R53S and R53A Recycling Mower with Auto-drive, ES, and VS Code 448E, 449E Serial No. 290000101 and Up Manual Part No.
mowing conditions. Correct operation and maintenance will ensure a long and satisfactory service life. Prior to despatch from our factory every effort is made to ensure that your mower is delivered in perfect condition. Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Hayter mower. The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and efficient service from your machine Throughout this handbook all references to left and right are as viewed from behind the handlebar, in the direction of forward travel.
Contents Safety Introduction................................................................. 2 Safety ........................................................................... 3 General Lawn Mower Safety ................................. 3 Sound Pressure..................................................... 5 Sound Power ........................................................ 5 Vibration, Hand/arm ........................................... 5 Safety and Instructional Decals ............................
• If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the mower away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated. • Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely. • Preparation • While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Replace faulty silencers. 90 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per EN ISO 11201 and EN 836. • If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors. • Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury. Sound Power Code 448E: This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound power level of 100 dBA, based on measurements of identical machines per ISO 11094.
112-8760 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts. 108-0992 1. Read the Operator’s Manual. 2. Remove the fuse box decal. 3. Remove the fuse box cover. 4. Install the fuse. 5. Replace the fuse box cover. 6. Start the engine. 114-2820 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual. 4. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, cutterblade—stay away from moving parts. 2. Thrown object 5.
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 4 2. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube until the oil level reaches the Full line on the dipstick (Figure 4). Do not overfill. (Max. fill: 0.6 l, type: SAE 30 detergent oil) Figure 2 Note: If you overfill the engine, pour some oil out of it as directed in Changing the Engine Oil. 3.
2. Install the fuse (Figure 6). Figure 7 Important: Use only the charger supplied with the mower. 2. Connect the charger plug to the mains electricity supply and charge it for 24 hours. Figure 6 3. Disconnect the charger plug from the mains electricity supply. Note: Your mower comes with a fuse in your owner’s packet. 4. Disconnect the charger from the mower wire harness. 3. Install the battery cover with the 2 screws that you removed in step 1.
Install the Mulch Plug or Grass Bag You must correctly install the mulch plug (for mulching or side-discharging) or the grass bag (for bagging), or the engine will not start. The mower has a safety switch, located at the bottom of a channel on the top, right rear of the mower, that prevents the mower from operating without a mulch plug or grass bag. This prevents the mower from throwing debris at the operator through the rear chute.
Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel Tank Unleaded petrol is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from unleaded petrol can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the unleaded petrol, place the container and/or mower directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object. • Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold. Wipe up spills. Figure 13 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cutting height lever Air filter Fuel tank cap Oil fill/Dipstick Foot pedal 6.
Checking the Engine Oil Level Note: To raise the mower, move all 4 cutting height levers forward; to lower the mower, move them all rearward. Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and fully install the dipstick (Figure 17). Figure 18 Adjusting the Upper Handle Height You may raise or lower the upper handle to a position comfortable for you. Figure 17 Note: You cannot raise the upper handle higher than the angle of the lower handle. 1.
Figure 20 Figure 22 3. Tighten the upper handle knob as tight as you can (Figure 21). Figure 23 2. Hold the engine stop lever against the handle and immediately start the engine using either the ignition key or the recoil starter (Figure 24). Figure 21 Starting the Engine Important: The mower has a safety switch that prevents you from starting the mower unless you first install the mulch plug or the grass bag securely on the mower. 1.
Traveling Forward To operate the auto-drive, simply walk with your hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your sides, and the mower will automatically keep pace with you (Figure 25 and Figure 26). G009647 Figure 27 Figure 25 Mulching the Clippings If the grass bag is on the mower, remove it (refer to Removing the Grass Bag) before mulching the clippings.
Collecting Grass Note: The lower rope guide releases the starter rope when you pull the recoil start handle. 3. Insert the grass bag handle into the grooves at the top of the mower (Figure 31). Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn. If the side discharge chute is on the mower, remove it and lock the side discharge door (refer to Removing the Side Discharge Chute) before bagging the clippings.
