Hayter Mowers RT380H manual Recommended Maintenance Schedules

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Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

	Maintenance Service	Maintenance Procedure
	Interval	Maintenance Procedure
	Interval

	After the first 5 hours	•	Change the engine oil.

		•	Check the engine oil level.
		•	Check the safety system.
		•	Check the oil level.
	Before each use or daily	•	Check the battery electrolyte.
		•	Check the parking brake.
		•	Service the blades.
		•	Wash the underside of the cutter deck.

		•	Grease and lubricate the tractor. More often in dusty or dirty conditions.
	Every 25 hours	•	Clean the air cleaner foam element.
	Every 25 hours	•	Service the spark plug.
		•	Service the spark plug.
		•	Check the tyre pressure.

	Every 50 hours	•	Change the engine oil. Change it more often under a heavy load or in high
	Every 50 hours		temperatures.
			temperatures.
		•	Change the oil filter.
		•	Replace the air cleaner paper element.
	Every 100 hours	•	Replace the spark plug.
	Every 100 hours	•	Replace the fuel filter.
		•	Replace the fuel filter.
		•	Service the transaxle fluid.
		•	Clean the cooling system.
		•	Drain the fuel tank.
		•	Perform all the maintenance procedures listed above.
		•	Paint any chipped surfaces.
		•	Check the tyre pressure.
	Before storage	•	Check the safety system.
	Before storage	•	Check the brakes.
		•	Check the brakes.
		•	Check the spark plug.
		•	Check the battery electrolyte.
		•	Charge the battery and disconnect the cables.
		•	Check the belt(s) for wear and cracks.

Important: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.

If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders.

Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.

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Contents RT380H Tractor With Recycling/Side Discharge DeckContents IntroductionSafety TrainingPreparation Operation Mow only in daylight or in good artificial lightSound Power Maintenance and StorageSound Pressure VibrationSlope Chart Safety and Instructional Decals 114-323693-6677 107-4922 Setup Loose PartsMedia and Additional Parts Installing the Front Wheels Installing the Steering WheelParts needed for this procedure No Parts Required ProcedureInstalling the Seat Activating the BatteryWait 5 to 10 minutes after filling the battery cells Checking the Engine Oil LevelInstalling the Anti-Scalp Wheels Checking the Safety Interlock SystemLubricating the Tractor Preparing the Cutter Deck Discharge ChuteChecking the Hydro Neutral Position Product Overview Checking the Traction Control PedalControls Using Stabilizer/Conditioner OperationPetrol and Oil Using the Parking Brake Positioning the SeatOperating the Headlights Setting the Height-of-Cut Engaging the Power Take Off PTOOperating the Blade Control PTO Starting the EngineUsing the Safety Interlock System Understanding the Safety Interlock SystemSetting the Tractor to Operate in Reverse Stopping the EngineTesting the Safety Interlock System Pushing the Tractor ManuallyTo Push the Tractor To Operate the TractorInstalling the Discharge Cover Driving Forward or BackwardStopping the Tractor Side Discharge or Mulch GrassOperating Tips Maintenance Recommended Maintenance SchedulesLubrication Engine Maintenance Greasing and Lubricating the TractorServicing the Engine Oil Servicing the Air Cleaner Changing the OilChanging the Oil Filter Removing the Foam and Paper ElementsInstalling the Foam and Paper Elements Cleaning the Foam and Paper ElementsServicing the Spark Plug Removing the Spark PlugFuel System Maintenance Installing the Spark PlugDraining the Fuel Tank Checking the Spark PlugElectrical System Maintenance Servicing the BatteryRemoving the Battery Replacing the Fuel FilterInstalling the Battery Adding Water to the BatteryChecking the Electrolyte Level Charging the Battery Servicing the FuseServicing the Headlights Removing the BulbDrive System Maintenance Installing the BulbServicing the Transaxle Fluid Checking the Fluid LevelCooling System Maintenance Cleaning the Cooling SystemBrake Maintenance Adjusting the Parking BrakeServicing the Parking Brake Checking the Parking BrakeBelt Maintenance Cutter Deck Maintenance Replacing the Blade Drive BeltServicing the Blades Installing the Blades Removing the Cutter DeckSharpening the Blades Idler spring Idler arm Eye-bolt Installing the Cutter Deck Leveling the Cutter Deck from Side-to-Side Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Cleaning Washing the Underside of the Cutter DeckStorage Cover the tractor to protect it and keep it clean Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionTractor does not drive Schematics Page Page 1st Year 12 months Page Limited Warranty Date of Sale Your Local Dealer