris and clean as necessary using a brush or airline. If water is used, these areas should be allowed to dry out completely before use.
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MAINTENANCE 1.46 1.46 DAILY AND BEFORE USE Continued. Check hydraulic hose-lines: Inspect hydraulic hose-lines for signs of wear or damage. WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - ALWAYS replace worn or damaged hydraulic hose-lines immediately. DO NOT operate the mower with defective hydraulic hose-lines. Inspect the mower for signs of oil leakage.
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DO NOT use the mower unless the operator presence con- trols work correctly as described below. If difficulties arise, consult your "Hayter dealer”. Operator presence seat switch: Sit on the operator seat and start the engine. Lower the cutterheads to the ground and engage the cutter drive in the forward direction.
MAINTENANCE 1.48 1.48 EVERY 50 HOURS Perform routine checks : Refer - DAILY BEFORE USE. Check cutterhead roller bearing adjustment: Important: Prevent Damage - It is essential that the cutter- head roller bearings are kept in good adjustment in order to ensure maximum working life.
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MAINTENANCE 1.49 1.49 EVERY 50 HOURS Continued. Grease pivot points : Clean and grease all grease points with a good quality compound of the grade specified, refer - SPECIFICATIONS. Replace any grease nipples which are damaged. Grease all cutterhead grease points and ensure that sufficient grease is injected such that clean grease is seen to escape from the roller end caps.
With the engine switched ‘Off’, operate the pedal controls through the entire range and ensure that the mechanism moves smoothly and freely to the neutral position without ‘Sticking’ or ‘Hanging up’. The MT313 has a damper fitted to the pedal mechanism, which controls the rate of return to the pedal in the neutral position.
MAINTENANCE 1.51 1.51 EVERY 500 HOURS Perform routine checks : refer - DAILY BEFORE USE. - EVERY 50 HOURS. - EVERY 250 HOURS. Thoroughly clean the machine: IMPORTANT: PREVENT DAMAGE - Keep water away from electrical components. Use a dry cloth or brush to clean such areas.
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MAINTENANCE 1.52 1.52 Continued. EVERY 500 HOURS ENGINE Renew the engine air cleaner filter: Check the condition of the air cleaner hoses. Replace any hose which is damaged and tighten the connections, refer - ENGINE MANUAL. Renew the engine fuel filter element: Refer - ENGINE MANUAL. ENGINE Check electrical system: Inspect all electrical connections and cables and replace any which are damaged or corroded.
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MAINTENANCE 1.53 1.53 EVERY 500 HOURS Continued. Check the engine overheat warning system: Turn the ignition key to the ‘ignition on’ position 'I'. Disconnect the green/red wire terminal from the engine temperature switch and touch the metal terminal of this wire onto a suitable earth point, ensuring that the metal surfaces make good contact. The horn will sound, engine coolant temperature warning light will illuminate and the analogue gauge will also show temperature increase to confirm correct operation.
MAINTENANCE 1.54 1.54 CUTTERHEAD CYLINDER TO BOTTOM BLADE ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT : PREVENT DAMAGE - It is essential that the relationship between the bottom blades and the cutting cylinders is kept in good adjustment in order to ensure good cutting performance, minimum power consumption and prolonged life for the cutting edges.
Adjust the cutting cylinders to the bottom blades to obtain ‘fleeting contact’. Apply a medium grade detergent based carborundum paste to each cutting edge of the cylinders with a long handled brush. 80 Grade Carborundum paste Hayter Part No: 0,45 kg 63-07-088 11,25 kg 63-07-086 Sit on the operator seat.
MAINTENANCE 1.56 1.56 CUTTERHEAD GRINDING It will be necessary to carry out a grinding operation to correct cylinder spiral edges or bottom blade edges which have become excessively rounded or distorted. Bottom blades which are nearing the end of their wear life should be replaced. The new blades should be ground on their holders prior to fitting, refer - CUTTERHEAD BOTTOM BLADE REPLACEMENT.
MAINTENANCE 1.57 1.57 RAISING THE MOWER OFF THE GROUND WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Before raising the mower ensure that: The lifting device to be used is in good condition and capable of supporting the weight of the mower securely. Minimum lift capacity 2000 Kg. The mower is on level ground.
