Hayter RANGER 53 PRO 396E manual

Ranger 53 Pro CODE 396E OWNER'S HANDBOOK (English V ersion) CODE SERIAL NO. HANDBOOK: 1 1 1-1071 (Rev .A.) 396E 270000001 Issue : 12.12.06[...]

Main Features 1.2 MAIN FEA TURES /SPECIFICA TIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 8 1. Spark Plug Lead. 2. Primer Bulb. 3. Engine Cover . 4. Air Filter . 5. Fuel Filler Cap. 6. Oil Filler Cap & Dipstick. 7. Height of Cut Lever . 8. Serial No. Label. 9. Rear Deflector . 10. Handlebar Securing Knob 1 1. Engine Start Grip. 12. Throttle [...]

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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1.5 1.20 - 1.21 Lawn Car e Calendar - Guide only 1.22 Maintenance Schedule 1.23 - 1.29 Mower Maintenance 1.23 - Engine 1.23 - Thr ottle Cable Adjustment 1.23 - Carbur ettor Adjustments 1.24 - Oil Service 1.24 - Air Cleaner Service 1.25 - Spark Plug Service 1.25 - Keeping Engine Clean 1.25 - Grassbag 1.26 - Deck Housing 1.26 - Securing Nuts and Bolt[...]

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[...]

LIMITED W ARRANTY 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 one year from the date of purchase. The manufacturers of the engine furnish their own warranty and services are provided through their authorised network (Refer t[...]

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 . - Replace faulty exhaust. 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 c[...]

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 . T o pr event accidents cut off the long ribbon attached to the grass- bag and discard. Assemble the handlebars: Assemble the handlebars as shown. Route the cable[...]

1.13 Grassbag Assembly Assemble the grassbag: Insert metal frame into grassbag fabric and clip into position. Push grassbag flap onto frame to fix in position. W ARNING - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: Always ensure grassbag flap is securely fitted and in good condition. Raise the rear deflector , lower the grassbag through the handlebar and hook in position. [...]

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 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 aft[...]

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. Operate the primer bulb: [...]

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. Ground speed may be adjusted by operating the speed variator control. Push forward to slow down and pull back to speed[...]

1.17 MOWER THE OPERA TING T o make a wide turn steer the mower with the handlebar in the direc- tion required. T o make a tight turn release the ground drive clutch lever , apply down- ward pressure on the handlebar to raise the front wheels just above ground level and steer in the required direction. T o pr event accidents do not raise the front o[...]

T o pr event engine damage do not use the mower on slopes gr eater 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. A[...]

1.19 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[...]

1.20 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[...]

1.21 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[...]

1.22 T o pr event accidents stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out maintenance pr ocedures on the mower . After the very first hour check clutch adjustment. After the very first five hours change the engine oil. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More fre- quent service will b[...]

Clean the engine cooling system. Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present or after prolonged operation whilst cutting tall, dry grass. Replace the spark plug. 1. Air Cleaner 2. Spark Plug / Lead 3. Carburetor 4. Exhaust Guard 5. Exhaust 6. Oil fill/Dipstick 7. Start Grip 8. Fuel Cap 9. Cover Loosen casing clamp scr[...]

1.24 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[...]

1.25 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 0.50mm. Remove all gras[...]

1.26 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 [...]

1.27 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 [...]

1.28 Assemble the cutterblade with the turned up edges facing towards the engine. Secure the cutterblade using the bolt (1), spring washer (2), location spacer (3), large washer (4) and tighten to a torque of 40Nm. A slightly worn cutterblade may be re-sharpened. Both blade edges must be sharpened equally to ensure balance. Sharpen the cutterblade [...]

1.29 T o store the handlebar unscrew the securing knobs sufficiently 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 damaged through contact with the engine spark plug. Engines stored in excess o[...]

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[...]

1.32 CONFORMITY OF DECLARA TION EC DECLARATI ON OF CON FORMITY Ma nufac ture r: SA N DRI G A RD EN Address : via Manzoni 22 36027 R os a, It alia . declare that the lawnmow er : Model name: Type: Model No: Cut tin g wid th : Sp eed of ro tatio n of the cu tt in g dev ic e: Wid th o f th e cu tting d ev ic e: Engi ne manufac turer: S p e e do fr o t[...]

1 Belt - Variable Pulley to Gearbox SA284930 1 2 Belt - Engine Crankshaft to Variable Pulley SA284920 1 3 Pulley - Variable SA362860 1 4 Washer - Plain SA2014040 2 5 Bracket - Pivot SA380200 1 6 Spacer - Rear Wheel SA2011120 2 7 Nut - M8 SA1013910 1 8 Plate - Gearbox SA395620 1 9 Circlip SA142180 1 10 Bolt - Carriage SA101810 1 11 Rod - Rear Deflec[...]

41 Axle - Front SA3037790 1 42 Bush - Axle SA480180 2 43 Washer - Plain SA144370 1 44 Wheel - Rear SA385160 2 45 Decal - Hayter 410087 1 46 Bush SA2037910 2 47 Knob - Large SA2008490 4 48 Cap SA340060 4 49 Nut SA194020 4 50 Handlebar - Lower R.H. SA380600 1 51 Nut - Full Flanged SA194010 7 52 Mounting Ring - Engine SA396640 1 53 Handlebar - Upper S[...]

81 Gear SA242210 1 82 Washer - Plastic SA403540 2 83 Nut SA144450 2 84 Axle - Rear SA3037810 1 85 Plate - Clamp SA280550 2 86 Cap Screw - Soc Hd. C'Sunk SA193610 2 87 Damper - Rear Deflector SA403190 2 88 Lever - Engine Stop SA380560 1 89 Handle - Rear Deflector SA406070 1 90 Lever SA443670 2 91 Bolt SA147780 2 92 Washer - Lever SA480710 2 93 [...]

121 Deflector - Rear (includes items 11 & 17) SA380830 1 122 Setscrew SA142760 2 123 Washer SA147740 2 124 Guide - Cable SA446340 3 125 Plug SA251950 2 126 Decal - Throttle SA647880 1 127 Decal SA689200 1 128 Bush - Crankshaft Support SA280820 1 129 Decal - Variable Speed SA689190 1 130 Support - Crankshaft (Includes Item 128) SA394080 1 131 De[...]

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1.38 Notes: NOTES[...]

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1.40 CUST OMER INFORMA TION Serial No: Engine T ype: 121602-0315-E1 Engine:- Briggs & Stratton Intek Edge 60 Date of Sale:- Y our Local Dealer:-[...]