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- Page 1 HARRIER CODE 480S (Auto Drive) OWNER’S HANDBOOK English Version FROM SERIAL NO: 480S001001 HANDBOOK: 480141 (Rev.1.) Issue : 19.11.98...
- Page 2 84/538/EEC amended by 87/252/EEC and 88/180EEC Permissible Sound Power Levels of Lawn Mowers 89/336/EEC amended by 92/31/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards Used: EN292, EN836, ENISO14982 I declare on behalf of Hayter Limited that these machines conform to the EC Essential Health & Safety Requirements. Date: 19.11.98...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CONTENTS Page No. INTRODUCTION WARRANTY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1.5 - 1.9 Decals SPECIFICATIONS 1.10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1.11 - 1.13 General Assembly 1.11 Assembling the Mower for the First Time 1.12- 1.13 STARTING THE ENGINE 1.14 - 1.16 Before Starting the Engine 1.14 - 1.15 To Start the Engine 1.16... - Page 4 - Every 50 Hours or Every Season 1.32 - Every 100 Hours or Every Season 1.32 PREPARING THE MOWER FOR STORAGE 1.33 FAULT FINDING 1.34 - 1.36 480S PARTS LIST 2.1 - 2.3 480S PARTS DIAGRAM ENGINE ANCILLARY PARTS WARRANTY ENGINE NOTES CUSTOMER INFORMATION 480141EB161098A...
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Page 5: Introduction
Read and understand this handbook prior to operating your machine for the first time. Make sure you are familiar with all the controls and points of regular maintenance. If you have any doubts, consult your Hayter authorised dealer who will be pleased to give you assistance. -
Page 6: Warranty
This warranty does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with, altered, misused, abused or used for hire, and will become invalid if non genuine Hayter parts are fitted. This warranty does not cover minor mechanical adjustments unless they are due to defective material or workmanship. - Page 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS THIS SYMBOL MEANS BE ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL BE ALERT TO THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY. CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS AND INFORM OTHERS. EXERCISE GREAT CARE AND FOLLOW THE ADVICE GIVEN TO AVOID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS.
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Page 8: Safety Precautions
A damaged cutterbar must be replaced immediately with a genuine Hayter replacement part. A cutterbar which is slightly worn can be re-sharpened. Ensure that both cutting edges are re-sharpened equally to main- tain balance. - Page 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Continued. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Disengage the rear roller drive clutch before starting the engine. Start the engine carefully, with feet well away from the cutterbar. Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
- Page 10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Continued. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Maintenance and Storage: Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure that the equipment is in safe operating condition. Frequently check fuel lines and fittings for cracks or leaks and replace if necessary. Never check for a spark with the spark plug removed. (Use an approved tester). Never crank the engine with the spark plug removed.
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Page 11: Decals
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DECALS WARNING DECAL WARNING - RISK OF DANGER - SAFETY ALERT. DANGER OF SEVERING TOES OR FINGERS IN CUTTING MECHANISM. DANGER OF BEING HIT BY THROWN OBJECTS. KEEP BYSTANDERS AT A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE MACHINE. STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG LEAD BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTE- NANCE OR REPAIR WORK. -
Page 12: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS 1.10 1.10 SPECIFICATIONS MODELS CODE 480S Auto Drive Engine Briggs & Stratton Diamond XTL-45 Engine Type 12L882-1507-21 Engine / Cutterbar Speed 2950 rpm Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol Fuel Capacity 1.5 litres Oil Type SAE 30 engine oil Oil Sump Capacity 0.6 litres... -
Page 13: Assembly Instructions 1.11
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1.11 1.11 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY NOTICE Before using the mower, read the owner’s handbook carefully. Pay particular attention to the safety precautions. MS001 GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1. Spark Plug Lead 2. Air Cleaner 3. Engine Cover 4. Fuel Cap 5. -
Page 14: Assembling The Mower For The First Time
Owner’s Handbook list opposite and the general assembly. If any items are Warranty Registration Card missing contact, your local Hayter dealer. Assemble the handlebar: Unscrew the handlebar securing knobs sufficiently to allow the handlebar to be pivoted. Move the engine stop lever away from the engine to avoid damage and unfold the handlebar to its operating position. - Page 15 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1.13 1.13 ASSEMBLING THE MOWER FOR THE FIRST TIME Continued. Check that all fasteners are secure. CS015 Check engine stop lever operation: Operate the engine stop lever several times. Ensure that the cable moves freely and that the lever returns automatically to the engine stop position when released.