MAINTENANCE 1.58 1.58 TOWING THE MOWER Towing procedure : To enable the machine to be towed when the engine is not running, an optional Emergency park brake release kit can be fitted. This allows the brakes to be manually released for towing short distances. Connect a rigid tow bar between the towing eye on the mower and a suitable towing vehicle.
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MAINTENANCE 1.59 1.59 TOWING THE MOWER Continued. 5) The steering must be operated manually when the mower is being towed. The steering will feel heavy as there is no hydraulic assistance when the engine is switched off. 6) After towing the mower: To return the mower to its normal working condition the following pro- cedure must be adopted: 1) Place the parking brake lever in the “brakes on position”...
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1.60 1.60 GRASS CUTTING FAULTS GRASS CUTTING FAULTS FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Areas of uncut grass at Turning too tightly. Reduce turning radius. point of overlap between cutting cylinders. Mower sliding sideways when travel- Mow up/down slope. ling across face of a slope. One end of cutterhead out of ground contact caused by: - Poorly routed hoses or wrongly...
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GRASS CUTTING FAULTS 1.61 1.61 GRASS CUTTING FAULTS Continued. POSSIBLE CAUSE FAULT REMEDY Some uncut or poorly Readjust cutting cylinder to Cutting cylinder is partially out of contact bottom blade. cut strands of grass.. with the bottom blade. Readjust cutting cylinder to the Cutting cylinder is in heavy contact with bottom blade.
GRASS CUTTING FAULTS 1.62 1.62 GRASS CUTTING FAULTS Continued. FAULT REMEDY POSSIBLE CAUSE Bottom blade in heavy ground contact. Raise height of cut. Excessive bottom blade wear.. Cutting edges of the cutting cylinder/ Backlap or regrind to restore bottom blade are rounded. cutting edges.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING 1.63 1.63 TROUBLE SHOOTING When using the following chart it may be found that overhaul of major components or hydraulic pressure adjustments are necessary. In this case it is recommended that your dealer make these repairs as he is properly equipped to do this work. WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - ALWAYS Apply the parking brake, switch off the engine and remove the ignition key before attempting to work on the mower.
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Cutting cylinders tight on bottom blades. Defective fan or fan drive. Check fan operation and ser- vice as required. Incorrect brake operation. Faulty wheel motor brake assembly. Consult your Hayter dealer. Replace brake discs. Worn brake discs. Consult your Hayter dealer. 995901PM140404A...
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Defective drive pedal linkage. Check linkage and replace defective parts. Have transmission Defective transmission pump. pump overhauled by your Hayter dealer. Close relief valve, refer - Transmission relief valve open. Operating mower- TOWING. Replace drive coupling. Broken drive coupling.
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Allow system to warm up. Excessive oil viscosity due to cold con- ditions. Low relief valve setting. Have relief valve cleaned and pressure checked. Consult your Hayter dealer. Low hydraulic oil level. Fill hydraulic oil reservoir to correct level. 995901PM140404A...
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IFICATIONS. Change filter element. Oil filter element blocked. Have relief valve cleaned and Faulty pressure relief valve. pressure checked. Consult your Hayter dealer. Check cylinder to bottom Overheating. blade adjustment. Reduce workrate i.e. increase height of cut or reduce forward speed.
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Lift cylinder seal failure. out of work. Have relief valve cleaned and Pressure relief valve jammed open or pressure checked. Consult your wrongly set. Hayter dealer. Overhaul control valve. Defective control valve. Mechanical blockage. Remove blockage. Cutterheads do not Move cutterheads throughout...
Pressure relief valve jammed open or Have relief valve cleaned and wrongly set. pressure checked. Consult your Hayter dealer. Free off as necessary. Cutting cylinder jammed. Cutting cylinder tight on bottom blade. Readjust setting. Cutterhead control valve in the ‘off’...
1.74 WARRANTY HAYTER LIMITED warrants to the original user / purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 calendar months from the date of delivery. This warranty excludes proprietary items which have the benefit of the supplying manufacturer’s warranty.
CUSTOMER INFORMATION 1.76 1.76 MACHINE DETAILS Model: Machine Serial No.: Engine Serial No.: Cutterhead Serial No.s: Transmission Pump Serial No.: Transmission Valve Block From Serial No.: Transmission Valve Block Rear Serial No.: Cutter Control Valve Serial No.: 995901PM140404A...