Hayter Mowers 481A manual

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  • Page 1

    OWNER’S HANDBOOK (English V ersion) FROM SERIAL NO: 481A001001 HANDBOOK: 481 145 (Rev .1.) Issue : 22.10.01 Harrier 48 CODE 481A (Electric Start)[...]

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    MODEL CODE 481A - Auto Drive Electric Start Engine Briggs & Stratton Diamond XTL-45 Engine T ype 12L887-1562-21 Engine / Cutterblade Speed 2800 rpm Fuel T ype Unleaded Petrol Fuel Capacity 1.5 litres Oil T ype SAE 30 engine oil Oil Sump Capacity 0.6 litres Width of Cut 480mm Height of Cut 12 - 65mm Overall Dimensions 1044 x 514 x 1377mm Dry W e[...]

  • Page 3

    1.17 Maintenance Schedule 1.18 - 1.24 Mower Maintenance 1.18 - Engine 1.18 - Thr ottle Cable Adjustment 1.18 - Carbur ettor Adjustments 1.19 - Oil Service 1.19 - Air Cleaner Service 1.20 - Spark Plug Service 1.20 - Keeping Engine Clean 1.20 - Grassbag 1.21 - Deck Housing 1.21 - Securing Nuts and Bolts 1.21 - Clutch Cable Adjustment 1.22 - Lubricati[...]

  • Page 4

    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[...]

  • Page 5

    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 the engines furnish their own warranty and services are provided through their authorised network (Refer[...]

  • Page 6

    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 . Failur e to observe the following precautions may r esult in serious injury . Before using the mower read[...]

  • Page 7

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - 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 replaced im[...]

  • Page 8

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 disconnec[...]

  • Page 9

    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 drained, this should be done[...]

  • Page 10

    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. W arranty Reg. Card. 3. Grassbag. 4. Charger 5. Ignition Key T o pr event accidents cut off the long ribbon attached to the grass- bag and discard. Unscrew the hand[...]

  • Page 11

    T o pr event 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 “For service SE, SF , SG” SAE 30 oil. Never use additives with recommended oils. SAE 10W -30 multigrade oil may be used, but this[...]

  • Page 12

    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 throttle control[...]

  • Page 13

    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 turn steer the mower with the handlebar in [...]

  • Page 14

    Move the height of cut lever sideways to disengage it from the locking notch, then push forwards to lower or pull backwards to raise the height of cut. Release the lever in the required position and ensure that it locks firmly into one of the seven notch settings. Always select a height of cut to suit operating conditions. Prevent engine overloadin[...]

  • Page 15

    OPERA TING 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 height of cut setting with the grassbag fitted. Reduce the height of cut and mow the [...]

  • Page 16

    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 are su[...]

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    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 turf a[...]

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    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 debris [...]

  • Page 19

    T o pr event accidents stop the engine disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out maintenance pr ocedures on the mower . 1. Engine Cowl 2. Carburettor 3. Spark Plug / Lead 4. Muffler Guard 5. Muffler 6. Oil filler Cap/ Dipstick 7. Start Grip 8. Fuel Cap 9. Finger Guard 10. Air Cleaner Remove two screws securing the engine cowl an[...]

  • Page 20

    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 engine unt[...]

  • Page 21

    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 grass and[...]

  • Page 22

    Remove grass debris from the top and underside of the deck housing immediately after use. T o pr event accidents fertilisers and top dressings ar e particularly corrosive. Thor oughly 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 tight.[...]

  • Page 23

    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[...]

  • Page 24

    Assemble the cutterblade with the turned up edges facing towards the engine. Secure the cutterblade using the bolt (1), spring washer (2), and distance piece (3) 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[...]

  • Page 25

    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. Engines sto[...]

  • Page 26

    PREVENT ACCIDENTS: AL W A YS charge the battery in a well ventilated area. NEVER charge the battery near naked flames or direct heat. AL W A YS switch off the mains electricity supply befor e discon- necting the charger from the battery . AL W A YS use the battery charger supplied with the mower . Battery charging should not be necessary during nor[...]

  • Page 27

    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. Battery discharge Charge battery Engine smokes Excess oil level. Check oil level. Air cleaner cartridge oil Service air cleaner . soaked or blocked. Engin[...]

  • Page 28

    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[...]

  • Page 29

    CONFORMITY OF DECLARA TION 1.29 VIBRA TION INFORMA TION Lawnmower vibration information. RMS acceleration measured in 3 - axes at operators contact position on the handlebars. CODE 481A = 5 ms -2 EC DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY HA YTER LIMITED, Spellbrook, Bishop’ s Stortford, Herts CM23 4BU ENGLAND declare that the lawnmower: Models: Harrier 48 Ma[...]

  • Page 30

    DESCRIPTION P AR T NO. QTY ITEM NOTE 1 Mainframe - Casting 480010V 1 2 Plate - Location RH 480083V 1 3 Clamp - Boss Inner 480084W 2 4 Clamp - Boss Outer 480085W 2 5 Handwheel - Assy 480054 2 6 Key - W oodruff 1662 1 7 Throttle Control & OPC Cable 488028 1 8 Engine - B/S Diamond 481 144 1 XTL45 APTO 9 Decal - Engine 480142 1 10 Knob - Handlebar [...]

  • Page 31

    DESCRIPTION P AR T NO. QTY ITEM NOTE 42 Screw - W asher Hd T aptite 09575 3 43 Bush 340154 2 44 Screw - T aptite 09349 3 45 Screw 09634 2 46 Lever - HOC 480128 1 47 Ratchet Moulding HOC 480126 1 48 Throwplate - Main Body 48001 1 1 49 Screw - T aptite 09545 4 50 Bearing - Roller Housing 219102 2 51 Roller - Rear W/A 480151W 2 52 Spring T ension - Re[...]

  • Page 32

    DESCRIPTION P AR T NO. QTY ITEM NOTE 83 W asher - Spring 09273 1 84 Bolt - UNF 09121 1 85 Distance Piece - Cutterbar 4014 1 86 Cutterbar - 19” 480149 1 87 Cover - Throwplate Drive 480012 1 88 Disc - Friction 480070W 1 89 Spacer 480072 1 90 Cap - Hub 219143 2 91 Nut - UNF Nyloc 4486 2 92 Wheel 5218 2 93 Axle - Front W/A 219031 1 94 Moulding - Fron[...]

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    Mower Serial No:................................................................................. Engine Model:.................................. T ype:....................................... Code:..................................... Notes: 1.34 CUST OMER INFORMA TION /NOTES[...]

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