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- Page 1 R53S and R53A Recycling Mower with Auto-drive, ES, and VS Code 448F, 449F Serial No. 310000001 Manual Part No. 111-3372 Rev A...
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Page 2: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Hayter mower. The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and Hayter mowers are robustly constructed and designed efficient service from your machine for efficient economical performance under normal mowing conditions. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Improperly using or maintaining this mower can Introduction..............2 result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, Safety ................3 comply with these safety instructions. General Lawn Mower Safety ......... 3 Sound Pressure............. 5 This mower was designed and tested for reasonably safe Sound Power ............ -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
• If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine – Exercise extreme caution when on slopes. but move the mower away from the area of spillage – Mow across the face of slopes, never up and and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol down and exercise extreme caution when vapors have dissipated. -
Page 5: Sound Pressure
• Check grass bag components and the discharge Measured vibration level for right hand = 4.1 m/s guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s Measured vibration level for left hand = 3.2 m/s recommended parts, when necessary. Uncertainty Value (K) = 2.1 m/s •... -
Page 6: Safety And Instructional Decals
Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. 104-7953 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard. 2. Read the Operator’s Manual. 108-7450 (Model 448E only) 1. - Page 7 112-8760 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts. 114-2820 1. Warning—read the 4. Cutting/dismemberment Operator’s Manual. hazard of hand or foot, cutterblade—stay away from moving parts. 2.
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Page 8: Setup
Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Unfolding the Handle 1. Move the handle rearward and hold the upper handle in place (Figure 2). Figure 4 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 4). -
Page 9: Charging The Battery
2. Install the fuse (Figure 6). Figure 7 Important: Use only the charger supplied with the mower. 2. Connect the charger plug to the mains electricity supply and charge it for 24 hours. Figure 6 3. Disconnect the charger plug from the mains electricity supply. -
Page 10: Install The Mulch Plug Or Grass Bag
Install the Mulch Plug or Grass You must correctly install the mulch plug (for mulching or side-discharging) or the grass bag (for bagging), or the engine will not start. The mower has a safety switch, located at the bottom of a channel on the top, right rear of the mower, that prevents the mower from operating without a mulch plug or grass bag. -
Page 11: Product Overview
Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Unleaded petrol is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from unleaded petrol can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the unleaded petrol, place the container and/or mower directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. -
Page 12: Checking The Engine Oil Level
Checking the Engine Oil Level Note: To raise the mower, move all 4 cutting height levers forward; to lower the mower, move them all Service Interval: Before each use or daily rearward. 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 17). -
Page 13: Starting The Engine
Figure 20 Figure 22 3. Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can (Figure 21). Figure 23 2. Hold the engine stop lever against the handle and immediately start the engine using either the ignition Figure 21 key or the recoil starter (Figure 24). Starting the Engine Important: The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless... -
Page 14: Traveling Forward
Traveling Forward To operate the auto-drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 25 and Figure 26). Figure 27 Figure 25 Mulching the Clippings If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to Removing the Grass Bag) before mulching the clippings. -
Page 15: Collecting Grass
Collecting Grass Note: The lower rope guide releases the starter rope when you pull the recoil start handle. Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and 3. Insert the grass bag handle into the grooves at the leaf clippings from the lawn. -
Page 16: Side-Discharge
Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1. Unlock the side discharge door (Figure 35). Figure 35 Figure 33 2. Lift open the side discharge door (Figure 36). 3. Insert the mulch plug (Figure 34. Figure 36 3. Install the side discharge chute and close the door onto the chute (Figure 37). -
Page 17: Operating Tips
Removing the Side Discharge Chute set the front wheels at 51 mm and the rear wheels at 64 mm. To remove the side discharge chute, reverse the steps above. Cutting Leaves Important: Lock the side discharge door after you • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn close it (Figure 38). -
Page 18: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 5 hours • Check the engine oil level. •... -
Page 19: Lubrication
Lubrication Lubricating the Wheel Gears Service Interval: Yearly 1. Remove the wheel bolt in the center of each rear wheel and remove the rear wheels. Figure 42 2. Apply engine oil to the inner and outer sides of the gear as shown in Figure 40. Figure 40 3. -
Page 20: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance Replacing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 25 hours Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance. 1. Use a screw driver to open the air filter cover (Figure 43). -
Page 21: Electrical System Maintenance
Electrical System Maintenance Charging the Battery Service Interval: Yearly or before storage Refer to Charge the Battery in the Setup section. Replacing the Fuse If the battery does not charge or the engine does not turn with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown. Replace it with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse. -
Page 22: Drive System Maintenance
Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Auto-drive If your mower does not self-propel properly, adjust the auto-drive cable. Figure 50 1. Loosen the nut on the cable mount (Figure 48). 1. Cable mount 2. Cable jacket Note: Moving the cable jacket upward decreases the ground speed;... -
Page 23: Blade Maintenance
Blade Maintenance Important: Position the curved ends of the cutterblade to point toward the mower housing. 6. Use a torque wrench to tighten the cutterblade Replacing the Cutterblade bolt to 60 ft-lb (82 N⋅ ⋅ ⋅ m). Service Interval: Yearly Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N⋅... -
Page 24: Cleaning
Cleaning Storage Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Cleaning the Mower Preparing the Mower for Service Interval: Before each use or daily Storage The mower may dislodge material from under the mower housing. Petrol vapors can explode. •... -
Page 25: Folding The Handle
Folding the Handle Upright Position 1. Step on the foot pedal and hold it down (Figure 53). Figure 55 3. To unfold the handle, refer to Unfolding the Handle. Removing the Mower from Storage Figure 53 1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the 2. - Page 26 Notes:...
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- Page 29 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: We certify that this service has been...
- Page 31 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. engines, gearbox / transaxle (where applicable) furnish their own warranty and services are provided through their authorised network.