Hayter Mowers 48 BBC manual

OWNER'S HANDBOOK Harrier 48 BBC CODE 493D Auto Drive (V ariable Speed) (English V ersion) CODE FROM SERIAL NO: P AR T NUMBER: 1 1 1-0761 (A) 493D 260000001 ISSUE 17.02.06 111-0761(A) 31/3/06 10:46 am Page 1.1[...]

1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 19 18 5631TH01A 13 Main Features Specifications MAIN FEA TURES /SPECIFICA TIONS 1.2 Code 493D Engine Briggs & Stratton Quantum Engine type XTS50 DUAL A/C H/F Engine/Cutterblade speed 2800 rpm Fuel type Unleaded petrol Fuel capacity 1.5 litres Oil type SAE 30 engine oil Oil sump capacity 0.6 litres Cutting [...]

1ST Y ear (12 months) W e certify that this service has been carried out by an Authorised Hayter Service Dealer Date: 1ST Y ear (12 months) Owner’s Name: Serial Number: Date: 2nd Y ear (24 months) W e certify that this service has been carried out by an Authorised Hayter Service Dealer Date: Owner’s Name: Serial Number: Date: Note for dealer : [...]

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1.2 Main Features/Specifications 1.5 Contents 1.6 Introduction 1.7 W arranty 1.8 - 1.1 1 Safety Precautions 1.8 - T raining 1.8 - 1.9 - Pr eparation 1.9 - 1.10 - Operation 1.10 - Maintenance and Storage 1.1 1 - Safety Symbols 1.1 1 - Decal Symbols 1.12 Assembling the Mower 1.12 - Delivery Checklist 1.12 - Handlebar 1.12 - Grassbag Attachment 1.13 B[...]

1.6 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Hayter mower . The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and efficient service from your machine. IMPOR T ANT : This ‘Owners Handbook’ should be regarded as part of the mower as it gives essential information regarding mower safety , operation, maintenance and specifications. Read and und[...]

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 warran[...]

1.8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages. When you see this symbol be alert to the possibility of injury . Carefully read the following and inform others. Y our mower is perfectly safe if used correctly . Failure to observe the following precautions may r esult in serious injury. Before using the mower rea[...]

1.9 PRECAUTIONS SAFETY - Always use fresh fuel. Stale fuel can block the carburettor and cause leakage. - Replace fuel tank and oil tank caps securely . A damaged cutterblade or loose fixing bolt are major hazards. Before use, always visually inspect the cutting mechanism to ensure that it is in good condition. A damaged cutterblade must be replace[...]

1.10 Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Never pick up or carry the mower while the engine is running. Never lift the rear deflector while the engine is running. Never touch the exhaust/exhaust guard or cooling fins when the engine is hot. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark pl[...]

1.11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. T o reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine and the surrounding deck area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Check the rear deflector and grassbag frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety . If the fuel tank has to be drai[...]

Remove the mower from the packaging and check that the following items have been supplied correctly . If any items are missing contact, your local Hayter dealer . 1. Engine Handbook. 2. Grassbag. T o prevent accidents cut off the long ribbon attached to the grass- bag and discard. Unscrew the handlebar securing knobs sufficiently to allow the handl[...]

1.13 MOWER THE ST AR TING T o prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil or petrol. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol befor e starting the engine. Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE 30 oil. Never use additives with recommended oil. T o prolong the life of your engine it is important th[...]

1.14 Controls Operate all control levers several times and ensure that the cables move freely . Check that the cutterblade stop and ground drive clutch levers return freely to their rest position when released. Whilst operating the engine throttle mechanism slight resistance should be felt when moving the lever to the ‘ choke ’ position. IMPOR [...]

1.15 MOWER THE OPERA TING Always make sure the stop lever is fully forward. (1) T o engage the (BBC) cutterblade first push the switch actuating lever downward. (2) Pull the stop lever back against the handlebar at the same time, and hold in position. Disengage Cutterblade Drive. (1) Release the stop lever and it will return to its rest position. E[...]

1.16 T o prevent engine damage do not use the mower on slopes gr eater than 20 degrees. T o adjust the height of cut: Grip the lever and pull sideways to dis- engage it from the locking notch, then push forwards to lower or pull backwards to raise the height of cut. Finally release the lever at the required position and ensure it locks firmly into [...]

1.17 Remove the grassbag and operate the mower with the rear deflector in the closed position. Areas of heavy growth should be mown without collecting the clip- pings. If collection is required, first mow the area without the grassbag at the maximum height of cut setting. Allow the grass clippings to dry out and then mow the area at the maximum hei[...]

1.18 There is very little work to do this month apart from brushing away leaves. Keep off the grass if frozen or waterlogged. Rake the grass thoroughly . Spike the lawn to aerate and stimulate soil organisms and root growth and apply lawn sand if necessary . The yearly lawn work programme really starts this month. As soon as the ground conditions a[...]

1.19 Keep mowing regularly and watering as necessary . Fill any cracks caused by drought with a mixture of sharp sand and soil. In dry weath- er conditions leave the grass longer to help retain ground moisture. Raise the height of cut to allow the grass to thicken and protect the roots from the winter frost and snow . Rake out the thatch from the t[...]

1.20 Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service will be required if working for prolonged periods under dusty , dry conditions, or when airborne debris is present or after extensive operation cutting tall, dry grass. After the very first five hours change the engine oil Check the oil level Remove grass de[...]

