Hayter Mowers R53S User Manual

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R53S and R53A Recycling Mower

with Auto-drive, ES, and VS

Code 448E, 449E

Serial No. 290000101 and Up

Manual Part No. 111-2842 Rev A

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Hayter mower. The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and efficient service from your machine

Important: This Operator’s Manual should be regarded as part of the mower as it gives essential information regarding mower safety,

operation, maintenance and specifications. Read and understand this handbook prior to operating your mower for the first time. Make sure you are familiar with all the controls and points of regular maintenance. If you have any doubts, consult your local Hayter authorised dealer who will be pleased to give you assistance

Important: This mower is designed solely for use in a domestic grass cutting environment. Use in any other way is considered as contrary to the intended use. Compliance with and strict adherence to

the conditions of operation, service and repair as specified in this manual also constitute essential elements of the intended use.

This mower should be operated, serviced and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its particular characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 1), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

mowing conditions. Correct operation and maintenance will ensure a long and satisfactory service life. Prior to despatch from our factory every effort is made to ensure that your mower is delivered in perfect condition.

Throughout this handbook all references to left and right are as viewed from behind the handlebar, in the direction of forward travel.

This handbook is based on information available at the time of publication.

HAYTER LIMITED reserve the right to amend product specifications without prior notification.

Figure 1

1.Safety alert symbol

This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

The safety precautions listed in this handbook and all other generally recognised regulations on safety must be observed at all times. Any arbitrary modifications carried out to this machine may relieve Hayter Limited of liability for any resulting damage or injury.

Hayter mowers are robustly constructed and designed for efficient economical performance under normal

© 2008—Hayter Limited

 

Printed in the USA.

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All Rights Reserved

Contents

 

Introduction.................................................................

2

Safety...........................................................................

3

GeneralLawnMowerSafety.................................

3

Sound Pressure.....................................................

5

Sound Power........................................................

5

Vibration, Hand/arm...........................................

5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................

5

Setup............................................................................

7

UnfoldingtheHandle...........................................

7

FillingtheEnginewithOil....................................

7

Installing the Fuse ................................................

7

Charging the Battery.............................................

8

InstalltheMulchPlugorGrassBag.......................

9

Product Overview......................................................

10

Operation...................................................................

10

FillingtheFuelTank...........................................

10

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................

11

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight..............................

11

AdjustingtheUpperHandleHeight....................

11

Starting the Engine.............................................

12

Traveling Forward ..............................................

13

StoppingtheEngine...........................................

13

MulchingtheClippings.......................................

13

Collecting Grass.................................................

14

Side-discharge ....................................................

15

Operating Tips...................................................

16

Maintenance...............................................................

17

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s) ................

17

PremaintenanceProcedures....................................

17

PreparingforMaintenance .................................

17

Lubrication.............................................................

18

LubricatingtheWheelGears...............................

18

LubricatingtheUpperHandle ............................

18

Engine Maintenance...............................................

19

ReplacingtheAirFilter.......................................

19

ChangingtheEngineOil ....................................

19

ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................

20

ChargingtheBattery...........................................

20

Replacing the Fuse..............................................

20

DriveSystemMaintenance .....................................

21

AdjustingtheAuto-drive ....................................

21

Blade Maintenance.................................................

22

ReplacingtheCutterblade...................................

22

Cleaning.................................................................

23

Cleaning the Mower............................................

23

Storage.......................................................................

23

PreparingtheMowerforStorage ........................

23

Folding the Handle.............................................

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RemovingtheMowerfromStorage.....................

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Safety

Improperly using or maintaining this mower can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions.

This mower was designed and tested for reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury.

To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you and any other operator of the mower read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol (Figure 1) which means Caution, Warning, or Danger—“personal safety instruction.” Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury.

General Lawn Mower Safety

The following instructions have been adapted from the ISO 5395.

This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in 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 mower. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.

Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

Understand explanations for all pictograms used on the mower or in the instructions.

Petrol

WARNING-Petrol is highly flammable. Take the following precautions.

Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.

Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling.

Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

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If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the mower away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated.

Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.

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 stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects.

Before using, always visually inspect to see that guards, and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or grass bags, are in place and working correctly.

Before using, always visually inspect to see that the cutterblades, cutterblade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged cutterblades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.

Starting

Disengage all cutterblade and drive clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine.

Do not tilt mower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, unless the mower has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part, which is away from the operator.

Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the cutterblade(s) and not in front of the discharge chute.

Operation

Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running.

Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling a pedestrian controlled lawn mower towards you.

Walk, never run.

Slopes:

Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

Exercise extreme caution when on slopes.

Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down and exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent overturning or loss of control.

Stop the cutterblade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed.

Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

Stop the engine

whenever you leave the lawn mower.

before refueling.

before removing the grass bag.

before making height adjustment unless adjustment can be made from the operator’s position.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug lead.

before clearing blockages or unclogging chute.

before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower.

after striking a foreign object, inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower.

if lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).

Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

Maintenance and Storage

Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

Do not use pressure cleaning equipment on machine.

Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank and inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.

Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

Check grass bag components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.

Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

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Replace faulty silencers.

If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.

Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury.

Be careful during adjustment of the lawn mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving cutterblades and fixed parts of the lawn mower.

To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine replacement parts and accessories. Do not use will fit parts and accessories; they may cause a safety hazard.

Sound Pressure

Code 448E: This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level at the operator ear of 88 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per EN ISO 11201 and EN 836.

Code 449E: This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level at the operator ear of

90 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per EN ISO 11201 and EN 836.

Sound Power

Code 448E: This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound power level of 100 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per ISO 11094.

