Hayter Mowers Lawn Mower RZT420H User Guide

RZT420H Ride-On  
with Recycling/Side Discharge Deck  
Code 136E  
Serial No. 280000001  
Manual Part No. 111-2089 Rev B  
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Safety  
Safe Operation Practices  
for Ride-on (riding) Rotary  
Lawnmower Machines  
This machine meets or exceeds European Standards in  
effect at the time of production. However, improper  
use or maintenance by the operator or owner can  
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,  
comply with these safety instructions and always pay  
attention to the safety alert symbol, which means  
CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER -“personal  
safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the  
instruction may result in personal injury or death.  
Safe Operating Practices  
The following instructions are from the EN standard  
EN 836:1997.  
This product is capable of amputating hands and  
feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety  
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.  
Training  
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the  
controls and the proper use of the equipment.  
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these  
instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations  
can restrict the age of the operator.  
• Never mow while people, especially children, or pets  
are nearby.  
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible  
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or  
their property.  
• Do not carry passengers.  
• All drivers should seek and obtain professional  
and practical instruction. Such instruction should  
emphasize:  
– the need for care and concentration when  
working with ride-on machines;  
– control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope  
will not be regained by the application of the  
brake. The main reasons for loss of control are:  
◊ insufficient wheel grip;  
◊ being driven too fast;  
◊ inadequate braking;  
◊ the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;  
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◊ lack of awareness of the effect of ground  
conditions, especially slopes;  
– stay alert for humps and hollows and other  
hidden hazards;  
◊ incorrect hitching and load distribution.  
• Use care when pulling loads.  
– Use only approved drawbar hitch points.  
– Limit loads to those you can safely control.  
– Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.  
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.  
Preparation  
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and  
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when  
barefoot or wearing open sandals.  
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment  
is to be used and remove all objects which may be  
thrown by the machine.  
• Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces  
other than grass.  
• When using any attachments, never direct discharge  
of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near  
the machine while in operation.  
• Warning-Fuel is highly flammable.  
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for  
this purpose.  
• Never operate the machine with damaged guards or  
without safety protective devices in place.  
– Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while  
refuelling.  
• Do not change the engine governor settings or  
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at  
excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal  
injury.  
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never  
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while  
the engine is running or when the engine is hot.  
– If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the  
engine but move the machine away from the  
area of spillage and avoid creating any source of  
ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.  
• Before leaving the operator’s position:  
– disengage the power take-off and lower the  
attachments;  
– change into neutral and set the parking brake;  
– stop the engine and remove the key.  
– Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.  
• Replace faulty silencers.  
• Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine,  
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the  
ignition key  
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the  
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn  
or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and  
bolts in sets to preserve balance.  
– before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;  
• On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one  
blade can cause other blades to rotate.  
– before checking, cleaning or working on the  
lawnmower;  
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the  
lawnmower for damage and make repairs before  
restarting and operating the equipment;  
Operation  
• Be alert, slow down and use caution when making  
turns. Look behind and to the side before changing  
directions.  
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check  
immediately).  
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where  
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.  
• Disengage drive to attachments when transporting  
or not in use.  
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.  
• Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment  
– before refuelling;  
• Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all  
blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral.  
• Do not use on slopes of more than 15 degrees.  
– before removing the grass catcher;  
• Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope.  
Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To  
guard against overturning:  
– before making height adjustment unless  
adjustment can be made from the operator’s  
position.  
– do not stop or start suddenly when going up or  
downhill;  
• Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out  
and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve,  
turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.  
– use low speeds on slopes and during tight turns;  
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• Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Slippery  
conditions reduce traction and could cause sliding  
and loss of control.  
Maintenance and Storage  
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the  
equipment is in safe working condition.  
• Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed changes.  
• Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank  
inside a building where fumes can reach an open  
flame or spark.  
• Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer  
near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks, or water.  
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any  
enclosure.  
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.  
• Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs,  
etc. from mowing area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.  
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,  
battery compartment and fuel storage area free of  
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.  
• Watch for ditches, holes, rocks dips, and rises that  
change the operating angle, as rough terrain could  
overturn the machine.  
• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or  
deterioration.  
• Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because  
the mower may tip backwards.  
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.  
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be  
done outdoors.  
• Be aware that loss of traction may occur going  
downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may  
cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking  
and steering.  
• When machine is to be parked, stored or left  
unattended, lower the cutting means.  
• Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a  
slope. If tyres lose traction, disengage the blades and  
proceed slowly off the slope.  
Z Turn Riding Mower Safety  
The following list contains safety information specific to  
Hayter products or other safety information that is not  
included in the CEN standard.  
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for  
wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.  
• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is  
an odorless, deadly poison that can kill you. Do not  
run engine indoors or in an enclosed area.  
• Use extreme care with grass catchers or other  
attachments. These can change the stability of the  
machine and cause loss of control.  
• Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from  
attachment discharge area, underside of cutter deck  
and any moving parts while engine is running.  
Sound Pressure  
• Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which  
may be hot from operation. Allow to cool before  
attempting to maintain, adjust, or service.  
This unit has a maximum sound pressure level at the  
operator’s ear of 89 dBA, based on measurements of  
identical machines per EN 836 and ISO 11201.  
• Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Avoid  
contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect your  
face, eyes, and clothing when working with a battery.  
Sound Power  
This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 100  
dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per  
ISO 11094.  
• Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes, sparks,  
and flames away from battery.  
• Use only genuine Hayter replacement parts to ensure  
that original standards are maintained.  
Vibration  
• Use only Hayter-approved attachments.  
This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level of  
4.5 m/s2, based on measurements of identical machines  
per EN 836 and EN 1033.  
Slope Operation  
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.  
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks,  
or water. Wheels dropping over edges can cause  
rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death,  
or drowning.  
This unit does not exceed a whole body vibration level  
of 0.70 m/s2, based on measurements of identical  
machines per EN 836 and EN 1032.  
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Slope Chart  
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Safety and Instructional Decals  
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of  
potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.  
114-1606  
1. Entanglement hazard, belt—keep all guards in place.  
106-8717  
1. Read the instructions before servicing or performing  
maintenance.  
2. Check tyre pressure every 25 operating hours.  
3. Grease every 25 operating hours.  
4. Engine  
93-7009  
1. Warning—don’t operate the mower with the deflector up or  
removed; keep the deflector in place.  
2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower  
blade—stay away from moving parts.  
106-8743  
1. Height of cut  
Manufacturer’s Mark  
1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original  
machine manufacturer.  
110-6691  
1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance  
from the machine.  
2. Thrown object hazard, mower—do not operate the without  
deflector, discharge cover or grass collection system in  
place.  
3. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from  
moving parts.  
105-7015  
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112-9751  
4. Neutral  
1. Parking position  
2. Fast  
3. Slow  
5. Reverse  
110-6824  
1. Height-of-cut  
114-8531  
1. Bypass lever position for  
operating the machine  
2. Bypass lever position for  
pushing the machine  
115-2500  
5. Power take-off (PTO),  
114-8532  
1. Choke  
Blade control switch on  
some models  
6. Blade control switch—Off  
7. Blade control switch—On  
1. Bypass lever position for  
operating the machine  
2. Bypass lever position for  
pushing the machine  
2. Fast  
3. Continuous variable  
setting  
4. Slow  
112-9750  
115-2597  
1. Parking position  
2. Fast  
3. Slow  
4. Neutral  
5. Reverse  
1. Fuel gauge  
2. Full  
3. Half  
4. Empty  
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Battery Symbols  
Some or all of these symbols are on your battery  
1. Explosion hazard  
6. Keep bystanders a safe  
distance from the battery.  
2. No fire, open flame, or  
smoking.  
7. Wear eye protection;  
explosive gases can  
cause blindness and other  
injuries  
3. Caustic liquid/chemical  
burn hazard  
4. Wear eye protection  
8. Battery acid can cause  
blindness or severe burns.  
9. Flush eyes immediately  
with water and get medical  
help fast.  
5. Read the Operator’s  
10. Contains lead; do not  
discard.  
Manual.  
115-2469  
1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual.  
2. Warning—read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance; move the motion control levers to the park (brake)  
position, remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug wire.  
3. Cutting/dismemberment hazard, mower blade; entanglement hazard, belt—do not open or remove safety shields while engine is  
running.  
