Hayter 561G - Manual

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’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 deflectors and/...

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. Warranty Reg Card To...

8 9 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 OPERATING 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 fig.7) IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the...

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 fig.18) Always stop the engine when a hidden obstruction or excessive vibration...

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 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 fig.33) Cutterblade Sharpening A slightly worn cutterblade may be re-sharpened. Both blade edges must b...

14 15 Battery Charging (Code 561 only) - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: ALWAYS charge the battery in a well ventilated area. - NEVER charge the battery near naked flames or direct heat. - ALWAYS switch off the mains electricity supply before disconnecting the charger from the battery. - ALWAYS use the battery c...

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...

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 fitted) 1. Operate engine stop lever 2. Check oil level 3. Remove obstruction 4. Charge battery Engine smokes 1. ...

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...