11-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:27 pm Page 1.1 Manufactured by Hayter Limited Hover Mowers & Hovertrim OWNER'S HANDBOOK MODELS: 446 Hovertrim 450 Professional 453 Professional (English Version) ISSUE 23.07.08 CODE FROM SERIAL NO.
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111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:27 pm Page 1.3 MAIN FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS Main Features 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 8 Spark Plug/Lead. Exhaust Guard. Engine Cover. Serial No.Label. Engine Start-Grip. Handlebar Securing Knob. Throttle Control. Engine Stop Lever. Handlebar. Fuel Cap. Oil Dipstick. Fuel On/Off Tap. Air Cleaner.
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111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:27 pm Page 1.5 CONTENTS 1.3 Main Features/Specifications 1.21 - Storage 1.5 Contents 1.22 - 1.23 Trouble Shooting 1.6 Introduction 1.24 - 1.28 Parts List 1.24 - Mainframe Parts List 1.25 - Exploded View - Mainframe 1.26 - 1.27 - Blade Options / Kits Parts List 1.28 - Kit Undercarriage Parts List 1.28 - Kit Extension Handles 1.7 Warranty 1.8 - 1.11 Safety Precautions 1.8 - Training 1.8 - 1.9 - Preparation 1.9 - 1.10 - Operation 1.10 - 1.11 - Maintenance and Storage 1.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:27 pm Page 1.6 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Allen machine. 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 product as it gives essential information regarding mower safety, operation, maintenance and specifications. Read and understand this handbook prior to operating your machine for the first time.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:27 pm Page 1.7 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Allen mowerʼs are manufactured by Hayter Limited. The manufacturer warrants to the original user/purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase. The manufacturers of the engine furnish their own warranty and services are provided through their authorised network (Refer to “Engine Warranty Statement”).
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:27 pm Page 1.8 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 machine is perfectly safe if used correctly. Failure to observe the following precautions may result in serious injury. Training Read the Owner’s Handbook and other training material.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:27 pm Page 1.9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Preparation - Do not attempt to start the engine if petrol is spilled or a smell of petrol is present. Move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated. - Replace faulty silencers. - Always use fresh fuel. Stale fuel can block the carburettor and cause leakage. - Replace fuel tank and oil tank caps securely. A damaged cutting device or impeller or both must be replaced.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:27 pm Page 1.10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operation Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Never pick up or carry the machine while the engine is running. Never touch the exhaust/exhaust guard or cooling fins when the engine is hot. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead: - Before clearing blockages. - Before cleaning/checking or working on the machine. - After striking a foreign object.
1-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:27 pm Page 1.11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Maintenance & Storage If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors and when the engine is cool. Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the cutting device. Always replace worn or faulty parts with genuine Allen parts. Safety Symbols Safety Alert - Be aware to the possibility of injury. Danger of severing toes or fingers in cutting mechanism. Danger of being hit by thrown objects.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:27 pm Page 1.12 ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE Delivery Checklist 6 5 Remove the machine from the packaging and check that the following items have been supplied correctly. If any items are missing contact, your local dealer. Main deck, lower and upper handlebars. 1 7 8 1. Handlebar bolt x 2 2. Bush x 4 3. Nut x 2 4. Washer x 6 2 3 4 DTP-000-011-A 5. Throttle bolt x 2 6. Washer x 4 7. Spring washer x 2 8. Nut x 2 9. Spanner x 1* 10. Ties x 2* 11. Ties* 12. U Bolt x 2* 13.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:27 pm Page 1.13 BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE Prevent Engine Damage To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil or petrol. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting. Oil Type Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE 10W-30. Never use additives with recommended oil. To prolong the life of your engine it is important that the oil is changed after the first 5 hours of use - refer to ‘Maintenance Schedule’.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:27 pm Page 1.14 OPERATING THE MACHINE Controls Check that the engine stop lever moves freely and returns to it’s rest position when released. Starting - Step 1 Place the throttle control to the start position, ensure that the fuel tap is in the ‘On’ position and the tank vent is open (if fitted). P-000-004-A Step 2 Release the handlebar from it’s parked position. Hold the engine stop lever against the handlebar, place your foot on the deck and tilt the mower towards you.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:27 pm Page 1.15 OPERATING THE MACHINE Cutting Grass Start at the outside boarder of the lawn and move up and down as you would with a conventional walk behind mower. Cutting Grass on Slopes and Banks Start at the top and move the machine from side to side while slowly and carefully moving down the slope. Caution: Try to keep the machine moving to reduce excessive loading on the engine. Stopping Release the engine stop lever. Emergency stop: Release the engine stop lever.