Hayter Mowers RT380H manual Safety, Training, Preparation

Fuel System Maintenance	28
Draining the Fuel Tank	28
Replacing the Fuel Filter	29
Electrical System Maintenance	29
Servicing the Battery	29
Servicing the Fuse	31
Servicing the Headlights	31
Drive System Maintenance	32
Checking the Tyre Pressure	32
Servicing the Transaxle Fluid	32
Cooling System Maintenance	33
Cleaning the Cooling System	33
Brake Maintenance	34
Servicing the Parking Brake	34
Belt Maintenance	35
Replacing the Blade Drive Belt	35
Cutter Deck Maintenance	35
Servicing the Blades	35
Leveling the Cutter Deck from
Side-to-Side	39
Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope	40
Cleaning	41
Washing the Underside of the Cutter
Deck	41
Storage	42
Troubleshooting	44
Schematics	46

Safety

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (Riding) Rotary Lawn Mowers

Read and understand the contents of this manual before operating the tractor.

The following instructions are from the CEN standard EN 836:1997.

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.

Training

•Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

•Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.

•Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

•Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

•Do not carry passengers.

•All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction. Such instruction should emphasize:

–the need for care and concentration when working with ride-on machines;

–control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the application of the brake. The main reasons for loss of control are:

◊insufficient wheel grip;

◊being driven too fast;

◊inadequate braking;

◊the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;

◊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.

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