Code 449E: This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound power level of 98 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per ISO 11094.

Vibration, Hand/arm

Code 448E: This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level of 5.13 m/s2, based on measurements of identical machines per EN 1033 and EN 836.

Code 449E: This unit does not exceed a hand/arm vibration level of 4.10 m/s2, based on measurements of identical machines per EN 1033 and EN 836.

Safety and Instructional Decals

Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals.

104-7953

1.Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for information on charging the battery; contains lead; do not discard.

2.Read the Operator’s Manual.

Manufacturer’s Mark

1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.

117-4157

1. Engine—stop

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108-0992

1.

Read the Operator’s

4.

Install the fuse.

 

Manual.

 

 

2.

Remove the fuse box

5.

Replace the fuse box

 

decal.

 

cover.

3.

Remove the fuse box

6.

Start the engine.

 

cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

108-7450

(Model 448E only)

1.Height of cut

108-7451

(Model 448E only)

1.Height of cut

112-8760

1.Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine.

2.Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts.

114-2820

1.

Warning—read the

4.

Cutting/dismemberment

 

Operator’s Manual.

 

hazard of hand or foot,

 

 

 

cutterblade—stay away

2.

Thrown object

 

from moving parts.

5.

Cutting/dismemberment

 

hazard—keep bystanders

 

hazard of hand or foot,

 

a safe distance from the

 

cutterblade—disconnect

 

machine.

 

the spark plug lead and

 

 

 

read the instructions

 

 

 

before servicing or

 

 

 

performing maintenance.

3.Thrown object hazard—do not operate the mower without the rear discharge plug or bag in place; do not operate the mower without the side discharge cover or deflector in place.

6.Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, cutterblade—do not operate up and down slopes; operate side to side on slopes; stop the engine before leaving the operating position; and look behind you when backing up.

 

 

110-9457

 

1.

Engine switch Off

3.

Unlocked

2.

Engine switch On

4.

Locked

 

 

 

 

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Setup

Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine.

Unfolding the Handle

1. Move the handle rearward and hold the upper handle in place (Figure 2).

Figure 4

Figure 2

2.Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can (Figure 3).

Figure 3

2.Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 4). Do not overfill. (Max. fill: 0.6 l, type: SAE 30 detergent oil)

Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil.

3.Install the dipstick securely.

Important: Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil.

Installing the Fuse

Your mower comes with a 40-amp fuse that protects the electric starter.

Important: You cannot start the mower with the electric starter or charge the battery unless you install the fuse.

1.Remove the 2 screws that fasten the battery cover to the rear of the mower (Figure 5).

Filling the Engine with Oil

To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without

oil. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of

oil before starting the mower.

Figure 5

1. Remove the dipstick (Figure 4).

Note: Save the screws for installing the battery cover.

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2. Install the fuse (Figure 6).

Figure 6

Note: Your mower comes with a fuse in your owner’s packet.

3.Install the battery cover with the 2 screws that you removed in step 1.

Note: Remove the temporary decal from the battery cover.

Charging the Battery

PREVENT ACCIDENTS: ALWAYS charge the battery in a well ventilated area.

NEVER charge the battery near naked flames or direct heat.

ALWAYS switch off the mains electricity supply before disconnecting the charger from the battery.

ALWAYS use the battery charger supplied with the mower.

Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then monthly (every 25 starts) or as needed. Always use the charger in a sheltered area and charge the battery at room temperature (22°C) whenever possible.

1.Connect the charger to the mower wire harness located below the ignition key (Figure 7).

Figure 7

Important: Use only the charger supplied with the mower.

2.Connect the charger plug to the mains electricity supply and charge it for 24 hours.

3.Disconnect the charger plug from the mains electricity supply.

4.Disconnect the charger from the mower wire harness.

When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle or dispose of the lead-acid battery according to local codes.

Important: PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE: The battery and charger have a separate collection mark (Figure 8). This indicates that for disposal of the battery and battery charger they must be taken to an authorised disposal site. They must not be disposed of with general waste.

Figure 8

EU Directive 2002/96/EC classifies this product as an electrical or electronic equipment.

(a) These products should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. (b) They should be taken to a designated collection point or recycling centre and handled according to national laws in the area.

(c) The consumer has a critical role in returning waste electronic/electrical equipment for recycling and disposal. (d) Recycling keeps these products out of the municipal waste stream. (e) The crossed-out bin symbol is a reminder to follow these points.

(f) Please contact your local authority or local dealer and ask for further details regarding the correct method of disposal

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Hayter Mowers R53S User Manual

Install the Mulch Plug or Grass Bag

You must correctly install the mulch plug (for mulching or side-discharging) or the grass bag (for bagging), or the engine will not start.

The mower has a safety switch, located at the bottom of a channel on the top, right rear of the mower, that prevents the mower from operating without a mulch plug or grass bag. This prevents the mower from throwing debris at the operator through the rear chute.

For the switch to detect the presence of the mulch plug, the top of the mulch plug lever must lie fully in the bottom of the channel (Figure 9).

Figure 9

1.Top of mulch plug lever in switch channel

Figure 11

3.Release the button on the lever and ensure that the top of the lever is lies fully in the switch channel (Figure 12). If the top of the lever is not in the switch channel, your mower will not start!

1.Insert the mulch plug into the mower, if it isn’t already installed (Figure 10).

Figure 10

2.Squeeze the button on the lever with your thumb and fully insert the mulch plug into the opening (Figure 11).

Figure 12

Note: If the lever does not latch properly, disconnect the wire from the spark plug and check for and remove any debris buildup in the tunnel.

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