Hayter Mowers 398C manual

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    (English V ersion) FROM SERIAL NO: 398C001001, 399C001001 HANDBOOK: 398016 (REV .0.) ISSUE 21.02.05 OWNER'S HANDBOOK Ranger CODE S 398C 399C (Autodrive) (Autodrive) 4 Speed 398016 (0) 10/3/05 11:38 am Page 1.1[...]

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    Code 398C 399C Engine Briggs & Stratton Quantum XTS 50 Briggs & Stratton Quantum XTS 50 Engine type 12F802 - 1382 - 01 12F802 - 1382 - 01 Engine/Cutterbar speed 2800 rpm 2900 rpm Fuel type Unleaded petrol Unleaded petrol Fuel capacity 1.5 litres 1.5 litres Oil type SAE 30 engine oil SAE 30 engine oil Oil sump capacity 0.6 litres 0.6 litres [...]

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    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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    398016 (0) 10/3/05 11:38 am Page 1.4[...]

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    1.20 Maintenance Schedule 1.21 - 1.28 Mower Maintenance 1.21 - Engine 1.21 - Thr ottle Cable Adjustment 1.21 - Carbur ettor Adjustments 1.22 - Oil Service 1.22 - Air Cleaner Service 1.23 - Spark Plug Service 1.23 - Keeping Engine Clean 1.23 - Grassbag 1.24 - Deck Housing 1.24 - Securing Nuts and Bolts 1.24 - Clutch Cable Adjustment 1.25 - Speed Cha[...]

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    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 understand this handb[...]

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    W ARRANTY 1.7 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[...]

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    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1.8 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 corr ectly . Failure to observe the following precautions may r esult in serious injury . Before using the mower [...]

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    PRECAUTIONS SAFETY 1.9 - 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[...]

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    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 plug le[...]

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    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1.11 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[...]

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    ASSEMBLING THE MOWER 1.12 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. 3. Owners Handbook T o prevent accidents cut off the long ribbon attached to the grass- bag and discard. Unscrew the handlebar s[...]

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    MOWER THE ST AR TING 1.13 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[...]

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    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. Whilst operating the engine throttle mechanism slight resistance should be felt when moving the lever to the ‘ choke ’ position. Move the throttl[...]

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    MOWER THE OPERA TING 1.15 (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 r eleased the engine will stop. (Autodrive 4 Sp[...]

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    1.16 T o prevent engine damage do not use the mower on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Grip the lever and pull sideways to disengage 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 one of the nine notch settings. A[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    1.20 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 frequent service will be required if working for prolonged periods under dusty , dry conditions, or when airborne debris is present or a[...]

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    1.21 T o prevent accidents stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out maintenance pr oce- dures on the mower . 1. Air Filter 2. Fuel Cap 3. Start Grip 4. Oil Cap/ Dipstick 5. Exhaust Guard 6. Spark Plug / Lead Loosen the outer cable clamp screw (1) and move the governor control lever (2) to the left as far as [...]

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    1.22 CS085 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[...]

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    1.23 RIGG S & STRAT T ON E R 1 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 [...]

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    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[...]

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    1.25 If the speed difference between the settings on the speed change con- trol are judged to be too little or do not exist at all it may be necessary to adjust the cable. 1. Run the mower in the position for a few minutes. 2. If there is any play in the cable by nipple Y the cable must be adjust- ed. Loosen the locking nut X and adjust the cable b[...]

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    1.26 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 cool. T urn the mower on its left hand side and ensure that the air clean- er side of the engine is uppermost. Firmly grip the end of the cutterblade with the gloved hand and remove the bolt (1), spring was[...]

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    30 ° -45 °  1.27 Cutterblade Sharpening 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 frequently if conditions require. Remove the cutterblade from the mower and clean using a brush and water . Inspect the cutterblade for sign[...]

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    MOWER MAINTENANCE 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. E[...]

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    1.29 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 plugged Engine runs then stops Fuel starvation Fill f[...]

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    1.30 PROBLEM POSSIBLE F AUL T REMEDY Engine vibrates excessively . Mounting bolts loose. Tighten bolts. Cutterbar bolt loose. T ighten bolt. Cutterbar out of balance. Balance cutterbar . Uneven cut. Undulating ground contours. Change direction of travel. Cutterbar worn. Sharpen the cutterbar. Cutterbar out of balance. Balance cutterbar . Wheels dam[...]

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    CONFORMITY OF DECLARA TION 1.31 VIBRA TION INFORMA TION The Lawnmower V ibration level at the operator contact position, measured in accordance with Euopean Standard EN836-Handlebars. 398C = 6.8 ms -2. . CODE 399C = 7.3 ms -2 . EC DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY HA YTER LIMITED, Spellbrook, Bishop’ s Stortford, Herts CM23 4BU ENGLAND declare that the [...]

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    1 Mainframe - 48 397039V 1 0 Mainframe - 53 399020V 0 1 2 Height Adjust Quadrant 397028 1 1 3 Cover - Black 397037 1 0 Cover - Black 399019 0 1 4 Engine-B+S Quantum XTS 50 397047 1 1 5 Decal - Caution 219189 1 1 6 Key W oodruff 1662 1 1 7 Nut-UNC 1/4” Plain 09197 2 2 8 Knob 397046 2 2 9 W asher 09475 2 2 10 Screw - Plastite 09765 10 1 1 1 1 Screw[...]

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    1.33 LIST PA R T S ITEM NO. 38 Grip Fix 09773 0 0 39 Rear Attachment 397027 1 1 40 Bolt - Coach 09766 2 2 41 Attachment Plate 397018 2 2 42 Spring 397033 1 1 43 Handlebar Attachment 397017 2 2 44 Screw -T aptite 09546 2 2 45 Wheel Cover 397023 0 0 Cover Plate 398003 2 2 46 Screw - M8 x 20 09368 2 2 47 Height Adjustment Lever 397031 1 1 48 Bushing 3[...]

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    1.34 PA R T S LIST ITEM NO. 77 Support W asher 398006 2 2 78 Lever Clutch 306094 1 1 79 Clip E 09767 2 2 80 T ension Spring 398008 1 0 Bracket 399022 0 1 81 V Belt 398011 1 0 V Belt 399024 0 1 82 Belt Pulley 398010 1 0 V ariator Assy 399018 0 1 83 Pin Roll 09770 1 0 Pin Roll 09771 0 1 84 Grubscrew 09769 1 1 85 Bush 398012 1 0 Engine Spacer 399025W [...]

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    1.38 Notes:- NOTES 398016 (0) 10/3/05 11:38 am Page 1.38[...]

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    1.39 NOTES Notes:- 398016 (0) 10/3/05 11:38 am Page 1.39[...]

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    Serial No: Motor T ype:- 127F802-1382-01 (Code 398C) Engine T ype Briggs & Stratton Quantum XTS 50 Motor T ype:- 127F802-1382-01 (Code 399C) Engine T ype Briggs & Stratton Quantum XTS 50 Date of Sale:- Y our Local Dealer:- 1.40 CUST OMER INFORMA TION 398016 (0) 10/3/05 11:38 am Page 1.40[...]