Hayter Mowers RT380H manual Cover the tractor to protect it and keep it clean

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10.Remove and inspect the spark plug; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug. With the spark plug removed from the engine, pour 2 tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Use the electric starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install the spark plug, but do not connect the wire to the spark plug.

11.Disconnect the negative battery cable. Clean the battery and battery terminals. Check the electrolyte level and charge it fully; refer to Servicing the Battery. Leave the negative battery cable disconnected from the battery during storage.

Important: The battery must be fully charged to prevent it from freezing and being damaged at temperatures below 32°F (0°C). A fully charged battery can be stored during the winter without recharging.

12.Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or replace any part that is worn or damaged.

13.Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces with paint available from an Authorized Service Dealer.

14.Store the tractor in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the ignition and reverse interlock keys from the tractor and keep them in a memorable place.

Cover the tractor to protect it and keep it clean.

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Contents With Recycling/Side Discharge Deck RT380H TractorIntroduction ContentsTraining SafetyPreparation Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light OperationVibration Sound PowerMaintenance and Storage Sound PressureSlope Chart 114-3236 Safety and Instructional Decals93-6677 107-4922 Loose Parts SetupMedia and Additional Parts No Parts Required Procedure Installing the Front WheelsInstalling the Steering Wheel Parts needed for this procedureActivating the Battery Installing the SeatChecking the Engine Oil Level Wait 5 to 10 minutes after filling the battery cellsPreparing the Cutter Deck Discharge Chute Installing the Anti-Scalp WheelsChecking the Safety Interlock System Lubricating the TractorChecking the Hydro Neutral Position Checking the Traction Control Pedal Product OverviewControls Operation Using Stabilizer/ConditionerPetrol and Oil Positioning the Seat Using the Parking BrakeOperating the Headlights Starting the Engine Setting the Height-of-CutEngaging the Power Take Off PTO Operating the Blade Control PTOStopping the Engine Using the Safety Interlock SystemUnderstanding the Safety Interlock System Setting the Tractor to Operate in ReverseTo Operate the Tractor Testing the Safety Interlock SystemPushing the Tractor Manually To Push the TractorSide Discharge or Mulch Grass Installing the Discharge CoverDriving Forward or Backward Stopping the TractorOperating Tips Recommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceGreasing and Lubricating the Tractor Lubrication Engine MaintenanceServicing the Engine Oil Removing the Foam and Paper Elements Servicing the Air CleanerChanging the Oil Changing the Oil FilterRemoving the Spark Plug Installing the Foam and Paper ElementsCleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Servicing the Spark PlugChecking the Spark Plug Fuel System MaintenanceInstalling the Spark Plug Draining the Fuel TankReplacing the Fuel Filter Electrical System MaintenanceServicing the Battery Removing the BatteryAdding Water to the Battery Installing the BatteryChecking the Electrolyte Level Removing the Bulb Charging the BatteryServicing the Fuse Servicing the HeadlightsChecking the Fluid Level Drive System MaintenanceInstalling the Bulb Servicing the Transaxle FluidCleaning the Cooling System Cooling System MaintenanceChecking the Parking Brake Brake MaintenanceAdjusting the Parking Brake Servicing the Parking BrakeReplacing the Blade Drive Belt Belt Maintenance Cutter Deck MaintenanceServicing the Blades Removing the Cutter Deck Installing the BladesSharpening 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 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