4. Tipping hazard—do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees, avoid sudden and sharp turns while on slopes.  
5. Loss of traction/control hazard, slopes—loss of traction/control on a slope, disengage the blade control switch (PTO), proceed  
off the slope slowly.  
6. Crushing/dismemberment hazard of bystanders, reversing; crushing/dismemberment hazard of bystanders—do not carry  
passengers, look behind and down when reversing.  
7. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine, pick up debris before operating, keep deflector in place.  
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Setup  
Loose Parts  
Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped.  
Procedure  
Description  
No parts required  
Qty.  
Use  
Set up the motion control levers.  
1
2
3
Clevis pin  
Hair Pin  
1
1
Install the seat cable.  
Connect the battery.  
No parts required  
Ignition Key  
Operator’s Manual  
Engine Operator’s Manual  
1
1
1
Complete the Setup.  
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Setting Up the Motion Control Levers  
No Parts Required  
Procedure  
1. Remove the upper bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and washer; loosen the lower bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) as shown in Figure 3.  
Raise the motion control levers.  
2. Align the holes in the motion control lever with the holes in the control arm shaft and install the bolt and washer  
removed previously (Figure 3). Hand tighten all fasteners. Repeat this for both controls levers.  
Figure 3  
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3. Open the motion control levers and raise the seat (Figure 4). Move the control levers back to the center  
position (neutral).  
Figure 4  
4. Verify the motion control levers are properly aligned (Figure 5). Adjust as necessary. Tighten all fasteners.  
Figure 5  
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3
Installing the Seat Cable  
Connecting the Battery  
Parts needed for this procedure:  
No Parts Required  
1
1
Clevis pin  
Hair Pin  
Procedure  
1. Locate the battery and negative battery cable in the  
left hand console of the machine.  
Procedure  
2. Remove the fasteners on the negative battery post  
and use them to secure the negative battery cable to  
the negative battery cable (Figure 7).  
1. Open the motion control levers and raise the seat.  
2. Locate the seat cable secured to the frame. Locate  
the clevis and hair pins installed on the loose end of  
the seat cable.  
3. Secure the loose end of the seat cable to the frame as  
shown using the clevis and hair pins (Figure 6).  
Figure 7  
1. Wing nut  
2. Washer  
4. Negative battery post  
5. Carriage bolt  
Figure 6  
3. Negative battery cable  
1. Seat frame underside, left 3. Clevis pin  
side  
2. Seat cable  
4. Hair pin  
3. Lift the seat from the floor board and place it into  
the operation position.  
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Completing the Setup  
Parts needed for this procedure:  
1
1
1
Ignition Key  
Operator’s Manual  
Engine Operator’s Manual  
Procedure  
Checking the Tyre Pressure  
Check the front and rear tyres for proper inflation. Refer  
to Checking the Tyre Pressure in the Operator’s Manual  
for the recommended inflation pressure.  
Checking the Side Discharge Chute  
Remove the packing restraint holding the side discharge  
chute up and lower the chute into place.  
Checking the Engine Oil Level  
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check  
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking  
the Oil Level in the Operator’s Manual.  
Checking the Cutter Deck Adjustment  
The cutter deck was leveled at the factory. If the cutter  
deck is not cutting level, adjust the side-to-side level and  
the front-to-rear blade slope. See the Operator’s Manual  
for the proper procedure.  
Review the Remaining Parts  
Keep all the following items with the machine:  
• Ignition Key  
Operator’s Manual  
Engine Operator’s Manual  
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Product Overview  
Figure 8  
7. Rear drive wheel  
1. Footrest  
4. Control panel  
10. Anti-scalp roller  
2. Height of cut lever  
3. Fuel gauge  
5. Motion control levers  
6. Operator seat  
8. Washout fitting  
9. Cutter deck  
11. Front caster wheel  
Figure 9  
1. Motion control levers  
2. Height of cut lever  
3. Fuel tank cap  
4. Engine cover  
5. Deflector  
6. Engine guard  
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reverse; wheel speed is proportional to the amount the  
lever is moved. Move the control levers outward from  
the center to the park position and exit the machine  
(Figure 20). Always position the motion control levers  
into the park position when you stop the machine or  
leave it unattended.  
Controls  
Become familiar with all of the controls in Figure 8,  
Figure 9, and Figure 10 before you start the engine and  
operate the machine.  
Fuel Gauge  
The fuel window located below the operator position  
can be used to verify the level of petrol in the tank  
(Figure 11).  
Figure 10  
Control Panel  
1. Ignition switch  
2. Throttle/Choke  
3. Blade control switch  
(power take-off)  
Ignition Switch  
Figure 11  
The ignition switch has three positions, Off, Run and  
Start. The key will turn to Start and move back to  
Run upon release. Turning the key to the Off position  
will stop the engine; however, always remove the key  
when leaving the machine to prevent someone from  
accidentally starting the engine (Figure 10).  
1. Fuel gauge window  
Height-of-Cut Lever  
The height of cut lever allows the operator to lower  
and raise the deck from the seated position. When the  
lever is moved up, toward the operator the deck is raised  
from the ground and when moved down, away from the  
operator it is lowered toward the ground. Only adjust the  
height of cut while machine is not moving (Figure 21).  
Throttle/Choke Control  
The throttle and choke is combined into one control  
lever. The throttle controls the engine speed and it has a  
continuous variable setting from Slow to Fast. Engage  
the choke by moving the lever past the Fast setting until  
it stops (Figure 10).  
Blade Control Switch (Power Take-Off)  
The blade control switch, represented by a power  
take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power  
to the cutter deck blades (Figure 10).  
Motion Control Levers and Park  
Position  
The motion control levers are speed sensitive controls of  
independent wheel motors. Moving a lever forward or  
backward turns the wheel on the same side forward or in  
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Operation  
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the  
machine from the normal operating position.  
Think Safety First  
Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and  
decals in the safety section. Knowing this information  
could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid  
injury.  
Figure 12  
Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause  
sliding and loss of control.  
1. Safe Zone-use the machine here  
2. Use walk behind mower and/or hand trimmer near drop-offs  
and water.  
3. Water  
Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers,  
which may result in serious injury, death or  
drowning.  
A loss of traction is a loss of steering control.  
Recommended Fuel  
Use unleaded regular petrol suitable for automotive  
To avoid loss of control and possibility of  
rollover:  
use (87 pump octane minimum).  
• Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.  
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.  
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on  
slopes.  
In certain conditions, petrol is extremely  
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or  
explosion from petrol can burn you and others  
and can damage property.  
• When mowing slopes, gradually work from  
lower to higher areas on the incline.  
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,  
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any petrol  
that spills.  
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.  
• Turn up, into an incline when changing  
directions on slopes. Turning down the  
slope reduces traction.  
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed  
space.  
• Attachments change the handling  
characteristics of the machine. Use extra  
caution when using attachments with the  
machine.  
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add  
petrol to the fuel tank until the body of the  
tank is full. Always leave the neck empty in  
the fuel tank to allow the petrol to expand.  
• Never smoke when handling petrol, and stay  
away from an open flame or where petrol  
fumes may be ignited by a spark.  
• Store petrol in an approved container and  
keep it out of the reach of children. Never  
buy more than a 30-day supply of petrol.  
• Do not operate without entire exhaust  
system in place and in proper working  
condition.  
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Fuel Gauge  
Use the fuel window below the operator to verify the  
level of petrol before filling the tank (Figure 13).  
In certain conditions during fueling, static  
electricity can be released causing a spark  
which can ignite the petrol vapors. A fire or  
explosion from petrol can burn you and others  
and can damage property.  
• Always place petrol containers on the  
ground away from your vehicle before filling.  
• Do not fill petrol containers inside a vehicle  
or on a truck or trailer bed because interior  
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may  
insulate the container and slow the loss of  
any static charge.  
• When practical, remove petrol-powered  
equipment from the truck or trailer and  
refuel the equipment with its wheels on the  
ground.  
Figure 13  
1. Fuel gauge window  
• If this is not possible, then refuel such  
equipment on a truck or trailer from a  
portable container, rather than from a petrol  
dispenser nozzle.  
Filling the Fuel Tank  
1. Shut the engine off and set the motion controls to  
the park position. Raise the seat so the fuel tank is  
visible while fueling.  
• If a petrol dispenser nozzle must be used,  
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of  
the fuel tank or container opening at all  
times until fueling is complete.  
2. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap.  
3. Add unleaded regular petrol until the body of the  
tank is full leaving the neck of the tank (Figure 14).  
The space in the neck of the tank allows petrol to  
expand. Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.  
4. Install the fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any petrol  
that may have spilled.  
Petrol is harmful or fatal if swallowed.  
Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious  
injury and illness.  
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.  
• Keep face away from nozzle and fuel tank or  
conditioner opening.  
• Keep fuel away from eyes and skin.  
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner  
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to  
provide the following benefits:  
• Keeps petrol fresh during storage of 30 days or less.  
For longer storage it is recommended that the fuel  
tank be drained.  
Figure 14  
• Cleans the engine while it runs.  
1. Petrol tank body  
2. Petrol tank neck  
3. Fill to here, approximately  
4. Petrol tank opening  
• Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel  
system, which causes hard starting.  
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Checking the Engine Oil Level  
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check  
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking  
the Oil Level in the Engine Maintenance section.  
Starting the Engine  
1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls  
outward to the park position.  
2. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control  
switch to Off (Figure 15).  
Figure 16  
4. Fast  
1. Control panel  
2. Throttle/choke  
5. Continuous variable  
setting  
lever—choke position  
3. Choke  
6. Slow  
Figure 15  
4. Turn the ignition key to Start to energize the starter.  
When the engine starts, release the key (Figure 17).  
1. Control panel  
2. Blade control switch—Off  
position  
Important: Do not engage the starter for more  
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine fails  
to start, allow a 60 second cool-down period  
between attempts. Failure to follow these  
instructions can damage the starter motor.  
3. Move the throttle lever to Choke before starting a  
cold engine (Figure 16).  
Note: A warm or hot engine may not require  
choking.  
Figure 17  
1. Control panel  
4. Off  
2. Ignition key—run position 5. Run  
3. Ignition key—start position 6. Start  
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5. After the engine starts, move the throttle lever to  
Fast (Figure 16). If the engine stalls or hesitates,  
move the throttle lever back to Choke for a few  
seconds. Repeat this as required.  
Operating the Blades  
The blade control switch, represented by a power  
take-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengages power  
to the cutting blades. This switch controls power to any  
attachments that draw power from the engine, including  
the cutter deck and cutting blades.  
Figure 19  
2. Blade control switch—Off  
1. Control panel  
Engaging the Blades  
Important: Do not engage the blades when  
parked in tall grass. Belt or clutch damage can  
occur.  
Stopping the Engine  
1. Disengage the blades by moving the blade control  
switch to Off (Figure 19).  
1. Release pressure on the motion control levers and  
place the machine in neutral.  
2. Move the throttle lever to between Fast and half  
throttle (Figure 17).  
2. Move the throttle to the Fast position.  
Note: Always engage the blades with the throttle  
in the Fast position.  
3. Turn the ignition key to Off (Figure 16).  
3. Pull up on the blade control switch to move it to  
the On position and engage the blades (Figure 18).  
The Safety Interlock System  
If safety interlock switches are disconnected  
or damaged the machine could operate  
unexpectedly causing personal injury.  
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.  
• Check the operation of the interlock  
switches daily and replace any damaged  
switches before operating the machine.  
Figure 18  
Understanding the Safety Interlock  
System  
1. Control panel  
2. Blade control switch—On  
position  
The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the  
engine from starting unless:  
Disengaging the Blades  
• The blades are disengaged.  
Push down on the blade control switch to move it to  
the Off position and disengage the blades (Figure 19).  
• The motion control levers are in the park position.  
The safety interlock system also is designed to stop  
the engine when the control levers are out of the park  
position and you rise from the seat when the blades  
are engaged.  
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Testing the Safety Interlock System  
Test the safety interlock system before you use the  
machine each time. If the safety system does not  
operate as described below, have an Authorized Service  
Dealer repair the safety system immediately.  
1. While sitting on the seat, with the control levers in  
park position, and move the blade control switch  
to On. Try starting the engine; the engine should  
not crank.  
2. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control  
switch to Off. Move either motion control lever  
to the center, unlocked position. Try starting the  
engine; the engine should not crank. Repeat with  
the other motion control lever.  
3. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control  
switch to Off, and lock the motion control levers in  
the park position. Start the engine. While the engine  
is running, engage the blade control switch, and rise  
slightly from the seat; the engine should stop.  
4. While sitting on the seat, move the blade control  
switch to Off, and lock the motion control levers  
in the park position. Start the engine. While the  
engine is running, move the motion control levers  
to the center, unlocked position, engage the blade  
control switch, and rise slightly from the seat; the  
engine should stop.  
Figure 20  
1. Park (brake) position  
2. Center unlock position  
3. Forward  
4. Backward  
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion  
control levers (Figure 20).  
Driving Forward or Backward  
To turn, release pressure on the motion control lever  
toward the direction you want to turn (Figure 20).  
The throttle control regulates the engine speed as  
measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place  
the throttle control in the Fast position for best  
performance. Always operate in the full throttle  
position.  
The farther you move the motion control levers in  
either direction, the faster the machine will move in  
that direction.  
To stop, pull the motion control levers to neutral.  
Backward  
1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.  
2. To go backward, slowly pull the motion control  
levers rearward (Figure 20).  
The machine can spin very rapidly. The  
operator may lose control of the machine  
and cause personal injury or damage to the  
machine.  
To go straight, apply equal pressure to both motion  
control levers (Figure 20).  
• Use caution when making turns.  
To turn, release the pressure on the motion  
control lever toward the direction you want to turn  
(Figure 20).  
• Slow the machine down before making  
sharp turns.  
To stop, push the motion control levers to neutral.  
Forward  
Stopping the Machine  
To stop the machine, move the motion control levers to  
neutral and outward to the park position, disengage the  
1. Move the levers to the center, unlocked position.  
2. To go forward, slowly push the motion control  
levers forward (Figure 20).  
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blade control switch, ensure the throttle is in the fast  
position, and turn the ignition key to off. Remember to  
remove the key from the ignition switch.  
Children or bystanders may be injured if they  
move or attempt to operate the machine while  
it is unattended.  
Always remove the ignition key and move the  
motion control levers outward to the park  
position when leaving the machine unattended,  
even if just for a few minutes.  
Figure 22  
1. Adjustment knob  
2. Move the seat to the desired position and tighten  
the knob.  
Adjusting the Height of Cut  
1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport  
position, cutting height position G (also the  
4-1/2 inch [115 mm]) (Figure 21).  
Adjusting the Motion Control  
Levers  
Adjusting the Height  
The motion control levers can be adjusted higher or  
lower for maximum operator comfort.  
1. Remove the 2 bolts holding the control lever to the  
control arm shaft (Figure 23).  
2. Move the control lever to the next set of holes.  
Secure the lever with the 2 bolts (Figure 23).  
Figure 21  
1. Height-of-cut lever  
2. Height-of-cut positions  
2. To adjust the height of cut, pull inward and up on  
the lever and move it to the desired position.  
Positioning the Seat  
The seat can move forward and backward. Position the  
seat where you have the best control of the machine  
and are most comfortable.  
Figure 23  
1. Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knob just  
enough that seat can move (Figure 22).  
1. Control arm shaft  
2. Control lever  
3. Slotted, upper hole  
4. Bolt  
3. Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control  
lever.  
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Adjusting the Tilt  
The motion control levers can be tilted fore or aft for  
maximum operator comfort.  
1. Loosen the upper bolt holding the control lever to  
the control arm shaft.  
2. Loosen the lower bolt just enough to pivot the  
control lever fore or aft (Figure 23). Tighten both  
bolts to secure the control in the new position.  
3. Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control  
lever.  
Pushing the Machine by Hand  
Important: Always push the machine by hand.  
Never tow the machine because damage may  
occur.  
Figure 24  
Right side shown  
1. Bypass lever location  
3. Lever position for  
operating the machine  
2. Lever position for pushing  
the machine  
To Push the Machine  
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage  
the blade control switch.  
To Operate the Machine  
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park  
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait  
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the  
operating position.  
Move the bypass levers upward and push them forward,  
to the middle of the horizontal slot (Figure 24) to  
engage the wheel motors.  
3. Locate the bypass levers at the rear of the machine,  
on the left and right side of the frame.  
