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Hayter Mowers 561G manual

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  • Page 1

    Original V ersion (EN) ISSUE: 20.12.10 P AR T NUMBER: 1 1 1-4502 (B) OWNER’S HANDBOOK Harrier 56 CODES 560G, 561G[...]

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

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    2 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Hayter mower . The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and efcient service from your machine. IMPOR T ANT : This ‘Owners Handbook’ should be regarded as part of the mower as it gives essential information regarding mower safety , operation, maintenance and specica - tions. Read an[...]

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    4 5 SPECIFICA TIONS / MAIN FEA TURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 Code 560 561 Engine Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Engine type Series 850 Series 850 Engine / Cutterbar Speed 2750 rpm 2750 rpm Fuel type Unleaded petrol Unleaded petrol Fuel capacity 1.5 litres 1.5 litres Oil type SAE 30 engine oil SAE 30 engine oil O[...]

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    4 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Alert Symbol This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages. When you see this symbol be alert to the possibility of injury . Carefully read the following and inform others. Y our mower is perfectly safe if used correctly . Failure to observe the following precautions may r esult in serious injury . T rai[...]

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    6 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operation Cont’d Always ensure the blade has stopped, by releasing the engine stop lever , before tilting the mower for transportation or crossing surfaces other than grass. Never operate the machine with defective guards, or with out safety devices, for example deectors and/or grass bag in place. Do not change the engin[...]

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    6 7 Delivery Checklist Remove the mower from the packaging and check that the following items have been supplied correctly . If any items are missing contact, your local Hayter dealer . 1. Engine Handbook. 4. Ignition Key (561) 2. Grassbag. 5. Parts list/D of C 3. Charger (561) 6. W arranty Reg Card T o prevent accidents cut off the long ribbon att[...]

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    8 9 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 OPERA TING THE MOWER Controls Operate all control levers several times and ensure that the cables move freely . Check that the engine stop and ground drive clutch levers return freely to their rest position when released. (Refer g.7) IMPOR T ANT : T o avoid damage to the cable the V ariable speed Control should o[...]

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    8 9 Stopping Release the ground drive clutch lever and release the engine stop lever . Emergency stop: As above. If the engine fails to stop disconnect the spark plug lead. (Refer g.1 1) Slopes T o prevent engine damage do not use the mower on slopes greater than 20 degrees. (Refer g.12) Height Of Cut T o adjust the height of cut: Grip the le[...]

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    10 11 Friction Disc The cutterblade is driven by the engine via a friction disc to help prevent damage occurring to the engine crankshaft and cutting mechanism when a hidden obstruction or overload is encountered. (Refer g.18) Always stop the engine when a hidden obstruction or excessive vibration is encounter ed. Disconnect the spark plug lead [...]

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    10 11 MOWER MAINTENANCE Carburettor Adjustments Should only be made by an authorised Briggs & Stratton dealer . Under no circumstances should the engine be adjusted to run at a speed in excess of that shown on the Declaration of Conformity . Oil Service Check the oil level daily before starting the engine and ensure that the correct oil level i[...]

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    12 13 Securing Nuts & Bolts Regularly check that all securing nuts and bolts are tight. Replace missing or damaged items immediately . Clutch Cable Adjustment At any time the operator feels that the machine is loosing drive: 1. Stop the engine. 2. Pull the machine backwards at the same time progressively engage the clutch lever until the rear r[...]

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    12 13 Cutterblade Assembly Assemble the cutterblade with the turned up edges facing towards the engine. Secure the cutterblade using the bolt (1), spring washer (2), and distance piece (3). (Refer g.33) Cutterblade Sharpening A slightly worn cutterblade may be re-sharpened. Both blade edges must be sharpened equally to ensure balance. Sharpen th[...]

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    14 15 Battery Charging (Code 561 only) - P REV ENT ACC IDEN TS: AL W A YS c har ge t he battery in a well ventilated area. - NEVER charge the battery near naked ames or dir ec t hea t. - AL W A YS swi tch off th e m ains el ectr ici ty supp ly before disconnecting the charger from the battery . - AL W A YS use th e ba tte ry char ger s upp lied [...]

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    14 15 January There is very little work to do this month apart from brushing away leaves. Keep off the grass if frozen or waterlogged. February Rake the grass thoroughly . Spike the lawn to aerate and stimulate soil organisms and root growth and apply lawn sand if necessary . March The yearly lawn work programme really starts this month. As soon as[...]

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    16 17 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not turn over 1. Engine stop lever released 2. Incorrect oil level 3. Obstruction under deck 4. Battery discharged (if tted) 1. Operate engine stop lever 2. Check oil level 3. Remove obstruction 4. Charge battery Engine smokes 1. Excess oil 2. Air cleaner cartridge oil soaked or[...]

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    16 17 LIMITED W ARRANTY Hayter Limited warrants to the original user/purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from the date of purchase. The manufacturer of major proprietry components ie. engines, gearbox / transaxle (where applicable) furnish their own[...]

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    18 19 NOTES NOTES[...]

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    18 19 NOTES NOTES[...]

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    20 Date of Sale:- Y our Local Dealer:- CODE SERIAL NO. Engine T ype:- Engine:- DEALER ST AMP 1st Y ear (12 months ) We certify t hat this service h as been carried out by an Authorised Hayter Service Dealer Date: 1st Y ear (12 months ) Owner ’s Name : Serial Number: Date: 2nd Y ear (24 months ) We certify t hat this service has been carried out b[...]