Hayter Motif 432A manual

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    (English V ersion) FROM SERIAL NO: HANDBOOK: 43201 1 (REV .1.) 432A001001, 433A001001, 434A001001, 435A001001 ISSUE 23.02.04 OWNER'S HANDBOOK Motif CODES 432A 433A 434A 435A (Auto Drive) (Push) (Auto Drive) (Push) 432011(1) 29/3/04 9:35 am Page 1.1[...]

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    Engine Honda GCV 135 (Codes 432A/433A/434A) GCV 160 (435A) Engine type GCV135EA2675D (432A/433A/434A) GCV160EA2675D (435A) Engine/Cutterbar speed 2900 rpm (432A/435A) 2700rpm (433A/434A) Fuel type Unleaded petrol Fuel capacity 0.9 litres (432A/433A/434A) , 1.1 litres (435A) Oil type SAE 10w-30 engine oil Oil sump capacity 0.55 litres Cutting width [...]

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    1ST Y ear (12 months) W e certify that this service has 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) W e certify that this service has been carried out by an Authorised Hayter Service Dealer Date: Owner s Name: Serial Number: Date: Note for dealer : Plea[...]

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    432011(1) 29/3/04 9:35 am Page 1.4[...]

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    1.20 - 1.21 Maintenance Schedule 1.21 - 1.27 Mower Maintenance 1.21 - Engine 1.21 - Carbur ettor Adjustments 1.22 - Oil Service 1.22 - Air Cleaner Service 1.23 - Spark Plug Service 1.23 - Keeping Engine Clean 1.23 - Grassbag 1.24 - Deck Housing 1.24 - Securing Nuts and Bolts 1.24 - Clutch Cable Adjustment 1.25 - Lubrication 1.25 - Cutterblade Remov[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing a Hayter mower . The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and efficient service from your mower . 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 understand this handb[...]

  • Page 7

    W ARRANTY 1.7 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 th[...]

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    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages. When you see this symbol be alert to the possibility of injury . Carefully r ead 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 . Before using the mower read [...]

  • Page 9

    PRECAUTIONS - Always use fresh fuel. Stale fuel can block the carburettor and cause leakage. - Replace fuel tank and oil tank caps securely . A damaged cutterblade or loose fixing bolt are major hazards. Before use, always visually inspect the cutting mechanism to ensure that it is in good condition. A damaged cutterblade must be replaced immedi- a[...]

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    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Never pick up or carry the mower while the engine is running. Never lift the rear deflector while the engine is running. Never touch the exhaust/exhaust guard or cooling fins when the engine is hot. Stop the engine and disconnec[...]

  • Page 11

    S059 Check the rear deflector and grassbag frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety . 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 cutterblade. Always replace worn or faulty parts with genuine Hayter par[...]

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    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. 2. Grassbag T o prevent accidents cut off the long ribbon attached to the grass- bag and discard. Unscrew the handlebar securing knobs sufficiently to allow the handle[...]

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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 the engine. Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE 10W 30 Oil. Never use additives with this oil. T o prolong the life of your engine it is important that the oil is changed after t[...]

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    Operate all control levers several times and ensure that the cables move freely . Check that the engine stop and (ground drive clutch levers - Autodrive models ) return freely to their rest position when released. T urn the fuel valve to the on position. Move the throttle control lever to the ‘choke’ position before starting a cold engine. Move[...]

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    T o make a wide turn steer the mower with the handlebar in the direc- tion required. T o make a tight turn (release the ground drive clutch lever, Autodrive model ), apply downward pressure on the handlebar to raise the front wheels just above ground level and steer in the required direction. T o prevent accidents do not raise the fr ont of the mow[...]

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    OPERA TING THE MOWER T o prevent accidents thor oughly inspect the area and remove all objects which when contacted by the cutterblade could become dangerous pr ojectiles. Inspect the area for hidden obstructions which when contacted by the cutterblade could risk health and safety . Remember the location of these obstructions and ensure that you mo[...]

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    OPERA TING When moving the mower across non-grassed areas, stop the engine by releasing the engine stop lever and set the mower to the maximum height of cut to protect the cutting mechanism. 1.17 THE MOWER Non-Grassed Areas 432011(1) 29/3/04 9:35 am Page 1.17[...]

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

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    Keep mowing regularly and watering as necessary . Fill any cracks caused by drought with a mixture of sharp sand and soil. In dry weath- er conditions leave the grass longer to help retain ground moisture. Raise the height of cut to allow the grass to thicken and protect the roots from the winter frost and snow . Rake out the thatch from the turf a[...]

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    T o prevent accidents stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out maintenance pr ocedures on the mower . Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service will be required if working for prolonged periods under dusty , dry conditions, or when airborne debris is present or after[...]

  • Page 21

    Change the engine oil. Clean the engine cooling system. Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present or after prolonged operation whilst cutting tall, dry grass. Replace the spark plug. 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 [...]

