Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; LIMITED WARRANTY
2 F − 98857 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY RULES 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS; Safety Warning Symbols
3 F − 98857 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS IMPORTANT: The following symbols are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol. Safety Warning Symbols Control And Operating Symbols Lights Brake Parking Brake Clutc...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Training; Operation
IMPORTANT 4 F − 98857 SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE − ON (RIDING) ROTARY MOWER MACHINES Training 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. 2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instruc- tions to use the mower. Local r...
Page 5 - OWNER’S INFORMATION; Environmental Awareness; SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT 5 F − 98857 OWNER’S INFORMATION This instruction book is for several different models. The instructions are written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most service books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow w...
Page 6 - DO
IMPORTANT 6 F − 98857 19. Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine. 20. Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely. SLOPE OPERATION: Slopes an...
Page 7 - SAFE MOWING GUIDE
SAFE MOWING GUIDE 7 F − 98857 Each person that operates power equipment must learn to use correct and safe mowing procedures. To help you learn, carefully read the following pages. Most of the time the operator was not correctly shown or did not read the instructions on the unit or in the Instructio...
Page 10 - STEPS TO FOLLOW; BEFORE MOWING
STEPS TO FOLLOW 10 F − 98857 BEFORE MOWING F Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. F Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. F Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel. F Read and fo...
Page 11 - ASSEMBLY; PARTS BAG
ASSEMBLY 11 F − 98857 ASSEMBLY Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your mower. All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled. WARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spa...
Page 12 - HOW TO INSTALL THE FRONT WHEELS
ASSEMBLY 12 F − 98857 HOW TO INSTALL THE FRONT WHEELS Use a knife and cut the four sides of the container. Install the front wheels in the container. Use the fasteners shown below to install the front wheels . The fasteners are shown at full size. (A) 30x49 (B) 17x195 NOTE: Use a piece of wood about...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY; HOW TO CHARGE THE MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY; HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
ASSEMBLY 13 F − 98857 MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the battery must be charged. 1. Check the battery date on top of the battery (Figure 5). 2. If the battery is put into service before the b...
Page 14 - HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT
ASSEMBLY 14 F − 98857 HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT Use the fasteners shown below to install the seat . The fasteners are shown at full size. (A) 1x45 (B) 18x16 1. Carefully remove the protective sleeve and the plastic bag from the seat. Do not damage the wire attached to the bottom of the seat . 2. Align...
Page 15 - HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE
ASSEMBLY 15 F − 98857 HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of fuel and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, opera...
Page 16 - OPERATION; LOCATION OF CONTROLS
OPERATION 16 F − 98857 ÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎ ÎÎ Figure 9 Ignition Headlight Switch Parking Brake Lever Lift Lever Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Shift Lever Clutch / Brake Pedal LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation control to start and stop the rotation of the blade....
Page 17 - ATTACHMENTS; HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL; HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER
OPERATION 17 F − 98857 ATTACHMENTS This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn sweeper, a lawn aerator, or a hopper spreader. This unit can not use attachments that engage the ground like a plow, a disk harrow, or a c...
Page 18 - HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE; HOW TO STOP THE UNIT
OPERATION 18 F − 98857 HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward.2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 11). 3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever . Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit. 4. To release ...
Page 19 - HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING; HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS
OPERATION 19 F − 98857 HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis- charged material toward the ground. Always keep the deflector in the down position. If the deflector is dam- aged, replace the deflecto...
Page 20 - BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK THE OIL; CARBURETTOR
OPERATION 20 F − 98857 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK THE OIL NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with SAE 30 weight oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. 1. Make sure the unit is level. NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs. 2. Clean the area...
Page 21 - OPERATING TIPS
OPERATION 21 F − 98857 OPERATING TIPS 1. Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For the blade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cor- rect. 2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oil if necessary. 3. If the engine will not start, first make s...