Side Discharge  
The cutter deck has a hinged grass deflector that  
4. Move the bypass levers rearward and then down  
to lock them in place as shown in Figure 24 to  
disengage the wheel motors. Repeat this on each  
side of the machine.  
disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf.  
5. Move the motion control levers inward to the  
neutral position.  
The machine is now able to be pushed by hand.  
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Without the grass deflector, discharge cover,  
or complete grass catcher assembly mounted  
in place, you and others are exposed to blade  
contact and thrown debris. Contact with  
rotating cutter deck blade(s) and thrown debris  
will cause injury or death.  
• Never remove the grass deflector from the  
cutter deck because the grass deflector  
routes material down toward the turf. If the  
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it  
immediately.  
• Never put your hands or feet under the  
cutter deck.  
• Never try to clear discharge area or cutter  
deck blades unless you move the blade  
control switch to Off and rotate the ignition  
key to Off. Also remove the key and pull the  
wire off the spark plug(s).  
Figure 25  
1. Bolt (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches)  
3. Discharge cover  
2. Cap nut (1/4 inch)  
Removing and Installing the  
Discharge Cover  
4. Remove the discharge cover and lower the grass  
deflector over the discharge opening as shown in  
Figure 25.  
The cutter deck and mower blades shipped with  
this machine were designed for optimum mulching  
performance. Side discharge performance can be  
improved by replacing the mulching blades with  
standard cutting blades obtained from your local  
authorized Hayter dealer. To maintain optimum  
mulching performance, always install the mulching  
blades that are shipped with this unit when changing  
back to mulching operation.  
Important: Ensure the cutter deck has a  
hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings  
to the side and down toward the turf, while in  
side discharge mode.  
Installing the Discharge Cover for  
Mulching  
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage  
the blade control switch.  
Removing the Discharge Cover for  
Side Discharge  
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park  
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait  
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the  
operating position.  
Note: If the bagger attachment is added the machine,  
standard blades must be installed for proper bagging  
function.  
3. Lift the grass deflector and slide the tabs on top  
of the discharge cover under the grass deflector  
retaining rod. Rotate the discharge cover down over  
the opening, and onto the lower lip of the cutter  
deck (Figure 25).  
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage  
the blade control switch.  
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park  
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait  
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the  
operating position.  
4. Secure the discharge cover to the lower lip of the  
cutter deck with two bolts (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches) and  
two cap nuts (1/4 inch) as shown in Figure 25.  
3. Remove the two bolts (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches) and two  
cap nuts (1/4 inch) that secure the discharge cover  
to the cutter deck (Figure 25).  
Note: Do not overtighten the nuts; this could  
distort the cover and cause blade contact.  
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Long Grass  
Operating Tips  
If the grass is ever allowed to grow slightly longer than  
normal, or if it contains a high degree of moisture, raise  
the cutting height higher than usual and cut the grass at  
this setting. Then cut the grass again using the lower,  
normal setting.  
Fast Throttle Setting  
For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate  
the engine at the Fast position. Air is required to  
thoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set the  
height-of-cut so low as to totally surround the cutter  
deck by uncut grass. Always try to have one side of the  
cutter deck free from uncut grass, which allows air to  
be drawn into the cutter deck.  
When Stopping  
If the machine’s forward motion must be stopped while  
mowing, a clump of grass clippings may drop onto your  
lawn. To avoid this, move onto a previously cut area  
with the blades engaged.  
Cutting a Lawn for the First Time  
Cut grass slightly longer than normal to ensure that the  
cutting height of the cutter deck does not scalp any  
uneven ground. However, the cutting height used in  
the past is generally the best one to use. When cutting  
grass longer than six inches tall, you may want to cut  
the lawn twice to ensure an acceptable quality of cut.  
Keep the Underside of the Cutter Deck  
Clean  
Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the  
cutter deck after each use. If grass and dirt build up  
inside the cutter deck, cutting quality will eventually  
become unsatisfactory.  
Cut 1/3 of the Grass Blade  
Blade Maintenance  
It is best to cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade.  
Cutting more than that is not recommended unless  
grass is sparse, or it is late fall when grass grows more  
slowly.  
Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season  
because a sharp blade cuts cleanly without tearing or  
shredding the grass blades. Tearing and shredding turns  
grass brown at the edges, which slows growth and  
increases the chance of disease. Check the cutter blades  
daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. File  
down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If  
a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with  
a genuine Hayter replacement blade.  
Mowing Direction  
Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass standing  
straight. This also helps disperse clippings which  
enhances decomposition and fertilization.  
Mow at Correct Intervals  
Normally, mow every four days. But remember,  
grass grows at different rates at different times. So  
to maintain the same cutting height, which is a good  
practice, mow more often in early spring. As the grass  
growth rate slows in mid summer, mow less frequently.  
If you cannot mow for an extended period, first mow  
at a high cutting height; then mow again two days later  
at a lower height setting.  
Cutting Speed  
To improve cut quality, use a slower ground speed.  
Avoid Cutting Too Low  
If the cutting width of the cutter deck is wider than the  
cutter deck you previously used, raise the cutting height  
to ensure that uneven turf is not cut too short.  
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Maintenance  
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.  
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)  
Maintenance Service  
Maintenance Procedure  
Interval  
• Check the safety interlock system.  
• Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged parts.  
• Check the engine oil level.  
• Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary.  
• Check the cutting blades.  
Before each use or daily  
• Inspect the grass deflector for damage  
• Clean the cutter deck housing.  
• Grease all lubrication points.  
• Service the paper element. (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions)  
• Check tyre pressure.  
• Check the belts for wear/cracks.  
Every 25 hours  
Every 100 hours  
• Replace the paper element. (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions)  
• Change the engine oil and filter.  
• Clean the blower housing (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions).  
• Replace the fuel filter.  
• Check spark plug condition and gap.  
• Replace the spark plug.  
Every 200 hours  
Every 500 hours  
• Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables.  
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage.  
• Paint any chipped surfaces.  
Before storage  
Important: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.  
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously  
injure you or other bystanders.  
Remove the key from the ignition before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not  
accidentally contact the spark plug.  
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disengage the tab in the rear of the cover from the  
engine guard.  
Premaintenance  
Procedures  
Raising the Seat  
Make sure the motion control levers are locked in the  
park position. Lift the seat forward.  
The following components can be accessed by raising  
the seat:  
• Serial plate  
Figure 27  
• Service decal  
• Seat adjustment knob  
• Fuel filter  
Accessing the Battery  
1. Raise the seat.  
• Fuses  
• Battery cables  
2. Remove the TORX® head fastener retaining the  
engine cover bracket to the left cover (Figure 28).  
Remove the bracket and allow the cover rod to be  
lowered.  
Accessing the Engine  
Components will be hot if the machine has  
been running. If you touch hot components you  
may be burned.  
Allow the machine to cool before performing  
maintenance or touching components under  
the hood.  
1. Pull the both of the engine cover retainer straps  
down and away from the forward facing bends in  
the cover rod (Figure 26).  
Figure 28  
1. Left cover  
2. Bracket  
3. Cover rod  
4. Torx head fastener (T25)  
3. Remove the TORX® head fasteners (T25) securing  
the left cover to the frame as shown in Figure 29.  
Figure 26  
2. Lift the engine cover away from the machine  
(Figure 27) then move the cover rearward to  
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Lubrication  
Greasing the Bearings  
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all  
lubrication points.  
Grease Type: No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base  
Grease  
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage  
the blade control switch.  
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the  
park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and  
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the  
operating position.  
Figure 29  
3. Battery  
1. Left cover  
2. Torx head fasteners (T25)  
3. Clean the grease fittings (Figure 30 and Figure 31)  
with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off of the  
front of the fitting(s).  
4. Lift the plastic cover away from the machine. Retain  
all fasteners.  
Replace the cover and secure it to the frame using the  
fasteners removed previously.  
Figure 30  
1. Front caster tyre  
Figure 31  
Located on the seat pan underside  
1. Read the instructions  
before servicing or  
3. Grease every 25 operating  
hours.  
performing maintenance.  
2. Check tyre pressure every 4. Engine  
25 operating hours.  
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4. Connect a grease gun to each fitting (Figure 30 and  
Figure 31). Pump grease into the fittings until grease  
begins to ooze out of the bearings.  
Engine Maintenance  
Servicing the Air Cleaner  
5. Wipe up any excess grease.  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the  
air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged  
parts.  
