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    (English V ersion) P AR T NUMBER: 1 1 1-1270 (A) ISSUE 02.03.07 Hover Mowers & Hovertrim OWNER'S HANDBOOK MODELS : 446 Hovertrim 450 Professional 453 Professional 111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.1[...]

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    111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.2[...]

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    MAIN 1.3 DTP-000-010-A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Main Features Specifications FEA TURES Code 180 181 182 Model 446 450 453 Engine Honda Honda Honda Engine type GCV135 GCV160 GCV160 Fuel type Unleaded petrol Unleaded petrol Unleaded petrol Fuel capacity 0.9 litres 1.1 litres 1.1 litres Engine Oil type SAE 10W -30 SAE 10W -30 SAE 10W -30 Oil sump[...]

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    111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.4[...]

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    1.3 Main Features/Specifications 1.5 Contents 1.6 Introduction 1.7 W arranty 1.8 - 1.1 1 Safety Precautions 1.8 - T raining 1.8 - 1.9 - Pr eparation 1.9 - 1.10 - Operation 1.10 - 1.1 1 - Maintenance and Storage 1.1 1 - Safety Symbols 1.1 1 - Decal Symbols 1.12 Assembling the Mower 1.12 - Delivery Checklist 1.12 - Assembling 1.13 Before Starting the[...]

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    1.6 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Allen machine. The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and efficient service from your machine. IMPOR T ANT : This ‘Owners Handbook’ should be regarded as part of the mower as it gives essential information regarding mower safety , operation, maintenance and specifications. Read and un[...]

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    1.7 W ARRANTY LIMITED W ARRANTY The Allen mower business is a subsidiary of Hayter Limited. The manufacturer warrants to the original user/purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase. The manufacturers of the engine furnish their own [...]

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    1.8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages. When you see this symbol be alert to the possibility of injury . Carefully read the following and inform others. Y our machine is perfectly safe if used corr ectly . Failure to observe the following precautions may r esult in serious injury . Before using the machi[...]

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    1.9 SAFETY - Always use fresh fuel. Stale fuel can block the carburettor and cause leakage. - Replace fuel tank and oil tank caps securely . A damaged cutter device or impeller or both must be replaced. Before use, always visually inspect the cutting mechanism to ensure that it is in good condition. Do not operate the machine with an out of balance[...]

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    1.10 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Never pick up or carry the machine while the engine is running. Never touch the exhaust/exhaust guard or cooling fins when the engine is hot. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead: - Before clearing blockages. - Before cleaning/checking or working on the machine. - After strik[...]

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    1.11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors and when the engine is cool. W ear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the cutting device. Always replace worn or faulty parts with genuine Allen parts. Maintenance & Storage Safety Symbols Safety Alert - Be aware to the possibility of injury [...]

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    DTP-000-001-A 4 4 5 5 7 8 DTP-000-002-A 12 13 DTP-000-003-A 1 2 2 3 4 4 Remove the machine from the packaging and check that the following items have been supplied correctly . If any items are missing contact, your local dealer . Main deck, lower and upper handlebars. 1. Handlebar bolt x 2 5. Throttle bolt x 2 9. Spanner x 1* 2. Bush x 4 6. W asher[...]

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    T o prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil or petrol. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol befor e starting. Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE 10W -30. Never use additives with recommended oil. T o prolong the life of your engine it is important that the oil is changed after the firs[...]

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    Check that the engine stop lever moves freely and returns to it’ s rest position when released. Place the throttle control to the start position, ensure that the fuel tap is in the ‘On’ position and the tank vent is open (if fitted). Release the handlebar from it’ s parked position. Hold the handlebar together with the engine stop lever , p[...]

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    1.15 OPERA TING Start at the outside border of the lawn and go round working towards the centre. Always control the mower with both hands, keeping the mower flat on the ground. Release the engine stop lever . Emergency stop: Release the engine stop lever . If the engine fails to stop, disconnect the spark plug lead. Cutting Grass STOP CS146 Stoppin[...]

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    The cutting height of your mower has been set at the highest position (1). If you prefer a lower cut follow these instructions: a. T urn the petrol tap to the off position and where fitted the vent screw . b. Disconnect the spark plug lead. c. T ilt the mower to its side. (Keeping the carburettor uppermost.) d. Remove the retaining bolt with the sp[...]

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    1 2 3 T o prevent accidents stop the engine disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out maintenance pr ocedures on the mower . 1. Finger Guard 2. Carburettor 3. Spark Plug / Lead 4. Exhaust Guard 5. Exhaust 6. Oil filler Cap/ Dipstick 7. Start Grip 8. Fuel Cap 9. Air cleaner . Should only be made by an authorised Honda dealer . Un[...]

