Hayter RT380H - Manual

• Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-outand, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve,turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing. • Use only Hayter-approved attachments. Thewarranty may be voided if you use the tractor withunapproved attachments. Maintenance and Storage • Keep a...

Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area ofpotential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 92-5730 1. Choke 3. Continuous variablesetting 2. Fast 4. Slow 93-6674 1. Crushing hazard, hand—read the inst...

Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Use Front wheels 2 Shim washers (as required) 2 Flat washers 2 Cotter pins 2 1 Hub caps 2 Install the front wheels. 2 No parts required – Check the tyre pressure. Steering wheel 1 3 Spirol pi...

1 Installing the Front Wheels Parts needed for this procedure: 2 Front wheels 2 Shim washers (as required) 2 Flat washers 2 Cotter pins 2 Hub caps Procedure 1. Install the shim washers onto the axle. 2. Install the wheel onto the axle with the valve stem facing out. 3. Slide the flat washer onto the...

Figure 5 1. Steering wheel 2. Spirol pin 3. Align the holes by inserting a punch or a long nail partially through the holes in the steering wheel andshaft. 4. Insert the spirol pin into the hole on the opposite side (Figure 5). 5. Using a hammer, drive the spirol pin in until it is flush with the ou...

Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, adeadly poison that can severely burn you andothers. • Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contactwith skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear safetyglasses to shield your eyes and rubber glovesto protect your hands. • Fill the battery where clean water is alwaysavai...

7 Installing the Anti-ScalpWheels Parts needed for this procedure: 2 Anti-scalp wheels 2 Wheel bolt 2 Locknut Procedure Mount the anti-scalp wheels onto the wheel bracketswith the wheel bolts and locknut (Figure 9). Figure 9 1. Wheel 3. Locknut 2. Wheel bracket 4. Wheel bolt Note: Use the same hole ...

Figure 10 1. Operate position 2. Push position 3. Run the engine at a low idle and move the traction control pedal forward for 5 seconds, then reverse for5 seconds. Repeat this step 3 times. 4. Place the drive control in the Operate position (Figure 10) and drive the tractor forward about 5feet (1.5...

13 Checking the Traction ControlPedal No Parts Required Procedure If the tractor drives too fast or slow with the tractioncontrol pedal fully pressed in either direction, you canadjust it to set the optimum forward and reverse speeds,as follows: 1. Loosen the screws below the right footrest. 2. Slid...

Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Petrol and Oil Use unleaded petrol suitable for automotive use (85pump octane minimum). In certain conditions, petrol is extremelyflammable and highly explosive. A fire orexplosion from petrol can b...

• It cleans the engine while it runs. • It eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuelsystem, which causes hard starting. Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditionerto the petrol. Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner i...

Operating the Blade Control(PTO) The blade control (PTO) engages and disengagespower to the electric clutch. Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) 1. Press the clutch/brake pedal to stop the tractor. 2. Pull the blade control (PTO) to on (Figure 16). Figure 16 1. Off—disengaged 2. On—engaged Disengaging...

Stopping the Engine 1. Shift the throttle lever to Fast (Figure 18). 2. Turn the ignition key to Off, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key before leaving theoperating position. (Figure 19). Using the Safety InterlockSystem Service Interval: Before each use or daily If the safety int...

Figure 21 1. Operating-in-reverse light 4. Shift the traction control switch into Reverse and complete your task. 5. Disengage the blade control (PTO) to activate the interlock. 6. Remove the reverse interlock key and put it in a safe place out of the reach of children. Testing the Safety InterlockS...

Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed asmeasured in RPM (revolutions per minute). Shift thethrottle control lever into the Fast position for bestperformance. To go forward or backward: 1. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the Parking Brake. 2. Place ...

2. Lift the grass deflector and slide the tabs on top of the discharge cover under the grass deflectorretaining rod. 3. Rotate the discharge cover down over the opening, and onto the lower lip of the cutter deck (Figure 24). G008145 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 Figure 24 1. Grass deflector 4. Lower lip 2. Tabs u...

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.• Chec...

Lubrication Greasing and Lubricating theTractor Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease and lubricate the tractor. More often in dusty ordirty conditions. How to Grease the Tractor 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO). 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all mo...

7. Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean (Figure 28). Figure 28 1. Oil dipstick 2. Metal end 8. Screw the oil dipstick fully onto the fill hole. 9. Unscrew the dipstick again and look at the metal end. If the oil level is low, slowly pour only enoughoil into the fill hole to raise th...