This engine is equipped with a replaceable, high density  
paper air cleaner element. Check the air cleaner daily or  
before starting the engine. Check for a buildup of dirt  
and debris around the air cleaner system. Keep this area  
clean. Also check for loose or damaged components.  
Replace all bent or damaged air cleaner components.  
Note: Operating the engine with loose or damaged air  
cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the  
engine causing premature wear and failure.  
Note: Service the air cleaner more often under  
extremely dusty, dirty conditions.  
Figure 32  
1. Knobs, air cleaner cover  
2. Air cleaner cover  
3. Paper element  
4. Air cleaner base  
Servicing Paper Element  
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Service the paper  
element. (more often under extremely  
dusty, dirty conditions)  
Every 100 hours—Replace the paper  
element. (more often under extremely  
dusty, dirty conditions)  
1. Remove the air cleaner cover (Figure 32).  
2. Remove the air cleaner element with the integral  
rubber seal (Figure 32).  
3. Gently tap the pleated side of the paper element to  
dislodge dirt. Do not wash the paper element or  
use pressurized air, as this will damage the element.  
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Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element. Handle  
new elements carefully; do not use if the rubber seal  
is damaged.  
4. Clean all air cleaner components of any accumulated  
dirt or foreign material. Prevent any dirt from  
entering the carburettor.  
5. Install the air cleaner element with the pleated side  
“out” and seat the rubber seal onto the edges of the  
air cleaner base (Figure 32).  
6. Reinstall the air cleaner cover and secure with the  
two knobs (Figure 32).  
Servicing the Engine Oil  
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG, SH, SJ, or  
higher)  
Crankcase Capacity: 1.6 qt (1.5 l) when the filter is  
changed  
Figure 34  
3. Oil level  
Viscosity: See the table below.  
1. Oil dipstick  
2. Filler tube  
5. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.  
(Figure 34).  
The oil level should be up to, but not over, the F  
mark on the dipstick.  
6. If the level is low, add oil of the proper type, up to  
the F mark on the dipstick. Always check the level  
with the dipstick before adding more oil.  
Figure 33  
Note: To prevent extensive engine wear or damage,  
always maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase.  
Never operate the engine with the oil level below the  
“L” mark or over the “F” mark on the dipstick.  
Checking the Oil Level  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the  
Changing the Oil and the Filter  
engine oil level.  
Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Change the engine  
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the  
blade control switch, stop the engine, and remove  
the key.  
oil and filter.  
Refill with service class SG, SH, SJ or higher oil as  
specified in the “Viscosity Grades” table.  
2. Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and is cool so  
the oil has had time to drain into the sump.  
Change the oil and filter while the engine is still warm.  
The oil will flow more freely and carry away more  
impurities. Make sure the engine is level when filling,  
checking, or changing the oil.  
3. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the engine,  
clean the area around the oil fill cap/dipstick before  
removing it.  
Change the oil and oil filter as follows:  
4. Pull and remove the oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil  
off. Reinsert the dipstick and push firmly into place  
(Figure 34).  
1. Start the engine and let it run until warm. This  
warms the oil so it drains better.  
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2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly  
lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains  
completely.  
3. Disengage the blade control switch and move the  
motion controls outward to the park position.  
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all  
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating  
position.  
5. Clean the area around the drain valve and on the  
machine frame. Locate the oil drain hose and slide  
it over the drain valve (Figure 35).  
Figure 36  
4. Pan  
1. Oil drain valve  
2. Machine frame  
3. Oil drain hose  
5. Oil filter  
8. Turn the drain valve 1/4 counter clockwise to open  
and allow the oil to drain (Figure 36). Remove the  
oil fill cap/dipstick (Figure 34).  
9. Be sure to allow ample time for complete drainage.  
10. Remove the old filter and wipe off the mounting pad  
(Figure 36).  
11. When oil has drained completely, close the oil drain  
valve. Remove the oil drain hose and wipe up any  
excess oil on the frame (Figure 36).  
Figure 35  
1. Oil drain hose  
2. Drain valve  
3. Hole in frame  
4. Oil filter  
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.  
12. Place the new replacement filter in a shallow pan  
with the open end up. Pour new oil of the proper  
type, in through the threaded center hole. Stop  
pouring when the oil reaches the bottom of the  
threads. Allow a minute or two for the oil to be  
absorbed by the filter material.  
6. Place the opposite end of the oil drain hose through  
the drain hole in the frame (Figure 35).  
7. Place a pan underneath machine directly below the  
drain hole in the frame as shown in Figure 36.  
13. Apply a thin film of clean oil to the rubber gasket on  
the new filter.  
14. Install the replacement oil filter to the mounting pad.  
Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket  
contacts the pad, then tighten the filter an additional  
2/3 to 1 turn (Figure 37).  
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Figure 37  
3. Adapter  
Figure 38  
1. Spark plug and wire location  
1. Oil filter  
2. Gasket  
15. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil  
into the filler tube (Figure 34).  
Checking the Spark Plug  
1. Look at the center of the spark plug (Figure 39).  
If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the  
engine is operating properly. A black coating on the  
insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty.  
16. Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and push firmly into  
place (Figure 34).  
17. Check the oil level (Figure 34); refer to Checking  
the Oil Level.  
Important: Never clean the spark plug. Always  
replace the spark plug when it has a black  
coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks.  
18. Slowly add additional oil to bring it to the full mark.  
19. Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and push firmly into  
place (Figure 34).  
2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes  
(Figure 39). Bend the side electrode (Figure 39) if  
the gap is not correct.  
Servicing the Spark Plug  
Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Check spark plug  
condition and gap.  
Every 500 hours—Replace the spark  
plug.  
The spark plug is RFI compliant. Equivalent alternate  
brand plugs can also be used. Spark plug replacement is  
recommended at 500 hours.  
Type: Champion XC12YC (or equivalent)  
Air Gap: 0.030 inch (0.76 mm)  
Figure 39  
1. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale)  
2. Side electrode  
Removing the Spark Plug  
1. Disengage the blade control switch, move the  
motion controls outward to the park position, stop  
the engine, and remove the key.  
Installing the Spark Plug  
1. Install the spark plug. Make sure that the air gap is  
set correctly.  
2. Pull the wire off of the spark plug (Figure 38). Clean  
around the spark plug to prevent dirt from falling  
into the engine and potentially causing damage.  
2. Tighten the spark plug to 30 ft-lb (41 N-m).  
3. Push the wire onto the spark plug (Figure 38).  
Note: Due to the deep recess around the spark  
plug, blowing out the cavity with compressed air  
is usually the most effective method for cleaning.  
The spark plug is most accessible when the blower  
housing is removed for cleaning.  
Cleaning the Blower Housing  
To ensure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,  
cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine  
are kept clean at all times.  
3. Remove the spark plug and metal washer.  
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Annually or every 100 hours of operation (more often  
under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the  
blower housing and any other cooling shrouds. Clean  
the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make  
sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. Torque the  
blower housing screws to 5.5 ft-lb (7.5 N-m).  
Fuel System  
Maintenance  
In certain conditions, petrol is extremely  
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or  
explosion from petrol can burn you and others  
and can damage property.  
Important: Operating the engine with a blocked  
grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or  
cooling shrouds removed, will cause engine damage  
due to overheating.  
• Perform any fuel related maintenance when  
the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an  
open area. Wipe up any spillage.  
• Never smoke when draining petrol, and stay  
away from an open flame or where a spark  
may ignite the petrol fumes.  
Replacing the Fuel Filter  
Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the fuel  
filter.  
Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel  
line.  
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage  
the blade control switch.  
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the  
park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and  
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the  
operating position.  
3. Raise the seat and locate the fuel line coming from  
the fuel tank below. The fuel filter is in the fuel line  
between the tank and engine.  
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Electrical System  
Maintenance  
Charging the Battery  
Removing the Battery  
Battery terminals or metal tools could short  
against metal machine components causing  
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to  
explode, resulting in personal injury.  
• When removing or installing the battery, do  
not allow the battery terminals to touch any  
metal parts of the machine.  
Figure 40  
4. Fuel line to engine  
1. Fuel line from tank  
2. Hose clamp  
3. Filter  
5. Flow direction arrow  
6. Fuel tank  
• Do not allow metal tools to short between  
the battery terminals and metal parts of the  
machine.  
4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and  
slide them away from the filter (Figure 40).  
