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- Page 1 Harrier 48 CODE 485C Blade Brake Clutch - Autodrive OWNER'S HANDBOOK (English Version) FROM SERIAL NO: HANDBOOK: 485022(REV .0.) 485C001001 ISSUE 02.02.05...
- Page 2 14. Grassbag Assembly 15. Handlebar Securing Knobs 16. Handlebar Height Adjust Knob 17. Height of Cut Lever 18. Exhaust Guard 4C485C01 Specifications CODE 485C Engine Briggs & Stratton Quantum XTS 5OI/C Engine Type 12G882-1516-21 Engine / Cutterblade Speed 2800 rpm Fuel Type...
- 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:...
- Page 5 CONTENTS 1.3 Main Features/Specifications 1.5 Contents 1.20 Maintenance Schedule 1.6 Introduction 1.21 - 1.27 Mower Maintenance 1.21 - Engine 1.7 Warranty 1.21 - Throttle Cable Adjustment 1.21 - Carburettor Adjustments 1.8 - 1.11 Safety Precautions 1.22 - Oil Service 1.22 - Air Cleaner Service 1.11 Safety Symbols 1.23...
- Page 6 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 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 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.
- Page 11 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 possibility of injury.
- Page 12 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 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 “For service SE, SF, SG”...
- Page 14 OPERATING THE MOWER Controls Operate all control levers several times and ensure that the cables move freely. Check that the cutterblade stop and ground drive clutch levers return freely to their rest position when released. Whilst operating the engine throttle mechanism slight resistance should be felt when moving the lever to the ‘choke’...
- Page 15 OPERATING THE MOWER Step 4 To engage the cutterblade hold the cutterblade stop lever against the handlebar with your right hand and with your left hand push the blade brake clutch lever forwards to engage. Release the blade brake clutch lever and it will return to its rest position.
- Page 16 OPERATING THE MOWER Slopes To prevent engine damage do not use the mower on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Height of Cut Move the height of cut lever sideways to disengage it from the locking notch, then push forwards to lower or pull backwards to raise the height of cut.
- Page 17 OPERATING THE 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.
- Page 19 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 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 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.
- Page 21 MOWER MAINTENANCE To prevent accidents stop the engine disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out maintenance procedures on the mower. Engine Engine Cowl Carburettor Spark Plug / Lead Exhaust Guard Exhaust Oil filler Cap/ Dipstick Start Grip Fuel Cap Air Cleaner Throttle Cable Adjustment...
- Page 22 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 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 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 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 MOWER MAINTENANCE Cutterblade Assembly Assemble the cutterblade (2) with the turned up edges facing towards the engine. Secure the cutterblade using two new fixing screws and tighten to a torque of 40Nm. To prevent accidents never reuse the fixing screws. Cutterblade Sharpening 30°-45°...
- Page 27 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 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE FAULT REMEDY Engine will not turn over 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 blocked. Engine runs then stops Fuel starvation.
- 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...
- Page 30 Declaration done and Technical Documentation kept at: HAYTER LIMITED, S.A. Maryniak Spellbrook, Bishop’s Stortford, (Technical Director) Herts CM23 4BU ENGLAND VIBRATION INFORMATION The Lawnmower Vibration level at the operator contact position, measured in accordance with European CODE 485C = 6 ms Standard EN836-Handlebars. 1.30...
- Page 31 PARTS LIST NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY ITEM NOTE Mainframe - Casting 480010V Plate - Location RH 480083V Clamp - Boss Inner 480084W Clamp - Boss Outer 480085W Handwheel - Assy 480054 Spacer - BBC 485006 Throttle Control & OPC Cable 485026 Engine - B/S Quantum XTS 50 I/C 485112...
- Page 32 PARTS LIST NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. ITEM NOTE Throwplate - Main Body 480011 Screw - Taptite 09545 Bearing - Roller Housing 219102 Roller - Rear W/A 480151W Spring Tension - Rear Axle 480133 Washer 09262 Screw - Taptite 09365 Bush - Oilite Roller 340129 Roller Freewheel - Rocket Band 340150...
- Page 33 PART NO. ITEM NOTE Axle - Front W/A 219031 Moulding - Front axle Bearing 219036 Fin - Front Insert 480013 Decal - Hayter 410087 Nut - M8 Shouldered 480086 Guide - Rope 305127 Plug - Tube 300160 100 Tie - Cable...
- Page 34 PARTS LIST 31 32 -Grassbag Assy. Includes Items 28,36 & 104 78 79 1C485V01B 1.34...
- Page 36 CUSTOMER INFORMATION /NOTES Serial No: Engine:- Engine Type:- 12G882-1516-21 (485C) Briggs & Stratton Quantum Date of Sale:- Your Local Dealer:- Notes:- 1.36...
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