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 manufacturers of the engine and battery pack system (where applicable) furnish their own warranty and services are provided through their authorised network (Refer to “Engine/Battery Pack Warranty Statement”).
OPERATOR SAFETY OWNER’S INFORMATION Wear appropriate clothing such as a long−sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear Know your product: If you understand the long trousers. Do not wear shorts. unit and how the unit operates, you will get Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. the best performance.
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OPERATOR SAFETY 21. Stop the engine whenever you leave the Do not trim on wet grass. Reduced footing equipment, before cleaning repairing or could cause slipping. inspecting the unit, be sure the trimmer head and all moving parts have stopped. Let the engine cool, disconnect the III.
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OPERATOR SAFETY Never run the engine indoors or inside a To reduce fire hazard, keep machine closed area. The exhaust fumes are free of grass, leaves, or other debris dangerous, containing CARBON MON- build−up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. OXIDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY Allow machine to cool before storing.
OPERATOR SAFETY INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS IMPORTANT: The following pictorials are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each pictorial. Safety Warning Pictorials WARNING WARNING: Rotating Parts. Stop Engine. Disconnect Spark Plug Wire Before IMPORTANT: Read Owner’s Manual Making Adjustments.
ASSEMBLY CONTENTS OF LITERATURE PACK 1 - Operator’s Manual 1 - Engine Manual 1 - Document of Conformity 1 - Warranty Card 1 - Safety Glasses 1 - Trimmer Line (2 Sets) 1 - Bag (4 Screws) REMOVE THE TRIMMER WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while as- FROM CARTON...
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ASSEMBLY RAISE THE HANDLE 1. Hold the handle with one hand and loosen both handle adjustment knobs until the ratchet teeth are disengaged. Do not remove the handle adjustment knobs. See Figure 2. 2. Raise the handle to the operating position. 3.
ASSEMBLY ENGINE PREPARATION Fill Crankcase With Oil 1. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick shown in Note: Engine does not contain OIL or Figure 4. Fill the crankcase to the FULL PETROL. line on oil fill cap/dipstick. DO NOT OVER- FILL. WARNING: Follow the engine 2.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR POWERTRIM READ THE OWNER’S HANDBOOK AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the machine. To familiarise yourself with the location of the controls, compare the illustrations with your machine. Save this handbook for future reference. Control Bail Trimmer Head Drive Lever Upper Handle Throttle Control Lever...
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OPERATION USE THE TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE LEVER Control Bail 1. To engage the trimmer head, hold the con- Handlebar trol bail against the handle. Move the trimmer head drive lever forward to en- gage the trimmer head. See Figure 6. The faster the engine runs, the faster the trim- mer head will rotate.
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OPERATION START THE ENGINE NOTE: If engine fails to start after three pulls, push the primer button two times and NOTE: DO NOT BE ALARMED, your engine again pull the recoil starter handle. will smoke the first time it is started. It is WARNING: Never run the engine burning off the protective coating that is on indoors or in a poorly ventilated...
MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORDS Before Every Every Every Fill in dates as you SERVICE Each complete regular service. DATES Noted Hours Hours Hours √ Check Engine Oil Level √ Check Trimmer Lines Check Trimmer Head √ Engagement √ Engine/Machine Cleaning √ Check Nuts and Bolts √...
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MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Grease Fitting Lubricate the Jackshaft Assembly A grease fitting is provided to lubricate the jackshaft assembly. Use a grease gun with au- tomotive type grease to lubricate the jackshaft assembly as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10 Change Engine Oil Change the engine oil when the engine is 7.
MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG Check the spark plug every 25 hours. Re- Tighten the spark plug to a torque of 15 place the spark plug if the electrodes are foot−pounds. pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked. Make sure the spark plug is clean. Clean Feeler Gauge 0.030”...
MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Before you inspect, clean or service the machine, stop the engine. Make sure that all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. PROPER CARE OF TRIMMER LINE IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the trim- For the best performance, use a heavy gauge 3.9mm (0.155”...
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MAINTENANCE REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT To replace the drive belt, see an author- ized service center. STORAGE WARNING: Do not remove petrol Engine while inside a building, near a To prevent engine damage when the ma- fire, or while you smoke. Petrol chine is in storage for 30 days or more, fol- fumes can cause an explosion or low the steps below:...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine does not start. Spark plug wire Connect spark plug wire. disconnected. Engine not primed. Prime engine. Defective or incorrectly Inspect or replace spark gapped spark plug. plug. Fuel tank empty. Add fuel. Dirty carburetor or fuel line. Clean carburetor or fuel line.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Engine overheats. Engine cooling system See authorized dealer. clogged. Carburetor out of adjustment. See authorized dealer. Oil level is low. Add oil. Engine will not stop Defective throttle control See authorized dealer. running. lever or wire. Poor trimming Trimmer line length is too Correct line length is 52 cm performance.
SPECIFICATIONS Trimmer Line Diameter 3,9 mm (0,155”) Trimmer Line Length 520 mm (21,5”) Height of Cut (Fixed) 76 mm (3”) Dimensions 1400 x 555 x 1000 Engine Briggs 122T02-0188-B1 2,56 Displacement 190 cc (11,57 cu in.) Petrol Capacity 0,95 L (1,0 quarts) Oil Capacity 0,54 - 0,59 L (18-20 oz) Spark Plug...
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Order Replacement Parts Replacement parts, except for the engine, transmission, transaxle or differential, are available from your local Hayter authorised dealer, the store where the mower was purchased or a service shop recommended by the store. If you are unable to obtain parts or service in the manner outlined above, then contact: HAYTER LIMITED, Service Department,...
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