Hayter Mowers 308A manual

(English V ersion) FROM SERIAL NO: 308A001001, 312A001001 HANDBOOK: 308068 (REV .1.) ISSUE 21.04.04 OWNER'S HANDBOOK Hawk CODES 308A 312A (Auto Drive) (Push) 308068 (1) 27/4/04 12:26 pm Page 1.1[...]

1.2 Code 308A 312A Engine Briggs & Stratton Sprint 40 Briggs & Stratton Sprint 40 Engine type 10D902-0155-B1 10D982-0164-B1 Engine/Cutterbar speed 2900 rpm 2900 rpm Fuel type Unleaded petrol Unleaded petrol Fuel capacity 1.0 litres 1.0 litres Oil type SAE 30 engine oil SAE 30 engine oil Oil sump capacity 0.6 litres 0.6 litres Cutting width [...]

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 : Plea[...]

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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 1.1 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 Before Starting the Mower 1.13 - Pr event Engine Damage 1.13 - Oil T ype 1.13 - Check Oil Level 1.13[...]

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 mower . 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 unde[...]

1.7 W ARRANTY 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 th[...]

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 r ead 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 r[...]

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[...]

1.12 ASSEMBLING THE MOWER 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 suffi[...]

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 engine stop and ground drive clutch levers return freely to their rest position when released. Operate the primer bulb: Note: Push on the primer bulb 5 times at two second intervals to pr ovide the extra fuel to start the engine after asse[...]

1.15 MOWER THE OPERA TING (Autodrive Only) Hold the handlebar and operate the ground drive clutch lever to power the mower in a forward direction. When the ground drive clutch lever is disengaged the mower may be pushed. This feature is useful when mowing in confined areas. If the engine stop lever is released the engine will stop. T o make a wide [...]

1.16 T o prevent engine damage do not use the mower on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Hold the trigger against the handle and raise or lower the mower using the handle to achieve the desired height of cut. Release the trigger to secure the mower at the required position. There are seven height of cut positions. The setting is indicated by the posi[...]

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 grass- bag at the maximum height of cut setting. Allow the grass clippings to dry out and then mow the area at the maximum h[...]

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[...]

T o prevent accidents stop the engine disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out maintenance pr ocedures on the mower . Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More fre- quent service will be required if working for prolonged periods under dusty , dry conditions, or when airborne debris is present or afte[...]

Change the engine oil. Clean the engine cooling system. Clean more often under dusty con- ditions or when airborne debris is present or after prolonged opera- tion whilst cutting tall, dry grass. Replace the spark plug. 1. Engine 2. Primer Bulb 3. Air Cleaner 4. Fuel filler Cap 5. Start Grip 6. Oil filler Cap/ Dipstick 7. Exhaust Guard 8. Spark plu[...]

1.22 1 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 th[...]

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[...]

1.24 Remove grass debris from the top and underside of the deck housing immediately after use. T o prevent accidents fertilisers and top dr essings are particularly corrosive. Thoroughly clean the mower deck immediately after use on treated grass and stor e well away from corrosive materials. Regularly check that all securing nuts and bolts are tig[...]

1.25 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 [...]

Assemble the cutterblade with the turned up edges facing towards the engine. Secure the cutterblade using the bolt, spring washer , and dis- tance piece and tighten to a torque of 54Nm. A slightly worn cutterblade may be re-sharpened. Both blade edges must be sharpened equally to ensure balance. Sharpen the cutterblade every 25 mowing hours or more[...]

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 spark plug. Engine[...]

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 bolt loose. T ighten bolt 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 bal[...]

1.30 CONFORMITY OF DECLARA TION VIBRA TION INFORMA TION Lawnmower vibration information. RMS acceleration measured in 3 - axes at operators contact position on the handlebars. CODE 308A = 7.8 ms -2. . CODE 312A = 7.8 ms -2. . EC DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY HA YTER LIMITED, Spellbrook, Bishop ’ s Stortford, Herts CM23 4BU ENGLAND declare that the l[...]

1 Deck 305101V 1 1 2 Key 1662 1 1 3 Engine - Compliance 312004 0 1 Engine - Compliance 308054 1 0 4 Bracket - Scraper 306120 0 1 5 Pulley 306123 0 1 6 Screw - Pan. Pozi T aptite M6 x 16 09596 6 6 7 Height Adjuster Handle 305112 1 1 8 Decal - Engine 6298 1 1 9 Screw - UNC T aptite 3/8" x 1.1/4" 09349 3 3 10 Decal - Height of Cut 3051 13 1 [...]

1.32 LIST PA R T S ITEM NO. 37 Bearing Half 301030 0 1 38 Jockey Arm Assembly 301015 0 1 39 Pulley - T ensioner 239021 0 1 40 Screw - 6 x 16 Pozidrive 09634 2 2 41 Adapter MU42734 1 1 42 Cutterbar 302026 1 1 43 W asher MU17x137 1 1 44 Plate - Securing 219037 3 3 45 W asher - M4 09658 1 1 46 Bolt - Hex Hd 3/8" x 1.1/2" UNF 091 18 1 1 47 Ro[...]

77 Decal - Caution 219189 1 1 78 Screw - Hex W/Hd M6 x 20 09575 3 3 79 Spring - Deflector R/H 3051 11 1 1 80 Rod - Deflector 305103 1 1 81 Spring - Deflector L/H 3051 10 1 1 82 Grassbag 305104 1 1 83 Frame - Grassbag 305105W 1 1 84 Screw - Hex W/Hd M6 x 16 09365 2 2 85 Sealing Strip 305119 1 1 86 Grassbag - Complete Assembly 3051 18 1 1 87 Bolt - C[...]

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1.36 CUST OMER INFORMA TION /NOTES Serial No: Engine T ype:- 10D902-0155-B1 (308A) Engine:- Briggs & Stratton Sprint 40 Engine T ype:- 10D982-0164-B1 (312A) Engine:- Briggs & Stratton Sprint 40 Date of Sale:- Y our Local Dealer:- Notes:- 308068 (1) 27/4/04 12:26 pm Page 1.36[...]