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage  
the blade control switch.  
5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.  
6. Install a new filter with the flow direction arrow  
coming from the fuel tank and pointing to the  
engine. Move the hose clamps close to the filter  
(Figure 40) to secure it in place.  
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the  
park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and  
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the  
operating position.  
3. Remove the left side console to access the battery.  
Refer the Accessing the Battery procedure in the  
Premaintenance Procedures for instructions.  
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from  
the battery post (Figure 41). Retain all fasteners.  
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage  
the machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks  
can cause the battery gasses to explode,  
resulting in personal injury.  
• Always disconnect the negative (black)  
battery cable before disconnecting the  
positive (red) cable.  
• Always connect the positive (red) battery  
cable before connecting the negative (black)  
cable.  
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5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.  
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery  
post (Figure 41). Retain all fasteners.  
6. Remove the battery hold-down (Figure 41) and lift  
the battery from the battery tray.  
Figure 42  
3. Red (+) charger lead  
4. Black (-) charger lead  
1. Positive battery post  
2. Negative battery post  
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery  
disconnected, electrical damage may occur.  
Installing the Battery  
1. Position the battery in the tray with the terminal  
posts toward the operating position (Figure 41).  
Figure 41  
2. Install the positive (red) battery cable to the positive  
(+) battery terminal using the fasteners removed  
previously.  
1. Battery  
5. Negative battery post  
6. Wing nut, washer, and bolt  
7. Battery hold-down  
2. Positive battery post  
3. Bolt, washer, and nut  
4. Terminal boot  
3. Install the negative battery cable to the negative  
(-) battery terminal using the fasteners removed  
previously.  
4. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)  
battery post.  
Charging the Battery  
Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery  
5. Secure the battery with the hold-down (Figure 41).  
and disconnect battery cables.  
6. Install the left side console. Refer to the Accessing  
the Battery procedure in Premaintenance Procedures  
for instructions.  
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to  
Removing the Battery.  
2. Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to  
10 amps. Do not overcharge the battery.  
Servicing the Fuses  
The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires  
no maintenance; however, if a fuse blows, check the  
component/circuit for a malfunction or short.  
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger  
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the  
charger leads from the battery posts (Figure 42).  
Fuse:  
• Main F1-30 amp, blade-type  
• Charge Circuit F2-25 amp, blade-type  
1. Raise the seat to gain access to the fuse holder  
(Figure 43).  
2. To replace a fuse, pull out on the fuse to remove it  
(Figure 43).  
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Drive System  
Maintenance  
Checking the Tyre Pressure  
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check tyre pressure.  
Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tyres as  
specified. Uneven tyre pressure can cause uneven cut.  
Check the pressure at the valve stem (Figure 44). Check  
the tyres when they are cold to get the most accurate  
pressure reading.  
Rear Tyres: 12 psi (83 kPa)  
Front Tyres (caster wheels): 35 psi (241 kPa)  
Figure 43  
2. Charge circuit-25 amp  
1. Main-30 amp  
Figure 44  
1. Valve stem  
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Cutter Deck Maintenance  
Servicing the Cutting Blades  
Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season  
because sharp blades cut cleanly without tearing or  
shredding the grass blades. Tearing and shredding turns  
grass brown at the edges, which slows growth and  
increases the chance of disease.  
Figure 45  
3. Wear/slot forming  
1. Cutting edge  
2. Curved area  
Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for any  
wear or damage. File down any nicks and sharpen the  
blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn,  
replace it immediately with a genuine Hayter replacement  
blade. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you  
may want to keep extra blades on hand.  
Checking for Bent Blades  
1. Raise the height-of-cut lever to the transport  
position, cutting height position G (also the  
4-1/2 inch [115 mm]).  
2. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and  
backward (Figure 46). Measure from a level surface  
to the cutting edge, position A, of the blades  
(Figure 46). Note this dimension.  
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a  
piece of the blade could be thrown into the  
operator’s or bystander’s area, resulting in  
serious personal injury or death.  
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear or  
damage.  
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.  
Before Inspecting or Servicing the  
Blades  
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade  
control switch, and move the motion control levers  
outward to the park position. Stop the engine and  
remove the key.  
Figure 46  
Inspecting the Blades  
3. Rotate the opposite ends of the blades forward.  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the  
4. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge of  
the blades at the same position as in step 2. The  
difference between the dimensions obtained in steps  
2 and 3 must not exceed 1/8 inch (3 mm). If this  
dimension exceeds 1/8 inch (3 mm), the blade is  
bent and must be replaced. Refer to Removing the  
Blades and Installing the Blades.  
cutting blades.  
1. Inspect the cutting edges (Figure 45). If the edges  
are not sharp or have nicks, remove and sharpen the  
blades; refer to Sharpening the Blades.  
2. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area  
(Figure 45). If you notice any damage, wear, or  
a slot forming in this area (item 3 in Figure 45),  
immediately install a new blade.  
Note: If a bent blade is replaced with a new one and  
the dimension obtained continue to exceed 1/8 inch  
(3mm), the blade spindle could be bent. Contact an  
Authorized Hayter Dealer for service.  
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A blade that is bent or damaged could break  
apart and could seriously injure or kill you or  
bystanders.  
Figure 48  
1. Sharpen at original angle  
• Always replace bent or damaged blade with  
a new blade.  
2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a  
blade balancer (Figure 49). If the blade stays in a  
horizontal position, the blade is balanced and can be  
used. If the blade is not balanced, file some metal off  
the end of the sail area only (Figure 48). Repeat this  
procedure until the blade is balanced.  
• Never file or create sharp notches in the  
edges or surfaces of blade.  
Removing the Blades  
The blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if  
the blade is out of balance, or the blade is bent. To  
ensure optimum performance and continued safety  
conformance of the machine, use genuine Hayter  
replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other  
manufacturers may result in non-conformance with  
safety standards.  
Figure 49  
1. Blade  
2. Balancer  
Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded glove.  
Remove the blade bolt, curved washer, blade stiffener,  
and blade from the spindle shaft (Figure 47).  
Installing the Blades  
1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 47).  
Important: The curved part of the blade must  
be pointing upward toward the inside of the  
cutter deck to ensure proper cutting.  
2. Install the blade stiffener, the curved washer (cupped  
side toward the blade) and the blade bolt (Figure 47).  
3. Torque the blade bolt to 35-65 ft-lb (47-88 N-m).  
Leveling the Cutter Deck from  
Side-to-Side  
Figure 47  
1. Sail area of blade  
2. Blade  
4. Blade bolt  
5. Blade stiffener  
The cutter deck blades must be level from side to side.  
Check the side-to-side level any time you install the  
cutter deck or when you see an uneven cut on your lawn.  
3. Curved washer  
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage  
the blade control switch.  
Sharpening the Blades  
1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends  
of the blade (Figure 48). Maintain the original angle.  
The blade retains its balance if the same amount of  
material is removed from both cutting edges.  
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the  
park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and  
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the  
operating position.  
3. Check the air pressure of all four tyres. If needed,  
adjust to the recommended inflation; refer to  
Checking the Tyre Pressure in the Drive System  
Maintenance section.  
4. Set the height-of-cut lever to position D  
[3 inch (76 mm)].  
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5. Carefully rotate the blade(s) side to side (Figure 50).  
If both measurements are not within 3/16 inch  
(5 mm), an adjustment is required; continue with this  
procedure.  
Figure 50  
1. Blades side to side  
3. Measure here  
2. Outside cutting edges  
6. Measure between the outside cutting edges and  
the flat surface (Figure 50). If both measurements  
are not within 3/16 inch (5 mm), an adjustment is  
required; continue with this procedure.  
Figure 51  
4. Eccentric adjustment plate  
1. Hanger bracket  
2. Rear locking nut  
3. Side locking nut  
5. Socket wrench hole  
6. Socket wrench with 3/8  
inch extension  
7. Move to the left side of the machine. Loosen, but  
do not remove, the rear locking nut on the hanger  
bracket (Figure 51).  
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear  
Blade Slope  
Check the front-to-rear blade level any time you install  
the cutter deck. If the front of the cutter deck is more  
than 5/16 inch (7.9 mm) lower than the rear of the  
cutter deck, adjust the blade level using the following  
instructions:  
8. Loosen the side locking nut on the hanger bracket  
just enough to allow the eccentric plate to be  
adjusted (Figure 51). Use a 3/8 inch drive extension  
on a socket wrench to manipulate the eccentric plate.  