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:27 pm Page 1.16 OPERATING THE MACHINE Flexiblade 446 Adjusting the Cutting Height High 1 2 Low The cutting height of your mower has been set at the highest position (1). If you prefer a lower cut follow these instructions: a. Turn the petrol tap to the off position. b. Disconnect the spark plug lead. c. Turn the mower on its left hand side, keeping the carburetor uppermost. 305113 d. Wearing protective gloves remove the flexiblade/cutterbar. e.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:28 pm Page 1.17 MACHINE MAINTENANCE To prevent accidents stop the engine disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out maintenance procedures on the mower. Engine 1. Finger Guard 2. Carburettor 3. Spark Plug / Lead 4. Exhaust Guard 5. Exhaust 6. Oil filler Cap/ Dipstick 7. Start Grip 8. Fuel Cap 9. Air cleaner. 7 1 8 6 4 5 3 2 9 1C423A08B Carburettor Adjustments Should only be made by an authorised Honda dealer.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:28 pm MOWER Page 1.18 MAINTENANCE Spark Plug Service Use only an approved spark tester (1) to check for a spark as shown in the diagram. 1 Replace the spark plug every 100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first. A spark plug wrench is available from any authorised Honda service dealer. Check the spark plug gap with a feeler gauge and set at 0.7 - 0.8mm.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:28 pm Page 1.19 MAINTENANCE MACHINE Deck Housing Remove grass debris from the top and underside of the deck immediately after use. Securing Nuts & Bolts Regularly check that all securing nuts and bolts are tight. Replace missing or damaged items immediately. The following torque settings apply: Bolt 111-1504 2 1/4 x 1/4 Hex Head tighten to 25Nm. 1CG480V36B Oil Service Check the oil level daily before starting the engine and ensure that the correct oil level is maintained.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:28 pm MACHINE Page 1.20 MAINTENANCE Cutterbar Removal Drain the fuel by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops. Remove the spark plug lead and allow the engine to cool. Turn the mower on its left hand side and ensure that the carburettor is uppermost. Firmly grip the end of the cutterbar with the gloved hand and remove the bolt with the supplied spanner. To prevent accidents never work on the cutterbar unless the spark plug lead has been removed.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:28 pm Page 1.21 MACHINE Continued MAINTENANCE Cutterbar Sharpening If the cutterblade is not balanced the heavy end will rotate downwards. Sharpen the heavy end until the cutterblade is correctly balanced. 1CG480V25B Flexiblade Replacement Drain the fuel by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops. Remove the spark plug lead and allow the engine to cool. Turn the mower on its left hand side and ensure that the carburettor is uppermost.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:28 pm TROUBLE Page 1.22 SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE FAULT REMEDY Engine will not turn over Engine stop lever released. Operate engine stop lever. Incorrect oil level. Check oil level. Obstruction under deck. Remove obstruction. Excess oil level. Check oil level. Air cleaner cartridge oil soaked or blocked. Service air cleaner. Fuel starvation. Fill fuel tank. Fuel cap vent blocked. Clean fuel cap vent. Fuel tap closed. Open fuel tap (if fitted).
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:28 pm Page 1.23 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE FAULT REMEDY Engine vibrates excessively Mounting bolts loose. Tighten bolts Cutterbar bolt loose. Tighten bolt Cutterbar out of balance. Bent crankshaft.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:28 pm Page 1.24 MAINFRAME PARTS Item No. Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:28 pm Page 1.25 MAINFRAME PARTS LIST 1 2 3 12 12 13 4 14 12 12 4 15 16 27 5 17 6 7 10 9 7 8 18 31 10 19 20 11 21 11 11 HAY-G00001-C * 1.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:28 pm Page 1.26 PARTS BLADE OPTIONS KIT Item No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LIST OPTIONS Description Part No. 446 Qty 450 Qty 453 Qty Spacer Spacer Disc Blade Ret.Spigot Steel Blade/Head Bolt Safeway Disc Flexiblade 143mtr Flexiblade 27mtr Blade 20" Blade 21" H192270 H192025 H192272 H292018 H292401 H292384 H292385 H292351 H192299 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Code 446 Code 450/453 * * 1 1 2 2 5 6 7 8 2 2 3 3 4 4 HAY-G00002-A 1.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:28 pm Page 1.27 BLADE OPTIONS PARTS LIST KIT OPTIONS Continued Kit - Swinging Blade Item No. 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description Part No. Spacer Spacer Disc Bottom Plate Bottom Plate Swinging Blade (Pack 3) Swinging Blade (Pack 60) Blade Retaining Kit (Pack 3) Blade Ret.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 KIT 3:28 pm Page 1.28 OPTIONS LIST PARTS Kit - Undercarriage (Transport Wheel) Item No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description Part No.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:28 pm Page 1.29 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: HAYTER LIMITED, Address: Spellbrook, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts. CM23 4BU. ENGLAND declare that the trimmer: Model name: Model No: Cutting width: Speed of rotation of the cutting device: Engine Manufacturer: Speed of rotation of engine: Hovertrim CODE 180E 46 cm 3400 rpm Honda 3400 rpm Complies with the provisions of Directive: 98/37/EC Essential Health & Safety Requirements.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:28 pm Page 1.30 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: HAYTER LIMITED, Address: Spellbrook, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts. CM23 4BU.
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111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:28 pm Page 1.33 CUSTOMER INFORMATION Serial No: Engine Type:- GCV135 Engine Type:- GCV160 Engine:- Honda Engine:- Honda Date of Sale:Your Local Dealer:- Notes:- 1.
111-2596 (A) 23/7/08 3:28 pm Page 1.34 YOUR DEALER IS: Manufactured by Hayter Limited Hayter Limited Spellbrook, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts, CM23 4BU, England. Tel: +44 (0) 1279 723444 Fax: +44 (0) 1279 600338 e-mail: sales@hayter.co.uk www.hayter.co.