2. Set the parking brake. 3. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key before leaving the operating position. 4. Open the hood. 5. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage. 6. Pull up on the air cleaner cover handle and...

Figure 32 1. Spark-plug wire 6. Clean around the spark plug to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causingdamage. 7. Remove the spark plug and metal washer. Checking the Spark Plug 1. Look at the center of the spark plug (Figure 33). If you see light brown or gray on the insula...

Figure 34 1. Hose clamp 3. Fuel filter 2. Fuel line 6. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it up the fuel line toward the fuel tank(Figure 34). 7. Pull the fuel line off of the fuel filter (Figure 34) and allow petrol to drain into a fuel container or a drainpan. Note: Now is the b...

Figure 35 1. Negative cable (black) 4. Battery box 2. Rubber cover 5. Bolt and wing nut 3. Positive cable (red) Incorrectly routing the battery cable coulddamage the tractor and cables, causing sparks.Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode,resulting in personal injury. • Always disconnect th...

Important: Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severecorrosion and damage to the chassis. 5. Wait 5 to 10 minutes after filling the battery cells. Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolytelevel is up to the Upper line (Figure 36) on thebattery cas...

Figure 39 1. Bulb holder 4. Slots 2. Reflector 5. Terminals 3. Tabs 4. Insert and rotate the bulb counterclockwise until it stops (approx. 1/4 turn), and remove the bulb fromthe bulb holder (Figure 40). Figure 40 1. Bulb 3. Bulb holder 2. Metal pins 4. Slots Installing the Bulb 1. Align the metal pi...

Figure 42 1. Fill plug 5. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. Note: The level should be a maximum of 1-1/4 inch (32 mm) below the top of the fill port (Figure 42).Add fluid if necessary. 6. Install the fill plug. Cooling SystemMaintenance Cleaning the Cooling System Service Interval: Eve...

Brake Maintenance Servicing the Parking Brake Service Interval: Before each use or daily The parking brake is on the right side of the rear axle,inside the rear tyre (Figure 43). If the parking brake doesnot hold securely, adjust it. Figure 43 1. Brake arm spring 2. Brake adjusting nut Checking the ...

Belt Maintenance Replacing the Blade Drive Belt Removing the Blade Drive Belt 1. Remove the cutter deck; refer to Removing the Cutter Deck. 2. Remove the pulley cover mounting screws and pulley covers from both blade pulleys (Figure 44). Figure 44 1. Pulley cover 3. cutter deck belt 2. Idler pulley ...

3. Remove the bolt (5/8 inch wrench), curved washer, retainer, and blade (Figure 46). Use a block of woodas a wedge between the blade and the cutter deck tolock the blade when you are removing the bolt. Figure 46 1. Bolt 4. Spindle 2. Retainer 5. Curved washer 3. Blade 4. Inspect all parts; replace ...

Installing the Cutter Deck Without the grass deflector, discharge cover,or complete grass catcher assembly mountedin place, you and others are exposed to bladecontact and thrown debris. Contact with therotating cutter deck blade(s) and thrown debriswill cause injury or death. • Never remove the gras...

13. When the front-to-rear slope is correct, tighten the pivot plate mounting bolts (Figure 63). 14. When the front-to-rear blade slope is correct, check the side-to-side level of the cutter deck; refer toLeveling the Cutter Deck from Side-to-Side. Cleaning Washing the Underside of theCutter Deck Se...

A broken or missing washout fitting couldexpose you and others to thrown objects or toblade contact. Contact with the blade or throwndebris contact may cause injury or death. • Replace broken or missing washout fittingimmediately, before using the cutter deckagain. • Plug any holes in the cutter dec...

10. Remove and inspect the spark plug; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug. With the spark plug removed fromthe engine, pour 2 tablespoons of engine oil into thespark plug hole. Use the electric starter to crankthe engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder.Install the spark plug, but do not co...

Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The blade control (PTO) is engaged. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO). 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. The battery is dead. 3. Charge the battery. 4. The electrical connections are corroded or loose. 4. Check...

CUS TOME R INFO RMATION Date of Sale:-Your Local Dealer:- HAYTER L IMITED, SPELLBROOK, BISHOP’S STORTFORD, HERTS. CM23 4BU, ENGLAND Code Serial No.