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- Page 1 Hawk CODES 308C 312C (Push) (Auto Drive) OWNER'S HANDBOOK (English Version) FROM SERIAL NO: 308C001001, 312C001001 HANDBOOK: 308069 (REV .0.) ISSUE 11.01.05...
- Page 2 MAIN FEATURES /SPECIFICATIONS Main Features Handlebar. Ground Drive Clutch Lever (312 Only). Grassbag Assembly. Rear Deflector. Serial Number Decal. Oil Filler Cap and Dipstick. Height of Cut Adjuster. Spark Plug Lead. Primer Bulb. Fuel Filler Cap. Handlebar Securing Knob. Rope Guide. Engine Start-Grip.
- Page 3 1ST Year (12 months) 1ST Year (12 months) Owner’s Name: We certify that this service has been carried out by an Authorised Hayter Serial Number: Service Dealer Date: Date: Note for dealer: Please retain this voucher for your records. 2nd Year (24 months) 2nd Year (24 months) Owner’s Name:...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1.2 Main Features/Specifications 1.22 - Oil Service 1.22 - Air Cleaner Service 1.5 Contents 1.23 - Spark Plug Service 1.23 - Keeping Engine Clean 1.6 Introduction 1.23 - Grassbag 1.24 - Deck Housing 1.7 Warranty 1.24 - Securing Nuts and Bolts 1.24 - Clutch Cable Adjustment 1.8 - 1.11 Safety Precautions... -
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Hayter mower. The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and efficient service from your mower. IMPORTANT: This ‘Owners Handbook’ should be regarded as part of the mower as it gives essential information regarding mower safety, operation, maintenance and specifications. Read and understand this handbook prior to operating your mower for the first time. -
Page 7: 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 8: 1.11 Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Alert Symbol This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages. When you see this symbol be alert to the possibility of injury. Carefully read the following and inform others. Your mower is perfectly safe if used correctly. Failure to observe the following precautions may result in serious injury. - Page 9 A damaged cutterblade must be replaced immedi- ately with a genuine Hayter replacement part Operation Do not operate the engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect.
- Page 10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operation Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Never pick up or carry the mower while the engine is running. Never lift the rear deflector while the engine is running. Never touch the exhaust/exhaust guard or cooling fins when the engine is hot.
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Page 11: Safety Symbols
Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the cut- terblade. Always replace worn or faulty parts with genuine Hayter parts. Safety Symbols Safety Alert - Be aware to the Danger of severing toes or fin- Danger of being hit by thrown objects. -
Page 12: Assembling The Mower
Delivery Checklist Remove the mower from the packaging and check that the following items have been supplied correctly. If any items are missing contact, your local Hayter dealer. 1. Engine Handbook. 2. Grassbag. To prevent accidents cut off the long ribbon attached to the grass- bag and discard. -
Page 13: Before Starting The Mower
STARTING MOWER BEFORE Prevent Engine Damage To 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. Oil Type Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE 30 oil. Never use additives with recommended oil. -
Page 14: 1.17 Operating The Mower
OPERATING THE MOWER Controls Operate all control levers several times and ensure that the cables move freely. Check that the engine stop and ground drive clutch levers return freely to their rest position when released. Starting - Step 1 Operate the primer bulb: Note: Push on the primer bulb 5 times at two second intervals to provide the extra fuel to start the engine after CS117 assembling the mower for the first time. -
Page 15: Forward Travel
OPERATING MOWER Forward Travel (Autodrive Only) Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch lever to power the mower in a forward direction. When the ground drive clutch lever is disengaged the mower may be pushed. This feature is useful when mowing in confined areas. If the engine stop lever is released the engine will stop. -
Page 16: Slopes
OPERATING THE MOWER Slopes To prevent engine damage do not use the mower on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Height of Cut Hold the trigger against the handle and raise or lower the mower using the handle to achieve the desired height of cut. Release the trigger to secure the mower at the required position. -
Page 17: Without Grass Collection
OPERATING MOWER Without Grass Collection Remove the grassbag and operate the mower with the rear deflector in the closed position. Heavy Growth Areas of heavy growth should be mown without collecting the clip- pings. If collection is required, first mow the area without the grass- bag at the maximum height of cut setting. - Page 18 LAWN CARE CALENDAR To be used as a guide only. January There is very little work to do this month apart from brushing away leaves. Keep off the grass if frozen or waterlogged. February Rake the grass thoroughly. Spike the lawn to aerate and stimulate soil organisms and root growth and apply lawn sand if necessary.
