Hayter Mowers 30-Dec manual

F − 98857 12/30 HERIT AGE TRACT OR CODE143P INSTRUCTION BOOK FROM SERIAL NO:143P001001 MANUAL P AR T NO: 143002(REV .0.)[...]

2 F − 98857 T ABLE OF CONTENTS INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFE OPERA TION PRACTICES 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY RULES 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSEMBL[...]

3 F − 98857 INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS IMPORT ANT : The following symbols are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. Safety W arning Symbols Control And Operating Symbols Lights Brake Parking Brake Clutch Blade Rotation Control Fuel Oil Slow Fast [...]

IMPORT ANT 4 F − 98857 SAFE OPERA TION PRACTICES FOR RIDE − ON (RIDING) ROT AR Y MOWER MACHINES T raining 1. Read the instructions carefully . Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. 2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instruc- tions to use the mower . Local regulations may restrict the age of the [...]

IMPORT ANT 5 F − 98857 OWNER’S INFORMA TION This instruction book is for several dif ferent models. The instructions are written for a person with some mechanical ability . Like most service books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical a bility . Read and fo[...]

IMPORT ANT 6 F − 98857 19. Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine. 20. Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely . SLOPE OPERA TION: Slopes and rough terrain are major factors related to [...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 7 F − 98857 Each person that operates power equipment must learn to use correct and safe mowing procedures. T o help you learn, carefully read the following pages. Most of the time the operator was not correctly shown or did not read the instructions on the unit or in the Instruction Book before using the unit. Also, some operat[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 8 F − 98857 Before you start cutting, make sure the mower was completely assembled according to the Instruction Book. If the mower was completely assembled by the retailer , you must still check the mower according to the assembly instructions. Make sure the mower is correctly assembled and that all fasteners are tight. Make sur[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 9 F − 98857 speed. The engine and transmission will also run cooler at maximum engine speed. Also, the grass bagger will function better when the engine is operating at maximum speed. On slopes, decrease the ground speed and use care making sure the mower feels safe to operate. If the weather conditions are bad, do not mow . If [...]

STEPS T O FOLLOW 10 F − 98857 BEFORE MOWING F Be sure to dress correctly . Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. F Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. F Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel. F Read and follow the Owner ’s Manual, the instructions w[...]

ASSEMBL Y 11 F − 98857 ASSEMBL Y Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your mower . All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled. W ARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- nance to the mower , remove the wire from the spark plug. NOTE: In this instruction book, le[...]

ASSEMBL Y 12 F − 98857 HOW TO INST ALL THE FRONT WHEELS Use a knife and cut the four sides of the container . Install the front wheels in the container . Use the fasteners shown below to install the front wheels . The fasteners are shown at full size. (A) 30x49 (B) 17x195 NOTE: Use a piece of wood about 4 feet (1.25 meters) long to raise the fron[...]

ASSEMBL Y 13 F − 98857 MAINTENANCE FREE BA TTER Y IMPORT ANT : Before you attach the battery cables to the battery , check the battery date. The battery date tells if the battery must be charged. 1. Check the battery date on top of the battery (Figure 5). 2. If the battery is put into service before the battery date , the battery cables can be at[...]

ASSEMBL Y 14 F − 98857 HOW TO INST ALL THE SEA T Us e the fasteners shown below to install the seat . The fasteners are shown at full size. (A) 1x45 (B) 18x16 1. Carefully remove the protective sleeve and the plastic bag from the seat. Do not damage the wire attached to the bottom of the seat . 2. Align the holes in the seat hinge to the holes in[...]

ASSEMBL Y 15 F − 98857 HOW TO PREP ARE THE ENGINE NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the engine manufacturer ’s instructions for the type of fuel and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the information on safety , operation, maintenance, and storage. W ARNING: [...]

OPERA TION 16 F − 98857 Figure 9 Ignition Headlight Switch Parking Brake Lever Lift Lever Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Shift Lever Clutch / Brake Pedal LOCA TION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROT A TION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation control to start and stop the rotation of the blade. CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has two functions. The [...]

OPERA TION 17 F − 98857 A TT ACHMENTS This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn sweeper , a lawn aerator , or a hopper spreader . This unit can not use attachments that engage the ground like a plow , a disk harrow , or a cultivator . HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONT[...]

OPERA TION 18 F − 98857 HOW TO SET THE P ARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 1 1). 3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever . Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit. 4. T o release the parking brake, completely push the clut[...]

OPERA TION 19 F − 98857 HOW TO OPERA TE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING W ARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- move the deflector . The deflector forces the dis- charged material toward the ground. Always keep the deflector in the down position. If the deflector is dam- aged, replace the deflector with an original equipment part from an au[...]

OPERA TION 20 F − 98857 BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK THE OIL NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with SA E 30 weight oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. 1. Make sure the unit is level. NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs. 2. Clean the area around the dipstick. Remove the dipstick. Wi[...]

