Hayter Mowers RT380H manual Electrical System Maintenance, Replacing the Fuel Filter

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Figure 34

1. Hose clamp

3. Fuel filter

2.Fuel line

6.Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it up the fuel line toward the fuel tank (Figure 34).

7.Pull the fuel line off of the fuel filter (Figure 34) and allow petrol to drain into a fuel container or a drain pan.

Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty.

8.Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter.

9.Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure both the fuel line and the fuel filter.

Replacing the Fuel Filter

Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the fuel filter.

The best time to replace the fuel filter (Figure 34) is when the fuel tank is empty. Never install a dirty fuel filter after it has been removed from the fuel line.

1.Disengage the blade control (PTO) and set the parking brake.

2.Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key before leaving the operating position.

3.Open the hood.

4.Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide them away from the fuel filter (Figure 34).

5.Remove the fuel filter from the fuel lines.

6.Install a new fuel filter and move the hose clamps close to the fuel filter.

7.Close the hood.

Electrical System

Maintenance

Servicing the Battery

Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery and battery box. If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of 4 parts water and 1 part baking soda. Apply a light coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion.

Battery voltage and amperage: 12 volts, 155 cold-cranking amps

Removing the Battery

Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal tractor components, causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury.

•When removing or installing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the tractor.

•Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the tractor.

1.Disengage the blade control (PTO) and set the parking brake.

2.Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

3.Tip the seat forward to see the battery.

4.Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the battery post (Figure 35).

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Contents With Recycling/Side Discharge Deck RT380H TractorIntroduction ContentsPreparation SafetyTraining Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light OperationMaintenance and Storage Sound PowerSound Pressure VibrationSlope Chart 114-3236 Safety and Instructional Decals93-6677 107-4922 Media and Additional Parts SetupLoose Parts Installing the Steering Wheel Installing the Front WheelsParts needed for this procedure No Parts Required ProcedureActivating the Battery Installing the SeatChecking the Engine Oil Level Wait 5 to 10 minutes after filling the battery cellsChecking the Safety Interlock System Installing the Anti-Scalp WheelsLubricating the Tractor Preparing the Cutter Deck Discharge ChuteChecking the Hydro Neutral Position Controls Product OverviewChecking the Traction Control Pedal Petrol and Oil Using Stabilizer/ConditionerOperation Operating the Headlights Using the Parking BrakePositioning the Seat Engaging the Power Take Off PTO Setting the Height-of-CutOperating the Blade Control PTO Starting the EngineUnderstanding the Safety Interlock System Using the Safety Interlock SystemSetting the Tractor to Operate in Reverse Stopping the EnginePushing the Tractor Manually Testing the Safety Interlock SystemTo Push the Tractor To Operate the TractorDriving Forward or Backward Installing the Discharge CoverStopping the Tractor Side Discharge or Mulch GrassOperating Tips Recommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceServicing the Engine Oil Lubrication Engine MaintenanceGreasing and Lubricating the Tractor Changing the Oil Servicing the Air CleanerChanging the Oil Filter Removing the Foam and Paper ElementsCleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Installing the Foam and Paper ElementsServicing the Spark Plug Removing the Spark PlugInstalling the Spark Plug Fuel System MaintenanceDraining the Fuel Tank Checking the Spark PlugServicing the Battery Electrical System MaintenanceRemoving the Battery Replacing the Fuel FilterChecking the Electrolyte Level Installing the BatteryAdding Water to the Battery Servicing the Fuse Charging the BatteryServicing the Headlights Removing the BulbInstalling the Bulb Drive System MaintenanceServicing the Transaxle Fluid Checking the Fluid LevelCleaning the Cooling System Cooling System MaintenanceAdjusting the Parking Brake Brake MaintenanceServicing the Parking Brake Checking the Parking BrakeServicing the Blades Belt Maintenance Cutter Deck MaintenanceReplacing the Blade Drive Belt Sharpening the Blades Installing the BladesRemoving the Cutter Deck 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 Washing the Underside of the Cutter Deck CleaningStorage Cover the tractor to protect it and keep it clean Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingTractor does not drive Schematics Page Page 1st Year 12 months Page Limited Warranty Date of Sale Your Local Dealer