  • Page 22

    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 oil checking and filling instructions. Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours of operation and thereafter according to the ‘ Maintenance Schedule ’ :- 1. Drain fuel by running the engin[...]

  • Page 23

    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 and debris from the engi[...]

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    Remove grass debris from the top and underside of the deck housing immediately after use. Fertilisers and top dressings ar e particularly corrosive. Thoroughly clean the mower deck immediately after use on treat- ed grass and store well away fr om corrosive materials. Regularly check that all securing nuts and bolts are tight. Replace missing or da[...]

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    Lubricate the wheels, pivot points and linkages with engine oil every 25 operating hours. Apply a good quality medium grease to the inner control cables at the point of entry and exit from their outer casing. 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 co[...]

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    Assemble the cutterblade (1) with the turned up edges facing towards the engine. Secure the cutterblade using the friction washer (2) and new fixing bolt (3) and tighten to a torque of 54Nm. T o prevent accidents never reuse the original fixing bolt. A slightly worn cutterblade may be re-sharpened. Both blade edges must be sharpened equally to ensu[...]

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    Storage T o store the handlebar unscrew the 2 small securing knobs sufficient- ly to allow it to pivot forwards to rest against the mower . T ake care to ensure that the control cables do not become snagged at the pivot point and depress the engine stop lever to prevent it being damaged through contact with the engine. Engines stored in excess of 3[...]

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    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE F AUL T REMEDY Engine will not turn over 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 Fuel starvation. Fill fuel tank. Fuel valve off. T urn[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE F AUL T REMEDY Engine vibrates excessively Mounting bolts loose. T ighten bolts Cutterblade bolt loose. T ighten bolt Cutterblade out of balance. Balance cutterblade Bent crankshaft. Consult your dealer Uneven cut Undulating ground conditions Change direction of travel Cutterblade worn Sharpen the cutterblade Cutterblade out of bal[...]

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    1.30 PA R T S LIST VIBRA TION INFORMA TION Lawnmower vibration information. RMS acceleration measured in 3 - axes at operators contact position on the handlebars. CODE 432A = 4.3ms -2. . CODE 433A = 3.5ms -2. . CODE 434A = 4.4ms -2 . CODE 435A = 7.7ms -2 . EC DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY HA YTER LIMITED, Spellbrook, Bishop ’ s Stortford, Herts CM23[...]

  • Page 31

    NO. DESCRIPTION P AR T NO. QTY ITEM NOTE 432A 433A 434A 435A 1 Decal - Grass Blade 410064 1 1 1 1 2 Engine - 432004 1 1 1 0 Engine 435004 0 0 0 1 3 Decal - Engine 432009 1 0 0 0 Decal - Engine 433009 0 1 1 0 Decal - Engine 435009 0 0 0 1 4 Cable Engine Brake 412007 1 1 1 1 5 Control Throttle 432006 1 1 1 1 6 Knob - Handlebar 480088 2 2 2 2 7 Plug -[...]

  • Page 32

    PA R T S LIST 1.32 NO. DESCRIPTION P AR T NO. QTY ITEM NOTE 432A 433A 434A 435A 40 Bracket - Handlebar LH 110.004.408W 1 0 0 0 Bracket - Handlebar LH 110.004.406W 0 1 1 0 Bracket - Handlebar LH 110.01 1.753W 0 0 0 1 41 Bracket - Handlebar RH 1 10.004.409W 1 0 0 0 Bracket - Handlebar RH 110.004.407W 0 1 1 0 Bracket - Handlebar RH 110.01 1.754W 0 0 0[...]

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    NO. DESCRIPTION P ART NO. QTY ITEM NOTE 432A 433A 434A 435A 67 Axle Support 100.000.895 4 3 4 4 67A Axle Support - LH Rear 100.000.896 0 1 0 0 68 Decal - Hayter 410065 1 1 1 1 69 Bracket 432014 1 0 0 0 Bracket 433002W 0 1 1 1 70 Cable - Clutch A/D 434002 0 0 1 1 71 Belt Drive 100.004.594 0 0 1 0 Belt Drive 100.004.919 0 0 0 1 72 Spring - T ension G[...]

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    1.34 PA R T S LIST BRIGGS & S T RAT TON M O T I F 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 14 19 19 20 22 22 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 29 30 31 42 32 33 34 35 36 37 37 38 39 39 39 40 41 67A 43 45 46 47 47 48 49 52 52 49 50 50 50 50 51 51 53 53 54 54 56 57 58 59 20 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 66 66 67 67 67 68 69 26 70 71 72 73 74 7[...]

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    1.35 Notes:- NOTES 432011(1) 29/3/04 9:35 am Page 1.35[...]

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    1.36 CUST OMER INFORMA TION Serial No: Engine T ype:- GVC135EA2675D (432A/433A/434A) GVC160EA2675D (435A) Engine:- Honda GVC 135 (432A/433A/434A) 160 (435A) Date of Sale:- Y our Local Dealer:- 432011(1) 29/3/04 9:35 am Page 1.36[...]