Hayter Mowers RZT420H Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Introduction
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate
and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury
and product damage. You are responsible for operating
the product properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Hayter parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Hayter Customer Service and have the model
and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1
identies the location of the model and serial numbers
on the product. Write the numbers in the space
provided.
Figure 1
Under the seat
1. Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identies potential hazards and has
safety messages identied by the safety alert symbol
(Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Figure 2
1. Safety alert symbol.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
Contents
Introduction................................................................. 2
Safety ........................................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (riding)
Rotary Lawnmower Machines........................... 3
Safe Operating Practices....................................... 3
Z Turn Riding Mower Safety................................. 5
Sound Pressure..................................................... 5
Sound Power........................................................ 5
Vibration.............................................................. 5
Slope Chart .......................................................... 6
Safety and Instructional Decals............................. 7
Setup.......................................................................... 10
1 Setting Up the Motion Control Levers .............. 10
2 Installing the Seat Cable ................................... 12
3 Connecting the Battery .................................... 12
4 Completing the Setup ...................................... 13
Product Overview...................................................... 14
Controls............................................................. 15
Operation................................................................... 16
Think Safety First............................................... 16
Recommended Fuel............................................ 16
Checking the Engine Oil Level............................ 18
Starting the Engine............................................. 18
Operating the Blades .......................................... 19
Stopping the Engine........................................... 19
The Safety Interlock System................................ 19
Driving Forward or Backward............................. 20
Stopping the Machine......................................... 20
Adjusting the Height of Cut ................................ 21
Positioning the Seat ............................................ 21
Adjusting the Motion Control Levers.................. 21
Pushing the Machine by Hand............................. 22
Side Discharge.................................................... 22
Removing and Installing the Discharge
Cover ............................................................. 23
Operating Tips ................................................... 24
Maintenance............................................................... 25
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ................ 25
Premaintenance Procedures.................................... 26
Raising the Seat .................................................. 26
Accessing the Engine.......................................... 26
Accessing the Battery ......................................... 26
Lubrication............................................................. 27
Greasing the Bearings......................................... 27
Engine Maintenance............................................... 28
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