Hayter Mowers 30-Dec Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY RULES 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASSEMBLY 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARTS BAG CONTENTS 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO INSTALL THE FRONT WHEELS 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE LIFT LEVER 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK THE TYRES 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER HOUSING 15. . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATION 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCATION OF CONTROLS 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ATTACHMENTS 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL 17. . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO STOP THE UNIT 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO TRANSPORT THE UNIT 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING 19. . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO START THE ENGINE 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO START WITH A WEAK BATTERY 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATING TIPS 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MOWING AND BAGGING TIPS 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE CHART 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE BLADE 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO SHARPEN THE BLADE 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL 24. . . . . . .
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE 25. . . . . . . . .
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHERE TO LUBRICATE 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO CHECK THE FUEL FILTER 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK THE TYRES 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT 30. . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT 31. . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO CLEAN THE MOWER HOUSING 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STORAGE (OVER 30 DAYS) 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SLOPE GUIDE 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPAIR PARTS 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 two years from the date of purchase. To qualify for the full benefit of the warranty,
the warranty registration card must be returned within 60 days of purchase. This warranty does not cover engines or wearing
parts i.e. cutterbars, wheels and tyres. If you have any doubt, consult a Hayter authorised dealer for clarification. Subject
to the conditions and exclusions noted in this limited warranty, we shall at our option, repair or replace any warranted part
during the applicable period. Engine manufacturers furnish their own warranties and provide services through their autho-
rised network. If you experience any difficulty, please contact a Hayter authorised dealer.
To qualify for the second twelve month period of the above two year limited warranty, the machine must be serviced by a
Hayter authorised dealer. This chargeable service should be carried out within 14 months of purchase and be in accordance
with the recommendations for service determined by Hayter.
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 materials or workmanship. Consult the owners handbook or a Hayter authorised dealer for assis-
tance when making these adjustments.
A warranty period of 90 days applies to machines used for commercial purposes.
To make a warranty claim, return the unit to a Hayter authorised dealer along with proof of purchase indicating the machine
serial number and purchase date. Subject to the conditions and exclusions in this limited warranty, the authorised dealer
will, at our option, repair or replace any warranted part within the duration of the warranty period.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and is in addition to any statutory rights to which you may be entitled
and your statutory rights are not affected by this warranty. If you need additional information concerning this written warranty,
or assistance in obtaining services, please write to:
HAYTER LIMITED, Service Department, Spellbrook, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts. CM23 4BU.
Details of your local Hayter authorised dealer are contained in Yellow Pages or contact: Freephone 0800 616298.