OPERA TION 21 F − 98857 OPERA TING TIPS 1. Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For the blade(s) to disengage correctly , the adjustment must be cor- rect. 2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oil if necessary . 3. If the engine will not start, first make sure the wire is attached to the spark plug. [...]

MAINTENANCE 22 F − 98857 MAINTENANCE CHART PROCEDURE EACH USE FIRST 2 HOURS EVER Y 25 HOURS EVER Y 50 HOURS EVER Y 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE Blade, Inspect and Sharpen √ Blade Rotation Control, Check √ M Brake, Check √ M O W Clutch, Check √ W E T yres, Check √ √ E R Battery , Check and Charge √ √ Battery , Clean √ √ Lubrication[...]

MAINTENANCE 23 F − 98857 INSPECT BLADE W ARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits an object, stop the engine. Check the unit for dam- age. The blade has sharp edges. When you hold the blade, use gloves or cloth material to protect your hands. If you keep the blade sharp and inspect t[...]

MAINTENANCE 24 F − 98857 HOW T O ADJUST THE BLADE ROT A TION CONTROL W ARNING: T o prevent an injury , the blade rotation control must operate correctly . 1. Stop the engine. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 2. Before you adjust the blade rotation control , check and level the mower housing. See “How T o Level The Mower Housing.” Make[...]

MAINTENANCE 25 F − 98857 HOW T O CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. Set the parking brake. Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Push the unit. If the rear wheels rotate, adjust or replace the brake pads. Adjust the drive brake as follows. 1. The location of the drive brake is on the right[...]

MAINTENANCE 26 F − 98857 MAINTENANCE FREE BA TTER Y HOW TO REMOVE THE BA TTER Y T o charge or clean the battery , remove the battery from the unit as follows. W ARNING: T o prevent sparks, disconnect the black battery cable from the negative ( − ) terminal before you disconnect the red cable. W ARNING: The battery contains sulphuric acid which [...]

MAINTENANCE 27 F − 98857 WHERE TO LUBRICA TE Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. NOTE: Apply grease to the steering gear assembly . CAUTION: If the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand, use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit. Do not lubricate the nylon bearings for the front whe[...]

MAINTENANCE 28 F − 98857 HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 1. Move the lift lever to the lowest position. 2. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. 3. Remove the hair pins and the washers from the adjusting rods (Figure 23). See illustrations “C” and “D”. 4. Remove the hair pins and the washers from the suspension link a[...]

MAINTENANCE 29 F − 98857 HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn will look better . W ARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust- ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to prevent the engine from starting by accident. 1. Make su[...]

MAINTENANCE 30 F − 98857 HOW T O REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BEL T REMOV AL 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How T o Remove The Mower Housing”. 2. Completely push the pedal forward and engage the parking brake. 3. Remove the idler pulley (Figure 27). 4. Loosen the belt guides that are around the drive pulley . 5. Remove the [...]

MAINTENANCE 31 F − 98857 HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BEL T 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How T o Remove The Mower Housing”. 2. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley and remove the mower drive belt (Figure 30). 3. Pull th e brake arm away from the mandrel pulley and remove the mower drive belt . NOTE: Rep[...]

MAINTENANCE 32 F − 98857 HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE If the fuse is blown, the engine will not start. The location of the fuse is next to the battery . Remove the fuse and replace with a 15 amp. automotive fuse (Figure 31). Figure 31 15 amp Automotive Fuse HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB 1. Raise the tractor hood. 2. Tur n the light socket until the ta[...]

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 33 F − 98857 PROBLEM: The engine will not start. 1. Follow the steps, “How T o Start The Engine” in this book. 2. Electric − Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. T ighten the cables. 3. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter . 4. Remove the spark plug(s). Move the throttle to the SLOW [...]

INDEX 34 F − 98857 A Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 24 Clutch, 25 Drive Brake, 25 Mower Housing, Level, 29 Attachments, 17 B Battery Charge, 26 Check, 13 Clean, 26 Emergency Start, 20 Install, 13 Removal, 26 Storage, 32 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 25 Replace, 30 Mower Drive Adjust, 24 Replace, 31 Blade Inspect, 23 Remove And Install, 23 Sharpe[...]

35 F − 98857 SLOPE GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE POLE, OR A FENCE. d o not mow a slope that is greater than 10 degrees. If the riding mower is used with a pull − behind or rear mounted attachment, o t operate the unit on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees. degree slope is [...]

