Page 2 - CONTENTS
3 2 CONTENTS Contents 2 Introduction 3 Specifications / Main Features 4 Safety Precautions 5 - 6 - Safety Alert Symbol 5 - Training 5 - Preparation 5 - Safety Symbols 5 - Operation 5 - 6 - Maintenance & Storage 6 - Control Symbols 6 Assembling the Mower Before First Use 7 - Delivery Checklist 7 ...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION
3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Hayter mower. The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and efficient service from your machine. IMPORTANT: This ‘Owners Handbook’ should be regarded as part of the mower as it gives essential information regarding mower safety, operation, maint...
Page 4 - SPECIFICATIONS / MAIN FEATURES
5 4 SPECIFICATIONS / MAIN FEATURES 1 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 4 3 2 7 Code 616 Engine Briggs & Stratton Engine type Series 500 Engine / Cutterbar Speed 2850 rpm Fuel type Unleaded petrol Fuel capacity 1.5 litres Oil type SAE 30 engine oil Oil sump capacity 0.6 litres Cutting width 410mm Cutting heigh...
Page 5 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Safety Alert Symbol; Training; Operation; Safety Symbols
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...
Page 6 - Maintenance & Storage; Control Symbols
7 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operation cont Always replace worn or faulty parts with genuine Hayter parts. 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 eng...
Page 7 - ASSEMBLING THE MOWER BEFORE FIRST USE
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 Assembly. 4. Warranty Reg Card. To prevent accidents cut off the ...
Page 8 - OPERATING THE MOWER; Controls; Forward Travel; Stopping
8 9 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 OPERATING THE MOWER Controls Operate all control levers several times and ensure that the cables move freely. Check that the engine stop lever returns freely to its rest position when released. (Refer fig.8) Starting - Step 1 Operate the primer bulb. Push on the pri...
Page 10 - Maintenance Schedule; Daily; Engine Detail; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
10 11 Maintenance Schedule To prevent accidents, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out procedures on the mower. After the very first five hours change the engine oil. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service wi...
Page 11 - MOWER MAINTENANCE
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 the e...
Page 12 - Cutterblade Assembly
12 13 Securing Nuts & Bolts Regularly check that all securing nuts and bolts are tight. Replace missing or damaged items immediately. Lubrication Lubricate the wheels, pivot points and linkages with engine oil every 25 operating hours. Apply a good quality medium grease to the inner control cabl...
Page 13 - Storage
13 Storage To store the handlebar, unscrew the 2 small securing knobs sufficiently to allow it to be pivoted forwards to rest against the mower. Take care to ensure that the con- trol cables do not become snagged at the pivot point and depress the engine stop lever to prevent it being dam- aged thro...
Page 14 - October; LAWN CARE CALENDAR
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...
Page 15 - TROUBLE SHOOTING
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 stop lever 2. Check oil level 3. Remove obstruction 4. Charge battery Engine smokes 1. Exc...
Page 18 - DEALER ST; CUSTOMER INFORMATION
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...