Hayter Harrier 48 manual

OWNER'S HANDBOOK Harrier 48 CODE 480D 481D (English V ersion) CODE SERIAL NO. HANDBOOK: 1 1 1-0436 (Rev .A.) 480D 250000001 481D 250000001 Issue : 24.10.05 (Autodrive) (Autodrive) Electric Start 111-0436 (A) 27/10/05 12:57 pm Page 1.1[...]

1.2 2C481C02A BRIG GS & STRA T T ON H A R R IE R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 18 MODEL CODE 480 CODE 481 Engine Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Quantum XTS-50-IC Quantum XTS-50-IC Engine T ype 12G882-1515-21 12G887-1514-21 Engine / Cutterblade Speed 2800 rpm 2800 rpm Fuel T ype Unleaded Petrol Unleaded Petrol Fuel Ca[...]

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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1.20 Maintenance Schedule 1.20 - First 5Hrs 1.20 - Daily 1.20 - 25 Hrs or Every Season 1.20 - 50 Hrs or Every Season 1.20 - 100 Hrs or Every Season 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 Engin[...]

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 understand this hand[...]

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[...]

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 read the owners handbook[...]

- 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 immedi- ately with a [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. Charger (481 Only) 4. Ignition Key (481 Only) T o prevent accidents cut off the long ribbon attached to the grass- bag and discard. (481 Only) Note: Pr[...]

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 that the oil is changed afte[...]

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[...]

(481 Only) - Stand behind the mower and hold the handlebar together with the engine stop lever . T urn the ignition key in a clockwise direc- tion and hold in position to crank the engine. When the engine starts release the key and move the throttle to the fast position after starting a cold engine. Note: cranking the engine for more than 15 second[...]

T o prevent engine damage do not use the mower on slopes greater than 20 degrees. 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. Alw[...]

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 height[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 after [...]

T o prevent accidents stop the engine disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out maintenance pr ocedures on the mower . 1. Air Filter 2. Fuel Cap 3. Start Grip 4. Oil Cap/ Dipstick 5. Exhaust Guard 6. Spark Plug / Lead Remove two screws securing the engine cowl and remove the cowl to expose the throttle mechanism on the front of [...]

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[...]

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[...]

Remove grass debris from the top and underside of the deck housing immediately after use. T o prevent accidents fertilisers and top dressings 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 tight. Re[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 stored in e[...]

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 before discon- necting the charger fr om the battery . AL W A YS use the battery charger supplied with the mower . Battery charging should not be necessary during nor[...]

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 (Code481) Char ge battery (Code481) Engine smokes Excess oil level. Check oil level. Air cleaner cartridge oil Service air cleaner . soa[...]

Incorrect/contaminated fuel. Drain tank and fill with correct fuel. 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 tr[...]

1.31 CONFORMITY OF DECLARA TION EC DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY HA YTER LIMITED, Spellbrook, Bishopʼ s Stortford, Herts CM23 4BU ENGLAND declare that the lawnmowers: Model: Model No: Category: T ype: Engine - Manufacturer - Speed of Rotation Cutting width: Speed of rotation of the cutting device: Complies with the provisions of Directive: 98/37/EC E[...]

DESCRIPTION P AR T NO. ITEM NOTE 1 Mainframe - Casting 480010V 1 1 2 Plate - Location RH 480083V 1 1 3 Clamp - Boss Inner 480084W 2 2 4 Clamp - Boss Outer 480085W 2 2 5 Handwheel - Assy 480054 2 2 6 Key - W oodruff 1662 1 1 7 Throttle Control & OPC Cable 481 113 0 1 Throttle Control & OPC Cable 480093 1 0 8 Engine - B/S 481 144 0 1 Quantum [...]

DESCRIPTION P AR T NO. ITEM NOTE 40 Cover - APTO 480014 1 1 41 Bearing - APTO 480050 1 1 42 Screw - W asher Hd T aptite 09575 3 3 43 Bush 340154 2 2 44 Screw - T aptite 09349 3 3 45 Screw 09634 2 2 46 Lever - HOC 480128 1 1 47 Ratchet Moulding HOC 480126 1 1 48 Throwplate - Main Body 48001 1 1 1 49 Screw - T aptite 09545 4 4 50 Bearing - Roller Hou[...]

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

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1.36 INFORMA TION /NOTES CUST OMER Notes:- Serial No: Engine T ype:- 12G882-1515-21 Engine:- Briggs & Stratton Quantum XTS-50-IC Engine T ype:- 12L887-1562-21 Engine:- Briggs & Stratton Quantum XTS-50-I C Date of Sale:- Y our Local Dealer:- 111-0436 (A) 27/10/05 12:57 pm Page 1.36[...]