Page 22 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE CHART; HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER
MAINTENANCE 22 F − 98857 MAINTENANCE CHART PROCEDURE EACH USE FIRST 2 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE Blade, Inspect and Sharpen √ Blade Rotation Control, Check √ M Brake, Check √ MOW Clutch, Check √ W E Tyres, Check √ √ E R Battery, Check and Charge √ √ Battery, C...
Page 23 - INSPECT BLADE
MAINTENANCE 23 F − 98857 INSPECT BLADE WARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits an object, stop the engine. Check the unit for dam- age. The blade has sharp edges. When you hold the blade, use gloves or cloth material to protect your h...
Page 24 - HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL
MAINTENANCE 24 F − 98857 HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL WARNING: To prevent an injury, the blade rotation control must operate correctly. 1. Stop the engine. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.2. Before you adjust the blade rotation control , check and level the mower housing. See “Ho...
Page 25 - HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE; HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH
MAINTENANCE 25 F − 98857 HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. Set the parking brake. Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Push the unit. If the rear wheels rotate, adjust or replace the brake pads. Adjust the drive brake as follows. 1. ...
Page 27 - WHERE TO LUBRICATE; CHECK THE TYRES
MAINTENANCE 27 F − 98857 WHERE TO LUBRICATE Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. NOTE: Apply grease to the steering gear assembly. CAUTION: If the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand, use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit. Do not ...
Page 28 - HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING
MAINTENANCE 28 F − 98857 HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 1. Move the lift lever to the lowest position. 2. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. 3. Remove the hair pins and the washers from the adjusting rods (Figure 23). See illustrations “C” and “D”. 4. Remove the hair pins an...
Page 29 - HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING; THE SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT
MAINTENANCE 29 F − 98857 HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn will look better. WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust- ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to prevent th...
Page 30 - HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT; REMOVAL
MAINTENANCE 30 F − 98857 HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Housing”. 2. Completely push the pedal forward and engage the parking brake. 3. Remove the idler pulley (Figure 27). 4. Loosen the belt guides that are ...
Page 31 - HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT
MAINTENANCE 31 F − 98857 HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How To Remove The Mower Housing”. 2. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley and remove the mower drive belt (Figure 30). 3. Pull the brake arm away from the mandrel pulley an...
Page 33 - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 33 F − 98857 PROBLEM: The engine will not start. 1. Follow the steps, “How To Start The Engine” in this book.2. Electric − Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the cables. 3. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter.4. Remove the spark pl...
Page 34 - INDEX
INDEX 34 F − 98857 A Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 24 Clutch, 25 Drive Brake, 25 Mower Housing, Level, 29 Attachments, 17 B Battery Charge, 26 Check, 13 Clean, 26 Emergency Start, 20 Install, 13 Removal, 26 Storage, 32 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 25 Replace, 30 Mower Drive Adjust, 24 Replace, 31...
Page 35 - SLOPE GUIDE
35 F − 98857 SLOPE GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE, A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE POLE, OR A FENCE. d o not mow a slope that is greater than 10 degrees. If the riding mower is used with a pull − behind or rear mounted attachment, o t operate the unit on a slope tha...
Page 36 - NOTES
Page 37 - HERITAGE TRACTOR; REPAIR PARTS; Hayter
F − 98857 37 12/30 HERITAGE TRACTOR CODE143P REPAIR PARTS FROM SERIAL NO:143P001001 MANUAL PART NO: 143002(REV.0.) Use only manufacturer’s authorized or approved replacement parts. The letter placed on the end of the part number denotes the type of finish for the part, C for chrome, Z for zinc, a PA...
Page 39 - Key
REPAIR PARTS MODEL CODE143P 39 F − 98857 CHASSIS & HOOD Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Seat 91965 2 Plate Assembly, Switch 91963Z 3 Spring, Compression 164x26 4 Spring, Seat 91964 5 Glide, Spring 91822 6 Bolt, Shoulder 9x38 7 Support, Seat 92334E700 8 Lockwasher 18x1...