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Page 16: Starting The Engine 1.14
STARTING THE ENGINE 1.14 1.14 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE IMPORTANT - PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE: The engine is shipped without oil or petrol. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting the engine. CS024 Oil recommendations: Always use high quality detergent oil classified “For service SE, SF, SG”... - Page 17 STARTING THE ENGINE 1.15 1.15 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Continued. Fuel Recommendations: Always use clean, fresh unleaded petrol. Purchase fuel in quantities which can be used with- in 30 days. Never mix oil with petrol. For added engine protection Briggs & Stratton recommend the use of their fuel additive which is available from an authorised Briggs &...
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Page 18: To Start The Engine
STARTING THE ENGINE 1.16 1.16 TO START THE ENGINE Operate the throttle control lever: Push the lever to ‘choke’ position before starting a cold engine. It should only be necessary to push the lever to the ‘fast’ position before starting a warm engine. CS012 Operate the engine stop lever: Use one hand to hold the engine stop lever in the operating position firmly against the... -
Page 19: Stopping The Engine
STOPPING THE ENGINE 1.17 1.17 STOPPING THE ENGINE STOP Stopping the engine: Reduce the throttle setting and disen- gage the engine stop lever by releasing the lever. CS023 Emergency stop: If the engine stop lever fails, move the throttle lever to the ‘slow’ position and disconnect the spark plug lead to stop the engine. -
Page 20: Operating The Mower 1.18
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.18 1.18 SAFETY NOTICE WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING : Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before cleaning, inspecting or working on the machine. 1. Engine STOP 2. Spark Plug Lead CS034 3. Spark plug SAFETY NOTICE WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: Before mowing, thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be... -
Page 21: Travel
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.19 1.19 TRAVEL Forward travel: Hold the handlebar and operate the clutch lever to power the mower in a forward direction. Travel speed is controlled by engine speed. Use the throttle control to increase forward travel speed. CS018 Release the clutch lever to stop the mower from travelling in a forward direction. -
Page 22: Mowing With Grass Collection
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.20 1.20 MOWING WITH GRASS COLLECTION The grassbag is designed to collect grass clippings. For optimum performance, mow in dry conditions with the throttle control set at ‘fast’. WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: ALWAYS check the condition of the grassbag for signs of damage. Replace a damaged grassbag immediately. -
Page 23: Mowing Without Grass Collection
OPERATING THE MOWER 1.21 1.21 MOWING WITHOUT GRASS COLLECTION To mow without collecting the grass clippings, remove the grassbag and operate the mower with the rear deflector in its lowest position. WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: ALWAYS check the condition of the rear deflector for signs of damage and ensure it is positioned correctly on the rear of the CS029 mainframe. -
Page 24: Cutterbar Operation
WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS : DO NOT oper- ate the mower if the cutterbar fails to stop within three seconds. Return the mower to your Hayter dealer for examination and repair. The cutterbar is driven by the engine via a friction device to help prevent damage occurring to the cutting mechanism when a hidden obstruction or overload is encountered. - Page 25 OPERATING THE MOWER 1.23 1.23 MOWING AND GRASS CARE TIPS Continued. Prevent scalping. Plan your direction of travel to mow across hollows and humps. Prevent grass damage. Take care when turning the mower. Prevent grass damage. DO NOT mow in wet conditions. Brush the lawn surface to disperse worm casts before mowing.
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Page 26: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 1.24 1.24 MAINTENANCE WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out maintenance procedures on the mower. ENGINE Engine Cowl Carburettor Spark Plug / Lead Muffler Guard Muffler Oil filler Cap/ Dipstick Start Grip Fuel Cap Finger Guard... -
Page 27: Carburettor Adjustments
MAINTENANCE 1.25 1.25 CARBURETTOR ADJUSTMENTS Carburettor adjustments should only be made by an authorised Briggs & Stratton dealer. Under no circumstances should the engine be adjusted to run at a speed in excess of 3,000 r.p.m. OIL SERVICE Refer to the Maintenance Schedule at the end of this section and ensure that the recommen- dations are followed. -
Page 28: Air Cleaner Service
MAINTENANCE 1.26 1.26 AIR CLEANER SERVICE Refer to the Maintenance Schedule at the end of this section and ensure that the recommendations are followed. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse con- ditions. - Gain access to the pre-cleaner (4) and cartridge (3) by loosening screw (1) and tilting cover (2). -
Page 29: Keeping The Engine Clean
MAINTENANCE 1.27 1.27 KEEPING THE ENGINE CLEAN WARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS : Accumulation of debris around the muffler could cause a fire. Inspect and clean the engine after every use. Remove all grass and debris from the engine including the muffler / muffler guard, the air ways in the top cowl and the surrounding deck areas on a daily basis after use. -
Page 30: Securing Nuts And Bolts
MAINTENANCE 1.28 1.28 SECURING NUTS AND BOLTS Regularly check that all securing nuts and bolts are tight. Replace missing or damaged items immediately. CS015 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 CS022 cables at the point of entry and exit from their outer casings. -
Page 31: Cutterbar 1.29
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 cutterbar and its mounting arrangement should be checked regu- larly for signs of wear or damage. - Page 32 MAINTENANCE 1.30 1.30 CUTTERBAR Continued. How to sharpen and balance the cutterbar: A slightly worn cutterbar may be re-sharpened. Both cutting edges must be sharpened equally to ensure balance. Sharpen the cutterbar every 25 mowing hours or more frequently if con- ditions require.
