Spirit 617E manual

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    Spirit 41 CODE 617E 619E (English V ersion) CODE FROM SERIAL NO: 617E 290000001 619E 290000001 HANDBOOK: 1 1 1-1 102 (B) ISSUE 01.01.09 OWNER'S HANDBOOK (Auto Drive) (Push) 111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.1[...]

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    1.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Code 617E 619E Engine Briggs & Stratton Sprint Briggs & Stratton Sprint Engine type Sprint XQ40 Sprint XQ40 Engine/Cutterbar speed 2850 rpm 2850 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 lit[...]

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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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    111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.4[...]

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    1.5 1.20 Maintenance Schedule 1.21 - 1.28 Mower Maintenance 1.21 - Engine 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 - Lubrication 1.25 - Cutterblade Removal 1.26 - Cutterblade Assembly 1.26[...]

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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 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[...]

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    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 their own warran[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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. Grassbag. 2. Grassbag Frame. T o prevent accidents cut off the long ribbon attached to the grass- bag and discard. Unscrew the handlebar securing knobs suffic[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    1.15 MOWER THE OPERA TING ( 617E Only) - Hold and push against the handlebar with both hands to move the mower forwards. (619E 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[...]

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    1.16 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[...]

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

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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 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. See page 1.24. After the very first five hours change the engine oil. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent se[...]

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    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 Filter 2. Primer Bulb 3. Fuel Cap 4. Start Grip 5. Oil Cap/ Dipstick 6. Exhaust Guard 7. Spark Plug / Lead 1.21 MOWER Engine MAINTENANCE 100Hrs or Eve[...]

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    1.22 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[...]

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    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[...]

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    1.24 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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    1.26 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[...]

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    1.27 T o store the handlebar unscrew the 2 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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    1.31 CONFORMITY OF DECLARA TION EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufa ctured for: H AYT ER LI MITE D, Add ress: Spellbrook , Bishop’s Stortford , Herts. CM23 4BU. EN GLAND declare that the lawnmower : Mod el n ame: Type: Mod el No : Cutti ng width: Speed of rotati on of the cutting device: Engine manufacturer: Speed of rotat ion of engine: Spirit 4[...]

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    1.32 LIST PA R T S MAINFRAME UPPER Item No. Description Part No. 617 Qty 619 Qty Item Note 1 KNOB M8 HANDLEBAR 480088 2 2 2 SCREW M4*16 111-0094 3 3 3 CABLE CLUTCH 111-0095 0 1 4 BOLT HANDLEBAR HY226024 2 2 5 ENGINE LEVER 111-0102 1 1 6 GUIDE ROPE 305093 1 1 7 LEVER CLUTCH 306094W 0 1 8 PIN PIVOT 340182 2 2 9 PLUG HANDLEBAR 300160 2 2 10 SPRING DEF[...]

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    17 34 33 16 28 2 25 31 10 21 31 30 29 20 1 37 36 6 24 12 19 36 8 11 7 8 11 32 23 5 3 4 9 22 15 20 18 1 19 35 26 14 27 13 38 39 1.33 UPPER MAINFRAME PA R T S LIST 111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.33[...]

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    1.34 LIST PA R T S MAINFRAME LOWER Item No. Description Part No. 617 Qty 619 Qty Item Note 1 HOUSING GEARBOX BEARING RH 410047 0 1 2 CARRIER BLADE BOSS-DIE CAST 410078 1 1 3 HOUSING BEARING ROLLER 219102 2 2 4 BEARING FRONT AXLE 410069 2 2 5 VARIATOR 411001 0 1 6 CHAIN 40 PITCHES 3/8" INC LINK 111-0077 0 1 7 FRICTION DISC 410057W 1 1 8 GEARBOX[...]

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    LIST PA R T S MAINFRAME LOWER 1.35 * * * * * * * * 35 40 33 5 34 15 17 19 36 36 36 39 50 49 21 23 46 61 41 63 20 45 38 31 32 36 38 25 42 10 38 35 9 37 44 42 52 51 38 3 12 13 24 38 59 60 47 48 60 6 30 34 2 31 58 29 18 36 7 22 55 27 36 36 36 16 14 4 27 53 28 53 28 56 54 11 43 38 26 3 60 33 57 38 62 62 1 8 38 64 64 111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1[...]

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    1.36 LOWER MAINFRAME PA R T S LIST Item No. Description Part No. 617 Qty 619 Qty Item Note 46 HOC LEVER 111-0059 1 1 47 REAR AXLE ROLLER 111-0067 1 1 48 ROLLER 410044 1 1 49 PULLEY 411019 0 1 50 PIN 411023 0 1 51 PIN SELLOC SPRING 5*25 111-0120 0 1 52 PIN ROLL DIA 5*20 111-0121 0 1 53 NUT M12 THIN 111-0119 2 2 54 BOLT UNF 3/8 X 3 1/4 HEX HD 09788 1[...]

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    1.37 * * * * * * * * 35 40 33 5 34 15 17 19 36 36 36 39 50 49 21 23 46 61 41 63 20 45 38 31 32 36 38 25 42 10 38 35 9 37 44 42 52 51 38 3 12 13 24 38 59 60 47 48 60 6 30 34 2 31 58 29 18 36 7 22 55 27 36 36 36 16 14 4 27 53 28 53 28 56 54 11 43 38 26 3 60 33 57 38 62 62 1 8 38 64 64 LOWER MAINFRAME PA R T S LIST 111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1[...]

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    1.38 NOTES 111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.38[...]

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    1.39 NOTES 111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.39[...]

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    CUST OMER INFORMA TION Serial No: Engine:- Briggs & Stratton Sprint XQ40 Date of Sale:- Y our Local Dealer:- 1.40 111-1102 (B) 11/11/08 9:56 am Page 1.40[...]