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F − 98857 37 12/30 HERIT AGE TRACT OR CODE143P REP AIR P AR TS FROM SERIAL NO:143P001001 MANUAL P AR T NO: 143002(REV .0.) Use only manufacturer ’s authorized or approved replacement parts. The letter placed on the end of the part number denotes the type of finish for the part, C for chrome, Z for zinc, a P A for purchased assembly . It is impo[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL CODE143P 38 F − 98857 CHASSIS & HOOD 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 26 15 26 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 22 23 26 27 26 26 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 35 40 44 25 57 1 25 25 24 32 41 26[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL CODE143P 39 F − 98857 CHASSIS & HOOD Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Seat 91965 2 Plate Assembly , Switch 91963Z 3 Spring, Compression 164x26 4 Spring, Seat 91964 5 Glide, Spring 91822 6 Bolt, Shoulder 9x38 7 Support, Seat 92334E700 8 Lockwasher 18x16 9 Bolt, Hex 1x45 10 Locknut, Flange 15x88 1[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL CODE143P 40 F − 98857 MOTION DRIVE 24 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 2 21 23 22 25 39 40 41 45 46 49 44 1 3 5 7 6 8 9 3 4 47 52 2 9 1 3 30 3 3 51 35 48 31 32 33 26 27 14 50 29 28 34 34a 36 37 38 35 14 53[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL CODE143P 41 F − 98857 MOTION DRIVE Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Guide, Belt 91754Z 2 Locknut, Flange 15x84 3 Nut, Flange 15x79Z 4 Bolt, Hex 1x124 5 Grip 92724 6 Screw 26x214 7 Rod, Control 91727E700 8 Guide, Bracket 91825E700 9 Screw 26x249 10 Clutch and Brake Pedal 21544 1 1 Lever Assembly 9186[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL CODE143P 42 F − 98857 STEERING 1 2 3 4 5 2 6 7 8 9 6 10 10 11 13 14 16 17 6 6 6 18 19 20 20 2 22 11 26 25 23 24 22 21 29 27 31 19 38 30 29 28 24 23 20 21 21 21 33 33 6 36 32 32 39 12 33 33 15 34[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL CODE143P 43 F − 98857 STEERING Key No. Description Part No. 1 Wheel, Steering 92078 2 Nut, Hex 15x1 18 3 Bolt, Hex 1x66 4 Post, Steering 91714Z 5 Bolt, Hex 1x74 6 Screw 26x249 7 Bracket, Sector 91716E700 8 Gear , Pinion 92715 9 Bearing 92716 10 Bolt, Hex 1x84 1 1 Locknut, Flange 15x87 12 Spacer 92564 13 Gear , Sector 92316 14[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL CODE143P 44 F − 98857 MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION 1 2 3 4 5 3 6 7 8 6 6 6 10 10 11 13 9 15 14 11 13 9 22 18 13 13 20 19 13 9 28 13 30 27 26 25 24 23 33 17 31 32 30 30 30[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL CODE143P 45 F − 98857 MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION Key No. Description Part No. 1 Grip 92698 2 Control, Blade Rotation 91781Z 3 Bolt, Hex 25x3 4 Locknut, Hex 15x67 5 Lever Assembly , Switch 91917E700 6 Bolt, Carriage 2x53 7 Spring, T orsion 166x32 8 Bracket, Rear Hanger 92066E700 9 Nut, Flange 15x79 10 Nut, Adjusting 92131 10 Nut[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL CODE143P 46 F − 98857 MOWER HOUSING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17 10 9 8 16 15 14 12 12 11 13 18 4 11 25 22 26 28 19 20 22 22 21 23 27 29 20 34 21 35 37 38 39 24 4 32 30 31 27 28 53 54 55 53 52 51 60 33 22 28 42 13 43 44 45 50 13 41 41 46 47 48 49 40 41[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL CODE143P 47 F − 98857 MOWER HOUSING Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Rod, PTO 92283Z 2 Locknut 15x100 3 Lockwasher 18x33 4 Locknut, Flange 15x84 5 Pulley , Splined 91951 6 Pulley , Idler 91801 7 Belt, Mower Drive 37x74 8 Mandrel 91922 9 Spacer 91903 10 Housing, Mandrel 55962 1 1 Bolt, Shoulder 9x39 [...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL CODE143P 48 F − 98857 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 18 20 22 21 23 27 11 8 26 24 25 19 7[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL CODE143P 49 F − 98857 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Key No. Description Part No. 1 Switch, Seat Sensor 91031 2 Bolt 6x99 3 Wingnut 14x79 4 Battery 91414 −− Acid, Battery (Electrolyte) 55702 5 Cable, Battery Ground 24x9 6 Screw 26x249 7 Cable, Red Battery 24x29 8 Cap, Ignition 91488 9 Solenoid 24285 10 Nut 91489 1 1 Screw 26x214 12 Sw[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL CODE143P 50 F − 98857 ENGINE MOUNT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL CODE143P 51 F − 98857 ENGINE MOUNT Key No. Description Part No. 1 Fuel Cap 92317 2 Fuel T ank 92342 3 Hose Clamp 95197 4 Fuel Line 23717 5 Hose Clamp 95197 6 Screw 26x201 7 Support, Dash 92331E700 8 Throttle Control 92371 9 Engine* −−−−− 1 1 Bolt, Engine Mount 25x7 12 Stack Pulley Assembly 92318 Z 13 Lockwasher 19x3[...]

NOTES 52 F − 98857[...]