Hayter 493F - Manual

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 prec...

6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operation cont Never operate the machine with defective guards, or with out safety devices, for example deflectors and/or grass bag in place. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Start the engine carefully, with feet well away from the cutterblade ...

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 rib...

8 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 OPERATING THE MOWER Fig. 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 18 11 12 14 13 15 16 17 19 1 2 1 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 wh...

10 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 - After...

11 MOWER MAINTENANCE Spark Plug Service Use only Briggs & Stratton (Part number 19368) spark tester (1) to check for a spark as shown in the diagram. (Refer fig.25) Replace the spark plug every 100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first. A spark plug wrench is available from any authorise...

12 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 rollers lock, at this point the clutch lever should be 60mm from the handlebar. 3. If t...

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. In...

14 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 p...

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 4. Battery discharged (if fitted) 1. Operate engine/blade stop lever 2. Check oil level 3. Remove obstruction 4. Charge battery Engine smokes ...

20 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...