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Page 33: Maintenance Schedule 1.31
MAINTENANCE 1.31 1.31 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service will be required if working for prolonged periods under dusty, dry conditions, or when airborne debris is present or after extensive operation cutting tall, dry grass. AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS Change engine oil EVERY 5 HOURS OR DAILY... -
Page 34: Every 50 Hours Or Every Season
MAINTENANCE 1.32 1.32 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Continued. EVERY 50 HOURS OR EVERY SEASON Change engine oil. EVERY 100 HOURS OR EVERY SEASON Clean engine cooling system. Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present or after prolonged operation whilst cutting tall, dry grass. Service the dual element air cleaner cartridge. -
Page 35: Preparing The Mower For Storage
PREPARING THE MOWER FOR STORAGE 1.33 1.33 PREPARING THE MOWER FOR STORAGE Handlebar storage: To lower the handlebar unscrew the 2 small securing knobs sufficiently to allow it to be pivoted for- wards to rest against the mower. Take care to ensure that the control cables do not become snagged at the pivot point and depress the engine stop lever to prevent it being damaged through contact with the engine spark plug. -
Page 36: Fault Finding
FAULT FINDING 1.34 1.34 FAULT FINDING PROBLEM POSSIBLE FAULT REMEDY Engine will not turn over Engine stop lever released Operate engine stop lever Incorrect oil level Check oil level Obstruction under deck Remove obstruction Engine smokes Excess oil level Check oil level Air cleaner cartridge oil Service air cleaner soaked or plugged... - Page 37 FAULT FINDING 1.35 1.35 Continued. FAULT FINDING PROBLEM POSSIBLE FAULT REMEDY Engine will not start Engine under load Raise height of cut Fuel starvation Fill fuel tank Engine cold Set throttle to ‘choke’ position Incorrect/contaminated fuel Drain fuel tank and fill with correct fuel Spark plug lead disconnected Connect spark plug lead Throttle setting incorrect...
- Page 38 FAULT FINDING 1.36 1.36 Continued. FAULT FINDING PROBLEM POSSIBLE FAULT REMEDY Uneven cut Undulating ground conditions Change direction of travel Cutterbar worn Sharpen the cutterbar Cutterbar out of balance Balance the cutterbar Wheels / roller damaged Inspect and replace as necessary Discharge chute blocks Grass is wet Mow dry grass...
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Page 39: 480S Parts List
480S PARTS LIST PARTS LIST ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. Mainframe - Casting 480010V Plate - Location RH 480083V Clamp - Boss Inner 480084W Clamp - Boss Outer 480085W Handwheel - Assy 480054 Key - Woodruff 1662 Throttle Control & OPC Cable... - Page 40 480S PARTS LIST PARTS LIST ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. Screw - Washer Hd Taptite 09575 Bush 340154 Screw - Taptite 09349 Foam Strip 480119 Lever - HOC 480128 Ratchet HOC Moulding 480126 Throwplate - Main Body 480011 Screw - Taptite...
- Page 41 Wheel 5218 Axle - Front W/A 219031 Moulding - Front axle Bearing 219036 Fin - Front Insert 480013 Decal - Hayter & Royal Warrant 219186 Nut - M8 Shouldered 480086 Guide - Rope 305127 Plug - Tube 300160 Tie - Cable...
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Page 42: 480S Parts Diagram
480S PARTS DIAGRAM -Grassbag Assy. Includes Items 28,36,101,102 31 32 48 49 57 58 54 26 1D480S01E 480141EB161098A... -
Page 43: Engine Ancillary Parts
ENGINE ANCILLARY PARTS These parts are available through an authorised Briggs & Stratton dealer. FUEL ADDITIVE AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE Pre-cleaner 493537 SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG WRENCH SPARK PLUG TESTER 480141EB161098A... - Page 44 ENGINE WARRANTY 480141EB161098A...
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Page 45: Notes
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Page 46: Customer Information
CUSTOMER INFORMATION Machine Serial No:................Engine Serial No:................480141EB161098A...