Hayter Mowers RZT420H manual Preparation, Operation

◊lack of awareness of the effect of ground conditions, especially slopes;

◊incorrect hitching and load distribution.

Preparation

•While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

•Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine.

•Warning-Fuel is highly flammable.

–Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.

–Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling.

–Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

–If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.

–Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.

•Replace faulty silencers.

•Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.

•On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

Operation

•Be alert, slow down and use caution when making turns. Look behind and to the side before changing directions.

•Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

•Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

•Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral.

•Do not use on slopes of more than 15 degrees.

•Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope. Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To guard against overturning:

–do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill;

–use low speeds on slopes and during tight turns;

–stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden hazards;

•Use care when pulling loads.

–Use only approved drawbar hitch points.

–Limit loads to those you can safely control.

–Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.

•Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.

•Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces other than grass.

•When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine while in operation.

•Never operate the machine with damaged guards or without safety protective devices in place.

•Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury.

•Before leaving the operator’s position:

–disengage the power take-off and lower the attachments;

–change into neutral and set the parking brake;

–stop the engine and remove the key.

•Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the ignition key

–before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;

–before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower;

–after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the equipment;

–if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).

•Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not in use.

•Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment

–before refuelling;

–before removing the grass catcher;

–before making height adjustment unless adjustment can be made from the operator’s position.

•Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.

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