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    1.18 MOWER MAINTENANCE Use only an approved spark tester (1) to check for a spark as shown in the diagram. Replace the spark plug every 100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first. A spark plug wrench is available from any authorised Honda service dealer . Check the spark plug gap with a feeler gauge and set at 0.7 - 0.8mm. Remove all grass a[...]

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    1.19 Remove grass debris from the top and underside of the deck immedi- ately after use. Regularly check that all securing nuts and bolts are tight. Replace missing or damaged items immediately . Check the oil level daily before starting the engine and ensure that the correct oil level is maintained. Refer to-‘Before Starting the Mower ’ for oi[...]

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    1.20 Drain the fuel by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops. Remove the spark plug lead and allow the engine to cool. T urn the mower on its left hand side and ensure that the carburet- tor is uppermost. Firmly grip the end of the cutterbar with the gloved hand and remove the bolt with the supplied spanner . T o prev[...]

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    1.21 Storage Engines stored in excess of 30 days need to be protected with a fuel addi- tive or drained of fuel to prevent gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburettor parts. T o ensure your mower is maintained in good working order it is important that the following procedure is adopt- ed. Refer to the engine handbook as necessa[...]

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    1.22 TROUBLE PROBLEM POSSIBLE F AUL T REMEDY Engine will not turn over Engine stop lever released. Operate engine stop lever . Incorrect oil level. Check oil level. Obstruction under deck. Remove obstruction. Engine smokes Excess oil level. Check oil level. Air cleaner cartridge oil Service air cleaner . soaked or blocked. Engine runs then stops Fu[...]

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    1.23 TROUBLE PROBLEM POSSIBLE F AUL T REMEDY Engine vibrates excessively Mounting bolts loose. T ighten bolts Cutterbar bolt loose. T ighten bolt Cutterbar out of balance. Balance cutterbar Bent crankshaft. Consult your dealer Damaged impeller or blade Consult your dealer Uneven cut Cutterbar out of balance Balance the cutterbar Engine running slow[...]

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    1.24 MAINFRAME 446 450 453 Item No. Description Part No. Qty Qty Qty Item Note 1 Upper Handle H290237 1 1 1 2 Operator Presence Control H290239 1 1 1 3 Grip - Handle Upper H292276 2 2 2 4 Kit Cable Securing H190139 1 1 1 5 Throttle/Brake Control H292315 1 1 1 6 Lower Handle H290288 1 1 1 7 M6 U Bolt BZP H292026 2 2 2 8 Handwheel M6 H192204 2 2 2 9 [...]

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    1.25 1 2 3 5 13 15 16 17 18 19 21 4 4 6 7 8 7 9 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 14 20 HA Y -G00001-A * MAINFRAME PA R T S LIST 111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.25[...]

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    1.26 BLADE 446 450 453 Item No. Description Part No. Qty Qty Qty Item Note 1 Spacer H192270 1 1 1 2 Spacer Disc H192025 2 3 3 3 Blade Ret.Spigot Steel H192272 1 1 1 4 Blade/Head Bolt H292018 1 1 1 5 Safeway Disc H292401 1 0 0 6 Flexiblade 143mtr H292384 1 0 0 7 Flexiblade 27mtr H292385 1 0 0 8 Blade 20" H292351 0 1 0 9 Blade 21" H192299 0[...]

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    1.27 BLADE HA Y -G00002-A * Code 446 1 2 5 6 7 2 3 4 * Code 450/453 8 9 1 2 2 3 4 OPTIONS PA R T S LIST HA Y -G00009-A * 3 5 6 7 8 1 2 4 2 4 6 Kit - Swinging Blade Code 446/450 KIT OPTIONS 111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.27[...]

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    446 450 453 Item No. Description Part No. Qty Qty Qty Item Note 1 Throttle Control & OPC H292387 1 1 1 Not Shown 2 Handwheel H192204 2 2 2 Not Shown 3 Handlebar Extension H292392 1 1 1 Not Shown 1.28 446 450 453 Item No. Description Part No. Qty Qty Qty Item Note 1 Undercarriage H192284 1 1 1 2 Kit Axle Securing Bolts H190235 1 1 1 3 Wheel H292[...]

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    1.29 HA Y -G00004-A 1 3 5 6 7 8 8 6 8 7 8 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 KIT OPTIONS PA R T S LIST 111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.29[...]

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    Notes 1.30 111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.30[...]

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    1.31 CUST OMER Serial No: Engine T ype:- GCV135 Engine:- Honda Engine T ype:- GCV160 Engine:- Honda Date of Sale:- Y our Local Dealer:- Notes:- INFORMA TION 111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.31[...]

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    Hayter Limited Spellbrook, Bishop’ s Stortford, Herts, CM23 4BU, England. T el: +44 (0) 1279 723444 Fax: +44 (0) 1279 600338 e-mail: sales@hayter .co.uk www .hayter .co.uk YOUR HA YTER DEALER IS: 111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.32[...]