Use the wrench to reposition the height of the cutter  
deck and adjust to the desired height.  
9. Stop the deck at the adjusted position and tighten the  
side locking nut on the hanger bracket to hold the  
new position (Figure 51). Tighten the rear locking  
nut on the hanger bracket.  
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage  
the blade control switch.  
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the  
park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and  
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the  
operating position.  
10. Continue leveling the deck by checking the  
front-to-rear blade slope; refer to Adjusting the  
Front-to-Rear Blade Slope.  
3. Check the air pressure of all four tyres. If needed,  
adjust to the recommended inflation; refer to  
Checking the Tyre Pressure in the Drive System  
Maintenance section.  
4. Check and adjust the side-to-side blade level if you  
have not checked the setting; refer to Leveling the  
Cutter Deck from Side-to-Side.  
5. Set the height-of-cut at position D [3 inch (76 mm)]  
and carefully rotate the blades so they are facing  
front to rear (Figure 52).  
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6. Measure from the tip of the front blade to the flat  
surface and the tip of the rear blade to the flat  
surface (Figure 52). If the front blade tip is not  
1/16-5/16 inch (1.6-7.9 mm) lower than the rear  
blade tip, adjust the front locknut.  
9. After adjustment, check the front-to-rear slope again.  
Continue adjusting the nut until the front blade tip  
is 1/16-5/16 inch (1.6-7.9 mm) lower than the rear  
blade tip (Figure 52).  
10. When the front-to-rear blade slope is correct check  
the side-to-side level of the cutter deck again; refer  
to Leveling the Cutter Deck from Side-to-Side.  
Removing the Cutter Deck  
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage  
the blade control switch.  
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the  
park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and  
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the  
operating position.  
Figure 52  
3. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position.  
1. Blades front to rear  
2. Outside cutting edges  
3. Measure here  
4. Remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin from the  
front support rod (Figure 54). Carefully lower the  
front of the cutter deck to the ground.  
7. To adjust the front-to-rear blade slope, rotate the  
adjustment nut in the front of the cutter deck  
(Figure 53).  
Figure 54  
1. Front support rod  
2. Locking nut  
3. Hairpin cotter and clevis  
pin  
Figure 53  
1. Adjusting rod  
3. Lock nut  
2. Adjusting block  
5. Lift the cutter deck and hanger brackets clear of the  
rear lift rod and lower the cutter deck carefully to  
the ground (Figure 55).  
8. To raise the front of the cutter deck, tighten the  
adjustment nut. To lower the front of the cutter  
deck, loosen the adjustment nut.  
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The spring is under tension when installed and  
can cause personal injury.  
Be careful when removing the belt.  
Figure 55  
3. Rear lift rod  
1. Cutter deck  
2. Hanger bracket  
6. Slide the cutter deck rearward to remove the cutter  
deck belt from the engine pulley.  
Figure 56  
7. Slide the cutter deck out from underneath the  
machine.  
1. Idler pulley  
2. Cutter deck belt  
3. Outside pulley  
4. Spring  
5. Engine pulley  
Note: Retain all parts for future installation.  
6. Route the new belt around the engine pulley and  
cutter deck pulleys (Figure 56).  
Cutter Deck Belt Maintenance  
7. Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown in  
Figure 56 and route the belt onto the idler pulley  
(Figure 56).  
Inspecting the Belts  
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the belts for  
wear/cracks.  
8. Install the belt covers over the outside spindles.  
Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or  
any other damage. Replace damaged belts.  
Installing the Cutter Deck  
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage  
the blade control switch.  
Replacing the Cutter Deck Belt  
Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when  
cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks, and cracks  
are signs of a worn cutter deck belt. Replace the cutter  
deck belt if any of these conditions are evident.  
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the  
park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and  
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the  
operating position.  
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage  
the blade control switch.  
3. Slide the cutter deck under the machine.  
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the  
park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and  
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the  
operating position.  
4. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position.  
5. Lift the rear of the cutter deck and guide the hanger  
brackets over the rear lift rod (Figure 55).  
6. Attach the front support rod to the cutter deck with  
the clevis pin and hairpin cotter (Figure 54).  
3. Set the height-of-cut at A [1-1/2 inch (38 mm)].  
4. Remove the belt covers over the outside spindles.  
7. Install the cutter deck belt onto the engine pulley;  
refer to Replacing the Cutter Deck Belt.  
5. Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown in  
Figure 56 and roll the belt off of the pulleys.  
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6. Place the spring on the rod, with end wires down,  
and between the grass deflector brackets. Slide rod  
through second grass deflector bracket (Figure 57).  
Replacing the Grass Deflector  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the  
grass deflector for damage  
7. Insert rod at front of grass deflector into short  
stand-off on deck. Secure rear end of rod into the  
cutter deck with a nut (3/8 inch) (Figure 57).  
An uncovered discharge opening could allow  
the lawn cutter deck to throw objects in the  
operator’s or bystander’s direction and result  
in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade  
could occur.  
Important: The grass deflector must be spring  
loaded in the down position. Lift the deflector  
up to test that it snaps to the full down position.  
Never operate the machine without grass  
deflector, discharge cover or grass collection  
system in place.  
Inspect the grass deflector for damage before each use.  
Replace any damaged parts before use.  
1. Locate items shown in Figure 57.  
Figure 57  
1. Cutter deck  
5. Rod  
2. Grass deflector  
6. Nut (3/8 inch)  
3. Grass deflector bracket  
4. Spring  
7. Short stand-off  
2. Remove the nut (3/8 inch) from the rod under the  
cutter deck (Figure 57).  
3. Slide the rod out of the short stand-off, spring, and  
grass deflector (Figure 57). Remove the damaged  
or worn grass deflector.  
4. Replace the grass deflector (Figure 57).  
5. Slide rod, straight end, through the rear grass  
deflector bracket.  
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Note: If the cutter deck is not clean after one  
washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then  
repeat the process.  
Cleaning  
Washing the Underside of the  
Cutter Deck  
8. Run the cutter deck again for one to three minutes  
to remove excess water.  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the  
cutter deck housing.  
Wash the underside of the cutter deck after each use to  
prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action and  
clipping dispersal.  
A broken or missing washout fitting could  
expose you and others to thrown objects or  
blade contact. Contact with blade or thrown  
debris can cause injury or death.  
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage  
the blade control switch.  
• Replace broken or missing washout fitting  
immediately, before using cutter deck again.  
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the  
park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and  
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the  
operating position.  
• Never put your hands or feet under the cutter  
deck or through openings in the cutter deck.  
3. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the cutter  
deck washout fitting, and turn the water on high  
(Figure 58).  
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting  
O-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and  
protect the O-ring.  
Figure 58  
1. Washout fitting  
2. Hose  
3. O-ring  
4. Coupling  
4. Lower the cutter deck to the lowest height-of-cut.  
5. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage the blade  
control switch and let the cutter deck run for one to  
three minutes.  
6. Disengage the blade control switch, stop the engine,  
and remove the ignition key. Wait for all moving  
parts to stop.  
7. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from  
the washout fitting.  
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Important: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned  
petrol over 30 days.  
Storage  
11. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition;  
refer to Servicing the Spark Plug in the Engine  
Maintenance section. With the spark plug(s)  
removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons of  
engine oil into the spark plug hole. Use the starter  
to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the  
cylinder. Install the spark plug(s). Do not install the  
wire on the spark plug(s).  
Cleaning and Storage  
1. Disengage the blade control switch, move the  
motion controls outward to the park position, stop  
the engine, and remove the key.  
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the  
external parts of the entire machine, especially the  
engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the  
engine cylinder head fins and blower housing.  
12. Clean any dirt and chaff from the top of the cutter  
deck.  
Important: You can wash the machine with  
mild detergent and water. Do not pressure  
wash the machine. Avoid excessive use of  
water, especially near the control panel, engine,  
hydraulic pumps, and motors.  
13. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the  
underside of the cutter deck, then wash the cutter  
deck with a garden hose.  
14. Check the condition of the drive and cutter deck  
belts.  
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air  
Cleaner in the Engine Maintenance section.  
15. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair  
or replace any part that is worn or damaged.  
4. Grease and oil the machine; refer to the Lubrication  
section.  
16. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is  
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.  
