Hayter R53S - Manual

Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. Unfolding the Handle 1. Move the handle rearward and hold the upper handle in place (Figure 2). Figure 2 2. Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can (Figure 3). Figure 3 Filling the Engine with Oil To p...

2. Install the fuse (Figure 6). Figure 6 Note: Your mower comes with a fuse in your owner’s packet. 3. Install the battery cover with the 2 screws that you removed in step 1. Note: Remove the temporary decal from the battery cover. Charging the Battery PREVENT ACCIDENTS: ALWAYS chargethe battery in ...

Install the Mulch Plug or GrassBag You must correctly install the mulch plug (for mulchingor side-discharging) or the grass bag (for bagging), or the engine will not start . The mower has a safety switch, located at the bottomof a channel on the top, right rear of the mower, thatprevents the mower f...

Product Overview Figure 13 1. Cutting height lever 6. Recoil start handle 2. Air filter 7. Engine stop lever 3. Fuel tank cap 8. Upper handle knob 4. Oil fill/Dipstick 9. Electric starter 5. Foot pedal 10. Spark plug Figure 14 1. Model and serial number plate Figure 15 1. Grass bag 4. Battery charge...

Checking the Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 17). Figure 17 2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level (Figure 17). If the oil level is below the Add mark on the dipstick, slowly pour oil in...

Figure 20 3. Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can (Figure 21). Figure 21 Starting the Engine Important: The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unlessyou first install the mulch plug or the grass bagsecurely on the mower. 1. Install the mulch plug (Figure...

Traveling Forward To operate the auto-drive, simply walk with your handson the upper handle and your elbows at your sides,and the mower will automatically keep pace with you(Figure 25 and Figure 26). Figure 25 Figure 26 Stopping the Engine Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Ensure that the e...

Collecting Grass Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass andleaf clippings from the lawn. If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove itand lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing theSide Discharge Chute) before bagging the clippings. The cutterblade is sharp; contacting the...

Figure 33 3. Insert the mulch plug (Figure 34. Figure 34 Side-discharge Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it and insert themulch plug (refer to Removing the Grass Bag) beforeside-discharging the clippings. Important: The mower has a safety switch ...

Removing the Side Discharge Chute To remove the side discharge chute, reverse the stepsabove. Important: Lock the side discharge door after you close it (Figure 38). Figure 38 Operating Tips Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass cutterblade at atime. • When cutting grass over 150 mm ta...

Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil. Before each use or daily • Check the engine oil level.• Ensu...

Lubrication Lubricating the Wheel Gears Service Interval: Yearly 1. Remove the wheel bolt in the center of each rear wheel and remove the rear wheels. 2. Apply engine oil to the inner and outer sides of the gear as shown in Figure 40. Figure 40 3. Install the rear wheels. Lubricating the Upper Handl...

Engine Maintenance Replacing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 25 hours Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequentlyin dusty operating conditions. Refer to Preparing forMaintenance. 1. Use a screw driver to open the air filter cover (Figure 43). Figure 43 2. Replace the air filter ...

Figure 47 5. Install the dipstick securely. 6. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center. Electrical SystemMaintenance Charging the Battery Service Interval: Yearly or before storage Refer to Charge the Battery in the Setup section. Replacing the Fuse If the battery does not charg...

Drive SystemMaintenance Adjusting the Auto-drive If your mower does not self-propel properly, adjust theauto-drive cable. 1. Loosen the nut on the cable mount (Figure 48). G009696 1 Figure 48 1. Cable mount 2. Pull the upper handle back fully rearward. Note: If the handle does not move smoothly, ref...

Blade Maintenance Replacing the Cutterblade Service Interval: Yearly Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the cutterblade properly . If you do not have a torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing thisprocedure, contact an Authorised Service Dealer. Examine the cutterblade whenever...

Cleaning Cleaning the Mower Service Interval: Before each use or daily The mower may dislodge material from underthe mower housing. • Wear eye protection. • Stay in the operating position (behind thehandle). • Do not allow bystanders in the area. 1. With the engine running on a flat paved surface, s...

Folding the Handle Upright Position 1. Step on the foot pedal and hold it down (Figure 53). Figure 53 2. Move the handle to the upright position (Figure 54). Figure 54 Forward Position 1. With the handle in the upright position, step on the foot pedal and hold it down. 2. Move the handle all the way...