Hayter Mowers 493F manual

Original V ersion (EN) ISSUE: 20.12.10 P AR T NUMBER: 1 1 1-3782 (B) OWNER’S HANDBOOK Harrier 48/56 BBC CODES 493F & 563F[...]

2 CONTENTS Contents 2 Introduction 3 Specications / Main Features 4 Safety Precautions 5 - 6 - Safety Alert Symbol 5 - T raining 5 - Preparation 5 - Safety Symbols 5 - Operation 5 - 6 - Maintenance & Storage 6 - Control Symbols 6 Assembling the Mower Befor e First Use 7 - Delivery Checklist 7 - Handlebar 7 - Grassbag Assembly 7 - Prevent Eng[...]

3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Hayter mower . The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and efcient 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 specica - tions. Read and [...]

4 SPECIFICA TIONS / MAIN FEA TURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 18 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 19 9 10 Code 493 563 Engine Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Engine type Series 650 Series 850 Engine / Cutterbar Speed 2750 rpm 2750 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[...]

5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Alert Symbol This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages. When you see this symbol be alert to the possibility of injury . Carefully read 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 . T raini[...]

6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operation cont Never operate the machine with defective guards, or with out safety devices, for example deectors and/or grass bag in place. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Start the engine carefully , with feet well away from the cutterblade and always disengage the rear roller drive clutc[...]

7 Delivery Checklist 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. 3. Parts list/D of C. 2. Grassbag. 4. W arranty Reg Card. T o prevent accidents cut off the long ribbon attached to the grassbag and discard. (Ref[...]

8 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 OPERA TING THE MOWER Fig. 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 18 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 19 1 2 1 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. (Refer g.7) IMPOR T ANT : T o a[...]

9 Slopes T o prevent engine damage do not use the mower on slopes greater than 20 degrees. (Refer g.13) Height Of Cut T o adjust the height of cut: Grip the lever and pull side- ways 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[...]

10 Maintenance Schedule Fo l lo w th e h ou r ly o r c al en d ar i n te rv a ls , wh i ch ev e r oc c ur s r s t. M or e f re q ue nt se rv ic e w il l b e r eq ui re d i f w or ki n g fo r pr o lo ng ed pe ri o ds u n de r du s ty , dr y c on di t io ns , o r wh e n ai r bo rn e d eb ri s i s p re se nt or a f te r e xt en si v e op e ra ti o [...]

11 MOWER MAINTENANCE Spark Plug Service Use only Briggs & Stratton (Part number 19368) spark tester (1) to check for a spark as shown in the diagram. (Refer g.25) Replace the spark plug every 100 hours or every season, whichever occurs rst. A spark plug wrench is available from any authorised Briggs & Stratton service dealer . Check t[...]

12 Clutch Cable Adjustment At any time the operator feels that the machine is loosing drive: 1. Stop the engine. 2. Pull the machine backwards at the same time progressively engage the clutch lever until the rear rollers lock, at this point the clutch lever should be 60mm from the handlebar . 3. If the distance between the clutch lever and handleba[...]

13 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 . In- spect the cutterblade for signs of damage. Shar[...]

14 January There is very little work to do this month apart from brushing away leaves. Keep off the grass if frozen or waterlogged. February Rake the grass thoroughly . Spike the lawn to aerate and stimulate soil organisms and root growth and apply lawn sand if necessary . March The yearly lawn work programme really starts this month. As soon as th[...]

15 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not turn over 1. Engine stop lever released 2. Incorrect oil level 3. Obstruction under deck 4. Battery discharged (if tted) 1. Operate engine/blade stop lever 2. Check oil level 3. Remove obstruction 4. Charge battery Engine smokes 1. Excess oil 2. Air cleaner cartridge oil soaked[...]

16 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 three years from the date of purchase. The manufacturer of major proprietry components ie. engines, gearbox / transaxle (where applicable) furnish their own wa[...]

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20 Date of Sale:- Y our Local Dealer:- CODE SERIAL NO. Engine T ype:- Engine:- DEALER ST AMP 1st Y ear (12 months ) We certify t hat this service h as 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 ) We certify t hat this service has been carried out b[...]