5. Change the crankcase oil and filter; refer to Servicing  
the Engine Oil in the Engine Maintenance section.  
17. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage  
area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and  
keep it in a memorable place. Cover the machine to  
protect it and keep it clean.  
6. Check the tyre pressure; refer to Checking the Tyre  
Pressure in the Drive System Maintenance section.  
7. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery  
in the Electrical System Maintenance section.  
8. Check the condition of the blades; refer to Servicing  
the Cutting Blades in the Cutter Deck Maintenance  
section.  
9. Prepare the machine for storage when non-use  
occurs over 30 days. Prepare the machine for storage  
as follows.  
10. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to the  
fuel in the tank. Follow the mixing instructions from  
the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use an alcohol  
based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).  
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective  
when mixed with fresh petrol and used at all times.  
Run the engine to distribute the conditioned fuel  
through the fuel system (5 minutes).  
Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel  
tank; refer to Draining the Fuel Tank in the Fuel  
System Maintenance section.  
Restart the engine and run it until it stops.  
Choke the engine. Start and run the engine until it  
will not start.  
Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle pursuant to local  
codes.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Corrective Action  
The engine overheats.  
1. The engine load is excessive.  
1. Reduce ground speed.  
2. Add oil to the crankcase.  
2. The oil level in the crankcase is low.  
3. The cooling fins and air passages  
under the engine blower housing are  
plugged.  
3. Remove the obstruction from the  
cooling fins and air passages.  
4. The air cleaner is dirty.  
4. Clean or replace the air cleaner  
element.  
5. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel  
system.  
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer  
The starter does not crank  
1. The blade control switch is engaged.  
1. Move the blade control switch to  
Disengaged.  
2. The motion control levers are not in the 2. Move the motion control levers outward  
park position.  
to the park position.  
3. The operator is not seated.  
4. The battery is dead.  
3. Sit on the seat.  
4. Charge the battery.  
5. The electrical connections are corroded 5. Check the electrical connections for  
or loose.  
good contact.  
6. A fuse is blown.  
6. Replace the fuse.  
7. A relay or switch is damaged.  
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
The engine will not start, starts hard, or  
fails to keep running.  
1. The fuel tank is empty.  
1. Fill the fuel tank.  
2. The choke is not on.  
3. The air cleaner is dirty.  
2. Move the choke lever to On.  
3. Clean or replace the air cleaner  
element.  
4. The spark plug wire(s) is loose or  
disconnected.  
4. Install the wire(s) on the spark plug.  
5. The spark plug(s) is pitted, fouled, or  
the gap is incorrect.  
5. Install a new, correctly gapped spark  
plug(s).  
6. There is dirt in fuel filter.  
6. Replace the fuel filter.  
7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in fuel  
system.  
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
8. There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank.  
8. Drain the tank and replace the fuel with  
the proper type.  
9. The oil level in the crankcase is low.  
1. The engine load is excessive.  
9. Add oil to the crankcase.  
The engine loses power.  
1. Reduce ground speed.  
2. The air cleaner is dirty.  
2. Clean the air cleaner element.  
3. Add oil to the crankcase.  
3. The oil level in the crankcase is low.  
4. The cooling fins and air passages  
under the engine blower housing are  
plugged.  
4. Remove the obstruction from the  
cooling fins and air passages.  
5. The spark plug(s) is pitted, fouled, or  
the gap is incorrect.  
5. Install a new, correctly gapped spark  
plug(s).  
6. The vent in the fuel cap is closed.  
7. There is dirt in the fuel filter.  
6. Open the vent in the fuel cap.  
7. Replace the fuel filter.  
8. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel  
system.  
8. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
9. There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank.  
9. Drain the tank and replace the fuel with  
the proper type.  
The machine does not drive.  
1. The bypass valves are open  
1. Close the tow valves.  
2. The traction belts are worn, loose, or  
broken.  
2. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
3. The traction belts are off of the pulleys. 3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
4. The transmission has failed. 4. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Corrective Action  
There is abnormal vibration.  
1. The engine mounting bolts are loose.  
1. Tighten the engine mounting bolts.  
2. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade 2. Tighten the appropriate pulley.  
pulley is loose.  
3. The engine pulley is damaged.  
3. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
4. Install a new cutting blade(s).  
4. The cutting blade(s) is/are bent or  
unbalanced.  
5. A blade mounting bolt is loose.  
6. A blade spindle is bent.  
5. Tighten the blade mounting bolt.  
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
Uneven cutting height.  
1. The blade(s) is not sharp.  
1. Sharpen the blade(s).  
2. A cutting blade(s) is/are bent.  
3. The cutter deck is not level.  
2. Install a new cutting blade(s).  
3. Level the cutter deck from side-to-side  
and front-to-rear.  
4. An anti-scalp wheel is not set correctly. 4. Adjust the anti-scalp wheel height.  
5. The underside of the cutter deck is  
dirty.  
5. Clean the underside of the cutter deck.  
6. The tyre pressure is incorrect.  
7. A blade spindle is bent.  
6. Adjust the tyre pressure.  
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
The blades do not rotate.  
1. The drive belt is worn, loose or broken. 1. Install a new drive belt.  
2. The drive belt is off of the pulley.  
2. Install the drive belt and check the  
adjusting shafts and belt guides for the  
correct position.  
3. The cutter deck belt is worn, loose, or  
broken.  
3. Install a new cutter deck belt.  
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Schematics  
Electrical Diagram (Rev. A)  
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1st Year (12 months)  
1st Year (12 months)  
Owner’s Name:  
We certify that this service has been  
carried out by an Authorised Hayter  
Service Dealer  
Serial Number:  
Date:  
Date:  
Note for dealer: Please retain this voucher for your records.  
2nd Year (24 months)  
2nd Year (24 months)  
Owner’s Name:  
Serial Number:  
We certify that this service has been  
carried out by an Authorised Hayter  
Service Dealer  
Date:  
Date:  
Note for dealer: Please retain this voucher for your records.  
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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 warranty and services are provided through their  
authorised network. To qualify for the full benefit of the warranty, the warranty registration card  
must be returned within 14 days of purchase. Subject to the conditions and exclusions noted in  
this limited warranty, we shall at our option, repair or replace any warranted part during the  
applicable period. If you are in doubt or experience any difficulty, please consult a Hayter  
Authorised Service Dealer for clarification.  
To qualify for the extended warranty (second and third year) of the three year limited warranty  
the machine must have annual services carried out by an Authorised Hayter Service Dealer.  
These chargeable services should be carried out within 12 and 24 months of the date of purchase.  
Excluded from the extended warranty period are those items which are subject to normal wear  
and tear e.g. tyres, wheels, cutterblades, belts, cables, grassbags, brush/bristles, batteries and  
other consumable wearing parts.  
All consumer machines which are fitted with a genuine Hayter friction disc as original  
equipment before use, are covered by a Lifetime Warranty against the engine crankshaft  
bending. Note: friction washers, blade brake clutch (B.B.C) units and other such devices are not  
applicable. Only machines fitted with a genuine Hayter friction disc, which are used in  
accordance with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures, are covered.  
This warranty does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with, altered, misused, abused or  
used for hire, and will become invalid if non genuine Hayter parts are fitted. This warranty does  
not cover minor mechanical adjustments unless they are due to defective material or  
workmanship. Consult the Owner's Handbook or a Hayter Authorised Service Dealer for  
assistance when making these adjustments.  
A warranty period of 90 days applies to machines used for commercial purposes.  
To make a warranty claim, return the unit to a Hayter authorised dealer along with proof of  
purchase stating the machine serial number and date of purchase. The service receipt(s) or this  
Owners Handbook with the 1st/2nd year service boxes fully completed, must be produced as  
proof of entitlement to the extended warranty period. Subject to the conditions and exclusions in  
this limited warranty, the authorised dealer will, at our option, repair or replace any warranted  
part within the duration of the warranty period.  
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and is in addition to any statutory rights to  
which you may be entitled and your statutory rights are not affected by this warranty. If you need  
additional information concerning this written warranty, or assistance in obtaining services,  
please write to : HAYTER LIMITED, Service Department, Spellbrook, Bishop's Stortford,  
Hertfordshire CM23 4BU  
UK ONLY: Details of your local Hayter authorised dealer are contained in Yellow Pages and  
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Date of Sale:-  
Your Local Dealer:-  
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