Hayter RZT420H - Manual

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. 114-1606 1. Entanglement hazard, belt—keep all guards in place. 93-7009 1. Warning—don’t operate the mower wi...

Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Use 1 No parts required – Set up the motion control levers. Clevis pin 1 2 Hair Pin 1 Install the seat cable. 3 No parts required – Connect the battery. Ignition Key 1 Operator’s Manual 1 4 E...

2 Installing the Seat Cable Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Clevis pin 1 Hair Pin Procedure 1. Open the motion control levers and raise the seat. 2. Locate the seat cable secured to the frame. Locate the clevis and hair pins installed on the loose end ofthe seat cable. 3. Secure the loose end of ...

4 Completing the Setup Parts needed for this procedure: 1 Ignition Key 1 Operator’s Manual 1 Engine Operator’s Manual Procedure Checking the Tyre Pressure Check the front and rear tyres for proper inflation. Referto Checking the Tyre Pressure in the Operator’s Manual for the recommended inflation pr...

Product Overview Figure 8 1. Footrest 4. Control panel 7. Rear drive wheel 10. Anti-scalp roller 2. Height of cut lever 5. Motion control levers 8. Washout fitting 11. Front caster wheel 3. Fuel gauge 6. Operator seat 9. Cutter deck Figure 9 1. Motion control levers 3. Fuel tank cap 5. Deflector 2. ...

Controls Become familiar with all of the controls in Figure 8,Figure 9, and Figure 10 before you start the engine andoperate the machine. G005055 1 2 3 Figure 10 Control Panel 1. Ignition switch 3. Blade control switch(power take-off) 2. Throttle/Choke Ignition Switch The ignition switch has three p...

Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Think Safety First Please carefully read all of the safety instructions anddecals in the safety section. Knowing this informationcould help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoidinjury. Mowing o...

In certain conditions during fueling, staticelectricity can be released causing a sparkwhich can ignite the petrol vapors. A fire orexplosion from petrol can burn you and othersand can damage property. • Always place petrol containers on theground away from your vehicle before filling. • Do not fill...

Checking the Engine Oil Level Before you start the engine and use the machine, checkthe oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checkingthe Oil Level in the Engine Maintenance section. Starting the Engine 1. Sit down on the seat and move the motion controls outward to the park position. 2. Disen...

5. After the engine starts, move the throttle lever to Fast (Figure 16). If the engine stalls or hesitates,move the throttle lever back to Choke for a fewseconds. Repeat this as required. Operating the Blades The blade control switch, represented by a powertake-off (PTO) symbol, engages and disengag...

Testing the Safety Interlock System Test the safety interlock system before you use themachine each time. If the safety system does notoperate as described below, have an Authorized ServiceDealer repair the safety system immediately. 1. While sitting on the seat, with the control levers in park posi...

blade control switch, ensure the throttle is in the fastposition, and turn the ignition key to off. Remember toremove the key from the ignition switch. Children or bystanders may be injured if theymove or attempt to operate the machine whileit is unattended. Always remove the ignition key and move t...

Adjusting the Tilt The motion control levers can be tilted fore or aft formaximum operator comfort. 1. Loosen the upper bolt holding the control lever to the control arm shaft. 2. Loosen the lower bolt just enough to pivot the control lever fore or aft (Figure 23). Tighten bothbolts to secure the co...

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

Operating Tips Fast Throttle Setting For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operatethe engine at the Fast position. Air is required tothoroughly cut grass clippings, so do not set theheight-of-cut so low as to totally surround the cutterdeck by uncut grass. Always try to have one side of thecu...

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 Before each use or daily • Check the safety interlock system.• Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or dama...

Figure 29 1. Left cover 3. Battery 2. Torx head fasteners (T25) 4. Lift the plastic cover away from the machine. Retain all fasteners. Replace the cover and secure it to the frame using thefasteners removed previously. Lubrication Greasing the Bearings Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all lub...

4. Connect a grease gun to each fitting (Figure 30 and Figure 31). Pump grease into the fittings until greasebegins to ooze out of the bearings. 5. Wipe up any excess grease. Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the air cleaner for dirty, loos...

Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged element. Handlenew elements carefully; do not use if the rubber sealis damaged. 4. Clean all air cleaner components of any accumulated dirt or foreign material. Prevent any dirt fromentering the carburettor. 5. Install the air cleaner element with the pleated side “...

G005177 2 1 3 Figure 37 1. Oil filter 3. Adapter 2. Gasket 15. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube (Figure 34). 16. Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and push firmly into place (Figure 34). 17. Check the oil level (Figure 34); refer to Checking the Oil Level. 18. ...

Annually or every 100 hours of operation (more oftenunder extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove theblower housing and any other cooling shrouds. Cleanthe cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Makesure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. Torque theblower housing screws to 5.5 ft-lb (...

G005071 2 1 2 3 4 6 5 Figure 40 1. Fuel line from tank 4. Fuel line to engine 2. Hose clamp 5. Flow direction arrow 3. Filter 6. Fuel tank 4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide them away from the filter (Figure 40). 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. 6. Install a new filte...

5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the batterypost (Figure 41). Retain all fasteners. 6. Remove the battery hold-down (Figure 41) and lift the battery from the battery tray. G005072 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 41 1. Battery 5. Negative battery po...

Cutter Deck Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting seasonbecause sharp blades cut cleanly without tearing orshredding the grass blades. Tearing and shredding turnsgrass brown at the edges, which slows growth andincreases the chance of disease. Check the...

A blade that is bent or damaged could breakapart and could seriously injure or kill you orbystanders. • Always replace bent or damaged blade witha new blade. • Never file or create sharp notches in theedges or surfaces of blade. Removing the Blades The blades must be replaced if a solid object is hi...

6. Measure from the tip of the front blade to the flat surface and the tip of the rear blade to the flatsurface (Figure 52). If the front blade tip is not1/16-5/16 inch (1.6-7.9 mm) lower than the rearblade tip, adjust the front locknut. Figure 52 1. Blades front to rear 3. Measure here 2. Outside c...

2 2 3 G005077 1 2 2 3 Figure 55 1. Cutter deck 3. Rear lift rod 2. Hanger bracket 6. Slide the cutter deck rearward to remove the cutter deck belt from the engine pulley. 7. Slide the cutter deck out from underneath the machine. Note: Retain all parts for future installation. Cutter Deck Belt Mainte...

Replacing the Grass Deflector Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the grass deflector for damage An uncovered discharge opening could allowthe lawn cutter deck to throw objects in theoperator’s or bystander’s direction and resultin serious injury. Also, contact with the bladecould occ...

Cleaning Washing the Underside of theCutter Deck Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the cutter deck housing. Wash the underside of the cutter deck after each use toprevent grass buildup for improved mulch action andclipping dispersal. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengag...

Storage Cleaning and Storage 1. Disengage the blade control switch, move the motion controls outward to the park position, stopthe engine, and remove the key. 2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire machine, especially theengine. Clean dirt and chaff from the...

Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed. 2. The oil level in the crankcase is low. 2. Add oil to the crankcase. 3. The cooling fins and air passages under the engine blower housing areplugged. 3. Remove the obstruction from the...

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.