Before Operation; Fuel Type & Filling The Tank; Checking The Engine-Oil Level - Hayter Harrier 48 Autodrive VS Operator's Manual

BEFORE OPERATION

Fuel Type & Filling the Tank
For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded fuel
with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating
method).
ETHANOL: Fuel with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or
15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume is
acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are not the same. Fuel
with 15%ethanol (E15) by volume is not approved for
use.
Never use fuel that contains more than 10% ethanol
by volume, such as E15 (contains 15% ethanol),
E20 (contains 20% ethanol), or E85 (contains up to
85% ethanol ). Using unapproved fuel may cause
performance problems and/or engine damage. Using
unapproved fuel is not covered under the product
warranty.
• Do not use fuel containing methanol.
• Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or in fuel
containers over the winter unless fuel stabiliser has
been added to the fuel.
• Do not add oil to fuel.
IMPORTANT: To reduce starting problems, add fuel
Fig. 6 Fig. 7
stabiliser to the fuel all season, mixing it with fuel less
than 30 days old.
Fill approximately to 1 inch below the base of neck, to
allow for fuel expansion. Do not overfi ll the fuel tank.
(Refer fi g.6)
Fuel stabiliser and engine oil are both available to
purchase from your Authorised Hayter Service Dealer.
111-9367 - Lawnmower Oil SAE 30 Hayter
111-9368 - Premium Fuel Treatment Hayter

Checking the Engine-Oil Level

Refer to Setup - Engine Oil Specifi cations to ensure
you are using the correct grade of oil.
1. Move the mower to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out.
3. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fi ll tube, then
remove the dipstick.
5. Read the oil level on the dipstick.
• If the oil level on the dipstick is too low, slowly
pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fi ll tube, wait
1. Full
2. High
3. Low
13
3 minutes, and then repeat steps 3 through 5 until
the oil on the dipstick is at the correct level.
• If the oil on the dipstick is too high, drain the
excess oil until the oil on the dipstick is at the
correct level. To drain excess oil, refer to Changing
the Engine Oil.
IMPORTANT: If the oil level in the engine is too low or
too high and you run the engine, you may damage the
engine.
6. Install the dipstick into the oil-fi ll tube securely.
(Refer fi g.7)