Installing the Side Discharge Chute 1. Unlock the side discharge door (Figure 35). Figure 35 Figure 33 2. Lift open the side discharge door (Figure 36). 3. Insert the mulch plug (Figure 34. Figure 36 3. Install the side discharge chute and close the door onto the chute (Figure 37). Figure 34 Side-discharge Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the bag is on the mower, remove it and insert the mulch plug (refer to Removing the Grass Bag) before side-discharging the clippings.
Removing the Side Discharge Chute set the front wheels at 51 mm and the rear wheels at 64 mm. To remove the side discharge chute, reverse the steps above. Cutting Leaves Important: Lock the side discharge door after you close it (Figure 38). • After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than one pass over the leaves.
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. • Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the engine stop lever. • Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower.
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. Figure 42 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 Handle Service Interval: Yearly Lubricate the left and right sides of the upper handle with a low-viscosity silicone spray lubricant yearly or as needed. 1.
Engine Maintenance Replacing the Air Filter Service Interval: Every 25 hours Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance. 1. Use a screw driver to open the air filter cover (Figure 43). Figure 45 3. Tip the mower onto its side, with the air filter up, to drain the used oil out through the oil fill tube (Figure 46). Figure 43 2. Replace the air filter (Figure 44). Figure 44 Figure 46 3. Install the cover. 4.
Electrical System Maintenance 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 charge or the engine does not turn with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown. Replace it with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse. Refer to Install the Fuse in the Setup section. Figure 47 5. Install the dipstick securely. 6. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling center.
Drive System Maintenance Adjusting the Auto-drive If your mower does not self-propel properly, adjust the auto-drive cable. 1. Loosen the nut on the cable mount (Figure 48). Figure 50 1. Cable mount 2. Cable jacket Note: Moving the cable jacket upward decreases the ground speed; moving the jacket downward increases the ground speed. 5. Tighten the nut firmly. 1 6. Start the mower and check the adjustment. Note: If the self-propel drive is not properly adjusted, repeat this procedure.
Blade Maintenance Important: Position the curved ends of the cutterblade to point toward the mower housing. 6. Use a torque wrench to tighten the cutterblade bolt to 60 ft-lb (82 N⋅⋅m). Replacing the Cutterblade Service Interval: Yearly Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N⋅⋅m) is very tight. While holding the cutterblade with a block of wood, put your weight behind the ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely. This bolt is very difficult to overtighten.
Cleaning Storage Cleaning the Mower Store the mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Service Interval: Before each use or daily Preparing the Mower for Storage The mower may dislodge material from under the mower housing. Petrol vapors can explode. • Wear eye protection. • Do not store petrol more than 30 days. • Stay in the operating position (behind the handle). • Do not store the mower in an enclosure near an open flame. • Do not allow bystanders in the area.
Folding the Handle Upright Position 1. Step on the foot pedal and hold it down (Figure 53). Figure 55 3. To unfold the handle, refer to Unfolding the Handle. Removing the Mower from Storage Figure 53 1. Remove the spark plug and spin the engine rapidly using the starter to blow the excess oil from the cylinder. 2. Move the handle to the upright position (Figure 54). 2. Install the spark plug and tighten it with a torque wrench to 15 ft-lb (20 N-m). 3. Charge the battery. 4.
1st Year (12 months) We certify that this service has been carried out by an Authorised Hayter Service Dealer Date: 1st Year (12 months) Owner’s Name: Serial Number: Date: Note for dealer: Please retain this voucher for your records. 2nd Year (24 months) We certify that this service has been carried out by an Authorised Hayter Service Dealer Date: 2nd Year (24 months) Owner’s Name: Serial Number: Date: Note for dealer: Please retain this voucher for your records.
LIMITED WARRANTY Hayter Limited 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 three years from the date of purchase. The manufacturer of major proprietry components ie. engines, gearbox / transaxle (where applicable) furnish their own warranty and services are provided through their authorised network.
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