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Page 19: Lawn Stripes
LAWN CARE CALENDAR August Keep mowing regularly and watering as necessary. Fill any cracks caused by drought with a mixture of sharp sand and soil. In dry weath- er conditions leave the grass longer to help retain ground moisture. September Raise the height of cut to allow the grass to thicken and protect the roots from the winter frost and snow. -
Page 20: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE To prevent accidents stop the engine disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out maintenance procedures on the mower. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More fre- quent 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. -
Page 21: 1.27 Mower Maintenance
MOWER MAINTENANCE 50Hrs or Every Season Change the engine oil. 100Hrs or Every Season Clean the engine cooling system. Clean more often under dusty con- ditions or when airborne debris is present or after prolonged opera- tion whilst cutting tall, dry grass. Replace the spark plug. -
Page 22: Oil Service
MAINTENANCE MOWER Oil Service Check the oil level daily before starting the engine and ensure that the correct oil level is maintained. Refer to-‘Before Starting the Mower’ for oil checking and filling instructions. Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours of operation and thereafter according to the ‘Maintenance Schedule’:- 1. -
Page 23: Spark Plug Service
MOWER MAINTENANCE Spark Plug Service Use only Briggs & Stratton spark tester (1) to check for a spark as shown in the diagram. Replace the spark plug every 100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first. A spark plug wrench is available from any authorised Briggs &... -
Page 24: Deck Housing
MOWER MAINTENANCE Deck Housing Remove grass debris from the top and underside of the deck housing immediately after use. To prevent accidents fertilisers and top dressings are particularly corrosive. Thoroughly clean the mower deck immediately after use on treated grass and store well away from corrosive materials. Securing Nuts &... -
Page 25: Lubrication
DO NOT rotate tools towards the cut- ting 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 cut- terblade is not bent or cracked. -
Page 26: Cutterblade Assembly
MOWER MAINTENANCE Cutterblade Assembly Assemble the cutterblade with the turned up edges facing towards the engine. Secure the cutterblade using the bolt, spring washer, and dis- tance piece and tighten to a torque of 54Nm. CS094 Cutterblade Sharpening 30°-45° A slightly worn cutterblade may be re-sharpened. Both blade edges must be sharpened equally to ensure balance. -
Page 27: Storage
MOWER MAINTENANCE Storage To store the handlebar unscrew the 2 small securing knobs sufficient- ly to allow it to be pivoted forwards 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 dam- aged through contact with the engine spark plug. -
Page 28: 1.29 Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING 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. - Page 29 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE FAULT REMEDY Engine vibrates excessively Mounting bolts loose. Tighten bolts Cutterblade bolt loose. Tighten bolt Cutterblade out of balance. Balance cutterblade Bent crankshaft. Consult your dealer Uneven cut Undulating ground conditions Change direction of travel Cutterblade worn Sharpen the cutterblade Cutterblade out of balance Balance the cutterblade...
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Page 30: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION CONFORMITY EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY HAYTER LIMITED, Spellbrook, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts CM23 4BU ENGLAND declare that the lawnmowers: Models: Hawk Hawk Machine Type No. CODE 308C CODE 312C Category: Push Auto Drive Type: Pedestrian Rotary Pedestrian Rotary Engine - Manufacturer: Briggs &... - Page 31 Decal - Engine 6298 Screw - UNC Taptite 3/8" x 1.1/4" 09349 Decal - Height of Cut 305113 Decal - Grass Blade 410064 Decal - Hayter / Royal Warrant 410087 Decal - Serial No. Spring 301031 Trigger 300066 Trigger Spring...
- Page 32 PARTS LIST QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM NOTE 308C 312C Bearing Half 301030 Jockey Arm Assembly 301015 Pulley - Tensioner 239021 Screw - 6 x 16 Pozidrive 09634 Adapter MU42734 Cutterbar 302026 Washer MU17x137 Plate - Securing 219037 Washer - M4 09658 Bolt - Hex Hd 3/8"...
- Page 33 PARTS LIST QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM NOTE 308C 312C Decal - Caution 219189 Screw - Hex W/Hd M6 x 20 09575 Spring - Deflector R/H 305111 Rod - Deflector 305103 Spring - Deflector L/H 305110 Grassbag 305104 Frame - Grassbag 305105W Screw - Hex W/Hd M6 x 16...
- Page 34 PARTS LIST 6 78 35 34 2D308A/312A/01A 1.34...
- Page 36 CUSTOMER INFORMATION /NOTES Serial No: Engine:- Engine Type:- 10D902-0155-B1 (308) Briggs & Stratton Sprint 40 Engine:- Engine Type:- 10D982-0164-B1 (312) Briggs & Stratton Sprint 40 Date of Sale:- Your Local Dealer:- Notes:- 1.36...
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