Hayter Limited of liability for any resulting damage or injury. IMPORTANT: This ‘Owners Handbook’ should be regarded as part of the mower as it Hayter mowers are robustly constructed and designed for efficient economical perfor- gives essential information regarding mower safety, operation, maintenance and specifica- mance under normal mowing conditions.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Alert Symbol Preparation genuine Hayter replacement part. This safety alert symbol indicates important safety While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long Operation messages. When you see this symbol be alert to the trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or Do not operate the engine in a confined space where possibility of injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never touch the exhaust/exhaust guard or cooling fins enclosed area where fumes may reach an open flame or Operation cont when the engine is hot. spark. If the machine has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
ASSEMBLING THE MOWER BEFORE FIRST USE dle is above the grassbag as shown. Attach plastic clips Delivery Checklist Fuel Type (A), (B), (C) and (D) to the grassbag frame. (Refer fig.3) Remove the mower from the packaging and check that Always use clean, fresh unleaded petrol.
OPERATING THE MOWER Controls If the engine stop lever is released the engine will stop. Electric Start (Code 491 only) Operate all control levers several times and ensure that Stand behind the mower and hold the handlebar together Reverse Travel the cables move freely.
OPERATING THE MOWER Slopes Grassbag To prevent engine damage do not use the mower on Raise the rear deflector and lift the grassbag and lower the rear deflector to rest against the rear of the mower. slopes greater than 20 degrees. (Refer fig.12) To empty the grassbag, pour out the grass clippings and Height Of Cut shake the grassbag vigorously to clean the airways.
OPERATING THE MOWER / MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Friction Disc Daily Engine Detail (Refer fig.20) - Check the oil level The cutterblade is driven by the engine via a friction - Remove grass debris from around the engine, exhaust/ disc to help prevent damage occurring to the engine exhaust guard, air ways in the top cowl, underside of crankshaft and cutting mechanism when a hidden the deck housing and from the grassbag and check for...
MOWER MAINTENANCE Carburettor Adjustments Air Cleaner Service Keeping Engine Clean Should only be made by an authorised Briggs & Stratton To service the air cleaner, loosen screw (1) and remove Remove all grass and debris from the engine including dealer. Under no circumstances should the engine be cover (2).
MOWER MAINTENANCE Securing Nuts & Bolts engine oil every 25 operating hours. Apply a good quality medium grease to the inner control A damaged cutterblade that is out of balance will vibrate Regularly check that all securing nuts and bolts are tight. cables at the point of entry and exit from their outer cas- excessively and may break.
MOWER MAINTENANCE Cutterblade Sharpening Engines stored in excess of 30 days need to be protected with Briggs & Stratton fuel additive or drained of fuel to A slightly worn cutterblade may be re-sharpened. Both prevent gum from forming in the fuel system or on essen- blade edges must be sharpened equally to ensure balance.
MOWER MAINTENANCE Battery Charging connect the battery lead to the mower lead. electronic/electrical equipment for recycling and disposal. (Code 491 only) - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: ALWAYS charge the IMPORTANT - PREVENT DAMAGE: NEVER (d) Recycling keeps these products out of the municipal battery in a well ventilated area.
LAWN CARE CALENDAR To be used as a guide only January June October There is very little work to do this month apart from Summer mowing should now be under way. It should be Rake out the thatch from the turf and spike the lawn to brushing away leaves.
WARRANTY NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY Hayter Limited warrants to the original user/purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from the date of purchase. The manufacturer of major proprietry components ie.
CUSTOMER INFORMATION SERVICE RECORD CODE SERIAL NO. 1st Y ear (12 months ) 1st Y ear (12 months ) Owner ’s Name : We certify t hat this service h as been carried out by an Authorised Hayter Serial Number: Service Dealer Date: Date:...