T o prevent accidents stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out maintenance pr ocedures on the mower . 1. Air Cleaner 2. Fuel Cap 3. Start Grip 4. Cover 5. Oil fill/Dipstick 6. Exhaust Guard 7. Exhaust 8. Spark Plug / Lead 9. Carburettor Loosen casing clamp screw (1) and move the governor lever (2) in the dir[...]

1.22 Check the oil level daily before starting the engine and ensure that the correct oil level is maintained. Refer to-‘Before Starting the Mower ’ for oil checking and filling instructions. Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours of operation and thereafter according to the ‘Maintenance Schedule’:- 1. Drain fuel by running the engin[...]

1.23 Use only Briggs & Stratton spark tester (1) to check for a spark as shown in the diagram. Replace the spark plug every 100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first. A spark plug wrench is available from any authorised Briggs & Stratton service dealer . Check the spark plug gap with a feeler gauge and set at 0.76mm. Remove all gras[...]

Remove grass debris from the top and underside of the deck housing immediately after use. Fertilisers and top dressings ar e particularly corrosive. Thoroughly clean the mower deck immediately after use on treat- ed grass and store well away fr om corrosive materials. Regularly check that all securing nuts and bolts are tight. Replace missing or da[...]

Lubricate the wheels, pivot points and linkages with engine oil every 25 operating hours. Apply a good quality medium grease to the inner control cables at the point of entry and exit from their outer casing. Drain the fuel by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops. Remove the spark plug lead and allow the engine to co[...]

1.26 Assemble the cutterblade (2) with the turned up edges facing towards the engine. Secure the cutterblade using two new fixing screws and tighten to a torque of 55Nm. T o prevent accidents never r euse the fixing screws. A slightly worn cutterblade may be re-sharpened. Both blade edges must be sharpened equally to ensure balance. Sharpen the cut[...]

1.27 Storage T o store the handlebar unscrew the 2 small securing knobs sufficient- ly to allow it to be pivoted forwards to rest against the mower . T ake care to ensure that the control cables do not become snagged at the pivot point and depress the engine stop lever to prevent it being dam- aged through contact with the engine. Engines stored in[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE F AUL T REMEDY Engine will not turn over Engine stop lever released. Operate engine stop lever . Incorrect oil level. Check oil level. Obstruction under deck. Remove obstruction. Engine smokes Excess oil level. Check oil level. Air cleaner cartridge oil Service air cleaner . soaked or blocked. Engine runs then stops Fuel starvation[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE F AUL T REMEDY Engine vibrates excessively Mounting bolts loose. T ighten bolts Cutterblade screw loose. T ighten screw Cutterblade out of balance. Balance cutterblade Bent crankshaft. Consult your dealer Uneven cut Undulating ground conditions Change direction of travel Cutterblade worn Sharpen the cutterblade Cutterblade out of b[...]

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CONFORMITY OF DECLARA TION 1.31 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY M an ufa ct ure r: HAYTER LIMITED, Address: Spell b roo k, Bish op’s Stort ford, Hert s. CM23 4B U. ENGLAND declare that th e lawnmower : Model name: Type: Model No: Cut ting width : Speed o f rota tion of the cu tting d evic e: Engine ma nufa ct ur er: S p e e do fr o t a t i o no fe n[...]

1 CLIP GRASSBAG FLAP 1 11-0458 2 2 CONNECTING ROD 1 11-0187 1 3 BA TTER Y COVER 1 11-0595 1 4 BOL T HANDLEBAR M8*45 HY226024 2 5 CABLE BBC 1 11-0748 1 6 CABLE GUIDE 410037 4 7 CABLE_CLUTCH V/S 1 11-0701 1 8 CAP FOR M8 NUT BLACK HY234051 2 9 HANDLEBAR CLAMP PLA TE 340028 2 10 FLAP_GRASSBAG 1 11-0196 1 1 1 DEFLECTOR 1 11-0633 1 12 ENGINE XTS50 DUAL A[...]

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LIST PA R T S MAINFRAME LOWER 1 FRONT AXLE WELD ASSY 11 1-0588 1 2 BAR SPRING TENSION 1 11-0672 1 3 BEARING 6001-2RS 41 1027 2 4 BEARING FRONT AXLE 410069 2 5 BEARING HOUSING ROLLER 219102 2 6 BEL T V ARIA T OR 536 1 11-0771 1 7 BOL T CENTRE BBC 343029 1 8 BRACKET CABLE HY412003 1 9 BRACKET CONN ROD 1 11-0699 1 10 BUSH DIA 6.3*DIA 9.5*7 340154 1 1 [...]

LOWER MAINFRAME PA R T S LIST 49 SHAFT ROLLER WELDED 1 11-0589 1 50 SHROUD-FREEWHEEL 340168 1 51 SPRING COUNTER BALANCE 410050 1 52 SPRING T ORSION HOC GAL V 480132 1 53 SPRING V ARIA TOR HY412004 1 54 SPROCKET GEARBOX 10T*3/8 41 1011 1 55 SPROCKET ROLLER 18T*3/8 411010 1 56 THROWPLA TE 1 11-0218 1 57 UNDERDECK CHUTE 1 11-0131 1 58 UNDERDECK COVER [...]

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CUST OMER INFORMA TION /NOTES Serial No: Engine T ype:- XTS50 DUAL A/C H/F (493D) Engine:- Briggs & Stratton XTS50 Date of Sale:- Y our Local Dealer:- 1.40 Notes:- 111-0761(A) 31/3/06 10:46 am Page 1.40[...]