Hayter 496G - Manuals

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. Your mower is perfectly safe if used correctly. Failure to observe the following pr...

6 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operation cont If the machine has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the machine to and from the area to be mowed. Stop the blade (s) by releasing the engine stop lever, enure that the blade (s) have stopped before ti...

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 3. Parts list/D of C 2. Grassbag 4. Warranty Reg Card To prevent accidents cut off the long ribbo...

8 9 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 OPERATING THE MOWER Fig. 11 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 fig.7) IMPORTANT: To avoid damag...

10 11 Maintenance Schedule 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 extensive operation cutting tall, dry grass. First 5 Hours - Af...

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 th...

12 13 Cutterblade Sharpening A slightly worn cutterblade may be re-sharpened. Both blade edges must be sharpened equally to ensure balance. Sharpen the cutterblade every 25 mowing hours or more frequently if conditions require. Remove the cutterblade from the mower and clean using a brush and water....

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 wor...

14 15 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not turn over 1. Engine stop lever released 2. Incorrect oil level 3. Obstruction under deck 1. Operate engine/blade stop lever 2. Check oil level 3. Remove obstruction Engine smokes 1. Excess oil 2. Air cleaner cartridge oil soaked...

18 Date of Sale:- Your Local Dealer:- CODE SERIAL NO. Engine Type:- 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 cer...